The Cat House at Dolfawr

18/10/2026

18/10/2026

🐾 Another week has flown by at The Cat House @ Dolfawr! 🐾

Honestly, where do the weeks go? ❤️ It feels like no sooner have I welcomed everyone through the door than I’m sitting down to write another weekly update!

We’ve had some lovely new faces staying with us this week, and as always, it’s been a privilege getting to know each little personality. 🐱

💕 Meet Olive and Sooty, two sisters who joined us for their first stay. Olive has a very Bengal-like intelligence about her, with a curious mind that needs keeping busy! So, thinking up little mind games, providing stimulation and making sure she had plenty to keep her clever brain occupied became a priority. Every cat is different, and discovering what makes each one tick is all part of the fun!

We also welcomed Gwennan, a very sweet older girl who reminded me that sometimes the best way to build trust isn’t through touch, but through a gentle voice and a little reassurance. Learning to read those subtle signals and respecting what each cat is comfortable with is so important. ❤️

And this is exactly why I choose to keep The Cat House small. I want to have the time to really get to know each guest, understand their individual needs and give them the care that suits them — not simply treat every cat the same. Some want fuss and cuddles, some want games and adventure, and others just need a calm voice and the space to settle in their own time.

One of the loveliest things this week has been hearing that all our new guests’ pet parents were so happy with their stay that they’ve already rebooked! 🥹❤️ That genuinely means the world to me. Knowing they could see that their precious family members were content, safe and relaxed is the best reassurance I could ask for.

🐾 And then there are my lovely regulars, Pearl and Leo!

As much as I love discovering new personalities, there’s something incredibly special about welcoming familiar faces back through the door. We already know each other, we know our little routines, and everyone settles back into their own space as though they’ve never been away. It’s a lovely feeling when that trust has grown over time. ❤️

I will later share a little video of my shadow, Leo, this week. 😂❤️ He’s decided that our afternoons should include a compulsory cuddle and cuppa break, and quite frankly, who am I to argue? ☕🐾

I’m not sure I was supposed to reveal this little secret of mine, Leo! You see, these quiet moments are some of my absolute favourites. It’s not just about feeding, cleaning and caring for our guests; it’s about the little connections, the trust that develops and those special moments when a cat chooses to spend time with you simply because they feel safe and happy in your company.

Those are the moments that remind me just how lucky I am to do what I do. 🥰

To every one of you who entrusts your precious little family members to me, thank you. I never take that trust for granted. I know how much they mean to you, and I feel incredibly grateful that so many of you choose The Cat House @ Dolfawr to look after them when you can’t be there.

Every guest, whether it’s their first visit or their fifteenth, matters to me. ❤️

Here’s to another week of purrs, personalities, little adventures, familiar faces and, apparently, compulsory afternoon tea with Leo! ☕🐈

Much love from me and all our lovely feline guests at The Cat House @ Dolfawr. 🐾❤️

11/10/2026

🚂🐾 BUSIER THAN A TRAIN STATION! 🐾🚂

The past week and a half at The Cat House @ Dolfawr has been absolutely non-stop! I’m beginning to think we need a departure board, a tannoy system and someone shouting “Mind the gap!” between suite cleans! 😂🐈

Amongst all the comings and goings, we’ve had some gorgeous familiar faces back through our doors ❤️

🐾 Bluey – our beautiful Ragdoll, returning for his second visit. Still young, but growing into such a lovely boy. He’s quiet, gentle and an absolute dream to have staying with us. The sort of guest who wouldn’t complain even if his train was delayed! 🥰

🐾 Percy – back for another stay too! Our handsome British Shorthair boy is growing up beautifully. He has the softest nature and is turning into quite the distinguished gentleman. 🐱

🐾 Fred & Francis – our lovely tabby regulars! These two are absolute affection magnets. They adore a fuss, love a cuddle and are always happy to accept more attention. Frankly, their customer satisfaction scores would be off the scale! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

It’s always such a pleasure welcoming our returning guests and seeing how they’re growing and developing their little personalities. 💕

Running a small cattery certainly keeps us on our toes, but when your guests are this gorgeous, who needs a quiet life? (Although a cup of tea while it’s still hot would be nice! ☕😂)

I am receding many enquiries regarding Christmas 2026 - I am fully booked from 24th - 26th December but do have availability for one suite either side of these dates.

A huge thank you to all our lovely customers for trusting us with your precious feline family members. ❤️

The Cat House @ Dolfawr – where the guests come first, the cuddles are complimentary, and the timetable is permanently subject to cat delays! 🐾🚂💕

28/09/2026

There’s something rather special about grooming your cat. 🐾❤️

It’s not just about keeping their coat looking beautiful — regular gentle grooming helps remove loose fur, prevents mats and tangles, stimulates the skin and gives you the chance to spot any little changes that might otherwise go unnoticed.

