A Home Away From Home!

Whether you are looking for a short stay day care or longer stays, we have the ideal solution to suit your needs

Run by dog lovers

We have a genuine love of animals and aim to give every dog in our care the very best attention

Welcome to Marsh Lea

The best for your pet!

Marsh Lea Boarding Kennels is owned and personally looked after by Jo & David Stevens. We have been involved with dogs for the last 20 years. We have several dogs of our own, mainly rescues, which include Border Collies, 2 Italian Spinones and a Saint Bernard. We have a genuine love of animals and aim to give every dog in our care the very best attention.

Jo has an Ofqual level 3 in animal management, a national certificate in animal care and a special interest in Agility and Animal Welfare. David has attended the British Institute of Dog Training course an individually designed course and has a natural affinity for dogs.

We are happy to administer medication including insulin injections.

All dogs have enrichment opportunities while staying with us. This involves them doing what they like best, toys, treats, puzzles, fuss, games.

We are always willing to discuss your unique requirements. For more information or to discuss your needs please contact us.

Booking

Kennels

We welcome all breeds of dogs within our kennels.

Day Care

If you are on holiday but wish to board your dog for just the day time then this option may suit you.

Holiday Boarding

If you’re coming on holiday and you can’t take your dog but don’t wish to leave them at home then our holiday boarding may be for you.

Bookings

Please contact us for more information or to arrange your dogs stay. We look forward to hearing from you!

Holiday Dogs

If you are thinking of visiting Skegness or the surrounding area, but you are not allowed your dog in your accommodation, or if you are allowed but want to do dog-free activities then we may have the answer for you.

A fun, active environment

Jo

Jo is the owner of Marsh Lea Kennels and personally looks after all the dogs that come to stay. She has an ofqual level 3 in animal management, and has many years experience in working with dogs of all sizes.

David

David maintains the grounds. He is very experienced with difficult dogs and helps out where necessary. He is usually responsible for the collection and delivery of dogs.

Sue

Sue joined the team last year and is invaluable with her organisational skills. Sue works mainly behind the scenes making sure that all the kennels are clean, and settling in our slightly more nervous guests. She also has 2 dogs of her own.

Joanne

Joanne joined us in 2020 and is a valued member of our team. She has several small dogs of her own and is excellent at giving the slightly more timid dogs confidence. She is very well organised so everything runs very smoothly.

We're only 10-15 minutes drive from Butlins!

What our clients say

Dexter loves his holidays there.

Great Kennels my Dexter enjoys staying at kennels, all ways happy to go inside and looks well looked after when we collect him. Keep up the great work.

Richard Brown

Happy Dogs

My dogs love staying here and I go away safe in the knowledge that they are safe and expertly taken care of. Jo truly understands dogs and my lot love her. They run in tails wagging and that means a lot to me. Jo even helped look after one of my dogs after an operation when I was unable to do so.

Can’t recommend Marshlea enough!