B&B plans ... Maybe.

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lukesdad said:
Steady on there MacB , we re not planning Pontins here!:laugh:

MacB's already on his way, the spreads are done and if you would just like to sign on the dotted line, everything will be taken care of...

Really informative post about how the mind of someone sensible works Al...there's no chance of me writing one of those!;)
 

MacB

Lover of things that come in 3's
lukesdad said:
Steady on there MacB , we re not planning Pontins here!;)

it only sounds complicated, and I seem unable to avoid lapsing into business speak these days:biggrin: I know the term 'business plan' scares a lot of people but it's really very simple. You can spend fortunes on professional advice to do these things or you can apply a bit of common sense:ohmy: Where are you now, what do you want to achieve and what is necessary to get from A to B, that's a business plan. The depth and detail are what seperate a 'bag of a fag packet' scribble and a template that you can constantly refer to and refine. A well worked plan will become a working document that can evolve, and remain, with the business for it's entire lifespan. If you ever need a bit of help from the banking world it also eases transactions hugely.

Jeez I'm anal:biggrin: I actually find this stuff interesting:blush:
 

ASC1951

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lukesdad said:
Forgot to add Im a chef And Ive held the odd michelin star in the past, we grow a lot of organic fruit and veg as well. So if there was a call for it. Evening meals would be included.
Here's a thought - how about cooking courses as well? One spouse gets sent out on the bike, the other learns about top quality food from an M* chef. Kitchen space might be an issue, but there is any amount of secondhand professional kit available at the moment.

Themed holidays are always a good way to increase your market. A friend of mine has just thrown in his job as a bank manager and opened a B & B in Provence. His wife paints, so they do watercolour and oils weeks. Neither of them takes photos, but they have a link with a local photographer. Same with a local Yoga instructor.

Sorry to be stating the obvious, but there are squillions of B & Bs around, even in rural Wales. What you have to do is to give people a reason to stay at your B & B; and to come back next year.
 

MacB

Lover of things that come in 3's
threebikesmcginty said:
Those of us that chipped in with good advice can have a free week too I take it! :tongue:

A very good point, AVOID freeloaders and don't do any favours lightly, certainly not in the early stages. You can set dangerous precedents and may never get rid of 3BM:ohmy:
 
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Dont worry 3Bm if it comes about Ccers will certainly get the best deals even MacB;)
 

geocycle

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I've stayed at these two when touring and both might offer ideas. The one in Castle Douglas was great, run by cyclists with very high quality rooms: http://www.thebreakpad.com/castle-douglas.html The web site doesn't do it justice. this was an excellent B+B.


I also stayed here http://www.stcuthbertshouse.com/ which has an excellent web site and are doing a variety of courses that might give ideas. A very professional and friendly outfit.

I'd echo what others have said that quality is everything.
 
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lukesdad

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ASC1951 said:
Here's a thought - how about cooking courses as well? One spouse gets sent out on the bike, the other learns about top quality food from an M* chef. Kitchen space might be an issue, but there is any amount of secondhand professional kit available at the moment.

Themed holidays are always a good way to increase your market. A friend of mine has just thrown in his job as a bank manager and opened a B & B in Provence. His wife paints, so they do watercolour and oils weeks. Neither of them takes photos, but they have a link with a local photographer. Same with a local Yoga instructor.

Sorry to be stating the obvious, but there are squillions of B & Bs around, even in rural Wales. What you have to do is to give people a reason to stay at your B & B; and to come back next year.

Not the cooking courses. Been there. Never again!:thumbsup:
 
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ASC1951 said:
Here's a thought - how about cooking courses as well? One spouse gets sent out on the bike, the other learns about top quality food from an M* chef. Kitchen space might be an issue, but there is any amount of secondhand professional kit available at the moment.

Themed holidays are always a good way to increase your market. A friend of mine has just thrown in his job as a bank manager and opened a B & B in Provence. His wife paints, so they do watercolour and oils weeks. Neither of them takes photos, but they have a link with a local photographer. Same with a local Yoga instructor.

Sorry to be stating the obvious, but there are squillions of B & Bs around, even in rural Wales. What you have to do is to give people a reason to stay at your B & B; and to come back next year.

Not the cooking courses. Been there. Never again!:laugh:
 
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