Boarding kennels & cattery . Tavistock PL19

Twenty-nine years of personal pet care, in two acres of Dartmoor.

Boarding kennels and individual cat chalets, owner-run by Gary and Ali Blake. 5* Council rated. Established 1997.

A grey tabby cat and a black-and-white English bulldog standing close together on grass with Dartmoor sky behind them — a moment between two of Longford Chase's residents.
Longford Chase · Tavistock · PL19 9JU

We look after your pets in exactly the same way that we do our own. Every dog has its own kennel with a thermostatic heat lamp and undercover run; every cat has its own chalet with shelves overlooking the gardens. Set entirely within Dartmoor National Park.

Call 01822 613857Email bookings@longfordchase.com

1997

established

5

Council rated

2 acres

Dartmoor National Park

WDAL0047

West Devon BC licence

  • 5 star Council rated
  • Licensed . WDAL0047
  • Family-run since 1997
  • Inside Dartmoor National Park

At a glance

  • 5 star Council rated
  • Licensed . WDAL0047
  • Family-run since 1997
  • Inside Dartmoor National Park
Gary Blake — co-owner of Longford Chase — outside in the kennel grounds with one of the rescue dogs, paw resting on his hand.
GARY & ALI BLAKE . LONGFORD COTTAGE . TAVISTOCK . PL19 9JU

MEET GARY & ALI BLAKE

Two owners. Twenty-nine years. Your pet, treated as one of ours.

We're Gary and Ali Blake, owners of Longford Chase Boarding Kennels and Cattery. The basis for our reputation has been built on a simple premise — that as the owners on the ground every day, it's incumbent upon us to deliver a consistently exemplary level of care, while also maintaining exceptionally high market-leader standards.

Established in 1997, Longford Chase is set within two acres of outstandingly beautiful private land, located entirely within Dartmoor National Park. The surroundings are serenely peaceful and the views breathtaking. We're proud that our customers return time and time again — and especially proud that our clientele isn't exclusive to Devon and the neighbouring counties; we have loyal customers travelling from as far afield as London and the Home Counties.

The majority of our bookings come from two sources: personal recommendations from our existing customer base, and a number of renowned local vets. We're West Devon Borough Council licensed (WDAL0047) and rated 5 star. We cherish and embrace the great responsibility of placing your family member first.

— Gary & Ali Blake

We do not sell pets. Ever.

We do not sell pets. If you have arrived here from a website advertising pets for sale, we believe it is a scam advert. Please don't pay anyone money on our behalf — we are a boarding facility only.

WHAT WE OFFER

Kennels for dogs. Chalets for cats.

Two separate, dedicated areas — each thermostatically heated, each with its own outdoor access, each looked after by us in person.

DOG BOARDING . FROM 18 PER DOG PER NIGHT (ex. VAT)

Our Kennels

Individual kennels with thermostatic-controlled red heat lamps for a linear, consistent warmth. Each kennel has access to its own undercover outdoor run throughout the day, plus outdoor exercise pens where we take dogs five times a day. Every dog is individually tether-walked twice a day; we'll happily pair dogs in for company-walks where owners request it, and we have 15m long leads for those who want a proper run-around. Bedtime always ends with cuddles and a treat.

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CAT BOARDING . FROM 13 PER CAT PER NIGHT (ex. VAT)

Our Cattery

Each cat has their own personal chalet, fitted with a thermostatic-controlled red heat lamp for a cosy, accommodating space. Two shelves — one inside by the front window, one in their own private outdoor area — both overlooking the gardens. Toys, a play tunnel, and a trusty scratch post are standard. We feed twice a day, check in and dispense affection numerous times throughout, and end with a final fuss and bedtime treats before closing the cat flap for the night.

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Transparent published pricing . 01.01.26 rates

Every rate, in writing.

Dog rates by single or sharing tier; toy-breed rates banded separately; cat rates per chalet. All prices are per night and exclude VAT @ 20%.

  • Dogs . Single

    per dog . per night

    £22

    Standard kennel rate for a single dog occupant.

  • Dogs . 2 or 3 sharing

    per dog . per night

    £20

    Per-dog rate when two or three dogs from the same home share a kennel.

  • Dogs . 4 sharing

    per dog . per night

    £18

    Per-dog rate when four dogs from the same home share a kennel.

  • Toy breeds . Single

    per dog . per night

    £20

    Standard rate for a single toy-breed occupant.

  • Toy breeds . 2 or 3 sharing

    per dog . per night

    £18.5

    Per-dog rate when two or three toy-breed dogs share.

  • Toy breeds . 4 sharing

    per dog . per night

    £16.5

    Per-dog rate when four toy-breed dogs share.

