Smotherfly Cattery

We are an owner-managed cattery and have cared and catered exclusively for cats since 1984.

As a cat owner myself (having at one time 13 cats) I appreciate that my customers require the best care and attention for their cats.

All cats that are placed in our care, receive an excellent level of love and attention that we hope will give you peace of mind to enjoy your own holiday.

We understand that your cat is precious to you and is part of the family.

Please feel free to bring in a favourite blanket or bed (cat size only please - sorry double beds are not allowed!!!), plus any toys, which he/she may like to play with.

If your cat doesn't have its own bed do not worry as we have ample supplies of beds here.

The cattery is in pleasant rural, semi orchard surroundings, which attracts lots of wildlife to keep your cat entertained.

All of our units have their own individual outside run that your cat has access to at all times (a boon when the sun does shine!).

Should your cat become ill whilst in our care (very unlikely but cats like humans can fall ill at any time) we will take them to the veterinary practice in Alfreton unless you have a preference.

There will be no charge for the transportation to a local vet but you must pay any veterinary bill when you arrive back home.

Should your cat require it we do have isolation facilities where they can be kept quiet until they recover.

For your cat's comfort we offer the following units:

Kitty's Cottage
Two large units both with outside runs that are licensed for up to four/five cats from the same household. There are differing levels both inside and out so that even the smallest or oldest cat can sit and admire the view. The outside runs are equipped with cat size garden benches.

Smokey's Palace
Two double units both with outside runs licensed for one/two cats from the same household.

One large unit with outside run for three/four cats from the same household. This will shortly have cat-sized bunk beds installed for your cats comfort.

Tiger's Hotel
Four double units all with outside runs licensed for one/two cats from the same household.


Oscar and Emmy's Plaice
Four double units all with outside runs licensed for one/two cats from the same
household.

Mamie's Lodge
Two large units with outside runs for three/four cats from the same household. These will shortly have cat-sized bunk beds installed for your cats comfort.

All our accommodation is named in memory of some of my treasured cats.

Feeding

Boarders are fed twice daily, with kittens and older cats having three or four smaller meals spread throughout the day. However this is not a rigid schedule and if your cat is used to smaller but more frequent meals just let me know.

Iams or Hill Science Diet is available for them to snack on all day.

Fresh clean drinking water is always available.

We don't offer cat milk but if you would like your cat to have this then just bring it with you and we will make sure he has a treat every day.

All branded cat food can be made available please let me know your cat's preference when you book.

Special diets and diabetic cats can be catered for.

Heating

All our pens have storage heating that is switched on when the weather demands ie. during spring and autumn and is on constantly throughout the winter.

Each unit has at least one opening window providing a regular flow of fresh air during the summer.

Contact Details

Please see our link above or the contact details below.