Mabel and Friends Day Retreat is a rural doggy day care based in Hatfield Peverel, just outside Chelmsford in the Essex countryside. It provides a caring, home-from-home environment where dogs are treated like family.

Dogs receive attentive care from a dedicated team of fully qualified staff who are passionate about canine wellbeing. The retreat is designed to help each dog feel comfortable, relaxed and looked after throughout their stay.

Yes, the retreat offers generous indoor and outdoor space for dogs to explore, play and stretch their legs. The secure setting gives them plenty of room to enjoy a varied day in a safe environment.

You can sign up to book a visit to  Mabel & Friends here.

A membership gives you full access to all of our services, which you’ll be able to book via the website or our app.  There are many additional services included – we will go through these on your initial visit to look around and meet our team.

We do not accept any banned or specially licensed breeds.

Our membership fees cover one household regardless of number of dogs.  Discounts available for second/third dogs.

We accept uncastrated males up until 18 months following vet advice, after 18 months we require castration or chemical castration to attend

We ask that your lady dogs remain at home whilst in season.  This is to protect them and to ensure that our other guests do not find it all too much with the lovely smelling ladies visiting.

We are open 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday, closed on bank holidays. We do however offer the option of a 7.00am start at no additional cost.

We do offer a home boarding service.  One of our qualified staff will stay with your dog in their own home and then bring them to daycare when they come to work.  This service is only available to members only.  Your dog stays in their own environment with someone they know well and your home and any additional pets are well looked after.

Our online portal enables you to reschedule your appointments. See our cancellation policy for more details.

Puppies are more than welcome at Mabel & Friends. We have separate indoor and outdoor areas for younger dogs, as well as puppy-specific training classes or puppy parties to help them get used to socializing.  Puppies can visit once they have had their 12 week vaccinations including Kennel Cough