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A Holiday Cottage owner’s guide for December bookings

A Holiday Cottage owner’s guide for December bookings

One of the main reasons I purchased 3 Tudor Cottages with its beautiful open fire and stylish comfortable surroundings was because I knew the cottage would appeal to guests seeking a cosy, hygge style stay. With this in mind, taking December bookings, especially those...

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Long Melford Fireworks

Long Melford Fireworks

Sadly not going ahead this year – Long Melford’s Big Night Out Annual Fireworks display  Just a 5 minute walk from 3 Tudor Cottages is Melford Hall where you can enjoy Long Melford’s spectacular Big Night Out which features a fireworks display and a fun fair. The...

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Halloween month at Kentwell Hall

Halloween month at Kentwell Hall

‘Scaresville, The Haunted Village’ During normal times Kentwell Hall, a stunning moated Tudor stately home, would be welcoming guests to its annual Halloween Scaresville event which takes place throughout the month of October. Billed as ‘an award winning live action...

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My chocolate box cottage

My chocolate box cottage

I love cosy, eclectic interior, which is reflected in my own home style – if you think of a pretty thatched chocolate box cottage, well basically that’s my own cottage. I have owned my cottage for over 20 years and love its quirky style and warmth. A few years ago I...

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How to be the perfect holiday cottage guest

How to be the perfect holiday cottage guest

Tips for departing holiday cottage guests I’m very lucky as the majority of my departing guests leave my holiday cottage looking clean and tidy.  Although this effort is greatly appreciated, particularly during these difficult times, it isn’t exactly necessary as no...

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It’s time to ‘hygge’ your holiday cottage

It’s time to ‘hygge’ your holiday cottage

I absolutely love winter and the excuse it gives me to get ‘cosy’ or as the Danes say ‘hygge’. Hygge to me means crackling open fires, warm mugs of hot chocolate, flickering candles, snuggly soft blankets, sumptuous sofas, a good book and eating bowls of comforting...

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Preparing an open fire

Preparing an open fire

One of the many reasons I chose to purchase 3 Tudor Cottages as a holiday cottage was because of it’s impressive open fire which you can’t miss when entering the property. An open fire or wood burner helps to attract winter holiday guests looking to enjoy a cosy...

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Handling a complaint

Handling a complaint

No matter how hard you try it is possible that a holiday cottage guest will be unhappy with some aspect of their stay and, as I mentioned in my earlier blog, the very last thing you want is a negative review. From my previous hospitality career, experience has taught...

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Dogs or no dogs? – That is the question

Dogs or no dogs? – That is the question

When I first decorated my holiday cottage I (rather stupidly) chose a light cream coloured carpet - what was I thinking! As a dog owner myself I know how hard it is to find a beautifully furnished holiday cottage where my dog is also welcome and yes, when holidaying...

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