A NEW business has launched which offers cat owners the chance to give their pet a holiday treat and be pampered.

KittyAngel Migatobonito Boarding Cattery has opened in Newton-le-Willows offering felines the luxury experience.

Lifelong cat-lover and breeder Maria Bryant has launched the luxury boarding cattery.

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"When people go on holiday they look to leave their cat somewhere and a lot can't find anywhere suitable.

"So we built nine houses so that when people can go on holiday, their cat can go on holiday too," said Maria, a former senior trade union manager.

"They come and get pampered and there are lots of activities that can keep them happy. It's a holiday haven for cats."

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One of the resorts

"I have loved cats all my life and because I couldn't find somewhere for my cat, that's why I did it.

"I wanted something small and really exclusive so that the cats are treated by me. I encourage people to come in and settle the cat in and see it's home from home.

"There are some exclusive designer beds in there, one of the makes was on The Apprentice."

The premises has nine cat 'homes' and all resorts at the Wargrave-based site have en-suite facilities and 'afterpurrnoon' tea is served, with hairdressing offered.

"I am very passionate about it," added Maria, from Newton-le-Willows.

"The cats have a disco at night with the LED lights going and it gives them something to look at. We also have vets on stand-by.

"It is extremely secure and it is covered by CCTV. We don't board dogs but we do have a guard dog.

"It is something quirky and I think it's something new to the area."