18/12/2023
I just want to say a great big THANK YOU to all the guests who have stayed at Willoughby Cottage over the last 12 months and to all my family and friends for sharing my posts ❤️.
My first guests arrived from Oman on 17th December 2022 to stay close to family over Christmas and were a joy to host (in spite of a couple of teething problems). Since then, I have been full almost every weekend plus a few full weeks here and there. I have hosted Brides and their bridal party, Brides and Grooms, friends and families attending weddings at venues close by, a couple bringing their parents together to meet for the first time, people attending events at nearby temples, 30th, 60th and 70th birthday celebrations, lots of family and friends get togethers and a few contractors working nearby. I’ve even had a family who had to move out of their home whilst emergency repairs were carried out after a flood and another family whose home was being used to film an ITV drama.
Every time I do a changeover, I get a feeling of satisfaction once it’s ready (and the laundry is done 🙌). I’ve met some lovely people and my reviews give me great pleasure.
I just have a family arriving on Thursday for Christmas week and another family group coming to celebrate the New Year weekend to see 2023 out in style.
I feel very grateful for the positive experience I have had this year and am looking forward to 2024 🎉.