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Longcroft Winchmore Hill, Amersham / Buckinghamshire

 

 

Comfortable Longcroft Luxury Cat

Welcome to Longcroft Luxury Cat Hotel Winchmore Hill

Longcroft Winchmore is a boutique, luxury cat hotel offering 6 interior designed suites. Each suite includes a private, climate-controlled bedroom leading to a safe and secure sunny play area, with views onto a peaceful garden. This allows feline guests space to climb and exercise as well as relax, making Longcroft Winchmore Hill the purrfect choice for both indoor and outdoor loving guests.

The welfare and comfort of our guests is our absolute priority. Our hotel is situated in an ‘Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty’ within the Green Belt of the rural village of Winchmore Hill, Amersham in Buckinghamshire. Conveniently located for all major motorways, Winchmore Hill is also situated only 30 minutes from Heathrow airport. Emma is always close at hand to cater to her feline guests’ every need.

 

Peaceful surroundings and 5 star care

What more could my pet want!

- Jennifer

Contact Us:

Whielden Ln, Winchmore Hill, Amersham HP7 0NQ
  01494 372371
  winchmorehill@longcroftcathotel.co.uk

 

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    Hotel Services

    • 6 luxurious suites

    • A La Cat™ Menu

    • Regular updates

    • Daily play sessions

    • Postcards

    • Chauffeur service available

    • All inclusive Package

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    Meet The Family

    Welcome to Longcroft Winchmore Hill - loving run by Emma

    Emma is a devoted animal lover who loves nothing more than spending time with her precious guests in her hotel! She lives with her husband Mark, their two daughters (all fellow animal enthusiasts), and their much-loved rescue cats, Stella and Ophelia, alongside two small dogs and four horses.

    Emma opened Longcroft Winchmore Hill in 2014, after being inspired by Longcroft Founder Abi Purser on Channel 4’s Change Your Life. Having always shared her home with cats, Emma immediately knew she wanted to be part of Longcroft’s unique approach to feline care. Just 18 months later, her dream became a reality – and over a decade on, she’s still providing outstanding care to hundreds of happy guests.

    Leaving corporate life behind over 12 years ago, Emma now balances her time between running her boutique cat hotel and offering a wellness and holistic therapy service from home – another way she supports those around her with care and compassion.

    ‘I’ve loved cats for as long as I can remember, so when I discovered Longcroft on Channel 4’s Change Your Life in 2013, I instantly knew it was the perfect fit. I was inspired by the unique concept and the level of care it offered—and 18 months later, I opened the doors to Longcroft Winchmore Hill. A dream job!

    Since 2014, I’ve had the pleasure of caring for hundreds of cats, each with their own personality and needs. I pride myself on offering a calm, tailored experience for every guest, and giving owners complete peace of mind while they’re away. I have some amazing customers, too, so I make sure nothing is too much trouble as it’s important they can go on holiday relaxed and reassured they have left their babies in the safest of hands.’

    Every guest at Longcroft Winchmore Hill is treated like family. Emma takes pride in offering truly bespoke care, tailored to each cat’s personality and needs. Her warm, hands-on approach ensures that owners can enjoy their time away feeling relaxed and confident their precious companions are in safe hands.

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    Emma put me at complete ease

    It was so hard to decide what to do with our precious British Shorthair Terry Cat when my husband and I had to travel earlier this year. We looked at lots of options and when I spoke to Emma at Winchmore Hill Longcroft Cat Hotel on the telephone, she put me at complete ease and the decission was made Terry would be staying at Longcroft. Terry stayed with Emma for approx 18 days and Emma sent us regular photos and health updates. Emma was even accommodating when we changed our flights and collected Terry few days earlier than planned. Terry was well groomed and seemed very happy when we collected him. We have now booked Terry in for Christmas Break.

    Daisy Carrarini, London

    Calm, organised and reassuring

    Our cat Hannah hadn't stayed away from home before, and we were in some turmoil because of building works. Emma was superb - calm, organised and reassuring. Hannah stayed with her twice, and was very happy in her wonderful suite. The photos were great as well. The whole experience was a great relief and about the only aspect of our project which was delivered on time and was better than expectations! I would like to give Longcroft Winchmore Hill the highest recommendation possible.

