Dikmen: between Kyrenia and Nicosia, on the southern side of the mountains
PurrNest is in Dikmen, on the main Girne–Lefkoşa road, just south of the Beşparmak mountain pass — away from the busy coast and the capital's traffic, yet easy to reach from both. Kyrenia town centre and Gönyeli are approximately 15 minutes away, and central Nicosia approximately 20–25 minutes, depending on traffic. That makes the village a handy meeting point for families on the coast and inland alike.
If you live in Dikmen or one of the neighbouring villages, your biggest advantage is distance: your pet is settling into their room almost as soon as the journey begins. A short trip makes the first day far easier, especially for cats who dislike the car and dogs who get over-excited.
Bring them yourself, or we'll collect
Dikmen is in the same transfer zone as Kyrenia centre. You are welcome to bring your pet in yourself, or to use our home pick-up and drop-off service; the cost is shown separately in your personalised quote. When you come in person:
- We look at the room together and set out their bed and familiar things.
- We take their vaccination card, food and any medication, with written instructions.
- Our vet carries out the arrival check, and we listen to you about their habits, fears and favourite games.
With a little notice you can also visit before the stay to say hello. Seeing our cage-free rooms and separate cat and dog wings in person puts most owners at ease.
If you would like to collect your pet yourself at the end of the stay, you will find the check-out time in your booking confirmation; if you need a different time, just let us know in advance. When you pick them up, we give you a short summary of how the stay went, including how they ate and slept.
The same care for our neighbours
Guests from Dikmen stay, like everyone else, in a private, cage-free room of their own. Cats and dogs are in separate wings and never come into contact. There is 24/7 supervision, an in-house vet, daily photos and videos, and video calls on request. A holiday, a hospital stay, a work trip or a winter abroad — whatever your plans, whether you need a cattery in North Cyprus or dog boarding near Kyrenia, we are just around the corner.