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Longhair groom and de-shed
Loose undercoat combed out at the cat's pace, finished without a dryer that roars. For coats that got ahead of everyone.
from £70
Cat-only grooming spa and quiet boarding
Groomingforcatswithopinions
A cat-only grooming spa and quiet boarding in Stockbridge, Edinburgh. No dogs on site, ever. No dryers that roar, no rush, and no restraint unless it's safer than not. For longhairs, and for older cats who've stopped grooming.
Stockbridge, since 2018
A grooming spa that only knows cats
Morag Lennox runs Whisker Retreat on St Stephen Street. Team of 3, all cat-only. With no dogs on site, every opinion in the building is a cat's.
We work to ISFM Cat Friendly Clinic standards for handling, and the team includes a Certified Feline Master Groomer. In practice: no restraint unless it's safer than not.
2018opened in Stockbridge
3groomers, all cat-only
0dogs on site, ever
The menu
Coats, claws and quiet nights
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Lion cut
Body clipped short; mane, boots and tail tip left long. Undignified, some say. Deeply practical, says the cat.
from £85
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Senior cat comfort groom
A gentler groom for older cats who can no longer groom themselves. Unhurried, soft-handed, nothing forced.
from £55
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Nail trim and sanitary tidy
Claws trimmed and the back end tidied. Small, practical, and over before most cats have formed a view.
£25
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Quiet boarding
No dogs on site, ever. A calm stay while you're away, in a building that only knows cats.
£22/night
Who we're for
The coats we know best
Persians
Long, fine coats that knot if you look at them. Often strong views on strangers, too.
- Fine coat
- Knots easily
Maine Coons
Big cats, shaggy coats, and a great deal of undercoat waiting for a proper de-shed.
- Heavy undercoat
- Large frame
Ragdolls
Soft, silky coats and a relaxed reputation, which they reserve the right to abandon.
- Silky coat
- Semi-longhair
British Longhairs
Plush, dense coats that shed generously. A de-shed keeps the sofa its own colour.
- Plush coat
- Heavy shedder
Older cats
For cats who can no longer groom themselves. The senior comfort groom is gentler and unhurried.
- Comfort groom
- Gentle handling
The house rule
Quiet, on purpose
Cats are not small dogs. No dogs on site, no dryers that roar, no restraint unless it's safer than not. Three groomers, all cat-only, working to the cat's pace, not the clock.
Google reviews
4.9 from 64 Google reviews
Our Persian hates everyone. He came home calm, smelling like a cloud, and slept on the windowsill all afternoon.
No barking, no rush. You can tell they actually understand cats.
“Our Persian hates everyone. He came home calm, smelling like a cloud, and slept on the windowsill all afternoon.”
Fiona Grant
Google review, March 2026 · Edinburgh
Our Persian hates everyone. He came home calm, smelling like a cloud, and slept on the windowsill all afternoon.
— Fiona Grant
Google review, March 2026 · Edinburgh
James Okafor
Leith
How it works
From first call to a calm cat
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Book a groom Get in touch
- Call 0131 496 0582
- Or email purr@whiskerretreat.example
- Mon–Sat 9am–5pm, by appointment only
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Book a groom The groom
- No dogs on site, ever
- No dryers that roar
- No restraint unless it's safer
- ISFM handling standards
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Book a groom Or stay over
- Quiet boarding, cat-only
- £22 per night
Appointments
Book a quiet appointment
Mon–Sat 9am–5pm, by appointment only. Ring or email with your cat's name, breed and age, and any opinions we should be warned about.
Ring or email, and we'll find a quiet slot
Tell us your cat's name, breed and age, and whether it's a groom, a stay, or both.
14 St Stephen Street, Edinburgh EH3 5AL
Questions from careful owners
No. No dogs on site, ever, whether your cat is in for a groom or staying the night.