But perhaps the biggest benefit is the bond it creates. Taking a few quiet minutes to groom your cat can become a lovely little ritual of trust, affection and connection. For many cats, those gentle strokes and the undivided attention become something they genuinely look forward to. 🥰

And then there’s Smudge… 😻

This impressive Norwegian Forest Cat has a purr like a lion, but he’s quite literally a p***y cat! 😂❤️

Turn the sound up and listen to that gorgeous boy enjoying his grooming session. 🥰🐾

25/09/2026

Cattery bliss 😻

25/09/2026

✨ A little catch-up from The Cat House @ Dolfawr ✨

I must apologise for being rather quiet on here over the last couple of weeks… but, as always, when The Cat House is busy, my attention belongs firmly to my guests. They are, quite rightly, my absolute priority. 🐾❤️

And what a lovely couple of weeks it has been…

We welcomed Molly back to The Cat House — a wonderfully friendly, affectionate little tabby who is always a pleasure to have staying. She has that rather lovely way of making herself completely at home. 🥰

Then there were Rue & Alley, our fabulous, slightly crazy duo of girls, who have been with me for a little while. They returned home yesterday and, I have to say, I’m missing them already! We had developed our own little routine together and, as happens with regular guests, you become rather accustomed to having them around. The Cat House feels a little quieter without them. ❤️

I also welcomed Pwt for her very first stay. A tiny black-and-white girl who was understandably rather nervous to begin with. But, as with all my guests, there was absolutely no rush. We worked at her pace, listened to what she wanted and gave her the time and space she needed.

And just look at her now… 🥹❤️
By the end of her stay, Pwt had decided that my arms were actually a rather lovely place to be. Quite the transformation from the nervous little girl who first arrived — and a very special moment indeed.

And finally, today I welcomed Smudge — a magnificent Norwegian Forest Cat who is, quite frankly, a big boy with the temperament of a mouse! 😍

He is absolutely enormous, beautifully gentle and settling into his suite very nicely indeed. He has already been having a good look around and taking everything in, and I have a feeling he is going to be quite the character.

So, although I may have been a little absent from Facebook, The Cat House has certainly not been quiet! 🐱

Every guest is different, every little personality has their own needs, and that is precisely what I love about what I do. There is never a one-size-fits-all approach here — just time, patience, cuddles when requested (and sometimes when they’re not! 😉), and allowing each member of our little family to settle in at their own pace.

Now… back to the guests. ❤️🐾

07/09/2026

🐾 WELCOME TO THE CAT HOUSE! 🐾

It’s been another busy week here, and the residents have been keeping me firmly on my toes! 😹

💕 Boris is back — a fabulous 20 years young and still with one very important priority in life… FOOD! 😂 He’s a regular guest and I absolutely love having this gorgeous old boy back with us. At 20, he’s definitely earned the right to expect room service! 👑🍗

🐾 Scout & Cinnamon are also back for another stay. They’re young, inquisitive and absolutely determined to investigate EVERYTHING! We’re also doing a little teeth-cleaning training while they’re here… although I’m not sure they’ve read the training manual yet! 🪥😹

🐱 Louie & Bailey are back too, and they’ve discovered that the outside run comes with its very own entertainment system — Daddy Long Legs! 🦟😂 They spend a good part of their day trying to catch them. Free entertainment, apparently!

💕 And of course, Daphne is still here and continuing her important work of making sure I don’t get too comfortable. 😂 If she jumps down onto the playroom floor, that is NOT an invitation to admire her from a distance… it means “Sit down. I require cuddles. NOW.” 😂❤️

And finally, a little photo of one of my own tribe — Onion, who is an amazing 21 years old. 🥰 He was sitting with me yesterday afternoon looking rather pleased with himself. At 21, he’s earned his place as one of the senior management team! 👑🐾

📅 SEPTEMBER AVAILABILITY UPDATE

A couple of dates have changed slightly and we now have:

🐾 16th – 24th September: 1 suite available
🐾 25th September – 3rd October: 1 suite available

If you’re looking for somewhere lovely, calm and completely cat-obsessed for your feline family, get in touch. 🐱❤️

📩 Message The Cat House @ Dolfawr to enquire or book.

04/09/2026

🐾 A few comings, goings & September availability at The Cat House @ Dolfawr! 🐾

Although our gorgeous Reggie has now gone home, I’m definitely missing this big teddy bear! 🥰 He was such a lovely boy and left a little opening for our next guest… Daphne ❤️

Daphne is a regular here and has the softest, sweetest nature. She has also perfected the art of making sure I know exactly when it’s cuddle time! 😂 When she jumps down onto the floor in the playroom, apparently that’s my signal to sit down immediately so she can climb onto me for cuddles. Well, who am I to argue?! 🥰🐾

We’ve also said goodbye to Sioned and Twm, and welcomed back Boris — our beautiful black panther 🖤🐈‍⬛. Boris is such a quiet, gentle boy and really only wants two things in life… love and LOTS of food! 😂❤️ pics of Boris later, he’s currently settling in 🤩.

And with more lovely guests arriving tonight, it’s another busy weekend here at Dolfawr! 🐾🏡

📅 SEPTEMBER AVAILABILITY

I’ve been getting lots of calls about September bookings and we are now completely booked up apart from these two spaces:

🐾 21st – 24th September — 1 suite available
🐾 25th September – 3rd October — 1 suite available

If you need either of these dates, please get in touch ASAP as I expect them to go quickly.

There are also not many spaces left for October, so if you’re thinking of booking, please don’t leave it too late. 🐾❤️

📩 Message me to check availability or to book.

Thank you, as always, for keeping my little cattery so wonderfully busy! 🥰🐈🐾

The Cat House @ Dolfawr ❤️

31/08/2026

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