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About us

Doug & Sue Pearse have spent 15 years in the hospitality business. Prior to entering the trade we had a strong desire to own our own accommodation business and after spending many years holidaying in Scotland we decided that the ideal place would be on the West Coast. We went to night school in Loughborough and between us gained a City and Guilds Qualification in Guest House and Small Establishment Management . At the same time we also gained the relevant Hygiene Certificates. We were then extremely fortunate to be offered some hands on experience in a local hotel as Managers. We accepted this position, took the plunge and gave up our day jobs which we had held for a number of years.18 months later with experience under our belts we decided it was time to do our own thing and we headed North and over the border.

In 1995 we bought Mansefield House close to Fort William. The property required complete interior and exterior renovation which we did and achieved a four diamond rating from the AA for our efforts, after having started out at two diamonds.

During our seven years in Scotland we acquired six grandchildren and there was a strong desire to be nearer to them to watch them grow up. In addition the property market was moving faster in Nottingham than in Scotland. And so, with at the time somewhat mixed feelings (there are after all no mountains in Nottingham) we decided that the best thing to do was to return south and in January 2003 we bought Greenwood Lodge.