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Holmes and Hounds

dog grooming salon

Gainsborough, Lincolnshire

From its website: hand stripping, nervous or elderly dogs and puppy introduction grooms.

  • Hand stripping
  • Nervous dogs
  • Puppy intro
  • Nail clipping
  • Full groom
  • Edlington court, Heapham Rd, Gainsborough DN21 1LT
  • Tuesday to Friday 9 am–5 pm and Saturday 9 am–3 pm; closed Monday and…
  • 07751 864300
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About Holmes and Hounds

Based at Edlington court, Heapham Rd, industrial in Gainsborough, Holmes and Hounds is a dog grooming salon.

Its website mentions full grooms, bath-and-brush appointments, nail clipping, hand stripping, puppy introduction grooms and ear cleaning. It also mentions nervous or older dogs, worth knowing if your dog finds grooming stressful. It mentions Cocker Spaniel, Springer Spaniel and Border Terrier among the dogs it grooms.

Opening hours on record: Tuesday to Friday 9 am–5 pm and Saturday 9 am–3 pm; closed Monday and Sunday. It opens on Saturdays too. Before you book, ring 07751 864300 to confirm the price and how long the groom will take.

Gainsborough has 5 more grooming listings on PupGo. Outside Gainsborough, the closest listing is Dog grooming by Helen (Market Rasen), 9 miles away. If you'd rather the groomer came to you, Grooming Great Mobile - Mobile Dog Grooming runs a mobile service about 11 miles away.

What it offers

  • Full groom
  • Bath & brush
  • Salon
  • Nail clipping
  • Hand stripping
  • Puppy intro
  • Nervous dogs
  • Ears & glands
  • Full GroomFull groom · source page
  • Includes a coat/ skin specific bath, brush and blow-dry, ear clean, nail trim, paw pad trim, sanitary and stylingBath & brush · source page
  • If any dog is presented at our salon showing signs of ill-health or symptoms of infectious disease, Holmes & Hounds reserves the right to refuse entry into the salon and the groom will be cancelled for…Salon · source page
  • Includes a coat/ skin specific bath, brush and blow-dry, ear clean, nail trim, paw pad trim, sanitary and stylingNail clipping · source page
  • Hand strippingHand stripping · source page
  • Puppy introPuppy intro · source page
  • SENIOR PETS:Nervous dogs · source page
  • Includes a coat/ skin specific bath, brush and blow-dry, ear clean, nail trim, paw pad trim, sanitary and stylingEars & glands · source page

Based on quotes from the groomer's own website (October 2026). Confirm before booking.

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Before you book

  • Tell the groomer your dog's breed, size and age, and when it was last groomed.
  • Mention any matting: heavily matted coats often have to be clipped short and can cost more.
  • Ask what's included: bath, dry, clip, nails, ears and hygiene trim.
  • Ask how long your dog will stay and whether you can wait or should come back.
  • Mention health issues, nerves or a history of biting so the groomer can plan the session.

Questions about Holmes and Hounds

Where is Holmes and Hounds?

Holmes and Hounds is at Edlington court, Heapham Rd, Gainsborough DN21 1LT.

Does Holmes and Hounds hand strip?

Hand stripping is mentioned on its website. Ask how long it takes for your dog's coat.

Is Holmes and Hounds open on Saturdays?

Yes, its listed Saturday hours are 9 am–3 pm. Call 07751 864300 to confirm.

Which breeds does Holmes and Hounds groom?

Its website or customer reviews mention Cocker Spaniel, Springer Spaniel and Border Terrier. Most groomers take any breed; ask about large or double-coated dogs.

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