    Sarah Bates, London

    Amazing service and dedication

    Longcroft Luxury Cat Hotel provides a really great service and our cat Tara was really well when she stayed there, as we could see from the photos. Tara has already stayed in two different Longcrofts and the service and dedication is always amazing. We advise this hotel to our friends since we know our cat will be in good hands.

    Telma, London

    Emma was brilliant!

    Freddie, our 4 year old stayed with Emma for 9 days in May. We homed Freddie from the blue cross 6 months ago so weren't really too sure how he would react. The facilities at Longcroft are excellent and Freddie was already getting quite settled when we left him. Emma kept in regular contact with us via email and told us of a slight issue with Freddie settling in. Emma was brilliant, very patient and tried a number of things to try and find out what the problem was with Freddie. It wasn't long until we discovered he's super fussy about the type of litter he uses... Once Emma changed the litter to wood pellets all the issues disappeared. When we went to collect him, he was so settled and didn't really want to leave! I can't thank Emma enough for being so patient with our little man and for taking such great care of him. Longcroft is the only place Freddie will visit when we go on holiday as it's so reassuring to know that the 4 legged friend you love so much is getting great care. Freddie is looking forward to seeing Emma again in November and for 3 weeks this time!

    Lisa A, Ipswich

    The care and attention Emma gives is first class

    I was very happy indeed with the excellent facilities at Longcroft and the care that Basil received on his recent stay with Emma in Winchmore Hill. He is an older cat and this was the first time he had been away for 7 years. I was concerned about him, but Emma gave me complete reassurance and confidence that he would receive all the love, care and attention that he normally gets at home. Whilst I was away I received a photo of him and several text messages that completely put my mind at ease. The facilities are exceptional, the care and attention Emma gives is first class and the choice and quality of food is just like home cooking. She truly loves her cats and I would have no concerns in booking Basil in again and also recommending Longcroft Luxury Cat Hotel to my friends. Thank you so much Emma.

    Jan Gregory, Amersham

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    Price Per Room

    Large Suite

    Perfect for one guest but large enough for two.

    Everyday / All Inclusive

    1 x guest from £25 – £31

    2 x guest from £33 – £43

    Extra Large Suite

    Perfect for one or two guests to share but large enough for three

    Everyday – All Inclusive

    1 x guest from £30 – £36

    2 x guest from £40 – £50 

    3 x guest from £48 – £63

     

    Interconnecting Suites

    Great for multi cat families or guests with lots of energy! Large enough for up to 4 guests to share.

    from £54 – £102 per day

    All Inclusive

    Reserve a suite on our all inclusive package.

    Enjoy tailored and expert care in our immaculate and homely suites.

    We offer complete packages too!

