Dog Grooming Near Ninfield, East Sussex

A SHORT JOURNEY. A CALMER GROOM.
Where your dog will enjoy grooming in a beautiful, cosy cottage-style cabin, nestled peacefully within my garden.
If you’re looking for a dog groomer near Ninfield and would prefer a calm, more personal experience for your dog, Cockapoo Cottage & Friends is based nearby in Battle, East Sussex.
Claire provides one-to-one grooming for tiny, small and medium-sized dogs from her peaceful cottage-style grooming cabin. With each dog cared for individually, appointments can be centred around your dog’s coat, temperament, age, comfort and grooming needs.
From puppies getting used to their first grooming experiences to older, nervous or sensitive dogs who may appreciate a little more patience and reassurance, Claire takes a gentle and unhurried approach.
Dog owners from Ninfield are warmly welcomed to Cockapoo Cottage & Friends for professional grooming in a quiet setting where every dog receives Claire’s individual attention.
My aim is for every dog to leave not only looking beautiful, but also feeling happy, relaxed, and cared for. From playful puppies to nervous or elderly dogs, every groom is carried out with kindness, compassion, and the individual attention your dog deserves.
With my background as a therapist, creating a calm, peaceful, and stress-free grooming experience comes very naturally to me. To help calm your dog, I apply pressure point massage to the groom.
I can offer a full- body canine pressure point massage as an individual treatment.
I believe every dog deserves patience, kindness, gentle handling, and individual care — especially elderly, or anxious dogs who may need extra reassurance and time to relax.
At Cockapoo Cottage & Friends, every grooming session is centred around your dog’s comfort, happiness, and overall wellbeing.


Maintaining exceptional salon hygiene and cleanliness is extremely important to me. All grooming equipment is thoroughly cleaned and sterilised before every appointment to ensure a safe, clean, and hygienic environment for every dog.
At Cockapoo Cottage & Friends, your dog’s physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing will always be my highest priority.
I bring years of genuine passion, patience, and compassionate care to every grooming appointment, ensuring each dog feels safe, relaxed, and truly cared for throughout their visit.
Fully qualified Level 3 groomer with specialist training in canine dental cleaning, first aid, and massage for complete wellbeing care.
Calm, gentle one-to-one grooming experience designed especially for anxious, elderly, and sensitive dogs.
Tiny , small and medium size dogs. All breeds of these sizes are welcome. All coat types from curly, silky, wire or de-sheds. Claire grooms them all.
Welcomes all tiny, small and medium breeds from Chihuahuas to Spaniels and Cockapoos, every dog is welcomed and treated like part of the family
Calm, stress-free grooming in a peaceful cottage setting
Specialist care for curly, cockapoo, and doodle coats
Gentle, patient grooming tailored to your dog’s needs
Personal one-to-one appointments with genuine love and care
Beautiful, comfortable grooms without the rushed salon feel
Happy dogs, fluffy coats, and a trusted grooming experience every visit



Wherever you're travelling from...
Claire provides a full range of grooming services from her peaceful cottage style cabin in Battle.
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FROM NINFIELD TO COCKAPOO COTTAGE
For dog owners in Ninfield looking for a quieter and more individual grooming experience, Cockapoo Cottage & Friends offers calm, one-to-one appointments from Claire’s peaceful grooming cottage in nearby Battle.
Claire cares for one dog at a time, allowing each appointment to be adapted around the dog rather than expecting every dog to fit the same routine. Coat type, age, temperament and individual grooming needs can all be taken into consideration.
Claire welcomes tiny, small and medium-sized dogs from Ninfield for Bath & Tidy appointments, Full Grooms, Puppy Grooming, Signature Spa treatments, Ultrasound Teeth Cleaning and additional grooming treatments.
Whether your dog enjoys their grooming appointments or needs a little extra time to feel comfortable, Claire’s focus is on creating a positive, patient and caring experience.
Although Cockapoo Cottage & Friends is based in Battle, Claire welcomes dogs from surrounding towns and villages across East Sussex and Kent, including Battle, Catsfield, Ninfield, Sedlescombe, Crowhurst, Westfield, Hastings, Bexhill, Ashburnham, Netherfield, Robertsbridge, Staplecross, Cripps Corner, Broad Oak, Brede, Udimore, Beckley, Peasmarsh, Rye, Winchelsea, Brightling, Dallington, Herstmonceux, Heathfield, Punnetts Town, Maynards Green, Horam, Tenterden and Tunbridge Wells.
