About us

Set in the quiet, rural garden of a working farm in the hamlet of Marton, and situated close to Ulverston, Dalton and Barrow, Maidenlands Cattery, our home from home for your loved family member is easily accessible from the A590 in the South Lakes.

Carol has taken Feline Advisory Bureau (FAB) training to ensure that we provide a service that offers all your family complete peace of mind. We have the motivation and passion as animal lovers to guarantee that your pet’s stay will be a happy one.

Emma joined Maidenlands at the beginning of 2023 and is a welcome addition to the team. Emma who is Carol’s daughter in law is loving her part time roll and the cats seem to love her! (probably the Dreamies™ 😸) Emma also gets lots of help off her daughter Rosie as you can see below doing all the heavy work.

A Quiet Rural Setting

Maidenlands Cattery has been purpose – built to the highest standards with luxury chalets, which can house cats individually, or together where cats are from the same household and compatible.

All the chalets have spacious exercise areas and are fully equipped, overlooking the central garden area.

To view customer feedback please click on the following link ‘Reviews’

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   Rachel Smith 
 2023-07-01
 
 
  Beautiful cattery looked after both my cats and would go back every time ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
  
 
       
   Amber Buckley 
 2023-03-28
 
 
  Best cattery around! I trust Carol 100% with my cat and know if there were any problems she'd sort them straight away. I can rest easy on holiday knowing my cat is being well cared for ❤️
  
 
       
   GARY BINNS 
 2023-03-02
 
 
  
  
 
       
   jim481955 
 2022-11-21
 
 
  Best cattery by a mile ! Always use it .
  
 
       
   Jason McAloone 
 2022-06-29
 
 
  
  
 
       
   Jamie Moore 
 2022-03-19
 
 
  
  
 
       
   Sheila Herbert 
 2022-02-03
 
 
  
  
 
       
   B M C 
 2022-01-28
 
 
  Lovely place, Lovely people.
  
 
       
   Neal Hryniw 
 2022-01-14
 
 
  Really pleasant and clean place and the owner is also very friendly and knowledgeable, and clearly loves cats! I've taken our cat here twice now and wouldn't hesitate to do so again, and would highly recommend this cattery.

Edit: I've taken our cat a few more times since the post above. A great cattery and the owner Carol is lovely. Definitely recommend.
  
 
       
   Robert Agombar 
 2021-09-10

Important Information (please read before bringing your cat to board)

Sharing – Sharing is only available to compatible cats from the same household

Vaccinations – Cats will NOT be accepted for boarding without their current vaccination card for immunisation against flu and enteritis.

Short Stays – Less than 3 days boarding is permissible, but the minimum charge is for 3 days boarding, with the exception of the Christmas period when the minimum charge is for 7 days.

Long Stays – Boarding for 4 weeks or longer will require interim payments. We reserve the right to ask for up to a 50% deposit to secure a booking.

Extra Comfort – Heated cat beds are available at the owners’ request at an additional charge of £1 per day per bed.

Payment – Please pay by cash or Debit/Credit card

Viewing – Viewing of the cattery is recommended and welcome during our open times.

Terms & Conditions (please read before bringing your cat to board)

Cats will NOT be accepted for boarding without their current vaccination card for immunisation against flu and enteritis. If you are unsure of whether your cat’s vaccinations are up to date, please contact your veterinary surgery.
Owners must inform us at the time of booking or arrival of any medical history.
We reserve the right to refuse admission of any cat showing signs of illness pending veterinary advice.
In the event of accident of illness, the cattery veterinary surgeon will be called to attend or the cat may be removed to a veterinary surgeon’s care at the discretion of the proprietor or management of the cattery. We reserve the right to contact the owner’s veterinary surgeon to discuss any past or current medical problems. If contact of the owner or the owner’s representative is not possible any treatment deemed necessary will be carried out without the owner’s consent.
We will be responsible for any veterinary fees (up to £700) incurred through a medical condition developing with a cat whilst being boarded. We will NOT be responsible for any veterinary fees incurred whilst boarding for a cat which develops a medical condition that it has a history of previously suffering from, or for a cat which enters the cattery with an ongoing medical condition, and these veterinary fees will be charged to the owner.
Boarding rates are charged on a daily basis including the day of arrival and departure, and include all food (except prescription diets), beddings, litter, chalet heating and insurance.
We supply and feed as instructed by the owners as near as possible. However alternative diets/ brands may be fed if difficulties are found obtaining the cat’s usual food, or if the cat is not eating its usual diet, then an alternative will be offered.
Sharing of accommodation is only available to compatible cats from the same household.
Cats over 6 months of age are only accepted if neutered/sprayed.
Less than three days is permissible but the minimum charge is for three days boarding, with the exception of the Christmas period when the minimum charge is for seven days.
Provisional bookings will only be held for a maximum of 48 Hours.
Customers may be required to provide a non-refundable deposit of up to 50% of the total boarding fee to secure a booking.
We must be informed before the drop off day of any changes or cancellation to a reservation. If we are not notified before the booked drop off day’s owners will be charged for the full reserved period if they are shortening the original booking. If extra days to those already booked are required, providing there is a space available, they will be charged for accordingly. When a booking requires amending you are advised to inform us as soon as possible to avoid problems and disappointment when arriving to board.
Payment is required at the commencement of the boarded period. Cats will not be released until full payment is received.
Please be aware that if you are booking boarding for the following year, the tariff may have altered from the time of booking to when you board, as prices are reviewed each year, with any changes being implemented from 1st January.
Cats must be transported in secure and suitable pet travel carrier.
We require a contact number of a friend, neighbour, relative or owner’s mobile phone number in the likelihood of you being delayed or problem in picking up your cat. You will need to arrange for someone to be available to collect your cat on your behalf if necessary, as we cannot guarantee to be able to hold your cat for an extra day. Please inform us of the standby collectors contact details when you drop your cat off for boarding.
All belongings are left at the owner’s risk. Any items left unclaimed by owners after two months following boarding will be disposed of.
Any Treatment deemed necessary for your cat’s comfort and wellbeing, i.e. worming, flea treatment, etc., will be carried out at the management’s discretion and charged to the owner.
We will administer medication to manageable cats. However, should a cat risk causing harm to cattery staff or to itself whilst medication is trying to be administered resulting in it being impossible to treat the cat, then it may be necessary for the cat to be cared for by a veterinary surgeon either at the cattery or at the veterinary surgery. Any veterinary fees incurred in this will be charged to the owner of the cat.
The grooming of the cats will be carried out as necessary, and it is appreciated if owners have their own grooming equipment that they bring it in with the cat. However, we will not be responsible for grooming any cat that gets distressed or risks causing harm to staff whilst being groomed.
Whilst every care and precaution are taken with every cat boarded with us, the proprietors cannot be held responsible for any illness, disease or death that may occur during boarding.

Hours

Monday to Friday 9:30 To 11.00 am & 3:30 To 5:15 pm

Saturday 9:30 am to 12.30 pm

We are closed Saturday afternoons, Sundays & Bank Holidays

Contact

maidenlandscattery@gmail.com

01229 465918

Maidenlands Tarn, Tarn Flatt, Marton near Ulverston, Cumbria LA12 0NL

Rates

1 cat per pen – £10.00

2 cats per pen – £15.00

3 cats per pen – £20.00

4 cats per pen – £25.00