28/08/2026
🎶 **Working 9 to 5…** except, around here, it’s more a case of working whenever the guests need us! 😂
We’ve had lots of guests recently asking what goes on behind the scenes of our little experience business, so we thought we’d share a glimpse into the glamorous world of luxury holiday cottages, with the help of Nicola, Tammy and Clare!
There are enquiries, requests and messages coming in at all times of day, from wherever we happen to be, thank goodness for apps! 📱
Then, with our brilliant team and suppliers, it’s guest arrivals, stays and check-outs.
Duvets, pillows and cushions are tucked away in sanitised plastic boxes for their little spell in quarantine or hibernation.
Hot tubs are emptied, cleaned, refilled, chemically balanced and tested, with records kept… because apparently even bubbles come with paperwork, as does electricity, heating and security! 😂
Then there’s the laundry drops, come rain or shine, as Washing Well discovered this morning! Spare glasses and crockery, cleaning supplies and, between guests, if it isn’t nailed down, there’s a fair chance it’s going through the dishwasher! 😂
Add in Trevor and the grounds to maintain.
And, of course, Harry gets involved too. Harry is our trusted Hoover. Actually, we have several Harrys. We like to think of them as the clone wars against dust and dirt. 😂
So whilst it might look like we spend our days sitting in hot tubs admiring the view, the reality is a little more phones, washing, water testing, dishwasher marathons and cloned Hoovers!
Definitely not 9 to 5… but we wouldn’t have it any other way. ❤️
And, of course, we’re incredibly grateful to all our guests, not just for choosing to stay with us, but for the money they spend supporting our small rural community, local businesses and brilliant suppliers too. ❤️
