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Just a little introduction about our (Julie & Mikael) journey -
We met 27 years ago in Phuket Thailand, we were both teaching scuba diving when we met underwater on a dive. From Thailand to travelled and worked in Hurghada in Egypt, diving in the beautiful Red Sea but after two years we wanted to explore more. We took a trip to St. Lucia in the Caribbean were we was offered three jobs before we left the island and decided to stay and work, running a dive centre at an all inclusive hotel (Rendezvous Resort). We planned to stay for only two years but we loved the island so much and we had so many other opportunities on the island we ended up staying for 18 years.
We started with underwater videography, then Mikael started land photography were he photographed many weddings and properties.
With my nursing background I taught CPR/First Aid courses at many hotels and schools on island. I then had the opportunity managing an Indian restaurant all very rewarding experiences.
2015 we decided to return to UK to support my mum after my dad passed away. Mum will be 80 early next year, she is just AMAZING! On our return we ended up setting up a photography studio in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. Mikael photographing weddings, properties, newborn, families & pets with my assistance of course.. Myself, I also started working part time at the hospital as I felt I wanted to help these lovely patients through the Pandemic. We loved living in Silkstone a small village near the peak district but something was missing....
The Sea! We did not plan to buy a Guesthouse in Scarborough but when we viewed Glenholme we knew we had found our new home.. 10th February 2021 we finally moved in and started to work on our 200 year old grade II listed property, this was difficult during lockdown as it was hard to find tradesmen and get permissions at this time... BUT we did not give up and we made a start.
23rd June we opened up our doors, we had completed two rooms and our first guests were repeat customers, the couple had been visiting Glenholme for many years when it was run by the previous owners for 40 years. We were blessed with many bookings and we also managed to complete two additional rooms which we needed for our lovely guests.
During the renovations, which was challenging at times and while ripping out carpets, lino floorings, layers and layers of brown paper we also discovered lots of opened newspapers covering the whole floor, these newspapers dated back to 1953, very interesting reading... but also very rewarding too.
We are planning to close January and February 2022 so we can upgrade two more rooms.
Wish us GOOD LUCK!
What We’re Up To
With winter and the dark nights drawing in we wanted another area for our lovely guests. We decided to renovate and upgrade one of our rooms on the first floor and offer a guest lounge area so our guests can relax, unwind and chill after a day out shopping, walking or just sight seeing by the sea. This spacious lounge is also a great place to meet up for a pre dinner drink. Hope you will enjoy this additional space as much as we do..
What's on in winter in Scarborough - Scarborough Sparkle Burniston Road From the 26th to the 28th of November 2021, join us at Scarborough Open Air Theatre for Scarborough Sparkle, a magical and enchanting Christmas wonderland on the North Bay of Scarborough. Venue Scarborough Open Air Theatre, Scarborough 26 Nov 2021to28 Nov 2021Open 16:00 - 20:00 https://www.discoveryorkshirecoast.com/discover/whats-on/scarborough-sparkle-p1289901 Scarborough Ice Rink Scarborough Brand new for 2021, Scarborough’s very own Ice Rink! Enjoy the perfect festive activity for first dates, play dates, best mates and fun for all the family! 3 Dec 2021to2 Jan 2022 https://www.discoveryorkshirecoast.com/discover/whats-on/scarborough-ice-rink-p1489501 Christmas Cracker 2021 - By YMCA Productions & Guests Scarborough YMCA Productions and guests proudly present their annual festive variety show. This is one of the highlights of our year, when many of the groups who use YMCA Scarborough come together to put on this fantastic festive delight. The show is… Venue YMCA Theatre, Scarborough 10 Dec 2021Open 19:30 - 11 Dec 2021Open 14:00 - https://www.discoveryorkshirecoast.com/discover/whats-on/christmas-cracker-2021-by-ymca-productions-and-guests-p1469741 More to see in Scarborough - https://www.discoveryorkshirecoast.com/discover/whats-on/searchresults?sr=1&rd=on&stay=2021-11-11&end=2021-12-11&poly=3011
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