Dog Grooming Near Tunbridge Wells, Kent

ONE-TO-ONE DOG GROOMING IN HISTORIC BATTLE
Calm, one-to-one dog grooming with Claire in Battle — whether you're making the journey especially for your dog's groom or combining their appointment with a visit to this historic East Sussex town.
If you're looking for a dog groomer near Tunbridge Wells and would prefer a quieter, more personal approach to grooming, Cockapoo Cottage & Friends welcomes dogs travelling from Tunbridge Wells and the surrounding Kent countryside.
Based in Battle, East Sussex, Claire provides calm, one-to-one grooming for tiny, small and medium-sized dogs from her peaceful cottage-style grooming cabin. Each appointment is centred around the individual dog, with Claire considering their coat, age, temperament, comfort and grooming requirements.
For some owners, choosing the right grooming environment is worth travelling a little further for. Claire's setup can be particularly appealing for puppies becoming familiar with professional grooming, older dogs who appreciate patient individual attention, and nervous or sensitive dogs who may find a busy multi-dog salon overwhelming.
And the journey doesn't have to be simply about dropping your dog at the groomers. Your dog's appointment can be combined with a visit to historic Battle, giving you time to explore the town, browse the shops, stop for coffee or lunch, or enjoy some time in the area while Claire takes care of your dog.
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 TUNBRIDGE WELLS TO COCKAPOO COTTAGE
For owners travelling from Tunbridge Wells, Cockapoo Cottage & Friends offers a peaceful alternative to a busy grooming salon, with Claire caring for one dog at a time from her cottage-style grooming cabin in Battle.
This gives Claire the opportunity to concentrate on the individual dog throughout their appointment and tailor their groom around their coat, age, temperament and individual grooming needs.
Claire welcomes tiny, small and medium-sized dogs from Tunbridge Wells for Bath & Tidy appointments, Full Grooms, Puppy Grooming, Signature Spa treatments, Ultrasonic Teeth Cleaning and additional grooming treatments.
You may be travelling specifically because Claire's quieter, one-to-one approach feels right for your dog, or you might already be planning to spend time in Battle. Either way, a grooming appointment can be conveniently combined with a visit to this historic East Sussex town.
Although Cockapoo Cottage & Friends is based in Battle rather than Tunbridge Wells, Claire welcomes owners from across both Kent and East Sussex who are looking for her particular approach to professional dog grooming.
For owners travelling specifically for an appointment, Claire's peaceful cottage provides a quieter environment where their dog receives one-to-one attention rather than sharing their appointment with the activity of a busy multi-dog salon.
But you don't necessarily need to make a separate journey solely for grooming. If you're visiting Battle from Tunbridge Wells, your dog's appointment can become part of your day — drop them with Claire, spend some time exploring Battle, and return after their groom.
Claire also welcomes dogs from towns and villages throughout the surrounding areas, 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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A Trip to Battle for a Calmer Groom
Cockapoo Cottage & Friends is based at Marley Close, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0DH, with Battle's historic town centre nearby.
If you're travelling from Tunbridge Wells, you can make the journey specifically for Claire's one-to-one grooming or arrange your dog's appointment around a day you're already planning to spend in Battle.
Drop your dog with Claire for their groom, then make the most of your time in the area before returning to collect them.
Use the directions button and Google Maps below to find the best current route from Tunbridge Wells directly to Cockapoo Cottage & Friends.
Explore Historic Battle
Battle is a destination in its own right, best known for its connection with the 1066 Battle of Hastings and Battle Abbey.
While Claire is grooming your dog, you could head into the historic town centre, browse the shops, stop for a coffee or lunch, or simply enjoy some time exploring Battle before returning for collection.
Coming from Tunbridge Wells?
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.

DOG GROOMING SERVICES TUNBRIDGE WELLS
If you're looking for a dog groomer near Tunbridge Wells, you might be searching for anything from a complete haircut or puppy's first groom to professional bathing, coat maintenance or nail clipping.
