Aug 3, 2026 · 32 min · 13 segments
What does it really take to run a historic, Grade II listed country house estate without losing your mind - or your sense of humor? Our guest in this episode certainly embodies the humour through the…
Ryan HaynesHostThis time of year, not surprisingly, they're most busy with everything just growing like absolute crazy.
You know, they've been with us now for four years, maybe five, and do an amazing job.
They've really taken hold of the grounds and continue to develop and push them in ways that
I mean, obviously, there's this common theme within hospitality anyway to get the best expertise and specialist support from those who can provide it.
So that's the only sort of regular facility or regular department, I suppose, which we outsource.
And it was exactly as you said, it's down to the expertise that were available.
And I'm very glad that we did, but we don't outsource our housekeeping, for example, which is a growing trend in the industry.
It fundamentally comes down to, in my opinion, it's about that sense of ownership.
Where there's a high-level expertise needed, then yes, of course, we'll bring in outside help.
This time of year, not surprisingly, they're most busy with everything just growing like absolute crazy.
You know, they've been with us now for four years, maybe five, and do an amazing job.
They've really taken hold of the grounds and continue to develop and push them in ways that
I mean, obviously, there's this common theme within hospitality anyway to get the best expertise and specialist support from those who can provide it.
So that's the only sort of regular facility or regular department, I suppose, which we outsource.
And it was exactly as you said, it's down to the expertise that were available.
And I'm very glad that we did, but we don't outsource our housekeeping, for example, which is a growing trend in the industry.
It fundamentally comes down to, in my opinion, it's about that sense of ownership.
Where there's a high-level expertise needed, then yes, of course, we'll bring in outside help.
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