So, the renovations have started in earnest, we have tradesmen on site and the kettle is working overtime. Windows have been removed, refurbished and re-sashed, and the scaffolding has gone up so that the guttering, outside painting and insertion of new rooflights can go ahead. As with all building projects, the timescale has slipped, mainly due to our new friends in planning - I know that they have a very important job to do in preserving our lovely old buildings, but reall

There are lots of things I have learnt over the years, being both a B&B owner and as a guest of many around the country (and indeed world). One of those is that home-baking is a must. There is nothing like the smell of fresh baking for making you feel homely but also a little bit spoiled. So with that in mind, how delighted will your guests be when they discover that they have fresh baked biscuits in their room, not only do they look so much better than pre-packed, the fact