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by aasta
Sun Jul 28, 2019 10:14 am
Forum: Portugal
Topic: Electronic complaints book
Replies: 1
Views: 4530

OLA..it has been extended to December...we have attempted to sign up several times on their site. We even called and were told that the system is overloaded and to try again in a few days!!!
by aasta
Sun Jul 28, 2019 10:09 am
Forum: Bookings
Topic: August Slow to Book
Replies: 20
Views: 8224

OLA!! After much hestitaion, we signed up with Booking.com to hopefully be able to let some of the nights still open in August (usually we are fully booked in August) and it has worked. We listed in the last minute bookings section and gave a 10% discount off standard rate....not great finacially bu...
by aasta
Tue May 14, 2019 11:47 am
Forum: Managing your property
Topic: steam cleaner
Replies: 1
Views: 1219

steam cleaner

Hello ( I think I asked this question several years ago) we seem to have bad luck with steam cleaners...have tried several different brands but find ourselves replacing them every year. The warrenty does not cover intense use is what we have been told!! So now looking to buy again and am wondering i...
by aasta
Thu Apr 04, 2019 9:15 pm
Forum: The Cafe
Topic: Guest books - what do you use?
Replies: 9
Views: 3034

We start new book with nothing in it......there is a shelf under the sign in table where all the books are...so guests can peruse if interested
by aasta
Mon Mar 25, 2019 5:05 pm
Forum: The Cafe
Topic: Guest books - what do you use?
Replies: 9
Views: 3034

we are on our 11th guestbook ...all are from Paperblanks ordered on Internet...lovely leather the Grande Edition unlined with about 128 pages
by aasta
Fri Jan 11, 2019 6:54 pm
Forum: B&Bs
Topic: Twitter to market our B&B, country guesthouse
Replies: 0
Views: 3536

Twitter to market our B&B, country guesthouse

Happy New Year to Everyone!!! I am rather computer illiterate, so do not understand much about the social networking systems. We do use FB on occassion and even place a few ads but we have never received a booking from this. I have been recently advised to use Twitter as a marketing tool. I have rea...
by aasta
Sun Oct 28, 2018 12:21 pm
Forum: Bookings
Topic: When do you start to get bookings for next year
Replies: 17
Views: 7845

Our returning guests usually booked the day they leave...so currently we already have several bookings for 2019 ....most of our bookings come in January....but every year the number of last minute booking attempts seems to increase
by aasta
Sun Oct 28, 2018 12:16 pm
Forum: Just starting out
Topic: Bed Linen- lost the will to live !
Replies: 27
Views: 14102

We use organic cotton linen and towels which we purchased (wholesale)from Cotonea in Germany almost 9 years ago...they are still beautiful. wash well at 60 and 95 degrees. Our mattress protectors are by Comfier Sleep in Uk and made out of bamboo...also great product that lasts
by aasta
Thu Aug 30, 2018 3:30 pm
Forum: Just starting out
Topic: top sheet under duvet? or just duvet?
Replies: 12
Views: 4161

Duvets in covers only...
by aasta
Thu Aug 30, 2018 3:28 pm
Forum: Managing your guests
Topic: Why? Why??
Replies: 31
Views: 13354

Each of our rooms have their own color of towels...very good quality and colors on darkish side...have lasted for 8 years and will only be replacing some at end of season because edges are fraying... We are frequently amazed at the things some guests do....one recent guest used the provided bathrobe...
by aasta
Thu Aug 30, 2018 3:22 pm
Forum: B&Bs
Topic: Guests hide behind reviews
Replies: 24
Views: 9929

OLA!! We have been with this Forum for 8 years now and appreciate everyone´s views/comments/insights/suggestions and even the critics!!! Thanks everyone...though I so cringe when posters begin to take stabs at each other.... Anyways...we run a 5 room B&B and are also amazed when guests write neg...
by aasta
Tue Jun 05, 2018 10:09 am
Forum: Buying/selling your home
Topic: advise on best Dordogne location
Replies: 15
Views: 6730

Welcome to LMH...great resources here .... There is a well-written Who Done it Series which takes place in the Dordogne ... written by Martin Walker ...who lives in the Dordogne...I have read all of his books and after each one, I feel I know the Dordogne a bit better...so perhaps worth reading one ...
by aasta
Tue May 22, 2018 10:52 am
Forum: Bookings
Topic: 2018 Bookings - How are yours
Replies: 16
Views: 8431

2015 was our best year since we opened in 2010...booking down last year by 5% and so far this year by about 20%...
by aasta
Tue May 22, 2018 10:37 am
Forum: B&Bs
Topic: Damage to property by guests at a B&B
Replies: 1
Views: 2486

Damage to property by guests at a B&B

Hello! This is a first for us: Guests have just informed us that they dropped a bottle on the bathroom sink which chipped the sink. In our terms and conditions guests agree that they are responsible for any larger damage. We have insurance but it does not cover the first €300.- and replacement of si...
by aasta
Wed Apr 18, 2018 9:43 pm
Forum: B&Bs
Topic: Listing our B&B with online booking service
Replies: 18
Views: 8456

Thanks for all your input.
We are listed on Sawdays since last May...but are wondering ifwe should renew in May, since the €500,00 fee is hefty, and since we only had 2 short bookings so far.