First Copies Delivered - December 2025
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A memoir of hospitality, humour, and a long fight for fairness. Now Available !

Endorsed by: Alex Polizzi (Hotelier/Tv Presenter Michel Cochrane (Actor). Also by a Lawyer and a Barrister!
A hilarious trip through a lifetime of running a family hotel. I've known Will for nearly all of this time and know its all true! Will has dedicated his life to making the Cottage a home from home for the many people that have loved staying and working there. He's a big hearted guy who so often makes the extra effort to make the occasion special for people.
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Nestled on the cliffs above the harbour beach at Hope Cove in South Devon, The Cottage Hotel is a family-run seaside retreat distinguished by its timeless charm and commanding views of the coastline.
For decades, guests have awakened to spectacular sea vistas, dined under sunset skies, and meandered straight into village life from the terraces and lounges overlooking the Cove.
Operating since 1973 under the Ireland family, the hotel combines warmth and continuity with a welcoming attitude toward all who arrive. Today, many of its rooms still open to the sea, and its lounges, bar, restaurant, and terraced outdoor areas remain central to its character.
What appears to many as a picturesque coastal getaway is, behind the scenes, the living setting of a rich, complex narrative. The daily rhythms, the staff camaraderie, the emergencies, the long summer days and quieter off-seasons—all form the tapestry of life behind the scenes. In A Good Scrap I Fear, William Ireland lifts the curtain on this world, inviting readers into the hotel’s heartbeat as much as its views.
The hotel’s website highlights features that echo through the memoir:
These are not just amenities; in the book, they are settings where loyalty, character, and crisis unfold.
For all media enquiries, interviews, speaking invitations, and event requests, please reach out directly. William Ireland is available to speak about the book, his family’s story, the hospitality industry, and the broader issues of fairness and accountability raised by the campaign.
Whether you are a journalist, festival organiser, or community group, you are welcome to get in touch.
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