Worrying about where to leave your diva dog? Panic over, East
Lodge have got it covered! Visitors to the multi award-winning East
Lodge Hotel and Restaurant can now leave their canine loved ones at
the luxury boarding kennels for dogs in the heart of the Derbyshire
countryside, The Canine Country Club. Just a short drive away from
the Rowsley hotel, The Canine Country Club is the ideal sleepover
or even day visit for your dog, as you explore the wonders of the
Peak District.
East Lodge hotel takes pride in their home-grown ingredients,
including their free range eggs, but the flock of hens has proved a
tempting torment for man's best friend in the past! Deputy managing
director Iain Hardman said: "Keeping hens means we can deliver an
award winning breakfast but also means that that welcoming dogs at
East Lodge can be a serious issue. As a dog lover myself, I know
how important pets are to their owners so we teamed up with the
Canine Country Club, which guarantees to shower your dogs in
luxury. You can enjoy the great outdoors in the day with your dog,
exploring the Derbyshire countryside, then drop him or her off at
The Canine Country Club in time for a delicious meal and relaxing
evening back at East Lodge."
The Canine Country Club specialises in superior residential
boarding accommodation for the more discerning dog. Pets are
welcome to stay for any length of time - whether it be a day while
you explore the beautiful surroundings, or longer if you chose to
stay at East Lodge for a relaxing break.
Owner of the luxury Canine Country Club is Elaine Young, she
said "We understand the desire to have your dog accompany you on
holiday and that's where we come in. Visiting the area does not
mean that you have to leave your beloved pet behind; they can also
participate in your holiday. Visitors to East Lodge can leave their
dogs while they go off to be pampered. We have worked with East
Lodge in the past and look forward to welcoming many more pooches
to the Peak District."
The Canine Country Club was awarded a European grant to partly
fund the luxury dog kennels with the scope to hopefully encourage
tourism in the Derbyshire area. It has been recognised that one of
the main reasons for visitor hesitance of staying at hotels is the
uncertainty of leaving their beloved pets behind, but visitors to
East Lodge now longer have to worry as The Canine Country Club
ticks all the boxes when it comes to canine care.
As the closest hotel to Chatsworth House, East Lodge has proved
a popular tourist destination and a place for filmmakers to stay
when preparing for their latest blockbuster but East Lodge also
finds itself used these days by 'film tourists' wishing to follow
in the footsteps of their favourite actors on location in the
Peaks. This trend is expected to continue, providing a welcome shot
in the arm for local business in 2011 and for those who wish to
bring man's best friend along, East Lodge is the first choice.
With many awards and accolades under its belt already, East
Lodge is already established as one of the peak performers in the
UK hospitality industry. Situated in 10 acres of its own grounds
and justly celebrated as one of the top hotels, not just in the
region, but the country. Owned by the Hardman family, this award
winning venue has remained at the top by constantly improving its
service and with a commitment to excellence that has led this
former Hotel of the Year to be one of only 48 hotels in the country
to be awarded a Visit England Gold Award and to have secured the
Silver Award in the national finals of the Enjoy England Excellence
Awards in 2011 (the tourism 'Oscars') for Outstanding Customer
Service.