We bought 43 Clearwater from new about 20 years ago and it has been a rental holiday home from the beginning. When we bought it, the area was a bit of a building site so it was a bit of a leap of faith! Now, it is a stunning, nature reserve teeming with wildlife and surrounded by beautiful lakes, pathways and mature trees. We also use the house for our own family holidays and my kids (now 23 and 16) have spent many school holidays here with our extended family and we all love it.

I am an open water swimmer and paddle-boarder so the location couldn't be more perfect for me and I make full use of all the lakes and facilities.

As far as guests are concerned, we mostly have large inter-generational family groups staying at the house often celebrating major milestones such as a 40th/50th/60th etc. or a family gathering in the school holidays or weekends. Many of my guests are repeat guests who return again and again.

My career is in sales and customer service so the needs of my guests are paramount and I am constantly improving the house in response to feedback or as funds allow!

We have recently partnered with Play it Green, an amazing organisation that helps businesses lower their carbon footprint. From Sept 2023 for every booking we receive we plant a tree through Play it Green and make a donation the World Wildlife Fund.