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Sophie walked through our doors in February withou

Sophie walked through our doors in February without us even knowing how much we needed her. She was looking for a six month #internship as part of her hospitality management degree at @ehl.lausanne, and we were about to launch the rooms as the island’s first @mrandmrssmith hotel. She has been a star as our first #receptionist, way beyond her years and experience. She has fully and effortlessly translated our values into The Moorings’ welcome. But she has hospitality in her blood as well, and that shows. Her way with customers and guests is instinctive and natural. She makes people feel welcome and special, yet relaxed and at home. Sadly for us, she is heading back to uni in September, so we are looking for a new hospitality hero to take her place and keep building on the beautiful foundations that she has laid. If that could be you, please email contact@themooringshotel.com.
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#frontofhouse #receptionist #reception #hotelreception #welcome #hotelwelcome #specialwelcome #customerservice #service

Cream tea by the sea…. 🫖 🌊☀️ . . . . .

Cream tea by the sea…. 🫖 🌊☀️
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#creamtea #afternoontea #scones #jerseydairy #wonderfullybritish

Bit of a later than usual start to our Father’s

Bit of a later than usual start to our Father’s Day, after looking after lots of other lovely Daddies today! But Happy Father’s Day to our one and only, and to all the men that ARE and ACT like daddies out there❤️ Being a daddy is not just about the role assigned, it’s about being that rock no matter what, whether in spirit or in person.
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#fathersday #father #dad #daddy #stepfather #stepparent #family #blendedfamily #familybusiness

First time in as long as we can remember that we h

First time in as long as we can remember that we have escaped with friends- and what an escape! Ascot is just SO British, but so wonderfully British- how could you not love it!!💕🏇🎩
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#royalascot #getaway #friends #familybusiness #worklifebalance

Now open seven days a week for breakfast and lunch

Now open seven days a week for breakfast and lunch in the café/bar and on the terrace, 9-3pm! First day today!🤞And the sun is shining!!☀️

Some things are best left just the way they are…

Some things are best left just the way they are… 🍓 Fresh berries with @blancpignondairyfarm garden mint gelato!🌟
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#simplicity #summerdessert #freshfruit #fruit #eatwell #gelato

What an incredible week it’s been. We’ve lived

What an incredible week it’s been. We’ve lived in and worked around the clock, but boy has it been fantastic to see you all! The kids have made friends with families staying to the point they’ve nearly been adopted and they’ve gained more independence living on the pier, making new friends, little and large, in what is becoming our extended Gorey family. We’ve gained friends too, in staying guests, and continued encouragement that we are going in the right direction. There wasn’t a spare room in the hotel… at times it felt like it was bursting at the seams! But there was so much positivity, love and just all round good vibrations! We’re shattered, but so lucky in so many ways- not least to have the incredible team that we do. Nothing is easy about hospitality, but the many pockets of adrenaline, joy and human connection- well, who’d have thought- but I wouldn’t change it for the world!!❤️
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#visitjersey #familybusiness #hotellife #hotelierlife #bythesea
#rollsroyce
#corniche
#rollsroycecorniche
#rollsroyceworld
#gorey
#montorgueil
#goreycastle
#jerseyci
#harbour

Since opening the rooms a few months back, I think

Since opening the rooms a few months back, I think we’ve only come to appreciate more what’s on our doorstep. The fact you can jump on a plane from London, for half an hour, and arrive to a week or a weekend of this….is pretty special🌟 Living here, we are spoilt every day- but it’s so important to keep appreciating and taking in the magnificence of this little island! And sometimes seeing things through other people’s eyes is quite simply a revelation! 💕
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#seaside #islandlife #weekendaway #weekendescape #islandbreak #weekendbreak #shortbreak #30minsfromlondon #shorthaul #heathrow #gatwick #visitjerseyci #escape #nopassportrequired #roomwithaview #restaurantwithrooms #smithhotels

This is the reality of our day-to-day. Running a b

This is the reality of our day-to-day. Running a business with two little humans who require just as much of your undivided attention as your business does is hard 🧒🏼👧But it’s also teaching them so much- about work, life, love and human relationships. Not to forget- running a business. People often ask us ‘how are the kids?’ And the truth is, sometimes I’m not 100% sure, they live a rollercoaster just like we do, they make sacrifices, with play dates and sleepovers and chill time at home, but they also gain hugely… lots of new grown ups who genuinely care for them, a new feeling of home ‘on the Pier’, new friends and ‘neighbours’ and the confidence to go it alone to buy ice cream at @rhonasatthebeach… life’s a learning curve and for them, like us, @themooringsjersey is an education!💕
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#familybusiness #workingmum #motherhood #parenting #worklifebalance #workingparents

