Jezz .. some of them expect the moon and stars ffs!!!!!
Fed up of the pickyness
Fed up of the pickyness
Four in a Bed :: New Series (Part 4)
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They should group their categories better, l think most of them were being kind because she is a nice older lady. There should be similar properties competing against each other.
I'm liking Cameron, he seems genuinely nice and honest. Lauren's coming across as bitchy and annoying.
Originally Posted by rhumble:
“I think if it was just for one night and i needed somewhere, for the price i would stay there”
“I think if it was just for one night and i needed somewhere, for the price i would stay there”
So would I. 2 lovely ladies.
Really this is what a B&B is ... or used to be.
Liking Cameron.
Originally Posted by rhumble:
“Looks an odd place for a B&B ,, i bet its just a part time thing she does on the side”
“Looks an odd place for a B&B ,, i bet its just a part time thing she does on the side”
I reckon so as the drawer under the wardrobe were full of stuff.
Originally Posted by Heartache:
“They should group their categories better, l think most of them were being kind because she is a nice older lady. There should be similar properties competing against each other.”
“They should group their categories better, l think most of them were being kind because she is a nice older lady. There should be similar properties competing against each other.”
yeah,, i would rather see 4 B&B's of about the same price go up against each other rather than a B&B worth £150 a night and a place of about £50
Originally Posted by rhumble:
“I think if it was just for one night and i needed somewhere, for the price i would stay there”
“I think if it was just for one night and i needed somewhere, for the price i would stay there”
Yes, me too.
Originally Posted by BellaRosa:
“So would I. 2 lovely ladies.
Really this is what a B&B is ... or used to be.
Liking Cameron.”
“So would I. 2 lovely ladies.
Really this is what a B&B is ... or used to be.
Liking Cameron.”
What a nice young man he is.
Originally Posted by MadBetty:
“Yes, creamed honey....awful”
“Yes, creamed honey....awful
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Oh that. I thought it was a naturally occurring process- I remember our honey that we used to buy from the bee man would crystallise after a while.
Originally Posted by Heartache:
“They should group their categories better, l think most of them were being kind because she is a nice older lady. There should be similar properties competing against each other.”
“They should group their categories better, l think most of them were being kind because she is a nice older lady. There should be similar properties competing against each other.”
I agree but the other thing is that these people would not choose to stay at these places so the feedback is harsh because of that.
Originally Posted by BellaRosa:
“So would I. 2 lovely ladies.
Really this is what a B&B is ... or used to be.
Liking Cameron.”
“So would I. 2 lovely ladies.
Really this is what a B&B is ... or used to be.
Liking Cameron.”
This is what I always say, it used to be cheaper for those who didn't want to spend too much, but wanted a nice bed and breakfast, not hotel prices, and they were usually in someone's house.
I don't really understand the pricing they have gone to ow, pub B&B's asking for well over £150, it's madness, for a few nights stay, you may as well go abroad!
Originally Posted by rhumble:
“Looks an odd place for a B&B ,, i bet its just a part time thing she does on the side”
“Looks an odd place for a B&B ,, i bet its just a part time thing she does on the side”
Trowbridge is a stonkingly dull little town (though the surrounding countryside is pretty) but for years it's been the location of the County Hall and associated council offices. It is (was) the biggest employer. Lots of council employees and any visitors are (or were in years past) likely on per diems rather than straight 'expenses' so at her prices, she may do / did well out of commercial bookings. And if you're away on business on a budget, somewhere like that is probably very acceptable particularly as brekkie is good, included, and the owner and her sister seem lovely and not overwhelming in their attentions.
Trowbridge's only redeeming feature afaIr was a very good fabric and wool shop. Fabric Magic, I think.
Originally Posted by HumptyDumpy:
“Oh that. I thought it was a naturally occurring process- I remember our honey that we used to buy from the bee man would crystallise after a while.”
“Oh that. I thought it was a naturally occurring process- I remember our honey that we used to buy from the bee man would crystallise after a while.”
It varies as to how fast it crystallises - our 2014 honey is still quite runny but last year's harvest is already slightly crystalline. I think it depends on the level of moisture in the honey when it is taken off the combs and also the temperature it is stored at. We collected our 2014 honey quite early in the season and last year's was later.
Originally Posted by Normandie:
“Trowbridge is a stonkingly dull little town (though the surrounding countryside is pretty) but for years it's been the location of the County Hall. Lots of council employees and any visitors are (or were in years past) probably on per diems rather than straight 'expenses' so at her prices, she may do / did well out of commercial bookings. And if you're away on business on a budget, somewhere like that is probably very acceptable particularly as brekkie is good, included, and the owner and her sister seem lovely and not overwhelming in their attentions.
