Oscar
8-year-old mixed Beauceron. The best guard dog ever. Likes calm and friendly dogs and has great respect for little dogs. Friendly and charming once he gets to know you.
A home away from home for your dog
Personal dog boarding in the beautiful countryside of Pays de Gex. One guest dog at a time, two long walks every day, and plenty of love.
- 1 guest dog at a time
- 2 long walks every day
- Daily photos
- Family home
Welcome
A home away from home
Your dog deserves a holiday too.
We offer a small, personal home-from-home experience in the beautiful countryside of Pays de Gex. We welcome only one guest dog at a time, so your four-legged friend gets plenty of love, attention and individual care.
With a garden, two resident dogs for company, and two long walks every day, your dog can relax, play, explore and enjoy their stay as part of our family.
What's included
What your dog gets
Everything below is part of every stay — there are no add-ons or extras to choose from.
Two 1-hour+ walks every day
At least two substantial walks every day, giving dogs plenty of opportunities to exercise, explore and enjoy the countryside.
Large countryside home & garden
Dogs stay in a genuine family home with access to a garden and the surrounding countryside.
Daily photos
Owners receive regular photos during their dog's stay, so they can see what their four-legged friend is getting up to.
Lots of love & attention
Because only one guest dog is accepted at a time, there is plenty of personal attention and interaction.
A home-from-home experience
No kennel environment. Your dog stays as part of a family household, alongside the two resident dogs.
The promise
One guest dog. All the attention.
We deliberately welcome only one guest dog at a time. That means your dog isn't one of many — they become part of the family.
- Individual attention
- A personal routine
- A calm environment
- Plenty of human interaction
- No crowded kennels
- Daily exercise
- Daily updates
The setting
Room to roam
Our home sits in the beautiful countryside of Pays de Gex, surrounded by fields, quiet lanes and woodland. It's an ideal place for dogs who enjoy walking, exploring and being outdoors — and a calm, green place to come back to afterwards.
We're in the Pays de Gex area of France, which may also be convenient for dog owners in the wider Geneva area. Exact address shared personally when a stay is arranged.
The welcoming committee
Two resident dogs. New friends.
We have two dogs of our own who live here as part of the household. They're happy to share their home, their garden and their walks — and they're good company for a visiting dog.
Masha
7-year-old mixed breed from Guadaloupe. Extremely friendly with dogs and people alike. Loves to run, play and explore!
Every day
Two long walks. Every single day.
Your dog gets at least two 1-hour+ walks every day, with plenty of opportunities to explore the beautiful countryside around the home.
Gallery
Stay connected
You'll get to see the fun, too.
While you're away, we'll send you daily photos so you can see how your dog is settling in, exploring, relaxing and enjoying their holiday.
Today's photos
Morning walk in the fields
Garden patrol duty
Making friends at home
Post-walk nap
Pricing
Simple, honest pricing
One nightly rate, with a lower rate the longer your dog stays. Everything is included.
1–6 nights
Standard stay
€50/ night
7–13 nights
Discounted nightly rate
€47/ night
14+ nights
Best nightly rate
€45/ night
Check your dates
Choose your dates to see the number of nights and an estimated price.
Choose an arrival and departure date to see your estimate.
Your dates are subject to availability. We'll confirm your dog's stay personally after receiving your enquiry.
Continue to enquiryHow it works
Four simple steps
- 01
Check your dates
Choose arrival and departure dates and see an estimated price straight away.
- 02
Tell us about your dog
Share their routine, feeding, walking habits and anything else we should know.
- 03
See your estimate
We'll confirm availability personally and answer any questions you have.
- 04
Send your enquiry
Once everything is agreed, we'll arrange drop-off and your dog's holiday begins.
Kind words
What our guests say
Notes from recent guests.
Our Souki spent a week with Elena and her family: an experience we will definitely repeat. Elena and her children are great friends of dogs, and the household dogs, Oscar and Masha, gave us an enthusiastic welcome. It was a holiday camp for Souki, with long walks in nature and lots of attention. For us, Barkingham Palace is a five-star dog hotel!
We couldn't be happier with Texa's stay at Jim's Barkingham Palace! From the moment she arrived, we knew she was in wonderful hands. She was so well treated, surrounded by a loving, caring and welcoming environment. We especially loved knowing that she enjoyed long walks around Mont Mourex, with plenty of space to explore and have fun. It's clear that Texa was truly cared for and treated like family throughout her stay. We came home to a very happy and content dog, which says it all! Rating is 5 stars out of 5. A huge thank you to everyone at Jim's Barkingham Palace for taking such great care of our beloved Texa. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend you and will definitely be back!
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Your dog's holiday starts here
Tell us about your dog and the dates you have in mind — we'll come back to you personally.