Bucket list

LinkedIn reminded me this week that it’s been three years already since we first opened our B&B. We’ve achieved so much, and learnt so much since those early days, and one of the thing that’s been really good for us is our presence on LinkedIn. It’s been a great way to stay in contact and also spread our philosophy behind La Maison en Champagne.

Last month Brian posted an article on LinkedIn about being on someone’s bucket list. Since then, we have been totally blown away by the long list of people who say we are also on their bucket list. Which is simply fantastic.

Below is a snapshot of the post. The original comment came from a customer who needed to cancel his booking, saying “I hope that we will still be welcome in the near future, because your place is on our bucket list”. It amazed us so much that Brian had to write about it:

So only three years into our Champagne guest house adventure and we are on the ‘Bucket list’. That’s a massive positive we take away from our guest’s cancellation.

Cancellations happen, and when they do it’s usually because life has thrown a curve ball. When you’re planning a holiday it’s because you need it, so it takes a lot to make you cancel when it gets close. That’s one of the reasons we don’t ask for a deposit, because life throws you curve balls, and they’re often tied to your emotional and mental health. We believe it would be unfair to take someones money for something they cannot control, or that they need to do instead of taking their much-needed holiday. All we ask is that they tell us as soon as possible if their plans need to change.

So the answer is ‘Yes’, if you have to cancel, you are always welcome in the future.

The post received over 5500 views, which is a great way to engage with people and increase the awareness of our offering. Thank you all you LinkedIn-ers.