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More work today at The Laurels in Lockdown. I carried on with the jet washing and Helen painted the wall with the help(?) of the cat 😁
Well done the both of you at least you’ve something to do x
Great job Helen King
Today I shall mostly be jet washing. Amazing the difference it makes even on a grey day 😁
Lovely job we have done our Indian stone x
It must be really satisfying
One good thing about being closed, is that we get more time to catch up on those pesky jobs that just won't do themselves.
Over the weekend I spent way too many hours jet-washing every square inch of our drive. Feel free to comment on how amazing it looks when we're finally allowed to welcome guests again 😊
Photos please matey👍
It is with regret that, due to Government advice on COVID-19, we have decided to close The Laurels B&B initially until 7th May.
This date will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, depending on Government advice.
This decision hasn’t been easy for us to make. As a small family business, we are not covered by insurance for this eventuality so, like many other small businesses, will face a considerable financial impact as a result.
We very much appreciate your support during this challenging period and look forward to seeing you some time in the future.
We hope you and your family stay safe.
Phil and Helen
Wishing you all the very best & can't wait to see you sharing your beautiful place in the coming weeks - it will be an inspiration to all of us! #mymicropledge
I’m sorry you’ve had to make this choice, but I know you are trying to keep everyone safe. I followed you after watching your ordeal with the landslide, and have every intention to look you up when we can afford to travel across the pond. Good luck and may you stay safe
Sending lots of love to you all at the Laurels, Phil and Helen! A horrible decision to have to make, but I’m sure we will see you on the other side of this ordeal 😊😊
Stay healthy guys. Try digging out your vinyl. That is helping me through these hellish no football weekends x
Oh that’s not easy. Wishing you all the best xx hopefully all being well we’ll see you in July x
Wishing you all the best and stay safe.
I think it's a good choice to make. stay well X
Keep safe and stay well xxxx
Just keep safe xx
Stay strong you two, you'll get through it.
Keep safe and stay well, thinking of you both x
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