Many owners choose to travel to Cockapoo Cottage & Friends for Claire’s calm, one-to-one approach and peaceful cottage grooming environment.

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Local Trip to Cockapoo Cottage
Cockapoo Cottage & Friends is based nearby in Battle, making Claire’s peaceful grooming cottage a convenient 10-minute drive option for Ninfield dog owners looking for calm, one-to-one grooming.
Claire is based at Marley Close, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0DH. Use the directions button and Google Maps below for the current route from your part of Ninfield directly to Cockapoo Cottage & Friends.
Enjoy a Little Time in Battle
Once you’ve dropped your dog off with Claire, Battle’s historic town centre is nearby, giving you the opportunity to enjoy a coffee, browse the independent shops or take a walk while your dog enjoys their one-to-one grooming appointment.
Coming from Ninfield?
If you're unsure about the journey or finding the grooming cottage, just get in touch with Claire before your appointment and she'll be happy to help.
This handy 42-page guide will help you to groom your dog the right way for you and your dog.

PROFESSIONAL DOG GROOMING NINFIELD
Searching for a dog groomer near Ninfield might mean you're looking for a full haircut and style, somewhere to introduce your puppy to grooming, or simply help keeping your dog's coat, nails and smaller areas maintained.
Claire welcomes dogs from Ninfield to her one-to-one grooming cottage in Battle for a range of professional grooming and coat-care services.
Dog Nail Clipping
Face, & Feet Trimming
Paw & Sanitary Tidying
Signature Spa Treatments
Coat Maintenance Between Grooms
One-to-One Nervous Dog Grooming
Whether your dog needs a wash and tidy, haircut, nail trim, puppy groom or complete professional groom, Claire can tailor their appointment around their individual coat and grooming requirements.
FULL DOG GROOMING NINFIELD
For dogs from Ninfield who need a complete groom, Claire provides professional Full Dog Grooming from her peaceful grooming cottage in nearby Battle, East Sussex. Each appointment is provided one-to-one, allowing Claire to focus entirely on your dog throughout their groom.
A Full Groom is tailored to your dog's breed, coat type, coat condition, age and individual grooming needs. Claire will also take your preferred style into account, whether you like your dog's coat kept longer and fluffy or prefer a shorter, more practical finish that's easier to maintain at home.
From bathing and coat preparation through to the finished haircut, Claire takes a patient and individual approach rather than treating every dog or coat in exactly the same way.
Regular Full Grooms help keep longer and continuously growing coats clean, manageable and comfortable while allowing the overall coat and style to be maintained.
A Full Dog Groom can include:
Two thorough washes using products selected for your dog's coat and skin
Warm blow dry and thorough brush
Nail clipping
Face, feet and sanitary trimming
A complete styled haircut
Coat care tailored to your individual dog
Calm, one-to-one attention throughout the appointment
PUPPY GROOMING NINFIELD
Puppies travelling from Ninfield can begin their grooming journey with Claire through gentle Puppy Grooming appointments at Cockapoo Cottage & Friends in Battle.
Early grooming appointments aren't simply about giving a puppy a haircut. They are an opportunity for your puppy to gradually become familiar with being handled, brushed and introduced to the different sights, sounds and sensations that form part of regular grooming.
Claire works one-to-one, allowing the appointment to move at a pace appropriate for the individual puppy rather than expecting every young dog to respond in the same way.
For breeds and coat types that will require regular grooming throughout their lives, positive early experiences can help make grooming a familiar part of their routine.
Claire's Puppy Grooming approach can help introduce puppies to:
Gentle handling and brushing
Being on the grooming table
Grooming tools and equipment
The sounds associated with grooming
Bathing and drying
Face, feet and paw handling
A regular professional grooming routine
Calm, individual attention from their groomer
DOG BATH & TIDY NINFIELD
Not every dog needs a complete haircut at every grooming appointment. For dogs travelling from Ninfield who would benefit from a thorough freshen-up between Full Grooms, Claire offers Dog Bath & Tidy appointments at Cockapoo Cottage & Friends.
