Dog Groomer in Battle, East Sussex

OUR LOCATION
Where your dog will enjoy grooming in a beautiful, cosy cottage-style cabin, nestled peacefully within my garden.
Designed to feel calm, welcoming, and relaxing, it's a quiet space where your dog can feel safe and comfortable away from the hustle and bustle of a busy salon.
Unlike larger grooming salons, I offer a gentle one-to-one grooming experience with no noisy waiting areas or multiple dogs being groomed at the same time.
Soft spa music, a peaceful atmosphere, and plenty of patience to help every dog settle in and enjoy a stress-free grooming experience at their own pace.
As well as welcoming dogs from Battle itself, Claire regularly welcomes owners from nearby villages and rural communities including Crowhurst and Ashburnham, both within easy reach of Cockapoo Cottage & Friends.
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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WE SERVE SUSSEX & KENT
Nestled in the beautiful historic town of Battle, East Sussex, we are delighted to welcome customers travelling from near and far to visit our peaceful grooming cottage style cabin.
Famous for the Battle of Hastings in 1066 and the stunning Battle Abbey, this charming village-style town is full of character, history, and beautiful places to explore while your dog enjoys their pamper session. From cosy cafés and boutique shops to museums and scenic strolls along the High Street, Battle offers the perfect relaxing visit for both you and your companion, as Battle is notoriously doggie friendly. So why not show off your furry friend and extend your visit after your groom.
Although Cockapoo Cottage & Friends is based in Battle, Claire welcomes dogs from surrounding towns and villages across East Sussex and Kent, including Hastings, Bexhill, Ashburnham, Netherfield, Catsfield, Sedlescombe, Westfield, Robertsbridge, Ninfield, Staplecross, Cripps Corner, Broad Oak, Brede, Udimore, Beckley, Peasmarsh, Rye, 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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AREAS WE WELCOME DOGS FROM
Cockapoo Cottage & Friends is based in Battle, East Sussex, and welcomes dogs from towns and villages across the surrounding area.
Choose your local area below to find out more about travelling to Claire’s peaceful grooming cottage for calm, one-to-one dog grooming.
We also welcome dogs from: Ashburnham, Cripps Corner, Broad Oak, Netherfield, Brede, Udimore, Beckley, Peasmarsh, Brightling, Dallington, Horam, Punnetts Town and Maynards Green.
From Battle High Street, head south past the abbey entrance, past St Mary's Church. At the mini- roundabout near the Chequers Inn, take the first exit onto Marley Lane. Continue straight, cross over the railway bridge/level crossing, then take the first left into Marley Lane. Then left into Coronation Gardens and then left into Marley Close.
It’s a short walk — roughly 8–10 minutes from the centre of the High Street
By car it’s only about 2–3 minutes, depending on traffic.
It’s under a mile from the High Street.
From Battle railway station, exit onto Station Approach. Then turn right onto Lower Lake. At the mini roundabout near the Chequers Inn, where it meets Upper lake, turn right into Marley Lane. Going down Marley Lane, continue over the railway crossing/bridge. After a short distance, turn left into Marley Gardens. Left into Coronation Gardens and then left into Marley Close.
It’s an easy walk of about 8 minutes from Battle train station.
By car it’s only about 2–3 minutes, depending on traffic.
It's roughly half a mile.
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DOG GROOMING SERVICES BATTLE
If you're looking for a dog groomer in Battle, your dog may need anything from a complete groom and haircut to a professional bath, nail trim or quick tidy between their regular appointments.
Cockapoo Cottage & Friends is based right here in Battle, East Sussex, where Claire provides calm, one-to-one professional grooming for tiny, small and medium-sized dogs from her peaceful cottage-style grooming cabin.
Dog Nail Clipping
Face, Feet & Paw Trimming
Sanitary Trimming
Signature Spa & Dog Pampering Treatments
Between-Groom Coat Maintenance
One-to-One Grooming for Nervous Dogs
So whether your search started with dog grooming in Battle, dog clipping, a dog haircut, puppy grooming, dog bathing, dog teeth cleaning or somewhere to have your dog's nails trimmed, Claire offers a range of professional grooming options right here in Battle.
FULL DOG GROOMING BATTLE
For dogs who need complete coat care and styling, Claire provides Full Dog Grooming in Battle from her peaceful cottage-style grooming cabin, with every appointment focused on one dog at a time.
Every coat has different requirements. Claire considers your dog’s breed, coat type and condition, preferred length, lifestyle and the style you would like before tailoring the groom accordingly. The aim is a beautiful finish that is also practical for your individual dog and manageable between appointments.
From thoroughly cleansing and preparing the coat through to trimming and final styling, Claire remains focused on your dog throughout their appointment.
Rather than choosing a haircut in isolation, Claire considers the condition and characteristics of the whole coat before deciding how best to achieve your preferred finish.
A Full Groom can include:
Two thorough washes using appropriate products
Warm blow drying and brushing
Complete coat preparation
Nail clipping
Face, feet and sanitary trimming
Full haircut and styling
A finish suited to your dog’s coat and lifestyle
One-to-one care with Claire
PUPPY GROOMING BATTLE
Introducing your puppy to grooming before they need their first substantial haircut gives them time to discover what brushes, dryers, handling and professional grooming appointments are all about.
Claire provides Puppy Grooming in Battle from her calm, one-to-one cottage environment. These early appointments can focus on gradually introducing the grooming process and helping your puppy become familiar with Claire and the environment they may return to throughout their life.
Every puppy is different, so Claire can work around their individual confidence, age and coat while introducing unfamiliar grooming experiences without the additional activity of a busy multi-dog salon.