Claire welcomes tiny, small and medium-sized dogs from Tunbridge Wells to Cockapoo Cottage & Friends in historic Battle. You can travel specifically for Claire's calm, one-to-one approach or even combine your dog's grooming appointment with a day you're already planning to spend in Battle.
Dog Nail Clipping
Face, Feet & Paw Trimming
Sanitary Trimming
Signature Spa & Dog Pampering Treatments
Coat Maintenance Between Full Grooms
One-to-One Grooming for Nervous Dogs
So whether you've searched for dog grooming near Tunbridge Wells, a dog haircut, puppy groom, dog bath, nail clipping or somewhere for ongoing coat maintenance, Cockapoo Cottage & Friends provides a range of professional grooming options with Claire in Battle.
While your dog enjoys their appointment, you can make the most of your visit by exploring historic Battle, its shops, cafés and town centre before returning to collect them.
FULL DOG GROOMING TUNBRIDGE WELLS
Owners travelling from Tunbridge Wells can book a Full Dog Groom with Claire in Battle for complete professional coat care in a calm, one-to-one environment.
Rather than approaching every dog with the same haircut, Claire considers their breed, coat type and texture, current coat condition, lifestyle and the style you'd like to maintain. The finished groom can therefore be shaped around both your dog's practical needs and your preferences.
From the initial washes and coat preparation through to the finished haircut and styling, your dog receives Claire's individual attention throughout their appointment.
Whether you'd like a practical shorter style or prefer to retain more coat, Claire can adapt the groom to the dog in front of her.
A Full Groom can include:
Two thorough washes using suitable grooming products
Warm blow drying
Brushing and complete coat preparation
Nail clipping
Face, feet and sanitary trimming
Full haircut and styling
A finish tailored to coat type and lifestyle
One-to-one attention from Claire
PUPPY GROOMING TUNBRIDGE WELLS
For puppies whose coats will require professional grooming throughout their lives, finding the right groomer early can give them an opportunity to become familiar with the process before a complete adult groom is required.
Claire welcomes puppies from Tunbridge Wells for Puppy Grooming appointments at Cockapoo Cottage & Friends, introducing professional grooming within her quieter, one-to-one Battle environment.
Puppies can begin discovering handling, brushing, bathing, drying and grooming equipment while also becoming familiar with Claire and the surroundings they'll encounter on future visits.
Early appointments can introduce individual elements of grooming before your puppy needs to experience everything within a longer adult appointment.
Claire can introduce:
Gentle brushing and coat handling
Professional bathing
Warm blow drying
The grooming table
Grooming tools and their sounds
Face, feet and paw handling
Nail handling
One-to-one time with Claire
Familiarity with regular grooming visits
DOG BATH & TIDY TUNBRIDGE WELLS
If your dog's existing haircut still looks good but their coat is ready for some professional attention, another complete haircut may not yet be necessary.
Claire's Dog Bath & Tidy gives dogs visiting from Tunbridge Wells a maintenance option between Full Grooms. The coat can be professionally washed, dried and brushed, with smaller areas tidied where appropriate.
It's an ideal way to refresh and maintain your dog's coat while preserving its overall length and style until their next complete grooming appointment.
A Bath & Tidy concentrates on cleanliness, coat condition and the areas requiring maintenance rather than restyling the whole dog.
Depending on your dog's needs, this can include:
Two thorough washes
Shampoo appropriate for the individual coat and skin
Warm blow drying
Thorough brushing
Face and feet tidying
Sanitary trimming
Nail clipping
Calm one-to-one grooming
DOG TEETH CLEANING TUNBRIDGE WELLS
Claire also provides Emmi-pet ultrasonic Dog Teeth Cleaning for dogs visiting Cockapoo Cottage & Friends from Tunbridge Wells.
Emmi-pet combines ultrasonic technology with specialist toothpaste and works without the conventional mechanical brushing or scrubbing action of a standard toothbrush. Its quiet operation also fits naturally with Claire's calm approach to one-to-one grooming.
For owners who choose ongoing teeth cleaning, it can form another part of their dog's regular grooming and oral-hygiene maintenance.