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    Our Google reviews

    This was the first time Marley, our rescue cat, stayed in Longcroft and we can't recomend Jenny enough. Marley is very shy cat and scared of new pople, places & noises. Based on our past experiencies with other catteries we expected Marley to be stressed when we picked him up but we were so happy and pleasantly surprised to find him happy and relaxed in his lovely room. Jenny did great job with him and made him feel safe and relaxed. She is wonderful lady, who understands cats need. She also sent us regular updates in form of photos and videos so we could also relaxed knowing that Marley is happy and safe. Also place is spotless and set in beautiful quiet garden where cats could watch birds and squirrels. Lovely place and lovely lady, who will go above and beyond to give outstanding service. Alena & Marley
    Alena Alena
    Alena Alena
    17:10 29 Aug 22
    I was very worried leaving our Tonkinese cat who’s 8 years old for the first time at Longcroft cat hotel. However after a weeks stay and being thoroughly looked after by everyone she was absolutely fine. The care and attention they provide is very reassuring and I would certainly recommend and not hesitate to use again.
    Jayne Rickmansworth
    Jayne Rickmansworth
    13:43 13 Jul 22
    This was the first time that Poppy, our shy 1 year old cat had stayed away from us, so we wondered how she would react.We are so happy that we found Longcroft Luxury Cat Hotel in Winchmore Hill as the facilities are excellent, the suites are spotlessly clean with cosy & private sleeping areas, and they are in a delightful and secure setting.Poppy stayed in the 'Poppy Suite' which was a nice touch from Emma, who clearly loves and cares for the cats staying in her hotel, and she helped Poppy gain confidence. It was comforting to receive photos & messages about how Poppy was getting on while we were away. Also a lovely surprise to receive a goody bag of snacks & toys when we collected Poppy, thank you Emma.We definitely recommend Longcroft Luxury Cat Hotel in Winchmore Hill.
    Steve & Netty James
    Steve & Netty James
    09:09 25 May 22
    Brilliant hotel and caring staff to look after my cat. The hotel suites are immaculate, and give an owner total comfort that their cat will be well cared for in spotlessly clean surroundings. The updates provided whilst you are away from the hotel owner are also much appreciated. Would never go anywhere else now. Thanks!
    Mark Engelbrecht
    Mark Engelbrecht
    13:45 19 May 22
    It was the first time our cat had been left at a cat hotel, and after 18 months of lockdowns and us being at home nearly every day we were worried about how she would cope. We need not have worried! She came back looking great and happy. Would definitely use Longcroft at Winchmore Hill in the future. It was so nice not having to worry while we were away.
    Pete Seager
    Pete Seager
    12:40 26 Jun 21
    This was the 2nd stay for our beautiful cat at Longcroft Winchmore Hill.As before, Emma provided us with a 5 star service... she is so friendly and professional, and our cat comes home looking so calm, sleek, shiny and with a lovely goody bag!With regular contact from Emma and email pictures throughout our holiday, we were happy to see Malteser enjoying her playtime with Emma in Longcroft, using the climbing frame and snoozing in her luxury suite...
    Sue E Fletcher
    Sue E Fletcher
    23:17 30 Aug 20
    This was Gizmo's first visit to Longcroft but it won't be the last. He came home so chilled and relaxed and loved his little bag of goodies. Not only was he well cared for, I also felt completely relaxed leaving him there and hearing from him while we were away. Such a clever boy!
    Lynne Simpson
    Lynne Simpson
    12:27 25 Jan 20
    This was Freddie’s second stay at Longcroft Luxury Cat Hotel but his first at Winchmore Hill. He loved it! He loved all the fuss and attention Emma gave him and we loved all the updates we received. The postcard was such a lovely touch.
    Gemma Cutting
    Gemma Cutting
    18:47 13 Oct 19
    Never having put our two ginger furballs in a cattery it was imperative that they should enjoy their holiday as much as we were looking forward to ours. The visit to see the Longcroft cat hotel made up my mind this was the place for my two - the apartments are spacious, scrupulously clean and residents all at ease as you walk through... so the all inclusive service was booked and our suitcases packed. Emma was brilliant kept in touch and answered any questions we had. I cant reccomend it enough- if I was a cat I'd book a room there myself.
    Chris Butter
    Chris Butter
    16:54 13 Oct 19
    First time we have used Longcroft Winchmore Hill, and were impressed from the time we viewed the property. It is a hotel not a cattery. Emma was very helpful and the email to say Fergie had settled in and was eating well was very reassuring.. Fergie could be a little shy but came home with more confidence. I am sure if she new she would be looking forward to her next stay in November.
    Sally Birch
    Sally Birch
    08:22 05 Oct 19
