Dog showers at Woodfarm Barns

Our Doggy Shower Stations: Simple, and (thankfully) not £15k

We’ve all been there. You’re out for a long walk in the Suffolk countryside, your dog has found the muddiest puddle imaginable, and now your pristine holiday Cottage faces imminent paw-print peril. Enter our doggy shower stations, a brilliant solution for mucky pups.

But let’s pause for a second, because today (6th December 2024) The Times introduced us to a £15,000 dog shower hut. Yes, fifteen THOUSAND pounds. For that price, we’re assuming it comes with a dog whisperer, a personal masseuse, and maybe even a concierge to book your pooch’s next holiday. To be fair, these are from Plankbridge, the Dorset-based makers of fine huts and cabins, and they are awesome! We are in no way knocking them, as they look amazing. But with eight Cottages & Barns, we couldn’t really stretch to £120,000. For years now we’ve had our own, much more, shall we say, modest versions doing the same job.

Doggy Shower Stations at Woodfarm Barns

Now, let’s talk about our version. It’s not going to bankrupt you (or us), but it does exactly what it says on the tin:

  • Hot and cold taps so your four-legged friend doesn’t shiver their tail off.
  • A hose and spray gun to tackle the muddiest of coats.
  • Dog shampoo for a spa-like touch (though don’t tell your dog, or they’ll expect cucumber slices for their eyes next).
  • And big buckets, because sometimes a simple dunk does the job perfectly.

It’s not flashy, it’s not made of solid gold, and it didn’t cost £15,000. But you know what? It works, and the dogs are happy.

Our doggy shower stations are designed with real dogs and real-life scenarios in mind. Mud, sea salt, and even the occasional fox poo (we see you, mischievous spaniels) stand no chance. And for the record, it’s all included in the price of your stay, no hidden charges.

So, while some lucky dogs are living it up in their palatial £15k hut, our Woodfarm dogs are happily rolling in the mud knowing they’ll have a warm, quick rinse and a cosy Barn, Cottage, or Barge waiting for them afterward. We think that’s pretty pawsome. 🐾

Let us know in the comments – would your dog appreciate our DIY station, or are they secretly hoping for the deluxe treatment? Either way, we’ll leave the choice (and the mud) to you!

Reasons to Stay at Woodfarm, Suffolk

We happen to think what we have on offer is pretty bloomin' good. However, we thought you might like a bunch of reasons to stay, other than we think you should!

beach huts
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Brilliant beaches! Suffolk has an incredible Heritage Coast, with great beaches, all in easy reach of us.

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Dogs stay FREE, and we don't just tolerate them, we welcome them! We've built our reputation on this, and we're proud of it!

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at the barns

Pawesome, fully-enclosed two acre Pooch Paddock for your Dogs to go bonkers and make new friends in.

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Free Doggy treats, Dog bowls, and Dog towels. Our furry friends even get Woodfarm branded poop bag holders!

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Visit England Gold Awards coming out of our ears, as well as their coveted ROSE Award for Service Excellence.

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Well in excess of 1,000 Five Star Tripadvisor, Facebook & Google Reviews. Over 25% of our guests come back!

hot tubs
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Private Hot tubs with seven of our eight Barns and Cottages. The ultimate in relaxation, just because you're worth it.

boots
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Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Yes, plural. Two AONB's on our doorstep! Suffolk Coast & Heaths, and Dedham Vale.

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on the barges

Stunning river walks directly from your gangplank on either Barge! Wildlife and breathtaking scenery in abundance.

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