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There's a cycle hire place that delivers bikes to our front door too 😁Lovely evening for a gentle cycle
You're missing something special if you don't pop to The Ramblers whilst you're here 😁Amy’s Biscotti Cheesecake has got to be a new favourite! 🍰 available on our specials all weekend alongside our usual favourites!
Donna Hughes think we deserved this treat after today's miles around dimmy 😋😋 xx
Wow I need to try this in may!!!! 🤤
The Laurels B&B This is what happens when you try and rescue a squirrel from your roof. The stupid thing jumps and lands flat on its back! Luckily it was entirely unharmed and ran off into the woods. No doubt, with a wee bit of a headache. 🧐
Not as good as catching as me and Ian Tester poor squirrel. Didn’t have to end up that way 🙈
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I notice that Phils reactions are as good as ever!
Alton Towers opens today 😎
www.facebook.com/190814374277866/posts/3159924874033453/Good morning from the 2019 opening day of Alton Towers!
Just 10 minutes from us. 😎Following a successful hire period, the Churnet Valley Railway is happy to announce that Winter Guest no. 3694 Whiston will now be extending her stay and shall remain on the line until the summer.
www.churnetvalleyrailway.co.uk/news/tanks-to-the-summit
Photograph: Frank Richards
Family Room for 5 Near Alton Towers
We've often been asked 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 Rooms into one large family room for up to 5 guests....
Time is Money
"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 money than I have time....
DIY? How Hard Can it Be?
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 be pretty...
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