Trowbridge's only redeeming feature afaIr was a very good fabric and wool shop. Fabric Magic, I think.”
“Trowbridge is a stonkingly dull little town (though the surrounding countryside is pretty) but for years it's been the location of the County Hall. Lots of council employees and any visitors are (or were in years past) probably on per diems rather than straight 'expenses' so at her prices, she may do / did well out of commercial bookings. And if you're away on business on a budget, somewhere like that is probably very acceptable particularly as brekkie is good, included, and the owner and her sister seem lovely and not overwhelming in their attentions.
Trowbridge's only redeeming feature afaIr was a very good fabric and wool shop. Fabric Magic, I think.
”
Sadly, I think that Fabric magic has closed down
I think they still do workshops somewhere else in the town .
Oh that's a shame. I was last there about 4 years ago... shame the renewed interest in sewing (with Sewing Bee) didn't save them. Most of the fabric shops I used to use have closed down over the past 10 years. Fabric is horribly expensive in France and the choice not usually very good.
I've just checked for a website - looks as if they're still up and running...
I've just checked for a website - looks as if they're still up and running...
As pleasant as Sue is, it's a no from me due to the shared bathroom & very small rooms & no double bed in any of them, plus its location put me off, it's a house in an estate that could be anywhere.
Perhaps their guest base is contractors who don't mind sharing the bathroom (I can't imagine cleaning the bathroom after a handful of blokes have used it). Or, for people who are visiting family or friends in the area but they can't stay at their house due to lack of space.
The breakfast looked lovely though and it's cheap.
Perhaps their guest base is contractors who don't mind sharing the bathroom (I can't imagine cleaning the bathroom after a handful of blokes have used it). Or, for people who are visiting family or friends in the area but they can't stay at their house due to lack of space.
The breakfast looked lovely though and it's cheap.
For some reason 4iab has always been dominated by "destination venues" where people pay top dollar to be pampered for a night or two. Tonight was one of the rare old school B&Bs where you stay becouse you're in the area for other reasons and just want a place to kip and get a good feed in the morning. At £55 for two with a super breakfast they should hang their heads in shame if they underpay her. The competion is for "best value", not "swankiest" after all.
Originally Posted by Shrike:
“For some reason 4iab has always been dominated by "destination venues" where people pay top dollar to be pampered for a night or two. Tonight was one of the rare old school B&Bs where you stay becouse you're in the area for other reasons and just want a place to kip and get a good feed in the morning. At £55 for two with a super breakfast they should hang their heads in shame if they underpay her. The competion is for "best value", not "swankiest" after all.”
“For some reason 4iab has always been dominated by "destination venues" where people pay top dollar to be pampered for a night or two. Tonight was one of the rare old school B&Bs where you stay becouse you're in the area for other reasons and just want a place to kip and get a good feed in the morning. At £55 for two with a super breakfast they should hang their heads in shame if they underpay her. The competion is for "best value", not "swankiest" after all.”
Totally spot on.
She has been going for 15 years so she is doing something right. Some B&B's do not last 2 years.
Originally Posted by 2shy2007:
“Sadly, I think that Fabric magic has closed down I think they still do workshops somewhere else in the town .”
“Sadly, I think that Fabric magic has closed down
I think they still do workshops somewhere else in the town .”
found it online......
Originally Posted by 2shy2007:
“Sadly, I think that Fabric magic has closed down I think they still do workshops somewhere else in the town .”
“Sadly, I think that Fabric magic has closed down
I think they still do workshops somewhere else in the town .”
http://www.fabricmagic.co.uk/
Originally Posted by Shrike:
“For some reason 4iab has always been dominated by "destination venues" where people pay top dollar to be pampered for a night or two. Tonight was one of the rare old school B&Bs where you stay becouse you're in the area for other reasons and just want a place to kip and get a good feed in the morning. At £55 for two with a super breakfast they should hang their heads in shame if they underpay her. The competion is for "best value", not "swankiest" after all.”
“For some reason 4iab has always been dominated by "destination venues" where people pay top dollar to be pampered for a night or two. Tonight was one of the rare old school B&Bs where you stay becouse you're in the area for other reasons and just want a place to kip and get a good feed in the morning. At £55 for two with a super breakfast they should hang their heads in shame if they underpay her. The competion is for "best value", not "swankiest" after all.”
I agree 100 percent, great post.
Its value for money. God 35.00 for a single room with that massive breakfast. Actually in the last few weeks we have had chefs cooking breakfast, yet for me Sues looked the best all round.
I am hoping she will win as I am sure Cameron will over pay her.
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