    I have two rescue cats, one of whom is very nervous and hates men (and strangers of any description). Previous catteries had not been a success, but they both came home from Longcroft relaxed and happy and in beautiful condition. The nervous one had the beginnings of a couple of knots in her fur when we left tbem, but they had gone when we picked them up. I can't recommend Longcroft highly enough. And they came home with a goody bag!
    Connie Jeffery
    Connie Jeffery
    17:07 28 Sep 19
    Longcroft is so much more than a cattery. We have just returned from a week's holiday when our 3 cats stayed with Emma. 2 of our cats are particularly shy but we could see from the photos Emma sent us that she had won their trust and they were very relaxed.When we collected them they were in excellent condition and once home again, clearly very content.The accommodation is spotless and in a beautifully calm setting.We have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending Longcroft at Winchmore Hill for your cats' holidays.
    Sue Harratt
    Sue Harratt
    18:44 18 Aug 19
    Quite simply the best in the business. The only place for 100 % peace of mind. The highest standards of cleanliness and professonalism. Highly recommended!
    Michael Klanga
    Michael Klanga
    13:31 09 Aug 19
    Quite simply the best in the business. The only place for 100 % peace of mind. The highest standards of cleanliness and professonalism. Highly recommended!
    Michael Klanga
    Michael Klanga
    13:30 09 Aug 19
    I used this cattery while on a two week holiday and couldn’t be happier. My cat hates travelling in the car so it’s great it’s so close. Then when you arrive it’s five star service all the way. Emma greats you and shows you round to the very clean and tidy cat pens. When I went to collect my fluff ball he couldn’t have looked more comfy on his bed totally relaxed which was great to see. I would highly recommended
    Alison Dollan
    Alison Dollan
    09:11 28 Jul 19
    I used this cattery while on a two week holiday and couldn’t be happier. My cat hates travelling in the car so it’s great it’s so close. Then when you arrive it’s five star service all the way. Emma greats you and shows you round to the very clean and tidy cat pens. When I went to collect my fluff ball he couldn’t have looked more comfy on his bed totally relaxed which was great to see. I would highly recommended
    Alison Dollan
    Alison Dollan
    09:11 28 Jul 19
    Our cat, Monty, clearly had a wonderful at Longcroft! When we brought him home we found that he had gained in self-confidence (he is a shy 2 year old) and was very affectionate and talkative! His coat was immaculate after a Spa grooming treatment too!! Thank you, Emma, for such excellent care and we will be booking again very soon.
    Caroline Watts
    Caroline Watts
    13:50 17 Jun 19
    I was absolutely delighted with the care and attention that my two cats received during their stay with Emma at Longcroft Cat Hotel this weekend! Sammy and Tigger are quite elderly and Tigger is on a lot of medication, so I was very nervous about leaving them as we have had bad experiences with Catterys in the past. I needn't have worried though, Emma is very happy to administer medication and she gave me plenty of time to get them settled into their suite before we left, she also sent me an update and some photos of them, which showed them looking extremely comfortable and relaxed, this was very reassuring for me and meant that I could relax too! When we went to collect them they almost didn't want to leave and it was obvious that they had been extremely well cared for during their weekend away. I can't recommend Emma and Longcroft Cat Hotel highly enough, we will certainly be booking Sammy and Tigger in there again for their next holiday!
    Linda Hearn
    Linda Hearn
    12:39 17 Jun 19
    Our 2 cats had a 2 week stay here and came home very happy and healthy. Emma sent us a few photos as well while we were away which was a lovely touch! Highly recommended and we have booked with them for our next holiday.
    Katrina Southall
    Katrina Southall
    12:17 08 Mar 19
    The moment we met Emma, and viewed her beautiful Longcroft Hotel in Winchmore Hill, we knew that our two pedigree 4-year old cats (who have never been away from home) were going to be exceptionally well looked after. When checking-in, Emma met us reassured both of our cats, who were extremely nervous and helped them settle in. Nothing was too much trouble and they were brilliantly cared for throughout their stay. A lovely touch was the little updates of their holiday experience! Overall brilliant service, brilliant support and I cannot recommend Emma any higher.P.s. They will look forward to coming back soon. Thank you again Emma!
    Miles O'Neill
    Miles O'Neill
    18:21 29 Nov 18
    It was our kittens first time away from us so we were very anxious leaving them. We needed not to have worried as Emma took wonderful care of Oscar and Cato. Cato is the shyer of the two and Emma took special care with him to make sure he settled in. We loved the fact that Emma kept us up to date throughout our holiday which meant we could enjoy it knowing the boys were settled and happy. Every detail is taken care of and it was so sweet that they had their own goody bag to bring home. Have already booked our next stay.
