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Your small pets stay in clean, spacious housing while you are away.
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Karen boards and grooms guinea pigs and other small pets at Gate House on Hartlake Rd, Tonbridge. Rabbits, tortoises and other small furries are welcome too.
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Spacious, spotless housing and careful daily handling
Boarding, grooming and health checks for small animals, with hay and fresh greens every day. Photos go up on social so you can see them settling in.
grooming
Coats tidied and tended by someone who handles small animals every day.
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brush and comb
A gentle brush and comb through to keep long coats free of knots.
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hay and greens
Hay and fresh greens are part of every day at the hotel.
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health checks
Regular handling and health checks, with a call if anything needs attention.
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trusted with the small and furry
23 reviews, and an average of 5 out of 5.
“We have used Karen quite a few times now, she is so lovely and approachable. I'm sure our guinea pigs love it when they go on their holidays as much as we do!”
“her housing is spacious and clean and the animals want for nothing. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Karen, in fact I give all my adopters her details.”
“Karen went above and beyond looking after our young piggies Harry and Ron. She even gave us some great advice as fairly new pig parents.”
“Karen is very knowledgeable, caring and has great communication - I felt comfortable in the knowledge that our pet was in very safe hands”
“Karen has a fantastic set up for small animals and exotics to holiday in. She clearly cares deeply for those creatures in her care”
“Karen is knowledgeable and caring. She has a lovely set up and really took care of my guinea pigs as if they were her own.”
FAQs
frequently asked question about
Guinea pigs are the heart of it, and rabbits, tortoises and other small furries and exotics stay here too. Ring 07428 110056 and tell us about yours.
Hay and fresh greens are part of the daily routine here. If yours are on anything particular, tell us when you book and bring it along.
Karen handles and checks the animals regularly, so changes tend to get spotted early. Owners tell us they trust her judgement, and she will be in touch with you.
Photos go up on social media, so you can see little faces enjoying themselves. Ask when you book and we will let you know where to look.
We are on Hartlake Rd, Tonbridge TN11 0BL. Monday to Friday it is 8:30 to 11 AM and 4 to 6 PM, Saturday 9 to 11 AM and 4:30 to 6 PM, and Sunday mornings only, 9:00 to 11:30 AM.
Ring Karen on 07428 110056 with your dates and who is coming to stay. School holidays fill up, so it is worth asking early.
Good to know
Short reads on small furries
A few notes from years of looking after other people's pets.
Packing for a guinea pig holiday
What to bring when your piggies come to stay, and what you can leave at home.
Gate House Guinea Pig Hotel and Grooming
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Keeping a long coat knot free
How to brush and comb a long haired guinea pig at home, and when to ask for a groom.
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New to guinea pigs? Start here
Handling, housing and daily greens for first time pig parents, from someone who does it every day.
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