A black cat called Lucky, a box full of wigs and a selection of cheeses are among the bizarre items left at Travelodge hotels in east Kent.

The company – which has hotels in Canterbury, on the A2 at Dunkirk and on the Thanet Way between Faversham and Whitstable – says the items most commonly left in rooms are phones and chargers, books, laptop computers and clothing.

But among the items found at Travelodge Chaucer Hotel in Ivy Lane last year were a box of wigs, a sketch of St Augustine’s Abbey, a brand new computer and a diamond bangle.

At Dunkirk staff found a box of different cheeses, a black cat called Lucky and children’s sweeties left in rooms.

And at the Thanet Way hotel a book of prayers and a Prada leather jacket were found.

Travelodge spokesman Shakila Ahmed said: “As a result of Travelodge changing for a new modern look and feel, more new business customers and families have been staying across our 500 UK based hotels.

“Therefore, this year’s lost and found inventory list has revealed some new unique items being left behind, such as a business contract for an online company, an antique dolls house, a child’s Porsche car, a Star Wars Storm Trooper outfit and a feng shui aquarium.

“Our 2014 left behind register also revealed how much smart technology has become a part of our everyday lives, as we have had 12,000 tablets and smartphones left behind in our hotels in the last 12 months. This is a significant increase from previous years.

“What is becoming evident after speaking to our customers is that the pace of life has become so fast and we are so eager to get from A to B that valuable possessions are easily being forgotten.”

Other items left in Travelodge’s across the UK last year were a chequebook for the bank Coutts, where the Queen banks, a prosthetic hand, a love letter penned four decades ago and a pug answering to the name of Dancer.