Things to do in South Shields Part 1 – Sandhaven to Marsden Kinda Circularish Walk.
There are already loads of blogs out there on the best things to do in South Shields. And I will get round to writing a more complete one based on my extensive guide to the area which I send to all guests who book one of our South Shields self catering apartments. But most South Shields […]
Day in the life of a Serviced Accommodation operator
7am: Just when planning planning next social media post, the guest who checked in last night texts to inform you that he has found and duly squished a bed bug! Photos of squished bug sent as evidence! The offending critter- Gaads man!! Apologise to guest by text then check if it’s a good time to […]
Our Aberdeen Relocation Serviced Accommodation
These 2 little bundles of energy are called Fox and Matilda! Do you want to hear their story? Fox and Matilda enjoying a wee picnic in our back garden after the intense heat of Houston it must feel such a releif to be exploring outdoors! Well the story starts when Sonny, Lola and myself were […]
Aberdeen and Tyne & Wear Staycation Serviced Accommodation
The reintroduction of the quarantine rule for Spain has reinforced that STAYCAYTIONS are the way forward for UK holiday makers for the foreseeable future. Who needs to go abroad when we are blessed to live on such an island so rich in natural beauty? We have so much to discover right here on our doorstep. […]
Aberdeen: UK’s top trending place to visit in 2020
Did you know which city was the only place from the UK to be listed Airbnb’s top 20 trending destinations to visit in 2020? ABERDEEN! They say: “Aberdeen, located in northeast Scotland, is known as the Granite City thanks to the gleaming white stone that much of the city has been built with. Scotland’s third largest […]
A Victorian Townhouse Restoration
In early 2016 I bought a Victorian townhouse maisonette in my old hometown of South Shields. Black front door in a beautiful quiet residential street I landed in South Shields on the 9th February with my furniture and all my belongings from my Aberdeen house (I actually travelled down in the removal van!) and helped […]
Thanks to all Our Key Worker Serviced Accommodation Clients
When lockdown came it felt a bit like when you slipped off the pedals on your BMX as a kid and you landed right on the top bar. REET between your legs. Ouch! A rare event but very painful and there seemed no way to make it feel better. Hotels and bed and breakfasts (places […]
South Mount Street Aberdeen Serviced Apartment Lockdown Upgrade
So it’s Sunday! And tomorrow Sonny, Lola and I travel to the Lake District for a short holiday with my Mam! The first time we’ll have seen her since Christmas. So today was the last day to finish off our latest self catering place in Aberdeen. And we did it! Do you want to hear […]
Landlord Management & Post Lockdown Optimism
Sorry I haven’t been as prolific at getting these blogs out in the last week or 2. I’ve been busy. A lady called me 2-3 weeks ago. Someone I had no links to. She was a landlord and lives away from Aberdeen. And she did not think her agent, who was managing her Aberdeen property, […]
Our Cancellation Policy? To Look After our Regulars
Tonight I approved yet another cancellation. It was for guests who were coming for a popular sporting event that is now cancelled due to ‘you know what’. A lovely lady called Angela who runs a B&B in Aberdeen and helped me out when I lived out of the area and came back to spend time […]
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 […]
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 […]