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Assessment · catteries round catteries-2026-09

Sunnymead Kennels & Cattery review

Ranked 2 of 3 in Catteries in Telford

Best for: quality-over-quantity boarding in Walcot, Telford

Sole Trader

Walcot, Telford, Shropshire, TF6 5EQ · Service area: Telford, Shrewsbury

Sunnymead Kennels & Cattery in short

Sunnymead Kennels and Cattery boards dogs and cats at Walcot in Telford, where the owners have worked since 2005. What stands out is the small-scale approach: numbers are limited by design, the licence number is printed on the site next to a full vaccination policy, and staff first-aid training is listed. Published terms cover accidental-injury vet treatment up to a stated limit.

Customers rate Sunnymead at 4.3 from 36 Google reviews, a modest base with no second source on record, and this review reads that as solid rather than deep. Starting prices are published rather than a full menu, and visits run on pre-booked appointments with none on Sundays or public holidays. We rate it the round's quality-over-quantity pick, held back by the thinner customer record.

Sunnymead Kennels & Cattery reviews and ratings on other sites

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Google4.3 out of 536

Our verdict

Our verdict: Sunnymead suits you if you want a small-scale kennels and cattery that limits numbers and spells out its licence, terms and training [1] [2] [4]. Published prices start rather than cover the menu, and the review base is modest at 36 ratings [2] [5].

Score summary

Scored on the home trades rubric v2.0. Insufficient evidence takes the neutral value and is not shown as a low mark.

Composite score
66.1 / 100

Customer evidence C1 · weight 30%

56

Google 4.3 out of 5 from 36 reviews [5].

Qualifications and accreditations C2 · weight 25%

70

Telford & Wrekin Council animal activity licence membership is listed on the business's own website [1] [2].

First-hand responsiveness C3 · weight 15%

Insufficient evidence

Insufficient evidence

Trading history C4 · weight 10%

80

The business states 21 years of trading [4].

Insurance and safeguards C5 · weight 10%

85

The terms state insurance covering accidental-injury veterinary treatment up to £1,500 within 30 days, excluding pre-existing conditions [3].

Pricing transparency C6 · weight 5%

75

Boarding starts at £25 per day for dogs and £15 for cats on a three-day stay, with minimum stays, holding fees and premium rates set out in the terms [2] [3].

Website and service information C7 · weight 5%

80

The site covers dog and cat boarding, vaccinations, terms, history and contact routes across several pages [1] [2] [3] [4].

Evidence

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Years trading21Source provider-website

Industry qualifications

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Strengths

  • The licence number BTWAWL016 is printed on the site alongside a full vaccination policy [2].

  • The terms describe insurance for accidental-injury vet treatment up to £1,500 within 30 days [3].

  • Staff first-aid training is listed, including an OFQUAL level 3 award in canine emergency first aid [4].

Limitations

  • Only starting prices are published rather than a full rate menu [2].

  • Visits run on pre-booked appointments, with none on Sundays or public holidays [1].

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Questions about Sunnymead Kennels & Cattery

Is Sunnymead Kennels and Cattery any good?

Good for small-scale boarding: second in our Telford catteries table, with its licence number printed, a full vaccination policy and written vet-treatment terms. The review base is modest at 36 Google ratings. Read those reviews, then ask for your stay priced in writing.

Is Sunnymead licensed by the council?

Yes, licence number BTWAWL016 is printed on the services page of its own website under the 2018 regulations. That open numbering is rare in this round. Ask the business to confirm the licence is current when you enquire, and check the name on it. Get the answer alongside your written quote.

What does Sunnymead charge for cats?

Starting prices only are published: dog boarding from £25 per day and cats £15 on a three-day stay, with minimum stays, holding fees and premium rates set out in the terms. Send your exact dates and ask for the full stay priced in writing. Confirm what counts as a day.

Where does Sunnymead work?

The kennels and cattery sit at Walcot in Telford, serving Telford and Shrewsbury. Boarding happens on site, and viewings run on pre-booked appointments with none on Sundays or public holidays. Send your postcode with your dates to confirm a place. Book peak weeks early.

How is Sunnymead ranked?

It ranks second of the three catteries in our September round, the pick for quality-over-quantity boarding in Walcot. Chetwynd Firs sits just above on setting and pricing depth. Read the full review and its sources, then ask for your written quote.

Others assessed for this trade

  1. Chetwynd Firs Boarding Kennels & Cattery67.8 / 100Ranked 1. Best for woodland boarding with clear prices and a long record.
  2. Cottage Boarding Kennels and Cattery64.6 / 100Ranked 3. Best for boarding, day care and grooming near Telford.

Sources

  1. Sunnymead Kennels & Cattery homepage — boarding, history and appointments Retrieved 4 September 2026.
  2. Sunnymead services page — prices, vaccination policy and licence number Retrieved 4 September 2026.
  3. Sunnymead terms and conditions — fees, insurance and veterinary treatment Retrieved 4 September 2026.
  4. Sunnymead about page — history, staff training and viewings Retrieved 4 September 2026.
  5. Google Maps listing — Sunnymead Kennels & Cattery Retrieved 4 September 2026.
  6. Telford & Wrekin Council — animal welfare licensing (boarding cats and dogs licensable) Retrieved 4 September 2026.

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