Welcome to Hotel Cat
Downlands Farm, Linnies Lane, Sway, New Forest, Hampshire SO41 6ES

We're proud to say we are a cat only establishment. This provides the most calm & restful environment possible for cats where there is no noise or proximity to dog boarding or kennels.

Welcome to Hotel Cat. We adore cats and are owned by three. Although they love each other, in a conventional cattery they would be too over crowded and would be stressed at having to live on top of each other. They are also used to sleeping on our beds, nestled into a warm duvet and wouldn't know how to use a 'cat size' bed!

We are the first ever cattery to use full size 'human' suites and full size 'human' beds. Our cats have helped enourmously in the build of Hotel Cat and throughly approve of the accommodation!

Each of our suites has been carefully and thoughtfully designed to ensure maximum comfort and minimum stress to each of our guests. We have no bars, mesh or wire, just full size glass doors and windows. We also have televisions and radios in each suite for after dark stimulation. During daylight hours your cat will be kept entertained by our many rescue animals which roam the fields outside the windows.

Opening Hours & Visiting

We are open 7 days a week, strictly by appointment only.

We are available on the phone between 9am and 7pm and answer emails during these hours too.

Staff & Knowledge

We have 2.0 full-time cattery staff.

Our staff ratio is: 1 Staff : 4 cat units

We have been involved in pet care for many years and are very experienced in animal behaviour. Jackie has passed regular courses in animal first aid and is experienced in giving all forms of medication.

We adore all animals and love seeing them happy, relaxed and comfortable. Our sole aim is for your cat to enjoy coming to see us and to leave having had a great holiday of their own.

We have 7 Cat units

Our cattery was built in 2014 and licensed for up to 21  cats (maximum).

We're proud to say we have a maximum of 7 units in any one building. (The ideal is a maximum of 20 units in a building, as the less cats, the calmer & less stressful it is for them)

We're proud to say we have a maximum of 7 units in any section of any building. (The ideal is a maximum of 10 units per section)

Safety, Security & Protection

Our units are Indoor only  and Walk-in  style, built from:

Brick/block/stone:

UPVC:

Timber:

Metal:

Safety Corridor

We have double doors leading into our cat hotel. Safety is paramount and we always make sure that each suites doors are locked when we leave. As we do not have staff, there is no chance that doors could be left open, we double check everything.

Services

	We offer a door to door cat chauffeur service. Our areas cover Hampshire, Dorset and London.
Services for Cats:   Other Services:   Collect & Return: Pet Supplies: Professional Grooming: Kennels (Dog Boarding): Webcam Service: Small Animals Boarding: Sends updates while you're away: Stables:

Sleep Areas

Sleep areas have Radiator/heat panel  heating

Is there heating in EVERY unit:

Each of our suites are designed like a luxury human hotel suite. We have human beds, complete with duvets to snuggle up on. We have human furniture and televisions in each suite. We want to give your cat a luxury hotel experience of their own.

Exercise Runs

Attached runs: Covered runs:

24/7 hr access between sleep & run via a cat door:

Our garden rooms are a oasis of fun for cats. There are plenty of places to hide, play, run, sunbathe and sleep. It is a stimulating area with tunnels, seats, trees and climbing frames. Your cat is able to see what is going on outside via their large, double glazed window. We have many birds which are always on our feeders, including a resident woodpecker who adores our suet squares. Our ducks and chickens wander freely around our grounds and are very entertaining to our guests.

Unit Sizes Available

Our largest suite, The Royal Mews, is 13.2ft wide and 24.75ft  long.

