walk · play · wash · sleep
A calm retreat for your dog
Boutique home boarding and daycare in Chesterfield. Intentionally no more than 4 guests — with calm socialising, no kennels, and frequent digital updates for complete peace of mind.
This Week at the Retreat
Dogs of the Week
A few of our recent guests, enjoying their stay. Follow along on our socials for daily updates and videos.
Bonnie
She loves to nap in the relax room and enjoyed getting the sofa to herself in the night!
This Week
Welcome to our retreat
Where every dog feels at home
Run by Rachel from a family home beside Grassmoor Country Park, we care for a small number of dogs at a time — shaping each day around them with countryside walks, enrichment, rest and the familiar comforts of home.
Why We're Different
A retreat designed around the dogs who stay here
A Boutique Home, Not a Kennel
Dogs live alongside us in a real family home — soft furnishings, gentle music and the sounds of everyday life.
Only Four Guests at a Time
We're intentionally small. Fewer dogs means genuine one-to-one attention and a truly calm home.
Calm Botanical Interiors
A serene, considered space in muted botanical tones — designed to feel like a country home, not a boarding facility.
Treated Like Family
Every guest is loved and cared for the way we'd want our own to be — Baxter, our resident spaniel, included.
Quality Over Quantity
We'd rather know a small number of dogs intimately than rush dozens through. Calm and considered, always.
Their Routine, Respected
Your dog's feeding, walking and resting routines shape their day with us — never the other way around.
A Day With Us
Gentle rhythm, golden hours
A quiet pace shaped entirely around the dogs who stay here — never rushed, always at their rhythm.
Morning
Morning Sunshine in the Garden
First light in the secure garden — stretching, sniffing and a gentle start to the day.
Mid-Morning
Exploring & Sniffing
Countryside walks nearby, paced to each dog — slow sniffaris for some, longer rambles for others.
Late Morning
Relaxing with Friends
Time together in the lounge — quiet company, soft beds and the gentle bustle of home.
Afternoon
Cosy Afternoon Naps
Slow, sleepy hours — a snuffle mat, a lick mat, or simply dozing somewhere warm.
Evening
Evening Wind-Down
A gentle evening walk, a calm supper, and the slow cool-down that says the day is nearly done.
Bedtime
Peaceful Bedtime
Orthopaedic beds, soft lighting and quiet — every guest settling into a deep, restful sleep.
🐾 Some new faces at House of Paws Retreat! 🏡 We’ve loved welcoming some lovely new guests over the past couple of weeks 🤎 🐶 Bonnie joi
Checked in. Paws up. 🐾🤎 Orthopaedic beds, cosy dog sofas, a relaxation room with TV, plenty of toys, treats and time to unwind. Because
These two absolutely adore each other 🤎 Billy is one of our House of Paws guests, but also our friends’ dog, so Baxter and him have played
A few little things can make all the difference when staying somewhere new 🐾 Every dog is different, so getting to know what makes them fe
🐾 Meet James — our very first official House of Paws Retreat guest! James is a gorgeous Labradoodle who’s nearly 2 and is staying with us
Plans ran over, a long day at work or making the most of a full day out? Your dog doesn’t have to wait. 🐾 My Drop-In Service means you can
🐾 A little retreat with all the comforts of home. Boutique daycare & overnight stays in Chesterfield - licensed, insured and limited to ju
Meet Baxter, our General Manager 🐶🐾 Baxter’s been well socialised from a young age and is brilliant with dogs of all shapes, sizes and pe
POV: your dog’s holiday is more luxurious than yours 🛎️ Robe on. Slippers out. Do not disturb. 🧖♂️ Planning a holiday or a few days awa
Ready When You Are
Your dog deserves more than somewhere to stay
Discover a calm, loving retreat where every guest is welcomed as family.
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Loved by dogs & their families
See what our guests’ families say about their stay at House of Paws Retreat on our Google listing.
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