Busy Busy...... (2)

Hi All
I have neglected this blog for a while, I have been rushing about painting, paper hanging and photographing (in between all the usual washing, ironing etc) for the web site. All done now and I am delighted with the results.
New big bed and colour scheme in Stoney End Cottage which looks great particularly on a lovely day like today! We have a mid week break available in June on the 21st and a weekend in July on the 23rd. Check out the web site and treat yourself to a little rest relaxing in Wensleydale!
The Spring Bank holiday has been a little disappointing weather wise but our guests seem to have had a good time and we are looking forward to a busy June......

Spring at Last!

Our dafs are at last blooming and are looking better than last year......perhaps because we have had to wait for so long!
The early May bank holiday is almost here and the Dales Festival of Food and Drink is the highlight of the weekend running from 1st May for three days in Leyburn. Stay at Stoney End and visit this exciting festival. For all details of the event follow this link www.dalesfestivaloffood.org
We are looking forward to having a busy season and look forward to greeting visitors to this lovely part of Yorkshire!

Hot tub.......

Yoredale our ground floor room is empty tonight and it being Thursday our daughter Sarah is home, we have just been testing the new tub and it is really great. I suspect that we will not get the opportunity to indulge once guests know i is here. It is very tempting to keep it a BIG secret!!!

Easter Here.......

We are having an odd Easter business wise but not like the weather today a wash out! The daffs are almost out and the trees are at last showing some sign of an intention to spring back into leaf (just little buds at the moment) I have found a photo of some of the Yorkshires Finest group taken at Welcome to Yorkshires conference on the 22nd March. I am on there next to Gary Verity dressed in a Vivienne Westwood creation!
We have a lovely room available over the weekend, most unusual to have vacancies over this weekend.........

A quiet few moments.....

Working up to the Easter Weekend...... Yoredale now has a lovely patio area with its own hot tub and it looks great. Our first guests to try the new tub put a glowing review on Trip Advisor which is very much appreciated and very encouraging! Photos when the weather is favourable!
Last week saw the Welcome to Yorkshire Y10 Conference in Harrogate inspiring stuff.....see Welcome to Yorkshire at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, York Races, supporting a production of 'The Railway Children' at Waterloo Station and here in the Dales a New Turner Trail, Yorkshire Cricket and Golf. These are just a few of the initiatives for 2010 keeping Yorkshire up there in everyones minds for great short breaks and holidays.
By popular demand two night self catering weekend breaks are now available from Stoney End Holidays with the option to stay Sunday night for just £20 extra these weekend breaks are available throughout the year from now on. We still of course have midweek breaks at great prices. Come and spend a few days in the beautiful dales.
The weather has reared its head again today just when we thought spring had sprung we were promised snow. Just so you know there is no snow here today.................

Busy Busy......

We never seem to have enough time particularly in the run up to Easter and it seems this year is busier than most. Staff training, 'staff' means me, is always a priority in these 'quieter' winter months and this year has been no different so far I have done two training sessions based on communicating via the internet and last week the new Welcome to Yorkshire Customer Care course which I found really useful. Training courses are always a great opportunity to get out and about and do a bit of networking on top of what you can pick up on the day no matter how experienced! Next week its "Successful Sales Techniques"
Next week is also Y10, the Welcome to Yorkshire conference, this year in Harrogate a 'not to be missed' date in my diary on Monday next.
Finally the highlight of the past week was for Stoney End to rise to the dizzy heights of Five Star Gold and we are delighted to receive this accolade from Visit Britain it will be a real boost for the coming season.
Back now to making beds and ironing...........

Three for two nearly at an end!

Beautiful, dare I say, spring weather here today. Lovely clear blue skies and sunshine just perfect for a brisk walk in the Dales!
We have a three nights for the price of two offer running until the end of March so if you fancy a really good value break give us a call! We still have a warming log fire to enjoy in the evenings and of course our delicious breakfasts to wake up to!