A Bath & Tidy helps maintain your dog's coat and appearance while tidying the areas that can begin to look untidy first. It's particularly useful for dogs whose coat is still at a manageable length but would benefit from professional bathing, drying, brushing and essential trimming.
As with Claire's Full Grooms, Bath & Tidy appointments are carried out one-to-one with products chosen to suit the individual dog's coat and skin.
A Bath & Tidy can help keep your dog's coat fresh and manageable without taking the overall coat down into a complete styled haircut.
Depending on your dog's individual needs, a Bath & Tidy can include:
Two thorough washes
Products selected for your dog's coat and skin
Warm blow dry
Thorough brushing
Face and feet tidying
Sanitary tidying
Nail clipping
Calm one-to-one grooming
DOG TEETH CLEANING NINFIELD
Claire also welcomes dogs from Ninfield for Dog Teeth Cleaning using Emmi-pet ultrasonic technology as part of their ongoing oral-hygiene routine.
The Emmi-pet system uses ultrasound together with specialist toothpaste and is designed to provide a quiet approach to canine teeth cleaning without conventional brushing or scrubbing.
Teeth-cleaning appointments can be discussed with Claire alongside your dog's regular grooming routine or as an individual grooming and oral-hygiene service.
Just like coat, nail and general grooming maintenance, your dog's teeth and mouth can benefit from regular attention as part of their ongoing care routine.
Claire's Emmi-pet teeth-cleaning service offers:
Ultrasonic teeth cleaning
No conventional scrubbing
A quiet grooming experience
Specialist Emmi-pet toothpaste
Ongoing oral-hygiene maintenance
One-to-one attention with Claire
Please note: Teeth cleaning at Cockapoo Cottage & Friends is a grooming and oral-hygiene service and is not a substitute for veterinary dental treatment. If your dog has signs of dental disease, significant tartar, bleeding or painful gums, loose or damaged teeth, swelling or other concerning symptoms, please seek veterinary advice.
DOG NAIL CLIPPING NINFIELD
Dogs from Ninfield are also welcome at Cockapoo Cottage & Friends for Dog Nail Clipping, either as part of a wider grooming appointment or as a smaller grooming treatment where appropriate.
Nails grow at different rates depending on the individual dog, their lifestyle and the surfaces they regularly walk on, which means there isn't one ideal schedule that suits every dog.
Claire can check your dog's nails during their grooming appointment and trim them when required.
Keeping an eye on nail length is a simple but important part of your dog's regular grooming routine.
Nail care with Claire offers:
Individual assessment of nail length
Careful nail trimming where required
One-to-one handling
A calm grooming environment
Nail care alongside regular grooming appointments
Standalone nail appointments where available
DOG SPA TREATMENTS NINFIELD
For Ninfield dog owners looking to add a little extra pampering to their dog's grooming routine, Claire also offers Signature Spa treatments at Cockapoo Cottage & Friends.
These treatments can complement your dog's regular grooming appointment and provide additional coat care and pampering in the same peaceful, one-to-one environment.
Rather than offering a one-size-fits-all treatment, Claire can help you choose the grooming extras that are suitable for your individual dog.
A spa treatment can turn your dog's regular grooming appointment into an extra-special visit while adding additional coat-care touches to their usual routine.
Depending on the treatment selected, Claire's grooming extras can offer:
Additional coat care
A little extra pampering
Products selected for the individual dog
Additional finishing touches
One-to-one attention
A relaxed cottage grooming environment
DOG FACIAL, FEET & PAW TRIMMING NINFIELD
Sometimes your dog doesn't need another complete groom, but a few areas could benefit from professional attention.
Claire welcomes dogs from Ninfield for smaller grooming treatments including facial trimming, feet and paw tidying and sanitary trimming, helping maintain those areas between complete grooming appointments.
These treatments can be particularly useful when the overall coat is still at the right length but hair around the face, paws or other areas has started to become untidy.
Maintenance appointments allow particular areas to be tidied without unnecessarily repeating a complete haircut.
