Tortoise Boarding

We provide Vivarium or table accomodation for younger Tortoises and pen style accomodation for older/larger Tortoises. We see mainly Mediterranean species of Tortoise such as Hermann’s or Spur-thighed but can accommodate all species in our fully flexible accommodation. Regrettably due to space limitations we are unable to house Sulcata Tortoise for boarding. We are lucky to have a large area for our boarding which is fully heated and ventilated and can therefore keep our guests safe and warm at any time of year.

We have a large garden and have pens available for use in the garden so when the sun is shining our guests can enjoy some natural rays.

We have recently developed our Tortoise garden for outdoor tortoise which is planted with lots of different edible plants and weeds including clover, dandelion, sow thistle, cleavers, plantain and nasturtium and has prime spot for sunshine. All torties are provided with a hut for shelter and are shut away safe over night. We sow and plant throughout the year to make sure there is always something tasty to graze on.

Indoor Pricing

• Vivariums and Small Tables are £8 per day which are suitable for Babies and Juveniles. Our largest size available for both of these are 4ft and are set up with UV and Spot lights. All supplements are included in the price. This includes nighttime heat in the colder months. Any additional Tortoise within the same space are charged at £1.50 per day each.
• Larger indoor pens are available for Overwintering Tortoise up to 6ft and are priced at £10 per day. This includes all lighting, supplements and overnight heat. Any additional Tortoise within the same space are charged at £1.50 per day each.
• Please note that a surcharge of £7 per enclosure per day is payable for stays that include Christmas Day, Boxing Day and/or New Years Day with arrivals and departures unavailable on these days alongside Christmas Eve and Easter Sunday.

Outdoor Pricing (Available April-October)

• Outdoor pens are purpose made to fit the size of the Tortoise and are priced at £7 per day for an individual Tortoise and £1.50 per extra Tortoise in the same pen.
• We charge for day of arrival and departure. We also provide all supplements where needed such as Cuttlefish.
• All outdoor Tortoise are provided with a sleeping hut which are shut away within our garage overnight safe from the elements.

We are proud to grow lots of our own fresh food here in our garden and provide all forage including edible flowers, fruit and herbs. Some favourites of our guests include Borage, Nasturtium, Violas, Pansies, Strawberries and Salad leaves. We also provide all daily supplements and warm baths during your Tortoises stay.

We will always try to keep to your Tortoise’s schedule during their stay and will therefore ask for their usual temperature and lighting requirements on the booking forms.