Do you suspect that your guests are fed up? Have they seen everything of merit in your surrounds? Have you noticed that they make odd trips onto the moors on rainy days (a sure sign of a certain desperation). Have they given up trying to catch fish on the breakwater even when they can see for their own eyes that others are having success?Are they tired of having cups of tea on the terrace and looking out upon the sea? Are they bored with your conversation? Have no fear, there is an answer…

To make your guest or guests feel truly happy and at home firstly you must nag them a bit about their life-style and give them some sound advice on how to make the necessary improvements; then, when they are fully relaxed, set them to work on all those nasty jobs about the house and garden that you never seem to get around to. Take Roland, for example, he has never been happier than he is right now – painting the risers on the outside steps, which I have just tiled and grouted. At present he is whistling to his heart’s content whilst up a ladder. And if you don’t believe me, here are the photographs…