Puppy Grooming can introduce individual elements of professional coat care while helping your puppy become increasingly familiar with the grooming environment.
Experiences can include:
Gentle handling and brushing
Professional bathing
Warm drying
Grooming-table familiarity
Grooming tools and their sounds
Face, feet and paw handling
Nail handling
One-to-one time with Claire
Building familiarity with a regular grooming routine
DOG BATH & TIDY BATTLE
A complete haircut isn’t always necessary when your dog simply needs to feel fresh, clean and tidy again. Claire offers Dog Bath & Tidy appointments in Battle to help maintain your dog’s coat between Full Grooms.
The service concentrates on thoroughly cleansing, drying and brushing the coat before tidying the smaller areas that may need attention sooner than the rest.
It can be particularly useful when you’re happy with your dog’s existing coat length but would like professional maintenance to keep them clean, brushed and neat until their next Full Groom.
A Bath & Tidy allows Claire to maintain your dog’s coat while leaving its main length and shape largely intact.
Depending on your dog’s requirements, this can include:
Two thorough washes
Shampoo selected for the individual coat and skin
Warm blow drying
Thorough brushing
Face and feet tidying
Sanitary trimming
Nail clipping
Calm, individual grooming
DOG TEETH CLEANING BATTLE
Claire also offers Emmi-pet ultrasonic Dog Teeth Cleaning in Battle as part of your dog’s ongoing grooming and oral-hygiene routine.
Emmi-pet works differently from conventional tooth brushing. The system uses ultrasound together with specialist toothpaste and does not require the usual mechanical brushing or scrubbing action.
Its quiet operation also fits naturally with Claire’s calm, one-to-one grooming environment, where treatments are carried out with individual attention.
The system is designed to provide ultrasonic oral-hygiene care without relying on the physical brushing action owners may associate with cleaning a dog’s teeth.
The service includes:
Emmi-pet ultrasonic technology
No conventional brushing
No conventional scrubbing
Specialist Emmi-pet toothpaste
Quiet operation
Ongoing oral-hygiene maintenance
One-to-one 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 BATTLE
Your dog’s coat may follow a fairly regular grooming schedule, but their nails won’t necessarily need attention at exactly the same intervals.
Claire provides Dog Nail Clipping in Battle, checking the individual dog’s nail length and trimming where necessary. Nail care can form part of a wider grooming appointment or be arranged as a smaller maintenance service where available.
This individual approach means the decision to clip is based on your dog’s nails rather than following an assumed timetable.
How quickly nails become long can depend on natural growth, activity and how much wear your dog gets from the surfaces they regularly walk on.
Nail maintenance can include:
Individual nail-length checks
Careful clipping where required
Nail care during Full Grooms and other appointments
Smaller maintenance visits where available
Patient one-to-one handling
Ongoing checks during future grooms
DOG SPA TREATMENTS BATTLE
For owners who would like to add something extra to their dog’s usual groom, Claire offers Signature Spa and additional dog grooming treatments in Battle at Cockapoo Cottage & Friends.
These optional treatments can complement the practical elements of professional grooming with additional coat care, finishing treatments and a little extra pampering.
Claire can help you choose appropriate options for your individual dog, allowing their appointment to remain personalised rather than following a fixed package of extras.
Additional treatments can be incorporated into your dog’s grooming routine according to their coat and the service you have booked.
Options can include:
Signature Spa treatments
Additional coat-care options
Grooming extras
Finishing treatments
Products appropriate for the individual dog
Smaller maintenance services
One-to-one care throughout the appointment
DOG FACIAL, FEET & PAW TIDYING BATTLE
A little targeted grooming can sometimes be all that’s needed to carry your dog’s existing style comfortably through to their next complete appointment.
Claire offers facial, feet, paw and sanitary tidying in Battle, concentrating on the areas that can begin looking overgrown before the main body of the coat needs another haircut.
This gives local dog owners a practical maintenance option when the whole coat doesn’t yet justify another Full Groom.
Every dog’s coat grows differently, but faces, feet, paws and sanitary areas are among the places owners may want maintained between complete haircuts.
Claire’s smaller grooming treatments can include:
Facial trimming and shaping
Tidying around the face where appropriate
Feet and paw trimming
Sanitary trimming
Nail clipping
Additional grooming extras
Coat-maintenance advice
NERVOUS DOG GROOMING BATTLE
For nervous or anxious dogs, the environment in which grooming takes place can be just as important as the groom itself.
At Cockapoo Cottage & Friends in Battle, Claire welcomes nervous, anxious and sensitive dogs into a peaceful cottage setting where appointments are one-to-one, rather than taking place alongside a room full of other dogs.
This gives Claire the opportunity to concentrate on the individual dog, notice how they’re responding and adapt her handling where appropriate. For dogs returning regularly, seeing the same groomer and coming back to a familiar environment can also provide valuable consistency.
For a nervous dog, reducing unnecessary changes and distractions can be an important part of creating a calmer grooming routine.
Claire’s approach provides:
One-to-one appointments
The same groomer
A peaceful cottage environment
No busy multi-dog waiting area
Patient, individual handling
An approach adapted to the dog in front of her
Familiar surroundings on return visits
Claire’s focused attention throughout
DOG GROOMING ACROSS EAST SUSSEX & KENT
While Cockapoo Cottage & Friends is based in Battle, Claire also welcomes dogs travelling from towns and villages across East Sussex and Kent for her calm, one-to-one approach to professional grooming.
Owners visit the grooming cottage from nearby villages, the East Sussex coast and further afield, with individual location pages available for helpful information about travelling to Claire and visiting Battle.
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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