Cost guide · Stockport
How much does dog boarding cost in Stockport?
Dog boarding in Stockport costs a median of £25 per night for kennel boarding, based on 9 council-licensed operators who publish their rates. Prices range from £20 to £35 per night. Stockport sits around the UK national median (£26 UK median).
Data refreshed · Our methodology
- Median / night
- £25
- Range
- £20–£35
- Sample size
- n=9
- vs UK median
- -4%
What drives dog boarding prices in Stockport
The £20–£35 spread across 15 licensed operators in Stockport reflects real differences in service, facilities, and licensing tier — not arbitrary pricing. Star rating is the most useful indicator of welfare standards under the Animal Activity Licensing scheme — and it’s largely independent of price.
Expect to pay 15–25% more during peak periods (school holidays, Christmas/New Year, August bank holiday week). Most kennels in Stockport book out 3–6 months ahead of Christmas, so the cheapest options listed below are often the first to sell out. Boarding more than one dog? Many operators offer multi-dog discounts.
Dog boarding prices in Stockport, operator by operator
Of the 12 licensed operators in Stockport publishing a per-night rate, 5 are under £25, 7 sit between £25 and £40, and 0 are above £40. The lowest published rate is £20 (Daisy Bank Kennels) and the highest is £39 (The Dog House Doggy Day Care Ltd).
| Operator | Type | Rating | From / night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daisy Bank Kennels | Kennels | — | £20 |
| Lucky Puppy Home Boarding | Home boarding | — | £20 |
| Birch Hall Boarding Kennels & Cattery | Kennels | — | £24 |
| Birch Hall Boarding Kennels & Cattery | Kennels | — | £24 |
| Birch Hall Boarding Kennels & Cattery | Kennels | — | £24 |
| Riverside Country Kennels & Cattery | Kennels | — | £25 |
| Riverside Country Kennels & Cattery | Kennels | — | £25 |
| Home On The Farm Luxury Dog Boarding | Home boarding | — | £32 |
| Home On The Farm Luxury Dog Boarding | Home boarding | — | £32 |
| Home On The Farm Luxury Dog Boarding | Home boarding | — | £32 |
| Castle Croft Boarding Kennels | Kennels | — | £35.23 |
| The Dog House Doggy Day Care Ltd | Home boarding | — | £39 |
Lowest published per-night rate for one dog, sourced from each operator’s own website. Kennel rate shown where available, otherwise home boarding.
Boarding kennels vs home boarding vs day care in Stockport
Stockport has 9 licensed boarding kennels, 6 licensed home boarders, and 2 day care providers. Each model serves a different need.
- Boarding kennels — dogs are housed in dedicated runs with on-site staff. Best for fit, sociable dogs comfortable in a kennel environment. View 9 licensed kennels in Stockport →
- Home boarding — your dog stays in a licensed boarder’s home (max 3 dogs from 3 households). Typically £5–£15/night more than kennels but far less stressful for nervous or older dogs. View 6 home boarders in Stockport →
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Cheapest dog boarding in Stockport
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does dog boarding cost in Stockport?
- The median is £25 per night for kennel boarding, based on 9 council-licensed operators in Stockport who publish their rates. Prices range from £20 to £35.
- Is dog boarding cheaper or more expensive in Stockport than the rest of the UK?
- Stockport is around the UK national median. The UK national median across 2,174 licensed operators is £26 per night.
- How much does home boarding cost in Stockport?
- Home boarding (where your dog stays in a licensed boarder's home) is typically £5–£15 per night more than kennel rates in the same area. View our home boarders in Stockport for current published prices.
- Are these prices verified?
- Yes. Every price is sourced from each operator's own published website with the observation date noted on their profile. We don't accept operator-submitted rates without a verifiable source. See our methodology for details.