Please read our full profile before booking Hello! We’re a family of three – Natalie, Richard and our 8-year-old son, Harley. We share our home with two much-loved dogs: Toby, our 11-year-old Lhasa Apso, and Buddy, who recently joined our family at the age of 4. Dogs have always been a huge part of our lives, and we truly consider them family members. After sadly losing our beloved Schnauzer in 2025, we weren’t quite ready to welcome another dog of our own straight away. Looking after dogs through Rover became a wonderful way for us to continue sharing our love of dogs while helping other owners feel confident their pets are in caring hands. We have experience caring for a wide variety of dogs, primarily small to medium breeds. We have also previously owned a German Shepherd before he went on to become a working security dog. At present, we don’t have the capacity to board larger dogs in our home. Toby and Buddy are both laid-back, affectionate lap dogs who enjoy the company of other friendly dogs. They are well-socialised and love having canine visitors stay with us. Our goal is to provide a true home-from-home experience. We do our best to maintain your dog’s usual routine, comforts, and preferences so they feel happy, relaxed, and settled throughout their stay. Every dog who stays with us becomes part of our family during their visit. To ensure a safe and enjoyable environment for all of our guests, we are unfortunately unable to accept reactive or aggressive dogs. If your dog struggles around other dogs or has a history of reactive behaviour, we may not be the right fit. This decision allows all dogs in our care to relax and move freely around our home. If you’re unsure whether your dog would be comfortable in a social boarding environment, a solo boarding arrangement may be a better option. We usually welcome 2–3 guest dogs at a time, which allows us to accommodate dog families and our lovely returning regulars. If you would prefer your dog to have a solo stay, please discuss this with us before booking. We advertise availability across Rover, Facebook, Instagram, and direct bookings, so our calendars may not always perfectly align. Availability shown on Rover may not always reflect our most up-to-date openings. We carefully limit the number of dogs we accept and consider each dog’s size, temperament, and individual needs to ensure a safe, comfortable, and enjoyable stay for everyone. While you’re away, we’ll keep you updated with regular photos and videos so you can relax knowing your dog is having a wonderful time. We also offer meet-and-greets to help ensure we’re the right fit for both you and your dog, giving everyone peace of mind before a stay. We prioritise meet-and-greets for confirmed bookings, although we also offer monthly meet-and-greet sessions for general enquiries. We’ve recently launched our Instagram page, Holme.andaway, to give owners a more personal insight into what we do and the dogs who stay with us. We’d love for you to take a look and get to know us better!