  • Cats . Single chalet

    per cat . per night

    £13

    One cat in their own individual chalet.

  • Cats . 2 sharing a chalet

    per chalet . per night

    £21

    Two cats from the same home sharing a chalet (flat chalet rate).

  • Cats . 3+ sharing a chalet

    per chalet . per night

    £29

    Three or more cats from the same home sharing a chalet (flat chalet rate).

  • Afternoon (5-6pm) dog pick-up

    per pick-up

    £16

    16 for one dog, 20 if more than one. Avoid by collecting in the 8am-12noon window.

  • Afternoon (5-6pm) cat pick-up

    per chalet

    £7

    7 surcharge per chalet. Avoid by collecting in the 8am-12noon window.

  • Daycare (subject to availability)

    per day

    £18

    Daytime care without overnight stay — depends on kennel availability.

  • Trial Day for two together

    per pair

    £30

    Introductory pairing day for two dogs from the same home.

  • Christmas Day surcharge

    per stay

    £40

    Applied to any boarding stay that spans Christmas Day. We are closed to public arrivals on Christmas Day itself.

All prices exclude VAT @ 20% . VAT Reg No. 435 3637 91. There is a 20% deposit payable at time of booking for all bookings longer than five days. This deposit is non-refundable in the event of cancellation within fourteen days of the booked dates.

Call 01822 613857

— the Longford Chase difference

Licensed kennels. Family-run. Inside the National Park.

There are good kennels in West Devon. The reasons our customers return — year after year, from as far as London — are five very specific ones.

WHAT WE OFFER

  • Individual heated kennels + chalets
  • Undercover outdoor runs all day
  • 5 times a day exercise pens for dogs
  • Twice-daily individual tether-walks

AT LONGFORD CHASE

  • Owner-on-site every day (Gary & Ali)
  • 5 star West Devon Council rating
  • Two acres of Dartmoor National Park
  • 29 years and counting (since 1997)

WHY CUSTOMERS RETURN

  • Direct vet referrals locally
  • Personal recommendations year-on-year
  • Returning customers from London + Home Counties
  • Long-distance travel justified by the care

If you want a kennel block with anonymous staff rotation, there are options. If you want a family-run kennels and cattery where the same two people are there every day — this is it.

— what real customers say

100% recommend on Facebook — 16 reviews and counting.

We don't write our own testimonials. Our Facebook page shows a 100% recommendation rate across 16 reviews, and our long-distance return customers speak for themselves. The most recent review, in full, below.

  • Call 01822 613857 to enquire and check availability

  • Book a viewing — 9.00 to 11.30 a.m. weekdays

  • Confirm your dates by email — bookings@longfordchase.com

Call 01822 613857Read more on Facebook

Read all our reviews on Facebook — 100% recommend, and Ali replies to every single one personally.

— what we ask, before your pet stays

A few essentials, for everyone's safety.

Dogs — vaccinations including kennel cough

All dogs must be fully up to date with vaccinations, including the kennel-cough vaccine. Please bring proof at drop-off.

Cats — vaccinations up to date

All cats must be fully up to date with their vaccinations. Please bring proof at drop-off.

Drop-off and collection windows

8.00 a.m.-12.00 noon for free drop-off and collection. Afternoon (5.00-6.00 p.m.) by arrangement, surcharge applies.

Booking deposit

20% deposit at time of booking on all stays longer than five days. Non-refundable in the event of cancellation within 14 days of the booked dates.

Anything you're unsure about — call Gary or Ali on 01822 613857 and we'll talk it through before you book.

— common questions

Everything worth asking.

The short answers — for everything else, message us.

— where our pets come from

Tavistock-based . loved from London.

We're based at Longford Cottage in Tavistock, PL19 9JU — inside Dartmoor National Park. Customers travel from across Devon and beyond.

  • Tavistock
  • Yelverton
  • Okehampton
  • Plymouth
  • Princetown
  • London & the Home Counties (regular return customers)

Travelling from further afield? Long-distance customers are part of the fabric here — call us and we'll arrange your dates.

BOOKINGS & ENQUIRIES

Call 01822 613857 — or send us your dates.

Phone is quickest for availability. Email confirms the booking. Viewing visits are by appointment between 9.00 and 11.30 a.m. on weekdays.

Phone01822 613857
Emailbookings@longfordchase.com
Opening7 days a week (closed to public arrivals Christmas Day) . Arrivals & collections 8.00 a.m.-12.00 noon and 5.00 p.m.-6.00 p.m. . Viewing 9.00-11.30 a.m. by appointment

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Longford Cottage, Tavistock, PL19 9JU . Inside Dartmoor National Park

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