• Quiet rural farm location.

 

  • Large 3m x 1m accommodation.

 

  • Unlimited Hay, Forage, Bedding & daily enrichment included.

A Calm, Countryside Retreat for Small Animals.

About Us

Nestled deep within our family farm, The Little Pet Boarding is a peaceful farmhouse retreat for rabbits, guinea pigs, and small pets. Set inside a quiet, characterful barn, our handcrafted boutique lodges — including Lavender Lodge, Chamomile Lodge, and Meadow Lodge — are thoughtfully prepared to mirror the gentle rhythms of rural life. With generous space, fresh hay, natural forage, and carefully chosen daily enrichment, each stay is shaped around comfort and calm. Guided by a strong focus on health, close observation, and preventative welfare, every guest receives unhurried, individual care — creating a rare, countryside boarding experience where small animals can truly settle while you’re away.

 

At The Little Pet Boarding, caring for small animals is both a passion and a responsibility we take seriously.

Behind our peaceful farm setting sits a strong scientific foundation. Our founder holds a BSc (Hons) in Medical Biology, a degree grounded in anatomy, physiology, disease processes, hygiene, and close observation. While this background began in human health, the principles are directly relevant to small animal care — where subtle changes in behaviour, appetite, posture, droppings, or activity levels can be early indicators that something isn’t quite right.

 

This knowledge shapes a calm, attentive approach to boarding. Every animal in our care is observed daily, not only for comfort and enrichment, but for overall wellbeing — including gut health, movement, breathing, 

hydration, and general condition. It means small changes are noticed early and responded to thoughtfully.

All day-to-day care is provided by small animal care–trained staff, experienced in handling, routine health checks, enrichment, and the individual needs of different species. This professional training is supported by hands-on experience and a genuine understanding of small animal welfare, ensuring consistent, knowledgeable care throughout every stay.

For complete peace of mind, The Little Pet Boarding is fully insured and professionally run, with welfare, 

hygiene, and safety always at the heart of everything we do.

Set within our family farm, our spacious countryside lodges combine a calm rural environment with 

informed, professional care — offering small animals a stay that feels both nurturing and carefully considered.

 

 

 


 

Why Choose Us?

A Countryside Retreat for Little Pets.

Tucked away within the countryside, and set amongst open fields and quiet farm buildings, The Little Pet Boarding provides a gentle, countryside-led boarding experience for rabbits, guinea pigs, and other small pets. 

 

Our individually named lodges are thoughtfully prepared within a quiet barn setting, offering generous space, fresh hay, natural 

forage, and gentle daily enrichment inspired by the abundance of surrounding nature. 

 

Thoughtful care, Generous Space, A Rural Setting.

Care That Is Observant, Knowledge-Led and Unrushed.
 

Founded by a medical biology graduate, and supported by professionally trained small-

animal carers, our approach blends scientific understanding with instinctive hands-on 

experience. Each pet is gently handled, carefully observed and supported according to their individual needs, habits and temperament.

Our care is underpinned by a strong focus on cleanliness, close observation, and 

knowledgeable health checks,        

 ensuring each environment is kept meticulously clean and every guest is monitored with quiet expertise. 

The result is a calm, considered boarding experience that feels both deeply rural and 

reassuringly professional — a place where little pets are cared for as carefully as they would be at home.

 

Boutique Lodges, designed for Space and to Promote Natural Behaviours.

At The Little Pet Boarding, our lodges- set within our secure outdoor barn, are designed to feel open, calm and naturally comfortable. Each lodge offers over 32 square feet of private space, offering a considerably more generous environment than conventional boarding and this sense of space plays a vital role in reducing stress, supporting physical and emotional wellbeing alongside encouraging pets to move freely, stretch out and settle in. 

 

Set within a bright rural barn, natural light streams gently into the space throughout the day, creating a softly illuminated environment that feels warm, 

reassuring and in tune with the outdoors. 

 

Every Lodge is thoughtfully laid out using high quality, natural materials and premium supplies, with cleanliness, comfort and security always at the forefront.

 

Top Quality Supplies

Exceptionally sourced natural supplies from our sister brand, The Little Pet Pantry.

Leafy Forage Mix with Calendula 

The Little Pet Pantry is our sister brand, rooted in traditional foraging and a deep respect for small animal wellbeing.

Working in small batches, The Little Pet Pantry specialises in carefully sourced leafy forage, naturally dried treats and wholesome gnawing chews, selected for their quality, aroma and nutritional value. Our leafy forage collection includes tender green oat, fragrant plantain, walnut leaves, hazelnut leaves, dandelion leaves and mulberry leaves — gently dried to preserve their natural character and encourage instinctive foraging behaviours.

Alongside this, we prepare a considered selection of premium dried treats, including light, crisp pea flakes, beautifully aromatic strawberry slices, pear cubes, apple cubes and banana chips. To support natural chewing and dental health, we also offer long-lasting gnaw treats such as apple wood, pear wood and dandelion root, chosen for both durability and safety.

Everything is thoughtfully chosen, simply prepared and quality-checked with care, reflecting our belief that small animals thrive best on food that remains close to nature — making The Little Pet Pantry a natural,        elevated extension of the care offered at The Little Pet Boarding.

Carrot Slices

Dandelion Root

Strawberry Slices 

Arlo- one of our Chief forage Tasters. He knows he has the best bunny job out there,

Seamless Pick-Up and/or Drop Off Service.

We offer a pickup and drop-off service based on your location. Please contact us to determine if your area is covered. A suitable pet carrier must be provided, which will be returned at the end of your small pet's visit.

We aim to make this process as convenient as possible for both you and your furry companion.

We are dedicated to ensuring a safe and comfortable journey for your pet, treating them with the utmost care and attention.

If you have any specific requirements or queries 

regarding transportation, please discuss them with us.

Grooming Services

We are dedicated to making sure your furry friends feel comfortable and pampered during their visit. 

With grooming and nail trims, we tailor our services to meet the individual needs of each pet.

We use high-quality, pet-friendly products to ensure their safety and well-being. Whether it's a special occasion or just a regular grooming session, we aim to have your pets looking fresh and feeling fabulous.

Contact us to schedule a grooming session for your pet during their stay and treat them to a spa-like experience that they'll 

thoroughly enjoy!

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Get in touch

Telephone: 07908104964

E-mail: thelittlepetboarding@hotmail.com

Address: Lower Reaps Farm, Bacup, OL13 9UZ, Lancashire, United Kingdom

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