How we can help you have the perfect stay

It feels like the blink of an eye, and it’s January again. And our annual routine of deep cleans, decorating and maintenance in the Long Barn are in full flow. Along with responding to lots of enquiries about the Long Barn as people start to plan for 2025 and beyond....

In the shoes of a self-catering guest

Recently, we’ve stayed in several very different self-catering cottages in Croatia and the UK. Being self-catering guests ourselves, really made us appraise what it’s like to be in the shoes of our guests. Here are three things that have struck us: Finding the perfect...

How a weekend away makes you think.

During a recent self-catering getaway to the Lake District, we found ourselves reflecting on our North York Moors home, appreciating its beauty and the value of local hospitality. We both grew up in the Northwest of England, and as kids, many family holidays were in...