The Moorings is all about combining the best of th

The Moorings is all about combining the best of the old with the best of the new. Occasionally we find things in the back store, left to be forgotten. But we take such pleasure in bringing them back to life. Like this beautiful silver tray🌟 It’s had a life for sure- now with a new lease as our cocktail condiment tray!🍸
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#cocktailsofinstagram #cocktails #bitters #peychaudsbitters #angostura #mint #worcestershiresauce #feebrothers #cardomombitters #bittertruth #celerybitters #orangebitters

Pan fried fillet of turbot, Gorey scallops, white

Pan fried fillet of turbot, Gorey scallops, white asparagus and lobster sauce… say no more… 🌟🦞
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#fishcooking #localproduce #localrestaurant #freshfish #visitjersey #foodiesofinstagram

Two more back facing rooms now online! Not premium

Two more back facing rooms now online! Not premium but excellent value in a prime location!🌟
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#newrooms #hotel #interiordecor #hotelrefurb #visitjersey #jerseyci #travel #gorey

Kickstarting summer lunches of dreams! Half a Jers

Kickstarting summer lunches of dreams! Half a Jersey lobster, Icelandic prawns, salad and of course- Jersey Royals🌟🦐 Ideally eaten outside on the terrace, in the sunshine, with a glass of @maisonmirabeau rosé overlooking the sea☀️ That’s the life!
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#summerlunchmenu #summerlunch #bythesea #lobstersalad #shellfish #eatwell

You wouldn’t want to miss our first newsletter w

You wouldn’t want to miss our first newsletter would you?? Didn’t think so!! Sign up via the button on our homepage! Super easy! If you need another incentive, well there’s wine too! A complimentary bottle of @ultimate_provence for our 50th and 100th subscribers on their next visit! It’s nearly summer after all- YAY!☀️🥂
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#newsletter #news #marketing #newbusiness #familybusiness

Start the day the right way- with a Moorings break

Start the day the right way- with a Moorings breakfast! Scandinavian continental, Norwegian waffles, fresh berries, Moorings granola and yogurt plus grapefruit and orange are just some of the things on our breakfast menu🧇 🍊🍓🫐🥐🥚
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#hotelbreakfast #breakfast #continentalbreakfast #scandi #eatwell #foodinspiration #alfresco #alfrescodining

Lovely surprise delivery this morning of a set of

Lovely surprise delivery this morning of a set of engraved beach bats from our friends at @thebeachbatcompany! 🌟Available for our guests to use, and to buy. Kids loved trialling them this morning! 👍
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#beachbats #summersports #holidays #holidaymemories #visitjersey #beachlife

We’ve always loved the idea of people being able

We’ve always loved the idea of people being able to take away a piece of their holiday- whether it’s a scent, a picture or another memento. So, we are now selling candles from @be_coorie (burning in our reception) blankets from @dot_and_tom (as featured on the terrace and in the rooms) and A4 @abioverlandjersey prints (hanging on the bedroom walls)! Local businesses and facilitators of #hygge, with values that match ours! Take home a slice of @themooringsjersey 🌟

A fab selection of @evieondemand blue bikes now av

A fab selection of @evieondemand blue bikes now available right outside our front door and bookable for guests via our website! Set off and explore our beautiful island on two wheels this summer, whilst leaving a minimal footprint! 🏝☀️
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#ebikes #greentravel #hotel #explore #visitjersey #jerseyci #travel

The other week we were asked to sit down with @bai

The other week we were asked to sit down with @bailiwick_express to tell them our story! Taking on @themooringsjersey has been by far the hardest thing either of us have ever done, but an experience and a learning curve like no other. The best thing about it by far has been the people, you our customers, our wonderful team and for us- having each other when the going gets tough💕 link in stories to read it!📖
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#newbusiness #businesslaunch #husbandandwifeteam #familybusiness #inspiration #entrepreneur #businessowner #business #explore #travel #careerchange #daretodoit #instainspo

Although we are still unable to open seven days a

Although we are still unable to open seven days a week, we WILL be celebrating the upcoming BH Mondays with our core team, opening the café, bar and al fresco! The breakfast menu (9-11am) and the terrace menu (12-6pm) will be served to chilled beats 🎶 and hopefully some sunshine!☀️ No reservations! See you then!🥂

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