01/11/2026
I’ve written and deleted this post so many times, but I think I’ve finally reached breaking point.
The last couple of years running Home At The Bay have completely drained me. Mentally, physically and financially.
I’ve been lied to, threatened, insulted, taken advantage of and left thousands of pounds out of pocket. By guests, previous staff, caravan owners and even competitors.
I’ve spent years cleaning up other people’s messes, paying for their mistakes and giving everything I possibly can to keep everyone happy.
But who’s looking after me?
I’m not some wealthy businesswoman with endless money. I’m a single mum trying to pay her bills and build a better future for her son. I kept telling myself that my hard work would pay off, that my reliability would be appreciated but in all honesty, that just isn’t how business works.
I genuinely love making people happy, and that’s probably why all of this hurts so much. I’ve given Home at the Bay everything I have, and somewhere along the way, I’ve lost myself.
It’s reached a point where I can’t even bring myself to write a cheerful Facebook post anymore. How do you promote something with a smile when, behind the scenes, you’re completely miserable?
The majority of my guests are wonderful, and I’m so grateful for the lovely owners and cleaners I work with now. But unfortunately, the cruelty of a few people has overshadowed so much of the good.
I’m exhausted from being strong, understanding and kind to people who wouldn’t think twice about destroying me.
So I’m taking a little break from social media. Home At The Bay isn’t closing, and bookings will continue as normal. You’ll still see the girls posting in holiday groups on my behalf, but I personally need some time away.
To everyone who’s supported me, thank you. You’ve kept me going more than you realise.
Please remember there’s a real person behind every small business. And sometimes, that person is barely holding it together.
For now, I need to choose myself.
See you in the new year.
Star x
