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A ‘hotel for horses’ is planned for a site next to the A55 at Holyhead over fears about the dangerous transfer of animals on local roads.

BetFred boss Fred Done wants to build the luxury stable development with 24-hour security next to the Roadking truck stop and planned hotel at Parc Cybi.

The £50,000 plan came about after staff member Kerry Jones told her bosses that she was “horrified” to see horses being transferred between vehicles on A55 lay-bys and on smaller local lanes.

Mr Done felt it was a ‘sure-bet’ particularly as Brexit is expected to add extra delays at the port.

Ms Jones, 48, who lives in Holyhead and works at Roadking as a kitchen assistant, said: “I have my own horse and know about the welfare of horses.

“When I saw the transfer of horses on the side of the A55 and on local roads I was horrified.

“Horses can be easily spooked and I thought this was a real health and safety issue.

“I just felt something should be done, I spoke to truckers who transfer livestock and they said this was a nightmare.”

She told Roadking managing director Nick Whatmore about her concerns and he then discussed this with Fred Done.

He was instantly sold with the idea and a plan has now been prepared.

This would see a U-shaped luxury stable with space for 12 horses built next to the planned Roadking Rooms hotel.

There would be a staff of up to 10 looking after the animals, including security workers. Horses would be exercised on the nearby Porthdafarch beach on the island.

Fred Done said: “Kerry has shown real initiative in coming up with this idea.

“It looks like a sure bet and we have had positive feedback from people who would be liable to use this stable.

“We are building the hotel nearby that should benefit from Brexit. With the port expected to be more congested it is important that horses are kept in a safe environment and not endangered.

"Like Kerry I am concerned about horses being transferred on local roads. We intend to make this a safe haven for horses close to the port.”

Ms Jones is keen to get a job in the planned stable and Mr Done said she does not even have to apply!

Roadking MD Nick Whatmore said: “Thanks to Kerry we have seen the need to create a safe haven for horses.

"This will be a hotel for horses that will provide the best care during what can be an arduous journey between the UK and Ireland.”