Coming soon · Hindley, Wigan

Luxury dog kennels in Wigan.

Barkation is a planned luxury alternative to the traditional kennel: private glamping pods for dogs, coming soon to the grounds of Pet Getaway in Hindley.

ConceptBarkation is not open yet and is not taking bookings. For dog boarding available now, visit Pet Getaway.

What luxury means

What “luxury” should mean for a dog kennel.

A stay away from home does not have to feel institutional. When we talk about luxury dog kennels, we mean something quite simple:

  • Their own space. A private pod rather than a shared block.
  • Good materials. Natural timber, a proper bed and soft lighting.
  • A calm setting. Open grounds and quiet evenings in rural Hindley.
  • Care that stays personal. Set alongside the home boarding Pet Getaway already offers.

Barkation is in planning, and we are sharing the idea early so that dog owners across Wigan can see where it is heading.

Concept image of a luxury dog pod with an illuminated paw emblem, glazed doors open and a golden retriever resting inside.
Concept image · a Barkation pod

Where

Based in Hindley, for Wigan and nearby.

Barkation is planned for Pet Getaway’s grounds in Hindley, close to Wigan. These are among the areas whose dog owners we have in mind:

  • Hindley
  • Wigan
  • Hindley Green
  • Abram
  • Ince
  • Westhoughton
  • Ashton-in-Makerfield
  • Orrell
  • Standish
  • Leigh

Looking for dog boarding now?

Start with Pet Getaway.

Pet Getaway is a home dog boarding business in Hindley, Wigan, and the home of the planned Barkation pods.

Questions

Luxury dog kennels, answered.

What is a luxury dog kennel?

For us, it means a private, comfortable and calm space for your dog, built with good materials and care rather than a standard kennel run.

How will Barkation differ from a traditional kennel?

The plan is for individual glamping-style pods with a private deck, a proper bed and warm lighting, rather than shared kennel blocks. The detail is still being worked out.

When will Barkation open?

There is no opening date yet. Barkation is in planning.

Can I book now?

No. Barkation is not taking bookings. For dog boarding available now, see Pet Getaway.

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