Depending on your dog's needs, Claire can provide:
Facial trimming and tidying
Hair around the eyes tidied where appropriate
Feet and paw tidying
Sanitary trimming
Nail clipping
Individual grooming extras
Advice on maintaining your dog's coat between appointments
NERVOUS DOG GROOMING NINFIELD
For some dogs, the environment in which they're groomed can be just as important as the groom itself.
Claire welcomes nervous and anxious dogs from Ninfield to her peaceful grooming cottage in Battle, where appointments are provided one-to-one rather than in a busy multi-dog salon environment.
Claire gets to know the individual dog and can adapt her approach around their temperament, previous grooming experiences and how they respond during their appointment. Her focus is on providing patient, individual care rather than rushing a dog through a predetermined grooming routine.
A quieter environment removes some of the activity associated with busy salons and gives Claire the opportunity to concentrate on one dog at a time.
At Cockapoo Cottage & Friends, nervous dogs can benefit from:
One-to-one grooming appointments
No busy waiting room
Individual attention from Claire
A quieter cottage environment
Patient handling
An approach adapted to the individual dog
Time to become familiar with Claire and the grooming routine
DOG GROOMING ACROSS EAST SUSSEX & SURROUNDING AREAS
Although Cockapoo Cottage & Friends is based in Battle, Claire welcomes dogs from towns and villages across the surrounding area, including:
Battle · Hastings · Bexhill · Catsfield · Ninfield · Sedlescombe · Westfield · Robertsbridge · Staplecross · Herstmonceux · Heathfield · Tenterden · Crowhurst · Rye · Tunbridge Wells · Ashburnham · Cripps Corner · Broad Oak · Netherfield · Brede · Udimore · Beckley · Peasmarsh · Winchelsea · Brightling · Dallington · Horam · Punnetts Town · Maynards Green
Yes. Claire offers professional Full Dog Grooming for tiny, small and medium-sized dogs, with each groom tailored to your dog's breed, coat type, condition and individual needs. A Full Groom includes bathing, drying, brushing, nail clipping, essential tidying and a haircut and style suited to your dog.
Yes, we encourage new clients to book a complimentary Meet & Greet before their first appointment. We can organise that over the phone, over video and in person. Please book your dog grooming meet and greet here.
Prices vary depending on breed, coat condition, size, and the services required. Please visit our Pricing or contact Claire for personalised advice.
Yes. Claire offers gentle Puppy Grooming to help introduce young dogs to professional grooming from an early age. Puppy appointments are designed to build familiarity with handling, brushing, bathing, drying and grooming equipment in a calm, positive environment.
We have two Puppy Packages; a Small Breed and a Medium Breed package. Please visit our Puppy Pricing or contact Claire for personalised advice.
I recommend introducing puppies to grooming as early as possible, ideally once they are fully vaccinated and able to go on walks
— usually around 3 to 4 months of age.
The earlier your puppy begins their grooming journey, the easier and more positive the experience is likely to be for them in the
future. Early introductions help puppies become familiar with bathing, drying, brushing, handling, and the sounds and sensations
involved in grooming.
I ideally like to see puppies every 2–3 weeks during their first 6 months, allowing me to gently build their confidence and help them
become relaxed, happy, and comfortable with the grooming process at their own pace.
My calm, one-to-one approach focuses on creating positive experiences filled with patience, reassurance, cuddles, and gentle
handling — helping your puppy grow into a confident little salon visitor for years to come.
Yes. Claire offers Emmi-pet ultrasonic Dog Teeth Cleaning to support your dog's ongoing oral hygiene. The system uses ultrasonic technology with specialist toothpaste and works without conventional mechanical brushing or scrubbing.
Dog teeth cleaning is a grooming and oral-hygiene service and does not replace veterinary dental treatment.
Yes. Claire offers Dog Bath & Tidy appointments for dogs that need bathing, brushing and freshening up without another complete haircut. A Bath & Tidy can also include nail clipping and tidying around the face, feet and sanitary areas where needed, helping keep your dog's coat clean, comfortable and manageable between Full Grooms.
Yes. Claire also offers smaller grooming treatments including dog nail clipping and face, feet, paw and sanitary tidying, helping keep your dog comfortable and well maintained between larger grooming appointments.
Absolutely. We specialise in calm, one-to-one grooming and take time to help anxious dogs feel comfortable. Let's book a meet and greet and discuss your dog's needs further.
