About Paws for a Break

We are Paws for a Break

Paws for a Break is a fully insured and licenced boarding facility where your pet can stay in a loving and caring Home-from-Home environment. We are Located in a beautiful area of the South Downs in Sevenoaks, Kent with fields and woodlands nearby for fun and happy walks.

We have over 50 years’ experience of pet ownership and have also had training with a senior UK Field Trials Judge and Trainer from the Gundog Club, up to grade 5. I am OFQUAL 3 qualified and have a 5* rated Licence rating with Sevenoaks District Council.

We accept small to medium breeds of dogs. Your pet will have access to a large enclosed garden, which is safe and free from hazards. There are no other animals in the family home and no children. Your pet will be given dedicated, tailor-made care and personal attention, at all times, during their stay at Paws for a Break. Your pet will be treated as part of our family and made to feel fully at home. We encourage you to bring their familiar toys and own bedding to ensure they quickly settle in their holiday home.

We only ever accept an absolute maximum number of 3 small to medium breed dogs at any one time. Your dog will always receive completely personal dedicated care and attention. The mix of dogs boarding with us is strictly administered, by myself, in order to ensure there is 100% compatibility at all times. If I am not fully happy and/or in agreement with sharing then this will not be offered; the welfare of all dogs is paramount, without exception. If you wish to have just your own dog board with us, exclusive of all others and if we have availability, then this can be considered.

Your pet will stay in a happy, safe, non-smoking home with full access to all rooms and will never be shut away, kennelled or caged at any time.

Visits are welcomed by prior arrangement.

Day Boarding: £30

8.00am – 6.00pm
Payment due in full at the time of booking
Overnight Boarding: £40

24 Hours
Deposit 20% due at the time of booking
Balance due by 28 days prior to the first date of Boarding
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Booking

Please indicate the dates required for your booking in an email or give us a call. Upon receipt of a booking request, we will:

  • Acknowledge your enquiry and confirm the availability of the dates
  • Arrange with you a mutually convenient date for a Meet and Greet
  • Hold the requested dates for you

Subject to an agreeable Meet and Greet we will:

  • Formally acknowledge the Reservation with you
  • Confirm the payment dates and amounts due
  • Forward to you the Invoice, Booking Forms and detail any other required documentation
  • Request the immediate payment as detailed in the Booking Form and Contract

Reservation

Upon receipt of appropriate payment and our acceptance of the Booking Forms we will:

  • Formally confirm the Reservation with you
  • Agree and finalise all arrangements for the boarding period
Day Boarding: £30

8.00am – 6.00pm
Payment due in full at the time of booking
Overnight Boarding: £40

24 Hours
Deposit 20% due at the time of booking
Balance due by 28 days prior to the first date of Boarding
Book a stay

Biography

I am Barry and have been married to Mandy for 24 years. I took early retirement at 50 as I wanted to enjoy the slower pace of life outside of London and Corporate Business. I have a lot of love to give to all animals but have a particular connection with dogs. I treat all dogs with love, care and compassion and look after them as if they are my own. I can promise you that your pet will be cared for extremely well and you can relax on your own vacation knowing that your pet is being left in safe, caring hands.

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Additional Services

Photos

Photos of your pet enjoying their holiday stay can be sent to you upon request.

Happy Clients

‘Paws for a break’ have been taking care of our 4 year old dog Dotty for the past year for both short and long stays. It is a holiday which she very much enjoys!  Barry & Mandy are so warm & welcoming, always putting Dottys wellbeing and happiness first. We have complete peace of mind whilst away and wouldn’t hesitate in recommending ‘Paws for a break’ to look after your dog.

Fin & Emma

We are so glad we found Paws For A Break. It’s a home from home with loving, individual care. We can leave our cavapoo Milly knowing she’s so well looked after by Barry. Booking process and communication is excellent.

DJM

Barry and Mandy take such good care of Jasper and we would definitely recommend their boarding services. They are experienced dog lovers and keep Jasper entertained with lots of walks and cuddles. Jasper becomes a part of their family and we wouldn’t want him to stay with anyone else. We really appreciate the service that Paws for a Break provides and we are sure that Jasper is looking forward to his next stay at his home from home.

Ryan and Emma

When we are on holiday it’s so important to us our cavapoo Alfie is happy and well looked after. Alfie is doted on in Barry & Mandy’s home. Alfie loves his home comforts and cuddles and staying at Paws for a Break gives us peace of mind he’s relaxed, happy and well looked after. Barry and Mandy are highly experienced and genuinely love dogs. If you have a dog who would struggle with the more impersonal hustle and bustle of kennels, I cannot recommend Paws for a Break more highly.

Tracey

We will certainly be asking for our dogs to stay with you again.  It is so important to us that they are well looked after.  You gave them a real home from home experience and they really enjoyed their time with you.  Thank you so much.  We wouldn’t want our dogs to stay anywhere else.  We would highly recommend you to any of our friends.

Sandra

Paws For A Break is always our go-to place when Buzz, our Springer Spaniel, needs somewhere to stay. He gets absolutely doted on, with plenty of exercise and play time, and cuddles and fuss when he’s worn out. Barry is truly a dog lover and we can’t recommend him highly enough for caring for your much-loved dog.

Chris & Kelly Woods

I’m a six year old Springer Spaniel and have loads of energy and feel right at home at Paws for a Break! I get spoiled rotten with treats when I’m well behaved and Barry always gives me things to do and play with, with plenty of nice walks and runs too! Don’t tell my Mum and Dad, but I’m always a bit sad to go back home!

Buzz

Monty always looks super chilled in the regular photos I’m sent and I know he feels very at home and is spoilt with lots of cuddles and walks. Paws for a break has become his new home from home and having him return clean, silky and scented is a bonus when we snuggle up!

Mrs Sarah Ross

‘Waffle’ has been going to Barry’s for holiday visits for 3 years. It’s very much a home from home environment which was really important for us. Waffle gets to go on exciting walks and stay in a calm, family environment. We can enjoy our holidays knowing that Waffle is contented and well looked after.

Rebecca

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Please use the email address or telephone numbers below to ask us any questions or to determine availability:

Email: pawsforabreak@btinternet.com
Telephone: 07484 284 182