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First time in kennels for our 4 border collie crosses. Tracey was wonderful with them, getting to know them, and their little peculiarities straight away. When we picked them up after their 5 day stay, during some rather wet and wintery weather, I was delighted to find them all in excellent spirits. They were dry, clean and happy, moreover, so were their beds.
The best thing though was when Scooby, our most sensitve dog, (a real mummy's boy!) came bounding up to us, to say hello, staying just long enough for a cuddle, before running back to his "new friend" Tracey.
So thank you Tracey for caring.
Wendy & Clive Masters - Vayres
We had only been in France 2 weeks when we needed to return to the UK for a family bereavement and had to find a kennel which could look after our 2 cocker spaniels Chloe & Milo at short notice ( and in 2 kennels as Cloe was in heat!) Tracey couldn't have been more helpfull and as soon as we saw the kennels we knew they would be ok. Despite only just recovering from the 3 day epic journey to St Junien from north of Aberdeen our dogs suffered no ill effects at all from their week in kennels and indeed seemed happier than when they went in since they could mooch around the grounds and feel like they were at home in Scotland where they had a large 4 acre field to discover each day as opposed to our average sized garden here in France.
When we picked them up they were happy and no sign of tummy troubles, smelly dogs or rejection of owners all things we have come across when kennelling our pets in the past. The dogs had obviously enjoyed themselves and were equally happy following Tracey and Les around as they were us. I can't recommend the kennels highly enough - I just hope they don't get too busy so that we need to put our pets elsewhere!!
Anne & Chris Melia - St Junien
Hi Tracey
We would like to say how happy we were to leave Elvis in your care for ten days (the first time he has been to kennels). He obviously had a very enjoyable time and it was well worth the trip down from St Leger Magnazeix to know that he would receive such a lot of care and attention.
Regards Jan & Roger Keable
Thank you for having Tosca, if she could tell me, she would say that she had a great time with you expecially with the company of other dogs. She is quite difficult with other girls, but having a boy to play ball with was good fun! It is such a comfort to know that you are there if there is a problem and I have to leave - none so far!!
Your new website is terrific!
Best regards, Hilary and Tosca.
We want to say how special we feel our little Bearded Collie, Dorcas, is always made to feel by you and Les. You have looked after her ever since she was a very small puppy - when she was a bit like a reject from St. Trinians for whom we thought there was no hope - to the almost-reasonable 'teenager' stage. Always you have managed to enjoy her stays with you. Dorcas clearly has enjoyed them as well because she's so excited to get out of the car when we get to you. It makes leaving her behind so much less difficult for us! Not only that, we have found that each time she returns to us from having spent some time with you she seems to have 'grown up' a bit and become that bit more socialised. So thank you; I don't know what we would have done without you.
Peter and Chrissie
Hi, I’m Boycie and I live near Manot, just wanted to tell you about the wonderful activity holidays my people let me go on at the Bluebell Woods Kennels! It’s fantastic, I cry to get in!
We have lots of walks and Les and Tracey play games with us and we get to run around outside too! Sometimes, if I’m good, they let me play with some of the other dogs on holiday as well. It’s also nice to have your own bed and stuff around you.
I don’t think my people are happy when I go as they are always so pleased when I go home, but I love it! Wish I could stay! Shhh don’t tell them that they’d be upset!
Boycie
Collecting Jess from Bluebell wood kennels from her second holiday ther this year, it was evident that although glad to see me when I arrived, she had had a wonderful time with the other dogs and the freedom of such a beautiful setting.She absolutley adores Tracey, who treats the dogs as if they were her own.
I thoroughly recommend these kennels for your pet with peace of mind and for the love,care and attention she gives them I wouldnt go anywhere else.
Ann Allen Availles-limouzine.
We have just collected Bilbo and Celeborn our Standard Poodles after their summer holiday at Bluebell Wood Kennels. Two very happy waggy dogs greeted us.
Celeborn who is only one year old had found himself a friend of a similar age with whom he was able to rush around and play within the extensive enclosed grounds. Just what a young dog needs.
As neither of them enjoys a brush, Tracey gave them a massage instead at grooming time. What a service!!!!
We highly recommend these kennels which are in such a wonderful setting with so much outside space and such love and care from Tracey.
Jeannette and David Orange 86400 St Gaudent.
I really enjoyed my stay with you - loads of fun and lots of new friends to play with - and lots of cuddles. I think I had as good a holiday as my mum and dad!
Thanks from HERBIE
Many thanks, he looked really great.
Ted and Alison, Miallet
We would like to thank you & Les for looking after Rudi & Buster during their 10 day stay in Juillet they were clearly very well looked after and came home looking very happy & content which is not always the case after being in kennels for that length of time. We would not think twice or feel so guillty about leaving with you again at Bluebell Wood at any time in the future as we feel it's a good holiday for them too.
Thanks again & we look forward to seeing you soon.
Pam & Ian Scott Saint Barbant
Normally friends look after Sophie but the last time we went away it was more convenient for us to look for a kennels to the west of Limoges. We were delighted to find Bluebell Woods and could not have been more pleased with the way that she was looked after.
The site is well located with ample room for the dogs to exercise and large enclosures for their sleeping. Sophie is quite a nervous dog but she seemed to enjoy her stay with Tracey and we will certainly send her back for further visits.
We would highly recommend Bluebell Woods to all dog owners.
Sophie – Fromental, Haute Vienne
Thank you so much for looking after our two boys for the day. Having not spent any time away from our boys since moving to France four years ago, it was difficult to think of putting them in kennels, but we decided to try them out for a day to see how they (and we) coped, just in case the need should arise in the future.
We think the meeting and greeting area is fantastic, no stress for the usually "stressheaded" Lennie, one bark is so unusual for him when meeting new people, it's normally at least twenty just so you know he's arrived. It was lovely to see them just wander into their allocated kennel and run.
Picking them up was of course the best bit for us, two very happy boys, who, we would not hesitate to leave in the care of Tracey again.
Thanks again we cannot recommend you highly enough, you certainly know and care about dogs.
Vicki, Haute Vienne.
"It is so comforting to know that we can leave Murphy in safe and trustworthy hands. We know that he is taken for walks. We know that he is fussed and loved by Tracey. We know that he is happy there because his tail wags and he gets excited whenever he sees Tracey (or Les). He comes back happy, clean and not smelling horrible. Bluebell Wood Kennels 'do exactly what it says on the tin!!' - unlike some kennels that we have used in the UK."
John and Gerry Braisby, Rochechouart.
"I am the owner of a small kennel of high-quality show and working whippets. I pay great attention to detail in their breeding, training and nutritional requirements, and I am amply rewarded by their results in the show ring, on the track and on the lure-coursing field. All are Champions.
After searching throughout the Vienne and the Haute Vienne for suitable boarding kennels for over three years, I was delighted to learn of the newly-opened kennels run by Tracey and Les MacLennan. Just one visit was enough to convince me that I had at last found somewhere where I could safely leave my "pack" whenever the need arises. The care and love is second to none, and all my whippets now greet Tracey as a true friend. Need I say more?"
Lizzie Gill
