NEW Longcroft Luxury Cat Hotel to Open in Scotland
Longcroft Luxury Cat Hotel will be opening this September in the charming village of Garmouth, in Moray, Scotland. This will be the 36th Longcroft Luxury Cat Hotel location to open since the boutique cat hotel brand was founded, demonstrating the growing demand for premium cat care in the UK. It is the first Longcroft hotel to be opened in Scotland and represents an exciting new chapter for the trend-setting luxury cat hotel brand.
The furrbulous new hotel will be run by cat loving couple, Nicola and Judd and offers just eight luxury suites – four in each of its two bespoke buildings. Each suite has its own climate-controlled bedroom, leading to a private, safe, play area, complete with multi-storey viewing platforms for feline guests to play or relax. Longcroft Garmouth is situated in a peaceful and welcoming little village in Moray, northeast Scoland, close to the River Spey and the coastal village of Kingston, with plenty of natural beauty and fresh coastal air. The hotel feels tucked away and peaceful in Nicole and Judd’s lovely garden, while still being within easy reach of nearby towns and villages, including Elgin and Fochabers.
“Longcroft Garmouth is inspired by our experience as cat owners. We know how much trust it takes to leave your cats in someone else’s care, and we want every owner to feel the same reassurance we felt when our own cats had their first stay at a Longcroft Cat Hotel. Our goal is to offer a safe, calm, loving place where cats are treated as individuals and cared for as if they were our own family members,” says Nicole.
Nicole and Judd share their beautiful, rural home with their two much-loved Scottish Fold cats, Luna and Blu. The couple are originally from South Africa and Nicole grew up surrounded by pets and volunteering at local animal shelters. Nicole and Judd both enjoy working from home, running their own businesses, so they are close to the cats throughout the day. Judd is a Senior Software Engineer. Nicole runs a magnet supply company with her mother and recently completed a Diploma in Silver jewellery making and takes on commissions.
“Opening a Longcroft hotel has grown from a lifelong love of cats. Our own cats Luna and Blu are such a huge part of our lives. The idea of opening a cat hotel first started when we needed somewhere for Luna and Blu to stay, but we found it quite difficult to find accommodation that felt right. Finding a Longcroft hotel near us completely changed how we felt about boarding our cats. Luna and Blu were so happy and settled during their stays and I fell in love with the idea of having a Longcroft hotel ourselves. When we moved to Scotland, our garden offered the perfect, peaceful location,” explains Nicole.
“We are really looking forward to getting to know our customers and their special felines’ personalities, routines, likes, dislikes and quirks. One of the most rewarding parts will be helping owners feel relaxed. They can enjoy their time away without worrying, because their cats are in safe and loving hands, in a calm, secure, and homely environment.”
Grand Opening Event:
12 – 2pm, Sunday 13th September 2026
The official opening of Longcroft Garmouth will take place on Sunday 13th September 2026, with a special launch event. Residents, pet owners and members of the community are warmly invited to attend and enjoy:
- Complimentary refreshments, including Longcroft cupcakes and Prosecco
- Guided tours of the hotel
- A chance to meet the team
- Exclusive Longcroft goody bags for the first 50 visitors
If you are interested in attending, please email: garmouth@longcroftcathotel.co.uk
For bookings and enquiries at Longcroft Garmouth:
Call 020 3887 2443 or email garmouth@longcroftcathotel.co.uk
Go to: Longcroft Garmouth
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