How much does dog grooming cost in Cheltenham and the north Cotswolds in 2026?
Published pricing is the exception across this directory's 23 groomers covering Cheltenham and the north Cotswolds. Only three businesses publish a genuine price list: Murphy's Dog Grooming in Charlton Kings, Clean4paws, a mobile service covering Bourton-on-the-Water, Stow-on-the-Wold and Moreton-in-Marsh, and Empathy Dog Grooming in Stretton-on-Fosse. This guide sets out exactly what each one charges rather than guessing at the rest.
Published prices, September 2026
| Groomer | Where | What's published |
|---|---|---|
| Murphy's Dog Grooming | Charlton Kings | Full groom £50 |
| Clean4paws (mobile) | Bourton-on-the-Water, Stow-on-the-Wold, Moreton-in-Marsh | Up to 1 hour, no bath £40; up to 1 hour with bath £55; up to 2 hours £75; up to 3 hours £110; up to 4 hours £145 |
| Empathy Dog Grooming | Stretton-on-Fosse | Full groom, small breed (0-10kg) £30; medium breed (10-25kg) £45; large breed (25-40kg) £60; Hero's Pups puppy package £125 |
What the three price lists show
Empathy Dog Grooming's small-breed full groom, at £30, is the cheapest fixed groom price found in this directory; its medium-breed price of £45 and large-breed price of £60 give a rough sense of how much size adds to a groom elsewhere too. Murphy's Dog Grooming charges a flat £50 for a full groom regardless of breed. Clean4paws prices by time rather than breed or service, since a mobile groomer's visit length depends on the dog and the van setup: £40 for up to an hour with no bath, rising to £145 for a four-hour session.
Why so few prices online
Most of the 23 businesses in this directory rely on a directory listing, a Facebook page, or no online presence beyond a phone number, which is the likely reason for the near-silence on price. Several with a working website of their own, including The Stylish Hound in Stow-on-the-Wold, K Nine Dog Studio and Passion Grooms, still ask you to call or book rather than publishing figures. Pegasus House, the veterinary practice in Charlton Kings with an on-site grooming parlour, offers new grooming clients a free first consultation plus £10 off a full groom, but doesn't publish the groom price itself. Ask for a price, or at least an estimate based on your dog's size and coat, before booking anywhere else in this directory.
What this suggests
Three price lists from three different parts of this coverage area aren't a full market rate for Cheltenham and the north Cotswolds, but they're close enough to be a useful starting point for a phone call: expect roughly £30 to £50 for a full groom on a small dog, rising for larger breeds, coat type or add-ons such as hand stripping or teeth cleaning. Ask exactly what's included in the base groom price before you book, since ear cleaning, de-matting and nail trims are sometimes bundled in and sometimes charged separately.