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Bolton, Greater Manchester

Dog kennels in Bolton: compare prices and council star ratings

Every boarding kennel below is in the borough of Bolton, including Farnworth, Kearsley, Little Lever, Horwich and Westhoughton. We check each one against its council's licence register and show the star rating, when the licence expires, and the prices it publishes. Where we can't find a licence, we say so.

Kennels listed
4

4 on a council register

Rated 5 stars
2 of 4
1 dog, per day
£22–£30

2 of 4 publish prices

Last checked
19 October 2026
How we check

Boarding kennels in Bolton

Sorted by council star rating, then name

Ladyshore Grange Boarding Kennels & Cattery

Address not published · Little Lever

From£22 / dog / day

Published prices per day
1 dogCharged per calendar day, so an overnight stay counts as 2 days.£22 /day
2 dogs from the same household£37 /day
3 dogs from the same household£47 /day

Prices as published by the business, checked 19 October 2026. Confirm when you book.

  • Large kennels with separate living and bedroom areas
  • Food, walks and play included
  • Out-of-hours drop-off or collection £15 if arranged

Opening times

  1. Cattery drop-off and collectionDaily 9am–12 noon
  2. Kennel drop-off and collectionDaily 9:30am–12 noon and 3pm–5pm

Also boards cats: see cattery listing.

Call 07724 315085Website

Mosstop Dog Boarding

Moss Hall Farm, Chulsey Gate Lane, BL6 4EY · Lostock

From£30 / dog / day

Published prices per day
1 dog (from)Published per night.£30 /day

Prices as published by the business, checked 19 October 2026. Confirm when you book.

  • 18 individually heated kennels, some for 2–3 dogs
  • Dogs socialised and exercised in groups
  • Raised bed for every dog
  • Drop-off after 1pm, collection before 11:30am
Call 01942 814115WebsiteEmail

Kennel prices in Bolton

Lowest published price for one dog per day. Shared rooms, larger rooms and extra dogs usually cost more per day, and less per animal.

KennelCouncil ratingFrom / day
Ladyshore Grange Boarding Kennels & Cattery£22
Mosstop Dog Boarding£30
Copperbeech Boarding Kennels & CatteryCall
Kearsley Boarding KennelsCall

Guide

What council star ratings mean

How councils score kennels and catteries, and why 3 stars still means licensed.

Guide

Kennel prices: how much do boarding kennels cost?

What's included, extra charges, and how to compare quotes.

Guide

Questions to ask before you book

A checklist for visits, vaccinations and peak-season booking.

Frequently asked questions

How much does dog boarding cost in Bolton?

2 of the 4 boarding kennels we list in Bolton publish prices. A single dog costs from £22 to £30 per day (median £26), as checked on 19 October 2026. 2 don't publish prices online, so call them for a quote.

Are boarding kennels in Bolton licensed?

Anyone who boards dogs as a business in England needs a licence from their local council under the Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018. We check every business on this page against its council's public register (Bolton Council). 4 of 4 are on a register. Where we can't find a licence, the listing says so: ask the business for its licence number before you book.

What does the council star rating mean?

After inspecting a licensed business, the council awards 1 to 5 stars based on its welfare standards and risk. 5 stars means it meets the higher standards and is low risk, and gets a 3-year licence. 3 stars means it meets the minimum legal standards and is low risk. 1 star means there were minor failings. Every star level is fully licensed.

What vaccinations does my dog need?

The Bolton kennels that publish their requirements all ask for an up-to-date vaccination certificate on arrival. Kennel cough vaccination is usually recommended. Some kennels need it given at least two weeks before arrival, so check with your vet and the kennel early.

Will I be charged for the arrival and departure days?

Often, yes. Several boarding kennels here charge per day and count both the drop-off and pick-up day. Ask when you book so you can compare prices fairly.

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Licence data from the public registers of Bolton Council (checked 19 October 2026). Prices and facilities as published by each business. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.