Name: A Good Scrap I Fear
SKU: 00009
Price: 18.0 GBP
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Rating: 4.8 (4 reviews)

Lee Cash

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.

Dean Bennet

A Good Scrap, I Fear is a thoroughly enjoyable read, shining a light on the trials and tribulations of a hotelier running a family business. The author brings together funny and touching stories that offer a real insight into the chaos, charm, and emotional rollercoaster of hospitality life.

What really stands out are the truly shocking planning barriers encountered along the way - moments that leave you shaking your head in disbelief, yet completely absorbed in the journey. The combination of humour, heart, and hard-won victories makes A Good Scrap, I Fear a compelling and memorable book, and one I happily recommend.

Jacqui Dawson

As usual William has brought a lot of joy and laughter with this book.

However he has also shown how dedicated to his business and his fight for securing the future of this well loved hotel he is. Long may this continue and many thanks for the many happy memories the team as a whole have created.

Jane Phillips

A great read, really enjoyed this book. I've known the Cottage Hotel for many and this book describes the hotel and the family experiences so well. I recommend this book for everyone who values family run hotels. Thank you William for writing this book with humour

Sue Dunn

Bought for my husband, he is about half way through the book and is loving it. I have been staying at the Cottage for over 60 years, cant wait to read Williams book when hubby has finished it!

Pam Brewster

A brilliant read and very humerous with so many of the events/ people being recalled following over 50 years of staying at the wonderful Cottage Hotel! Managing a hotel must be a difficult role when dealing with so many diverse events yet still appearing cool , calm and collected at all times for the guests.

William and Sarah, and now Neil, are so dedicated and make everyone's stay a happy and memorable event. The Cottage is still my favorite place to be so, see you later in the year!

Graham Harding

“A Good Scrap I Fear” is a great read. My wife (Sue) and I have been coming to Hope Cove for well over 30 years, graduating to the “Cottage” when our previous accommodation was put up for sale and was no longer able to offer an evening meal. William and Sarah kindly took us in as dinner guests where the warm and friendly atmosphere together with excellent food encouraged us to become regular dinner, bed and breakfast guests. Well done William for tackling some awkward and difficult subject matter that we as guests would not normally be aware of, including your own personal challenges.

Lee Cash

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.

Dean Bennet

A Good Scrap, I Fear is a thoroughly enjoyable read, shining a light on the trials and tribulations of a hotelier running a family business. The author brings together funny and touching stories that offer a real insight into the chaos, charm, and emotional rollercoaster of hospitality life.

What really stands out are the truly shocking planning barriers encountered along the way - moments that leave you shaking your head in disbelief, yet completely absorbed in the journey. The combination of humour, heart, and hard-won victories makes A Good Scrap, I Fear a compelling and memorable book, and one I happily recommend.

A Good Scrap I Fear

Lee Cash

Dean Bennet

Jacqui Dawson

Jane Phillips

Sue Dunn

Pam Brewster

Graham Harding

Lee Cash

Dean Bennet

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