Bed & Breakfast
In 2016, I decided that we would rent out a bedroom in our house, for guests to stay over.
I can only say that it has been a great experience.
Over the period we have meet some really lovely & interesting people.
Some of our guests have wanted to keep themselves to their selves , That`s fine by us. Others have really engaged with us & its felt like family friends we have had staying with us.
There`s a double bed which faces the window. Most guests have loved waking up to the sound & sight of the sea. If that's not to your liking, we have reinstated the original wooden shutters & the bed room has been described as giving sensory deprivation. its so dark & quiet! Roddy McKenzie has painted a Henri Rousseau themed frieze. 52 animals are somewhere in the jungle!
The sitting area has an open fireplace, I think that its dated from 1950`s & the pattern on it compliments the herringbone parquet flooring. Our original plan was to have 2 bedrooms, so we installed a rolltop bath & small toilet in the room, but have since decided to have a sofa bed instead which now means that relaxing in the bath with a real fire is a total indulgence!
I love the look of natural wood, so have invested many hours sanding & stripping the doors , windows & shutters back and finished with oil.https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ronseal-500ml-Colron-Refined-Danish/dp/B001GU4DL0/ref=sr_1_6?crid=L4N36DD12ENF&keywords=danish+oil&qidI know that they aren't perfect with bumps & flaws, but we wouldn't have it any other way. The furniture has all been repurposed - the bedroom suite had been in my grandpa's house, it was in my bedroom when I was a teenager. It`s new home is now here at Croy. I bet it could tell a tale or two.
The bathroom has a large walk-in shower with rain shower https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=aqualisa+power+shower&crid=2K2HK8F1F5O9&sprefix=aqualisa+power+shower%2Caps%2C75&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_21 Roddy has painted the Hokusai inspired mural.... but check out the subtle difference in the mountain tops!
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Continental breakfast - fresh fruit cold meats & cheeses have always suited guests. There`s plenty of tea /coffee & I like to support the local farm shop by using their produce. Croy shore is a fantastic place to visit from the stormy seas to the super calm - glass like conditions. There's no end to beautiful sunsets. A Beautiful Day, swimming or paddle boarding or even just walking on the beach is a lovely way to spend a summer day. My beach movie with sound the sound of the wind & waves makes you feel refreshed & optimistic. hopefully wanting to visit our beautiful coast.
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