Space to play. Permission to rest.
Our six-bedroom family bungalow sits in four secure acres in Burstow, around ten minutes from Gatwick. Dogs live with us as part of the family, with supervised access to the main grounds and a secure dog garden full of toys in good weather.
After structured games, they can play, enjoy cuddles or rest in our dedicated chill-out room, heated in winter. We have no kennels. A crate may offer a quiet space when a dog is unwell or prefers a place of their own. Visits are welcome by prior arrangement.
Nearby St Bartholomew’s, a 12th-century church, and the surrounding Surrey countryside provide tranquil walks.
Life at Mucky Pupz
Soft play & quiet time
Agility & learning
Our grounds & sheep
Our soft-play room is especially popular with puppies and older dogs. Sofas, beanbags and a covered outside run offer places to play or settle, with fresh water, shelter and warm beds available. We visit at least daily, and more often when the weather calls for it.
A relaxed atmosphere matters. Our existing routine includes dog-friendly aromatherapy and Disney films or cartoons as background sound. Dogs enjoy supervised play, cuddles and quiet afternoon rest. Outdoor zones include agility and, in summer, splash pools and ball pools.
Tunnels, hurdles, hoops and seesaws are adapted to each dog’s fitness, health and confidence; participation is never forced. Vaccinated puppies can practise basic commands in short, rewarding one-to-one sessions, reinforced through the day, with a weekly progress summary.
Ten male Soay sheep help maintain our paddocks after machinery proved unsuited to the land. They shed their fleeces naturally in spring; collected wool has been woven into tunics by Viking re-enactment groups.
This rare breed comes from Soay in the St Kilda archipelago, off Scotland. Its Norse name means “sheep island”. In 1932, 107 sheep were moved to Hirta, where a feral population has since supported long-term research into evolution and population dynamics. Their naturally shed wool is also valued for hand knitting.
Our former poultry farmhouse dates to the 1800s and was originally a third of its present size. Reclaimed materials include external brick, doors from a London hotel with numbered keys, and a stone fireplace believed to come from a local church.
Pet parents are welcome at our Volunteer Days, helping care for the grounds and seeing their dogs in a group setting. Contact us to find out about joining in.