New Luxury Cat Hotel opens in West Sussex

DIDCOT, U.K. - April 25, 2013 - PRLog -- The  Longcroft Luxury Cat hotel, now part of a Multi Award Winning Groupwill be run by Debbie Carrington from her garden near Haywards Heath, just a 25 minute drive from Gatwick Airport and the centre of Brighton. Debbie and husband Marcus, along with their two beloved Ragdoll cats Bubs and Bebe, can’t wait to fulfill their dream to run their own cat hotel.  The luxury guest accommodation looks out over an equally luxurious view of a natural stream running through the garden, surrounded by weeping willows.

And this extraordinary hotel doesn't just intend to treat and pamper its feline guests, but their owners as well, as it looks for people to become part of  "Longcroft VIP”.  All cat owners have to do is make their bookings by 1st of July 2013 to quality for 20% off all 2013 standard rate bookings for stays over 7 days, plus receiving  "late space” booking priority and  'A La Cat' menu upgrades for their pampered pets for a whole year!

Debbie says: " Leaving a much loved cat for whatever reason, because of a holiday or having renovation work done at home can be really distressing. We can put an owner's mind at rest that their pet is being well looked after, pampered and loved while they are away.  Being so close to Gatwick Airport means that cat lovers from all over the country can personally check in their precious cargo en route to their holiday."

The hotel will be officially opened on Saturday 11th May by the Mayor of Haywards Health, Cllr John Sabin at a celebration to be held between 2.00 and 4.00pm. Cat owners are warmly invited to come along and join in the celebrations and look around the hotel. Abi Purser, Longcroft founder together with Debbie will be on hand to answer any questions.  A raffle will be held in aid of the local branch of Cats Protection.

It is the third hotel in the Longcroft Cat Hotel Group, which is the vision of Abi Purser, who opened the first hotel in 2010 in response to the poor standard of care offered by some catteries in the UK.

The hotel has been custom-built to provide seven very spacious individually decorated suites designed around the feline guests' well-being and their owners' peace of mind. Debbie explains: "You can only give great service with small numbers, particularly when what we are offering is a far cry from just a feeding and cleaning exercise."

From wrought iron designer beds with soft pillows and gourmet menus served on bone china, to mood music and personal grooming sessions, the guests at this hotel are in for a real treat. Every detail has been meticulously planned with hygiene, safety and, above all, luxury in mind.  It is no surprise then that the business was named by Dragon's Den judges Theo Paphitis and Deborah Meaden as one of the best  100 businesses in the UK.

Asked what is the best thing about running a cat hotel, Debbie says: " Growing up with cats has always been a big part of our lives. We can’t wait to get to know our guests and to spend time with them, finding out their likes and dislikes. We had never left our own cats in a cattery before Longcroft  and are really looking forward to offering such a personal service for cat lovers in and around West Sussex."

Anyone wishing to take advantage of  “Longcroft VIP” by making a booking or attending the opening event should email  rsvp@longcroftcathotel.co.uk  quoting their cat or cats' names and their preferred stay dates, or call 01444 484125 for more information.

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Notes to editors:

Longcroft Luxury Cat Hotel is situated at Rooks Acre, Scaynes Hill Road, Lindfield, West Sussex, RH16 2QQ.

Longcroft is very excited to have been working with Channel 4 recently and plans to open a further five  boutique hotels in the South of England by the end of the year, before launching into other regions across the country and they are currently looking for a franchisee to open up a hotel in Brighton. For more information on becoming a Longcroft partner visit www.longcroftcathotel.co.uk/seekingpartners

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