by laurelsbb | Jan 7, 2019 | Blog, Painting & Decorating, Refurbishment
Room for Five? We’ve often been asked by our Alton Towers’ guests if we have a family room for five guests, and the answer up until now has always be “Sorry, no.” Well that’s about to change, as we’re knocking our existing Twin Room and one of our Triple...
by laurelsbb | Sep 4, 2018 | Blog, Refurbishment
“Time is Money” It’s not an uncommon saying. People talk about how much their time is worth and how they are willing to spend it. Like many who travel, I’d rather spend money on experiences than things. Also, like many people, I have a lot less...
by laurelsbb | Mar 8, 2018 | Blog, Refurbishment
To DIY, Or To Not DIY Owning a B&B requires a surprisingly wide skillset. Sure, you’ve got to be able to make breakfast (and beds), but apart from the other myriad of jobs including marketing, accountancy, technology, gardening etc, you’ve also got to...
by laurelsbb | Feb 28, 2017 | Blog, Painting & Decorating, Refurbishment, repairs
Ready for the Big Reveal? Phil and Helen have been slaving away, doing all kinds of renovations and upgrades to the rooms at The Laurels, in preparation to welcome in the 2017 season on the 25th March. So I, Sharon (aka ‘Guest admin’), am stepping in to...
by laurelsbb | Apr 13, 2016 | Blog, Refurbishment, repairs
Almost There! 14th April 2016 With our official reopening date getting ever closer, we decided it would be a really good idea to fill the place with guests for two nights. We’re not sure when we decided it would be “a really good idea”, but I suspect...
by laurelsbb | Mar 23, 2016 | Blog, Cooking, Local News & Events, Refurbishment, repairs
You’ve Got To Love The 80s 24th March 2016 A funny old decade, the 80s. Women were encouraged to don shoulder pads that would put an American Footballer to shame, and men were allowed to wear heavy Aran jumpers, tuck them into their blue jeans and finish off the...
