Lymehurst The Llandudno Bed and Breakfast

Saturday, 11 January 2014

Lymehust B&B's Garden

The mild conditions we had in November & December meant that we still had flowers in the garden and it was in November or December that I discovered we had some raspberries!! Seasons gone mad or what?

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Saturday, 4 January 2014

A More "Chilled Out" Way To Do Christmas Shopping

My guests left me a lovely Christmas card and present.

For the past three years I have had a guest who comes to stay at the end of November in order to do her Christmas Shopping. She has found that llandudno is just the place to shop, as it is not too big or too hectic and has the benefit of being a stroll away from the promenade should she need a break. Then I have a couple who come on the weekend before Christmas to do their shopping. Again they find it far more relaxing than in the large cities where it is too crowded and there is too much choice.Coming to llandudno means that they can shop without getting stressed.
It's always lovely when guests tell you that they have enjoyed their stay so you feel that all the effort has been worth while and then when they come to stay again you know you must be doing it right. So it's a real bonus when on top of all that they leave a card and present too. Definitely leaves you with a feel good factor.

Friday, 3 January 2014

Hello 2014

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I seem to have got swept up into doing Facebook posts rather than the blogg. I keep hearing that a FB page is really important for a business but it does actually take up quite a bit of time. I will try to do a catch up now but you can always see whats been going on on www.facebook.com/lymehurstbandbllandudno.

There was a super Medieval Day in Conwy in December that culminated in the Torch Lit Parade through the town. There were so many re enactment groups that at times Conwy really did look as if it had stepped back in time It was very bizarre to come out of the toilets on Conwy Quay and see two Medieval knights exiting the mens toilets!

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Thursday, 5 December 2013

Autumn Time

It has got to that time in the year when business dwindles away and I start to worry about the amount of income coming in. I should be used to this. I know this is how it is and that I have to keep money from busier times to tide me over untill business picks up again. I also know that I should take advantage of the free time to do some craft work but there is that constant worry in the back of my mind. It also un nerves me when other places still seem to be getting plenty of business. I obviously do need to find some more productive ways of advertising. I still haven't joined a company such as LastMinute.com, Lateooms.com or Booking.com as apart from them taking 15% I also think that I miss out on the initial contact with the prospective customers which I think is really important. If business doesn't pick up as much as I'd like then I'll have to bite the bullitt and go with one of the above companies..

Monday, 25 November 2013

Llandudno Christmas Fayre 2013

Just 4 minutes down the road, Madoc Street in Llandudno was closed off on Wednesday night in order for the marquees to be set up. How the guys managed to erect them I do not know as there was a gale blowing and it was bitter . Earlier on in the week we'd had horrendous hail storms so it didn't look too promising for the fayre. However by Thursday the stall holders, over a hundred, had got themselves installed and were ready to trade. When I popped down on Thursday I recognised many stall holders from previous years but there were many new stalls too.

This stall sold rings made from old silver tea spoons. It's worth checking out their website

Good warming drinks on offer

Between the marquees there was an entertainment stage so there were various entertainers to keep the crowds entertained

This man makes coracls and teaches bush craft

Womens chior proved popular

Playing a dulcimer

A duo playing folk songs

There was certainly a good selection of products being sold.

Wednesday, 13 November 2013

Lymehurst Garden

Comma

The wonderful weather really brought the garden into life not only flower wise but also all the bees and butterflies that it attracted.I absolutely love butterflies and was delighted to see Commas this year. I think it's the first time I've had one in my garden. The one butterfly that I'm not happy with this year is the Cabbage White or in my garden it should be re named Kale White. As you'll see from the photos they had a real feast!!!