The festive fun is over for this now, so we’re busy having meetings to plan for the festive season 2012, going over the details how everything went this year.

Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve were great fun, with lots of mischevous guests setting off flying balloons and attacking all of us with pea shooters! Sarah commented that next year she may wear full body armour for both occassions.

Santa and his helpers made sure that everyone visited the grotto, although it was noted that Santa’s glass of wine was a little on the large side… Luckily the fairy-angel and the prince worked hard to keep everything in order.

On Boxing Day and New Year’s Day Jess took everyone on a walk with a pitstop at the Lake House’s Druid’s Circle for Richard’s hot punch and a bite to eat. The weather wasn’t perfect but we had a great turn out – Jess is determined to blow all your cobwebs away!

We have already taken reservations for 2012, so if you’re interested in joining us for Christmas, New Year or the in-between break, please do get in touch.

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Zoe Cunliffe
Zoë 'Chief Chatterer' Cunliffe joined in 2001 with husband Barney. After years of working through the departments as a sort of family apprentice, Zoë’s chief talents have finally been rewarded with a role that encompasses her métiers - talking and writing! You will now mostly find her harassing guests in reception and the restaurants, and writing/editing Gilpin Life. Jasper Gerrard of the Telegraph wrote that Gilpin was "friendly informality, personified by Zoë Cunliffe and her smile that speaks of crumpets by the fire and earthy humour."