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by JanB
Mon May 28, 2018 8:34 am
Forum: B&Bs
Topic: Think Reservations and Air BnB
Replies: 1
Views: 2865

We recently joined Airbnb and have had two bookings over this weekend. I will have a look at that feature, not one I have noticed before. Both sets of guests have been brilliant and it has removed my nervousness at using Airbnb. Great reciprocal review system really does help keep things friendly. S...
by JanB
Mon May 28, 2018 8:31 am
Forum: B&Bs
Topic: Does size matter?
Replies: 1
Views: 2487

We are two en suite rooms.....
by JanB
Mon May 28, 2018 8:29 am
Forum: B&Bs
Topic: Four in a bed
Replies: 12
Views: 5580

One reason I would never participate in one of those programmes! It seems some of them are really quite nasty but they don’t take the criticism when aimed at them, in return.

Great viewing, though. Slightly guilty pleasure....😀
by JanB
Thu Mar 15, 2018 1:31 pm
Forum: Managing your property
Topic: Ironing
Replies: 6
Views: 2472

I use 100% cotton sheets and duvet covers and find ironing them when not too dry is key. Plus I use a water spray too. Pillow slips come up beautifully if you spray them and I just have a medium range steam iron. Happy ironing......radio on, cup of coffee time 😄 PS - important to thoroug...
by JanB
Thu Jan 04, 2018 6:23 am
Forum: Website reviews
Topic: Feedback Requested
Replies: 16
Views: 6081

I like the text and you sound like a great place to visit, it it is not clear where exactly you are. The views look great but I would need to see more interior photos of the gite. You mention you are 50km from La Rochelle but I feel you should be much more specific in the title as to where exactly y...
by JanB
Wed Oct 18, 2017 8:22 am
Forum: Managing your guests
Topic: Hurricane Ophelia
Replies: 9
Views: 4329

Unfortunately, it is the mentality of these people not to feel responsible, to not respond to my emails. OK, the money is lost. I used the opportunity to re-tile the whole house! Thus made the best of this unpleasant story. This work was planned for November - so, I still have a little chance to re...
by JanB
Thu Sep 14, 2017 1:14 pm
Forum: Website reviews
Topic: Website review
Replies: 7
Views: 3322

I really like your website! It is easy to navigate and has all the salient facts and information. The graphics of Alpaca and sheep immediately set the scene and you have sensibly listed the two properties with their own descriptions and photos, so there is no confusion. Have you thought about puttin...
by JanB
Sun Sep 10, 2017 7:24 pm
Forum: UK & Ireland
Topic: Re: None website bookings
Replies: 4
Views: 4431

I also recommend Promote my Place - see my new website under separate topic.

After years of using sn expensive company to do my websites, I could not be more pleased with PMP.
by JanB
Fri Sep 08, 2017 10:06 am
Forum: Just starting out
Topic: Kitchen equipment
Replies: 13
Views: 1903

I personally have never supplied cake making equipment in any of my self catering cottages, or weighing scales. Perhaps at some time in the past, the owners let the bungalow for longer periods during the winter when such items might have been more essential. The tenant might even have bought them an...
by JanB
Tue Sep 05, 2017 12:31 pm
Forum: OTAs: Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking, Tripadvisor, etc.
Topic: Name copied
Replies: 8
Views: 922

This is so disappointing when you have worked hard to build a business. Equally, it opens up potential problems if guests at the doppelganger property have cause to complain and accidentally leave a review for your property. I agree with AndrewH, contact them. If you prefer not to use a solicitor in...
by JanB
Wed Aug 30, 2017 12:40 am
Forum: Managing your property
Topic: How many hours to perform a Changeover?
Replies: 34
Views: 6268

"The shower cabin is the biggest pain in the arse as it has black plastic wall on 2 sides which show every mark" Try investing in a Karcher window vac for shower screens and smooth walls. They really are the biz for this kind of thing. Saves so much time! The shower screens are my biggest...
by JanB
Mon Aug 28, 2017 2:30 pm
Forum: B&Bs
Topic: urgent advise needed!!!
Replies: 15
Views: 8123

I can hear the sound of utter relief in your post. Very good move and they can now take repsonsibility for the allegy themselves.

Well handled.
by JanB
Sun Aug 27, 2017 12:34 pm
Forum: B&Bs
Topic: urgent advise needed!!!
Replies: 15
Views: 8123

What a horrible position you have been placed in. I agree with what others have and find it utterly astonishing she has only now told you of such serious nut allergies. It is their problem to deal with and I would say losing a two week booking is preferable to the potential hassle their stay could b...
by JanB
Fri Aug 25, 2017 11:34 am
Forum: Managing your guests
Topic: Potential problem with guests at next changeover
Replies: 6
Views: 4521

Very valid comments and certainly I would be inclined to ensure they do not need to come back for any reason, so the luggage being taken with them and stored at the pub or restaurant is a perfect solution to get them off your premises and no delays on your time later. It is always tricky on changeov...
by JanB
Mon Aug 21, 2017 1:35 pm
Forum: OTAs: Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking, Tripadvisor, etc.
Topic: hholidayrentals.co.uk
Replies: 6
Views: 1158

Some time ago, a similar company calling themselves hholidaylettings.co.uk had the same MO. I was not able to get my three properties removed. A word of warning, you might well get shat appears to be an enquiry through their "site" and it goes without saying, do not reply, however genuine ...