Blackout blinds

We've noticed that some of our visitors are not used to the very early light mornings we have in mid-summer. Around the solstice (mid-June) the sky starts to lighten at around 3am and mornings remain like this until at least the middle of July. So we thought it might be kind to have some blackout curtains. These are now up in Bedroom 1 (http://www.accommodationbedscotland.com/page2.htm), shortly to be followed by Bedroom 2. They've made quite a difference. It will also help with children going to bed early in the evenings.

We have a sign!

We have a beautiful new sign. We think it's lovely, what do you think? At the moment it's showing Vacancies, but that will change tomorrow for a week and maybe longer.

Visitor reviews

What's the best way(s) to achieve these? We've been thinking about this & discussing it with our visitors. We've left a questionnaire in the rooms since we started, but these can't easily be shared on-line. So we now have reviews on Google Maps (by searching on Fraser's B&B, Stirling and clicking on Write a review), we've also just started a Facebook page (see http://www.facebook.com/pages/Stirling/Frasers-Bed-and-Breakfast/108439692539521 ) although it's still very rudimentary. We'd like to be able to give prospective visitors a feel for Fraser's from others who have stayed, as well as giving visitors a chance to have their say. Would you like to comment on whether these review methods are helpful, or should we be trying something else? We've also had a suggestion of a small book, which can be left on the breakfast tables for visitors to read while they're munching their breakfasts. It's suggested that visitors write in their own language, to add to the interest for the reader. However, despite all this, if visitors do not wish to leave a review, that's OK too.

B&B sign outside

We've just commissioned a sign for the outside. It's going to be plain black lettering on a white background. We're really pleased with the design and will post a picture here as soon as it arrives.