Pawsome pet spas
The best places to pamper your beloved companions
Did you know more than one in four owners love to indulge their pets’ every whim? Julie Butcher, pet expert at Webbox, says, “Karl Lagerfeld’s cat Choupette (above) had two maids and a chef. We may not be able to afford the same luxuries, but pet owners still want to treat their four-legged babies.” That’s why some owners are taking their little loved ones to pet spas – check out five of the best…
Bellslea Hills Pet Hotel & Spa, Ayr
Twenty-eight state-of-the art guest suites offer dogs five-star comfort. Each room has a 32in flat screen TV, a designer feature wall and a two-way webcam so you can keep in touch with your holidaying hound. There are 44 acres of land to romp in and, at the spa, Hydro Surge wash systems massage and deep clean guests. Designer accessories are available in the adjacent boutique for those souvenirs, including Puchi Petwear for fashionconscious canines.
● bellsleahills.co.uk
The Pet Spa, Chelsea, London
On one of London’s most fancy streets, velvet sofas and soothing lighting calm pets big or small, including rabbits, guinea pigs and even tortoises. Foaming facials for felines and colour conditioning treatments for canines are on offer, alongside spa fun days, doggie day care and a Pet’s First Haircut souvenir photo. Bath-averse moggies might prefer a full-body groom using waterless foam shampoo and a finishing cologne spritz. Posh pooches can enjoy a blueberry and vanilla facial and coatstrengthening aromatherapy massage.
● petspalondon.com
Wilmslow Dog Grooming, Cheshire
Bergamot and sandalwood, orange blossom, and black pomegranate are just a few of the scented shampoos here. In the heart of Cheshire, WDG has a deluxe service suited to any canine, from English Cocker Spaniels to Asian Fusion Shih Tzus. Providing customised grooming plans and weekly bath and brush appointments, pooches can look pawsome 24/7, indulging in fresh-breath treatments and mud baths.
They even get to go home with toys, travel essentials and treats from the Pick n Mix station.
● w-d-g.co.uk
Bow-wow Boutique And Spa, Cardiff
To minimise stress, the boutique’s open-plan layout is designed to improve comfort
and increase calm. Blueberry and oatmeal facials and mineral anti-ageing baths leave coats soft and shiny, while the luxury pamper package gives canines head-to-paw treatment. For pups feeling the effects of chilly winter walkies, there’s even a jacuzzi to help soothe aching muscles and joints.
● bow-wowboutiqueandspa.co.uk
The Pooch Dog Spa, Farnborough
Cuddles, kisses and praise are given in abundance during treatments, ensuring each animal leaves filled with love. The spacious and air-conditioned spa offers a complete sensory experience, with essential oils and relaxing music transporting four-legged clients to doggy paradise. Cruelty-free and naturally derived products are also used in facials, whitening treatments and “pawdicures” and there’s even a Wedding Day treatment for pups who have a starring role at their humans’ nuptials.
● poochdogspa.com
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