Every dog is different, so grooming times can vary depending on your dog’s coat condition, temperament, age, and individual
needs.
As a general guide:
Bath & Tidy Appointments / Puppy Intro Sessions: approximately 1.5 to 2 hours
Full Grooms & Premium Pamper Appointments: approximately 2.5 to 4 hours
I work on a calm, one-to-one basis and never rush appointments. Some dogs are naturally relaxed and enjoy the grooming
process, while others — particularly elderly, anxious, or nervous dogs — may need additional comfort breaks, rest periods, reassurance, or extra time to settle.
Your dog’s comfort and wellbeing will always be far more important to me than rushing through an appointment.
As soon as your dog’s groom is completed, I will contact you to arrange collection.
Please kindly avoid arriving early or waiting outside the salon, as many dogs become excited when they see their owners and this can increase anxiety or make it difficult for them to settle and finish their groom calmly.
You can also check out our Places to Visit page to explore the lovely historic town of Battle if you choose to do so.
Your dog’s comfort, health, and wellbeing will always come first. Severely matted coats can be extremely uncomfortable and, in
some cases, painful for dogs, often pulling tightly on the skin and restricting airflow.
For this reason, heavily matted coats may need to be clipped short or fully shaved in the interest of your dog’s welfare.
Please note that de-matting is not included within the standard grooming price and is charged at £1 per minute. This additional fee
helps cover the extra time required, along with the increased wear and tear placed on grooming equipment.
Many breeds — particularly curly and long-coated breeds such as Cockapoos — are naturally prone to matting and require regular
brushing and coat maintenance at home between grooming appointments.
Where possible, I will always try to preserve your dog’s coat. However, under the guidelines of the Animal Welfare Act, prolonged
or severe matting can be considered a welfare issue and removing the coat may sometimes be the kindest and safest option.
I will always discuss this with you fully before proceeding and gain your consent prior to clipping or shaving a matted coat. I am also
happy to offer advice on home grooming routines, brushing techniques, and future coat maintenance to help achieve the style and
coat condition you would like for your dog.
Please note that severely matted dogs may require additional time and, in some cases, more than one grooming appointment.
ANIMAL WELFARE ACT : https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/45/section/4
We are based in Battle, and we welcome dogs from surrounding areas across East Sussex and Kent, including Hastings, Bexhill, Crowhurst, Catsfield, Sedlescombe, Westfield, Robertsbridge, Ninfield, Staplecross, Rye, Herstmonceux, Heathfield, Tenterden, Tunbridge Wells and surrounding towns and villages.
If you're travelling to Cockapoo Cottage & Friends from one of these areas, simply follow the link for your location above for local directions, journey information and helpful information about visiting us in Battle.
Battle is a beautiful historic town, famous for the 1066 Battle of Hastings and Battle Abbey, with independent shops, cafés and places to explore while your dog is being groomed. The town is easily accessible by road and also has its own railway station, making it convenient to reach from surrounding areas.
You'll also find Google Maps directly below these FAQs to help you plan your journey to the grooming cottage.
For the safety and wellbeing of both dogs and humans, only myself is permitted within the grooming area during grooming appointments.
This helps create a calm, quiet and safe environment where dogs are able to relax and focus without additional distractions or excitement.
While your dog is being groomed, there are plenty of lovely places to visit in and around historic Battle, whether you'd like to grab a coffee, browse the local shops, enjoy a walk or explore some of the town's history. Take a look at our Places to Visit While Your Dog is Being Groomed page for some ideas.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Please kindly park outside the entrance to the Marley Close and walk up to my home where possible.
As this is a small residential area with mainly resident-only parking for the elderly, your consideration and cooperation are very much appreciated in helping me remain respectful to my neighbours.
Thank you so much for your understanding and support.

Owner | Groomer
Claire Gibson is a qualified dog groomer based in Battle, East Sussex, specialising in calm, one-to-one grooming for tiny, small and medium-sized dogs, including Cockapoos, Doodles, Schnauzers, Yorkies, puppies, senior and anxious dogs.
Every groom is tailored to your dog's individual needs, comfort, and wellbeing in a peaceful cottage-style environment.

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