From Aberdeen to Arasaig
It had been a tough few months, and was only going to improve many years later. So I decided that the rest of 2013 would consist of getting as much fun packed into my time off work as possible. This was my 40th year and I was going to enjoy it despite the backdrop. Kicking […]
Do What You Love, or Love What You Do
I’ve always fancied writing a blog. Well for a good few years anyway. When I started operating my first South Shields serviced accommodation I wrote my own personal independent guide to the area. Whenever I travel anywhere I want to escape the rest of the tourists. Get out of my comfort zone and sit in […]
Our Aberdeen West End Granite House Renovation
The lovely dear I bought my house in Aberdeen from, Grace, had owned it since it was built. Which was just after the war ended. Anyway, the house was in need of some SERIOUS TLC! The conservatory and “greenhouse” soon to be kitchen diner! Tyneside burglars would have had a field day with this place. […]
Aberdeen Serviced Accommodation Beginnings
I came up to Aberdeen the week before Christmas in 2001. Purely for work. It was a temporary contract with one weeks notice. Almost 20 years later I still can’t escape the place! It was my first experience of being away from my hometown of South Shields. And I came up up by myself. Off […]
Unlikely Serviced Accommodation Business Origins
I’m originally from South Shields, north east England. A special town. It snuggles in a cosy spot right where the River Tyne meets the North Sea. It’s not Newcastle and it’s not Sunderland. And it never will be. We’re not Geordies and we’re not Mackems. We’re Sanddancers. And we’re proud. It’s a spiritual place. It’s […]
Lockdown Benefits and Serviced Accommodation Slow Down
I’m lucky in that I can manage many aspects of my business online and over the phone in isolation. I have been able to concentrate on marketing for the future and trying to secure the bookings which are currently allowed like key workers, folk unable to return to their home address, self isolations etc. It’s […]
Ramblings of a First Time Serviced Accommodation Blogger
Have you ever wanted to start something new but there always seems to be something else in the way like the day job or family duties? So these great ideas or even dreams never materialise and you end up wondering what if. Well, the idea of writing a blog has long been in my mind […]