Two ways tojoin the club
Whether it's a nine-to-five or a fortnight in Portugal, your dog gets the same walks, swims, games and second helpings of attention.
- No kennels

- Sofa privileges

- Treats

- Acres of zoomies

- Daily swims

- Four dogs maximum

- Daily photos

The proprietors
Andy, Pia and Corey
Andy and Pia retired, bought a cottage with a field, and were immediately outnumbered by dogs. Four guests at a time, all living in the house, all walked and swum every day.
Corey is a golden Labrador and Head of Welcome. He runs the meet-and-greets and has strong views on squirrels.



Lately at the club
Photos from the last few weeks. Every member gets their close-up.
How astay works
Three steps, no forms in triplicate. Most members are approved within a day.
- 1
Request
Pick your dates and tell us about your dog. Vaccinations, vet, and what they're scared of. It takes about three minutes, and nothing is charged yet.
- 2
Meet-and-greet
New members come for a free hour with Corey and the humans. Nothing is confirmed before this. It's for your dog to have a sniff round and for us to see how everyone gets on.
- 3
Approved
Andy says yes, you pay a deposit, and the sofa is reserved. You'll get a reminder two days before, and daily photos once the stay begins.
Four guest dogs at a time, never more. If we're full, we'll say so.
The members' roll
Every dog who stays is a member. Here are some of them.
GusLabradorThursday regular
LolaCockapooSwims like a seal
BearCocker spanielSofa, strictly
CassieGolden retrieverHead of the swim team
RafaCockapooBrings his own toy
NancySchnauzerNaps in the kitchen
RouxHusky crossZoomies specialist
BellaLabradorBlanket enthusiast
Request a stay
Three minutes, nothing charged until Andy says yes. New members are invited for a meet-and-greet first.
The clubhouse
Oak Tree Cottage on Free Green Lane. A red-brick farmhouse with a big garden and fields as far as the nose can smell.


- 2.5 acres
- Daily swims at the mere
- Ten minutes from Knutsford
Frequentlysniffed questions
Yes. Big dogs are very welcome. There is plenty of room to run, and the sofa has seen worse.
Never more than four guests, plus Corey. Every dog gets a meet-and-greet first, so we know they'll get on.
No. There are no kennels and no crates. Dogs live in the house with us, and sleep wherever they settle.
Daily. Usually mid-swim. Occasionally mid-nap.
Food, lead, any medication, and something that smells of home. We have towels. We have a great many towels.
You request dates, we meet your dog, Andy approves, you pay a deposit. Nothing is confirmed until he says yes.