Our Moulin Rouge suite is 13.2 ft wide and 23.1ft long

Our Beachcombers suite is 9ft wide and 21.45 long

Our Savannah suite is 6.6ft wide and 21.45 long

Views from the Cat Units

Bird feeders directly outside the cat units:

We're proud to say we provide plenty of fresh air & a direct view of nature and the outdoors directly from our cat pens. (This is essential for the cats' stimulation and interest, they need everchanging and fascinating things to watch from the safety of the cat unit for the duration of their stay)

Interaction with Staff

Cats get activities/play encouragement with staff:

We're proud to say cats DO get one-to-one interaction, activities and play with us here. We know how important it is (mentally and physically) for cats to play, chase, sniff, jump, run around and stretch their legs - but most of all to have personal relatationship with us. In other words, for cats to be cats!

Because we only have seven suites, we are able to spend all day playing, grooming and just being there for your cat. We are a family of animal lovers and running the cat hotel is all we do, this means that we are always there to cater for each individual cats requirements.

We have many toys and games for the inquisitve minds and many cuddles and soft words for the more sedate guests. Whatever your cats capabilities/needs, we are always here for them.

Cat Playtime & Toys

Hiding Places

Hiding places provided to feel safe, play & have fun:

Vantage Points - Being Up High

Are at least 2 shelves/platforms provided:
(including at least 1 that allows cats to stretch out fully)

Scratching Provision

Scratching post/mat provided:

Comfort Items & Settling In

Comfort items from home allowed:

We're proud to say we DO allow & encourage comfort items for cats . We know how important it is to help your cat relax and feel settled quickly, more at home with us. This is such an easy way to comfort your cat. After all, we all love our home comforts don't we!

Feliway Therapy used:

We're proud to say we DO offer Feliway therapy here to calm and reassure cats. We believe in doing as much as possible to help your cat have a happy stay with us, especially when such great, positive benefits to cat welfare can be provided so easily and simply.

Nutrition

Diet

Water

Water & food kept at least 2ft apart:

For multiple cats (from the same family)...
Water & food kept at least 2ft apart from other cats:

Cat Grooming

All coat lengths/types groomed:

Cat Litter

Easygoing Cats

Care of easygoing cats:

Active Cats

Care of active cats:

All of or suites are huge. The bedroom/living room is a luxurious room with a 'human' bed and furniture which is all cat friendly. Your cat will be able to climb up our stepped units to eat, play or just pose! Each suite has it's own garden room which is absolutely full of cat activity pieces. From tunnels, playhouses, swinging hammocks, sun loungers to everyone's favourite the cardboard box, your cat will have plenty to occupy them.  As we only have seven suites and myself, my husband and our two children (James 18 and Lucy 15) to look after your cats, they are guaranteed plenty of time and attention during their stay.

Big Cats & Large Cat Breeds

Care of big & large breed cats:

Due to the size of our accommodation your large cat will have plenty of space to run and play.

Timid & Nervous Cats

Care of shy & nervous cats:

We love to study body language, it comes naturally after spending a lifetime working with animals. If your cat is nervous we are very quiet and non-confrontational - we always wait until they are ready to come to us. There are plenty of places for them to climb up high and hide until they are ready to trust us. This is vital as a scared cat could injure themselves trying to avoid you. Because our suites are all so large your cat has plenty of space to move around us at their own pace.

Special Needs

Care for cats with special needs:

We care for cats with:

Age considerations:			Caregiving
Kittens 3-12 months:			Give tablets:
Senior Cats 10+ years:			Give drops:
Elderly Cats 15+ years:			Give injections:
			Give Ointments:
Accept neutered cats only:			Professional weighing scales

Allergies/ Allergenic			Ear/Eye Problems
Arthritis/ Arthritic			Heart Disease
Asthma			High Blood Pressure
Blindness			Hyperthyroidism
Deafness			Kidney Disease
Diabetes/Diabetic			Liver Disease
Digestive Problems			Pancreatic Problems
Disabilities			Seizures/ Seizures/ Epilepsy
			Skin Problems

Bookings, Queries & Appointments

Hotel Cat
Downlands Farm, Linnies Lane
Sway, New Forest
Hampshire SO41 6ES

Visit our website:

Phone Jackie Ferrier
on 01590 681117

Please mention you found us on BoardingCatteries.org

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