    Joan Meehan
    Joan Meehan
    07:18 29 Oct 18
    I can't thank Emma enough for looking after Midge. She was so relaxed with her, it was so lovely to see! She kept her as calm as possible and kept me updated throughout her stay. It meant that I could really relax on holiday and not worry! She's looking forward to her next holiday already!
    Becky Harding
    Becky Harding
    18:50 09 Oct 18
    My two rescue cats have just spent their first ever week away with Emma at Longcroft, Winchmore Hill. Emma took such great care of them and kept us up to date with how they were settling in which really helped put us at ease that they were doing ok. They were very content when we arrived to pick them up and have settled back at home really quickly. They’ve clearly had plenty of loving care and attention on their little holiday, so we couldn’t ask for more!
    Emily Henderson
    Emily Henderson
    15:35 18 Aug 18
    Our cats were excellently cared for and happy and contented. Email updates of how they were while we were away reassured us. We would definitely use Longcroft again.
    Sharon Kramers
    Sharon Kramers
    15:02 18 Aug 18
    Emma looks after Chester as if he is one of her own cats. He loves going there and being pampered and enjoys playtime immensely. It is great that I can leave him with Emma whilst I go on holiday, knowing that he is having a better time than me! I would recommend Longcroft to anyone who wants their cat to be looked after.
    Paresh Patel
    Paresh Patel
    17:25 28 Jan 18
    This is the best cattery we've ever used (our cats are 13 and 12) so we've toured and tested a number in our area.Our moggies (we don't use the word in their hearing) are SO well cared for and very obviously nurtured and cosseted by Emma. What's more, we were so reassured, being on the other side of the world, by the texts and photos Emma sent.During our most recent absence from them over Christmas and New Year, they were with Emma for six weeks and came back purring, replete with a lavish Christmas box of treats and gifts (including some fortifying chocolates for us ... at least I think they were for human consumption!)Can't recommend highly enough ... we certainly feel very confident about leaving our cats in Emma's care.
    Matti Alderson
    Matti Alderson
    18:39 16 Jan 18
    I don’t think I’ll be able to explain just how pleased I’ve been with the service that Emma has given to us and our two cats. Both our cats are just over a year old and are not used to people at all, very shy. We were going away for two weeks and wanted to know they would be in safe hands. We found Emma on line and this was over an hour away from where we live but we went to visit and immediately knew that Emma had the set up that our cats would be safe in and we could enjoy our holiday knowing they were safe and well. Their two weeks was great and they have come back and settled in with no issues as she tailors their stay to what they are used too. I will definitely be using Emma again as she has taken on our cats as her own with lots of love and hugs and updated us with their goings on whilst we were away. Five stars just isn’t enough well worth the money. Thank you.
    Katy
    Katy
    19:26 13 Dec 17
    I was a little worried leaving my little naughty tortie Missy, as this was only her second time away from home. I had nothing to worry about. I was given time to settle her in and she looked quite content when I left her. Emma sent me an update to let me know how Missy was getting on. It was reassuring to hear she was happy and to see photos. I picked up a happy and healthy Missy at the end of her stay and it was not long before she was back to her cheeky ways at home. Thanks Emma!
    Alice Ronald
    Alice Ronald
    12:30 13 Dec 17
    I just want to thank Emma for Milo and Loki's wonderful stay at Longcroft. They stayed at Longcroft for 2 weeks and I'm sure they had an amazing time, as they looked very happy and healthy on their return. Emma gave us regular updates and send us loads of pics as well which made us so relaxed during our holiday. Our lovely kittens even came back with gifts form Emma, which they still enjoy playing with.I would highly recommend Longcroft Winchmore to anyone who wants to leave their precious cats in safe hands .Emma - I'll let you know when I book my next holiday, as I would like Milo and Loki to stay at Longcroft itself!
    Nimisha Muraleedharan
    Nimisha Muraleedharan
    07:59 05 Dec 17
    We cannot thank Emma and her team enough for looking after our Siamese/Balinese kitten. Being an indoor cat and never leaving home before, we were a bit anxious about him being away - but we needn’t have worried. Nothing was too much trouble for Emma, and it sounds like she enjoyed cuddles with him as much as he enjoyed them with her!We would highly recommend Longcroft Winchmore Hill. Emma, thank you so much - you’re fabulous! x
    A C
    A C
    17:25 02 Dec 17
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