Dog Kennels Southampton – Luxury Boarding for Small & Medium Dogs
Looking for dog kennels in Southampton that feel more like a boutique hotel than a traditional kennel block? Harfields Pet Retreat is a countryside boarding kennel in Curdridge, roughly 7 miles / about 15 minutes' drive from Southampton city centre (approximate). We specialise in small and medium dogs only (maximum 50 cm to the withers), so every guest stays with similarly sized companions in a calm, carefully managed environment.
Why Southampton owners choose Curdridge
Harfields sits on Botley Road in Curdridge, SO32 2DU — an easy drive from Hedge End, Botley, Bitterne, Woolston, Portswood, Shirley, Eastleigh and the M27 corridor. Botley station is about 1.7 miles away if you need rail links before a trip. Southampton Airport is roughly a 17-minute drive (approximate). We are licensed by Winchester City Council (licence 23/00080/LICBOA, licensee Tom Parker) as a 5-star, 24-hour boarding facility.
Unlike large, mixed-size kennels, we keep numbers intimate: 22 private suites, each designed as a home-from-home. That boutique scale is why Southampton owners who want personalised care — not a warehouse of barking — keep coming back.
What your dog gets in a suite
Every suite includes:
- A private indoor room with a raised bed
- Unlimited access to a spacious private outdoor run
- Central heating (and air-con noted on our Suites page) so the temperature can be tailored
- A TV for familiar background noise
- Natural calming pheromone diffusers
- CCTV monitoring in suites and around the site
- Soundproofing and a layout so dogs cannot see other guests through suite design
- Toys and enrichment (licki mats, puzzle toys, kongs) during rest periods
Days are structured: morning paddock time and breakfast, activity sessions with staff, midday rest with enrichment, afternoon play, dinner around 4:30 pm, an evening stroll, and bedtime around 21:00 with overnight CCTV checks. We ask you to bring your dog's usual food (treats and bedtime biscuits are included) so tummies stay settled.
Boarding from £48 per night, with £30 for each additional dog in a shared suite. Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day for 2026/2027 are double nightly rates — see our Pricing page for the full package.
Areas we serve near Southampton
As well as Southampton city, we regularly welcome dogs from Hedge End, Botley, Boorley Green, Bitterne, Woolston, Sholing, Bitterne Park, Portswood, Highfield, Shirley, Millbrook, Totton, Eastleigh, Chandler's Ford, Fair Oak, Horton Heath, West End, Hamble, Netley and Fareham (Fareham is about 15 minutes by car — approximate).
Rated 5.0 on Google
We're proud to be rated 5.0 stars on Google from 161 five-star reviews, plus over 100 recommendations on Facebook – one of the most-reviewed kennels in Hampshire. Here's what a few owners say:
★★★★★
"Our dogs are 12, 9 and 2 and have never been away from home… Harfield's did an excellent job at looking after Chester, Bobby and Teddy… We would 100% recommend."
Carina Gordon
★★★★★
"Harfields is absolutely wonderful! You can rest assured your fur baby is looked after as if they were at home with you… Molly is a diamond."
Lisa
★★★★★
"When searching for a boarding kennel… Central heating and TVs in every kennel was the deciding factor… Would recommend to anyone in or around Southampton!"
Steve Blacklock
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FAQ — Southampton dog kennels
How far are you from Southampton?
About 7 miles / roughly 15 minutes by car from the city centre in normal traffic (approximate).
Do you take large dogs?
No. We only board small and medium dogs up to 50 cm at the withers, so every guest is a similar size.
What does a night cost?
£48 per dog per night, £30 for each additional dog sharing. Owners provide food. Peak Christmas/New Year nights are double-rated — see Pricing.
Can I look around before booking?
Yes — many owners visit first with their dog. Call 01489 326 236 or email info@harfieldspetretreat.co.uk via Contact Us.
Are you licensed?
Yes — Winchester City Council boarding licence 23/00080/LICBOA, with 24-hour veterinary cover arrangements noted on site.
Add a spa day while they board
Boarding guests can book the on-site Harfields Groom Room (bath, dry, nails, ears, and tailored grooming) when they book or at check-in, subject to availability. Grooming is for VIP boarding guests only — details on our Grooming page.
Book your Southampton dog's stay
Ready to book luxury dog kennels near Southampton? Explore our Suites, check Pricing, add Grooming if you like, then Contact Us or call 01489 326 236. We look forward to spoiling your dog in Curdridge.
