Tag Archives: Airbnb

Everyone Needs a Rocking Chair

Posted on October 6, 2021 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… The south-easter blew and though I looked longingly at the sea and the beach, I concluded it was too windy to go for a swim. Perhaps tomorrow. My morning routine follows a similar pattern each … Continue reading →

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Guests out Guests in

Posted on October 1, 2021 by Helga

Friday Today was the day that was hectic! I did a bit of work and then as soon as the guests left, I went down to the cottage to change the linen and set it up for the guests who … Continue reading →

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Super Host Status

Posted on September 28, 2021 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… That wasn’t quite as rushed as yesterday. My work conference meant we didn’t go to the beach, despite it being a beautiful day with very little wind and the sea looked so inviting. Our new … Continue reading →

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Busy Summer Coming

Posted on September 15, 2021 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… We went to the beach and I had the most marvellous swim. The water was flat and the wind very light, making swimming so easy. The water wasn’t warm but there were currents that were … Continue reading →

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The Russians Have Left

Posted on September 12, 2021 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… …that the guests in the cottage checked out. They were the Russian couple from St Petersburg and were our first international couple. They stayed 3 weeks. They left the place in immaculate condition and even … Continue reading →

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Labouring Under the House

Posted on August 19, 2021 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… We did not swim – again! The day dawned WINDY and I looked at the number of rows of waves breaking onto the beach and how far I was going to need to go to … Continue reading →

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Our Guests Said This…

Posted on July 7, 2021 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… Our 4th guests arrived. As I gave them the keys and a quick tour of the place, I mentioned the fireplace doesn’t work and there’s no TV. They joined the others who have said, “That’s … Continue reading →

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The Business of the Day

Posted on July 6, 2021 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… That was super busy. Beach was beautiful! Sea temperature was 13.9C. The tide was out. There was quite a lot of seaweed. Work is particularly busy this week as a couple of my colleagues at … Continue reading →

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First Guests Are In!

Posted on June 16, 2021 by Helga

Wednesday I guess it is a Red Letter Day. We have had visitors in the guesthouse before but never paying ones! This is a first and while we did our best to get it as ready as we would for … Continue reading →

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