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Thanks. Before I forget again - put personal shower heads in EVERY shower so the guest has a choice of regular shower or "personal". YOU will be glad you did it every time you clean said showers!! Scrub down and spray clean!Thanks K, I avoided the word "brats" but honestly I have seen so many that I wonder who raised them cause it certainly wasn't a respectful adult.Sorry to be late with this - been getting ready to leave tomorrow and there is too much to do at the last minute!To K, and others....
Do your horse people travel with their dogs?
When I was in the business the barn dog always went to the shows. But that was west coast and not the hunter/dressage set.
It seems a bit contrary in my own mind about the kids/animals thing. Since this will be a farm stay it would be natural to have child guests to learn about the critters. But since it is a farm stay dogs are also part of that equation. Forgot to mention there are existing kennels on the property, 3 runs off what is now the caretaker quarters (2 bedroom, 1 bath, living, kitchen) in the barns (new construction insullated metal pole building).
HOWEVER my issue is the dog/kid factor a bigger headache than it is a draw?
Maybe the draw should be the farm and let the rest shake out in the wash. See who my guests really are, offer a kid friendly room and a dog friendly room, but not in the main lodging building..
Re horse travelers & dogs - Yes, they do travel with their dogs. The dogs either stay at the barn or in the horse trailer overnight. No one has had a problem with that. The only exception was Katie because she was up in years and it was December. Would never have known she was in the house. She came 3 of the 6 times they stayed and the last time almost had to be carried updatirs and down (golden lab). The rest of the times, travel was too difficult for her.
The horse people will be OK with the kennel - but FiFi's mommy will not. Sounds like the best of both world's to have both covered. If it is separate entrances, you will probably be OK with both kids and dogs. I suggested not both (and you may not have both at the same time anyway) because kids (some of the freaking brats anyway) will pester the heck out of a dog and Mommy goes Apesh** because the little darling got snapped or growled at - we told my cousin's wife & the kids our dog did NOT like little kids and the dog was in his area of the house but the brat (who was supposed to be in the yard) went where she should not and the dog had enough and nipped her. Guest dogs must be leashed unless
The kids we have had here have been great. No kiid has ever bothered anything - including a doll sitting on the edge of a shelf at a 2-year old reach level.
Re beds - if room king or queen with double if king/queen will not fit or 2 queen. Double beds are almost history except at motels.
These are just my Podunk opinions.
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I doubt FiFi would be a happy puppy on a farm, but at least there is a segregated area for dogs and kids as to not disturb the more serenity seeking guests. I think that since I have the kennels and the big playground is in place I will just designate the proposed cottage kid/dog friendly. Then no one in the main house or manor house will be bothered.
That would leave the other rooms for more adult accommodations. I see nothing wrong with segregating to make the non-kid toting, non-dog loving guests happy. The rooms in the manor are more than large enough to have two queen beds and perfect for a gf weekend, as is the third floor of the main house.
Thanks, back to the wish list!
Have a safe and fun trip!!!
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My knee is screaming! Coffees are roasted, I am packed, just have to take her fruit upstairs in the morning and the room is ready. Will bake the muffins, get the coffee ready for assembly, and get the breakfast ready and in fridge for the oven on Saturday morning. Will set the table tonight. Boarding pass printed - I am smokin'!!! I even made a vat of veggie soup for DH for while I am gone!