A BUDDHIST travel shine, a flat pack Wendy House and a suitcase of flags from around the world are just some of the bizarre items left behind by guests at Bicester Travelodge.

The items were revealed as the hotel chain listed some of the more interesting things stored in the Lost and Found Office.

According to the list, one forgetful guest at the hotel near to Bicester Village failed to pack three brand new Gucci handbags, while another left behind a wedding cake.

The list also revealed staff at the Abingdon Road Travelodge found a 21-year-old 'lucky penny' which was thankfully re-united with its owner.

Elsewhere during the last 12 months, Travelodge hotel staff has also found a number of items belonging to forgetful performers. Joseph’s Amazing Technicolour Dream Coat was discovered at Bath City Centre Travelodge.

The hotel manager personally took the coat to the theatre in time for the curtain call.

And it was touch and go when a cheerleading team forgot their case of pom poms at Manchester Arena Travelodge ahead of competing at the UK National Cheerleading Championships.

The hotel reception team managed to save the day and ensure the team had their pom poms in time to attack the crowd.

Travelodge spokeswoman, Shakila Ahmed, said: “With nearly 19m customers annually staying at our 557 UK hotels for a variety of reasons, we do get a range of fascinating items left behind.

"This year’s audit includes: a brand new ice-cream van, a jilted groom, an amazing Technicolour Dream Coat, a 5ft teddy bear made of popcorn. a blue eyed Cockatoo called Brexit and even a replica of Megan Markel’s wedding dress.

“Interestingly as we have more business customers staying with us than ever before, we have seen a rise this year in important business papers, valuable items and lucky charms being left behind in our hotels.

"This includes a chest of semi-precious jewels, a rare bottle of vintage champagne, a Coutts cheque book and a 21-year-old lucky penny belonging to a CEO.

"When it comes to why so many customers forget their treasured items, there is one common theme, and that’s living in a fast and furious world where time is of the essence especially when getting from A to B and therefore valuable possessions are easily being forgotten.”

All items left behind in Travelodge hotels which have not been claimed within three months, are donated to local British Heart Foundation Charity Shops, Travelodge’s Charity Partner.