Luxury dog hotel near Glasgow.
A behaviourist-led dog holiday with beautiful private suites, thoughtful enrichment, peaceful rest and individual care for every guest.
A holiday your dog can genuinely enjoy.
The Dogchester is a luxury dog hotel in South Lanarkshire, close to Glasgow and the M74, designed for dogs who deserve more than a standard boarding kennel.
Every guest has a private room or suite, their own carefully planned routine, fresh-air adventures and meaningful enrichment. Our approach combines the comfort and detail of a boutique hotel with the knowledge of a Clinical Animal Behaviourist.
Dogs come to us from Glasgow, Lanarkshire and across Scotland because their families want a stay that feels personal, safe and genuinely special.
Everything has been designed around how dogs feel.
Beautiful surroundings matter — but it is the care, routines and understanding behind them that make a stay truly exceptional.
Real rooms, not rows of kennels
Comfortable private accommodation, homely touches and options to suit different dogs, personalities and needs.
Behaviour-led individual care
Our routines are designed to reduce stress, build confidence and give every guest the support they need to settle.
Days with purpose
Nature walks, enrichment, relaxation, field time and carefully managed social opportunities keep each stay varied and fulfilling.
Suites with personality, comfort and room to settle.
From our stylish Standard Deluxe rooms to themed VIPooch suites and the separate Sunshine Cottage, every space has been created to make dogs feel comfortable and cared for.
VIPooch Suites
Beautiful themed rooms for guests who deserve an extra-special Dogchester holiday.
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Comfort made personal
Private spaces, familiar routines and individual attention help each guest feel at home.
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Sunshine Cottage
Our separate premier cottage offers a peaceful, spacious option for guests who benefit from their own little retreat.
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A stay planned around the individual dog.
There is no one-size-fits-all Dogchester day. We get to know each guest and build their time with us around their personality, preferences and needs.
- Secure nature walks and individual field time
- Enrichment feeding, games and sensory experiences
- Carefully supervised Social Club for suitable guests
- Relaxation experiences, massage and calming support
- Daily photo and video updates for their family at home
Every Dogchester holiday begins with a Trial Night.
Our Trial Night lets us understand your dog, make sure they are comfortable in our environment and create the best possible care plan before a longer stay. It also helps keep The Dogchester calm, safe and happy for every guest.
How membership worksTrusted with the dogs people love most.
“Our dog Bear had a trial overnight… lots of outdoor play, enrichment and lovely updates. We’re so happy she has found her holiday home.”— Tracey Campbell
“Cooper is quite an anxious dog and he has come home a lot more chilled… he’s already booked for 2026.”— Julie Marshall
“Reggie had an absolute ball staying at The Dogchester… daily updates and videos made our holiday easier.”— Sandra Cowan
Luxury dog boarding in South Lanarkshire.
The Dogchester is based in ML11, near Lesmahagow and just minutes from the M74 — easily reached from Glasgow and across Scotland.
Whether you are going on holiday, travelling for work or simply want your dog to enjoy their own little break, we would love to welcome you for a tour and Trial Night.
Find The Dogchester
The Dogchester
Blackwood, Yet Lesmahagow Road
ML11 0HZ
Phone: 01555 535214
Email: info@thedogchester.co.uk
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