For dogs already visiting Claire for professional grooming, teeth cleaning provides an additional area of ongoing care owners can consider.
Claire's Emmi-pet service offers:
Ultrasonic teeth-cleaning technology
No conventional brushing or scrubbing
Specialist Emmi-pet toothpaste
Quiet operation
Ongoing oral-hygiene maintenance
Individual attention from 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 TUNBRIDGE WELLS
A dog's nails don't necessarily need attention at the same time as their coat. Natural wear, activity and individual nail growth can all affect how frequently clipping is required.
Claire offers Dog Nail Clipping for dogs visiting from Tunbridge Wells as part of their regular grooming appointment or through smaller maintenance visits where available.
By checking your dog's nails individually, Claire can provide trimming where required rather than assuming every dog needs the same clipping schedule.
Some dogs naturally wear their nails effectively, while others require more regular professional maintenance.
Claire's nail care can include:
Checking current nail length
Careful clipping where required
Nail checks during regular grooming appointments
Smaller maintenance appointments where available
Patient one-to-one handling
Ongoing monitoring on future visitss
DOG SPA TREATMENTS TUNBRIDGE WELLS
If you're making a day of your visit to Battle, your dog can enjoy a little extra pampering too.
Claire offers Signature Spa and additional grooming treatments that can complement appropriate grooming appointments at Cockapoo Cottage & Friends.
These optional extras allow you to personalise your dog's visit with additional coat care, finishing treatments or a little more pampering while they remain in Claire's calm, one-to-one environment.
While you enjoy some time in Battle, Claire can take care of your dog's individual grooming needs and add appropriate extras to their appointment.
Options can include:
Signature Spa treatments
Additional coat-care options
Grooming extras
Finishing touches
Products appropriate for the individual dog
Smaller maintenance treatments
One-to-one attention from Claire
DOG GROOMING MAINTENANCE TUNBRIDGE WELLS
Not every part of your dog's coat grows at the same pace. The face, feet and paws can sometimes begin looking untidy while the main body of the coat can comfortably wait until the next Full Groom.
Claire offers facial, feet, paw and sanitary tidying for dogs visiting from Tunbridge Wells, allowing these smaller areas to receive attention without unnecessarily restyling the entire coat.
These targeted treatments can help maintain the neat appearance of an existing groom between complete appointments.
Where the main coat can be left alone, Claire can concentrate specifically on the areas requiring some additional maintenance.
This can include:
Facial trimming and tidying
Tidying around the face where appropriate
Feet and paw trimming
Sanitary trimming
Nail clipping
Additional smaller grooming treatments
Advice for maintaining the coat between appointments
NERVOUS DOG GROOMING TUNBRIDGE WELLS
For owners of nervous or sensitive dogs, finding the right grooming environment may be more important than simply finding the nearest salon.
Claire welcomes nervous and anxious dogs from Tunbridge Wells to Cockapoo Cottage & Friends, where appointments take place one-to-one in her peaceful Battle grooming cottage.
Without the activity of a busy multi-dog waiting area around them, Claire can focus on the individual dog, observe how they're responding and adapt her handling where appropriate. Returning dogs also have the consistency of seeing Claire again and becoming increasingly familiar with the same surroundings.
Every nervous dog responds differently, but a quieter setting with greater consistency and individual attention can remove some of the additional activity associated with a busy salon.
Claire's approach provides:
One-to-one grooming appointments
A peaceful cottage environment
No busy multi-dog waiting area
Patient, individual handling
An approach responsive to your dog
Consistency with the same groomer
Familiar surroundings on return visits
Claire's focused attention throughout
DOG GROOMING ACROSS EAST SUSSEX & KENT
Tunbridge Wells is one of the Kent locations from which owners can combine a trip to Battle with a visit to Claire at Cockapoo Cottage & Friends. Other customers make much shorter journeys from the towns, villages and countryside surrounding Battle, while some choose to travel further specifically for Claire's calm, one-to-one grooming approach.
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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