How long do home made biscuits last?

1sttimer_2

I think it sounds a lovely idea, but I do agree with some of the posters who have pointed out the downsides, especially if some of the holiday makers are complaining about nothing!

We stayed at a place (although it was a B&B so different from your set up) where we were left 2 portions of wrapped HM cake and a small dish with a selection of sweets/chocolates on the tea tray. She also had small toiletries for our own use. We loved the homely touch so much so, that we are planning to go there again.

These small touches do help in your favour I think people remember them more so than if there was nothing.

When we go to France staying in a gite, quite often we are left a basic welcome pack in the fridge of milk, butter, bread and wine. Could that be a thought for you?

PS the milk is often long life in France so can be stored without a fridge, and obviously the bread is that day's as French bread does not keep any longer.

hannahO_2

It doesn't last very long as I eat them very quickly.:D

zippychick

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p00hsticks

AlisonHarrison wrote: »

Thanks for these replies. They are very useful. I think I may do a trial run.
Has anyone any ideas that they may like to see.
I have thought about wine and will be doing that also.

There was a thread on this board a few months ago on what people would like to see in a holiday let - see here https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/2520915.

Personally I'm not a great fan of finding wine, flowers, chocolates etc in a holiday property - after all, I realise it's just added about £10 to the price of the property ....and if you don't drink or suffer from hayfever it's not at all appreciated.

I'd rather see the practical stuff like milk, bread, butter, condiments and sauces, foil, clingfilm, toilet roll, dishwasher tablets etc.... and the one we've just returned from had a drawer of spare batteries of all sizes, sellotape, scissors, etc which was really useful...

themull1

i think that you have to have a certificate to supply them, and list the ingredients on the packet, but to be quite honest, the packets of ready made would be better.

Becles

I stayed in a caravan in Scotland that had a tea tray set out on arrival. There was a small jar of coffee, small box of teabags, pint of milk in the fridge and a packet of locally produced shortbread. It was a lovely surprise and very welcome after a long drive. Maybe you could do a deal with a local bakery?

They also left a dishcloth, washing up liquid and a tea towel by the sink and there was a cupboard with a bucket, dustpan and brush, cloths and multi purpose cleaner in. I found it handy having stuff like that so I could sweep up crumbs and wipe the outside table down before we used it.

PasturesNew

You do have to be careful these days. All kinds of issues:
- what if they're allergic?
- wine - what if they're recovering alcoholics?
- booze - what if they're of a religion that bans alcohol?

Nice idea, but not very practical.

oramgepekoe

AlisonHarrison wrote: »

I ask because you would not believe the kind of things guests complain about! The holiday company say that all properties now get complaints about the most amazing things.

What do people complain about?

dazzer68

im not sure i would eat them either, lovely though they might be, as im not sure of the source of the biscuits, whats in them, where were they cooked etc, i would leave them. not sure where your property is, but couldnt you use a local product, ie scottish shortbread, or devon fudge, made and bought locally? i run a b&b in devon and local fudge always goes down well with guests.i do make my own jam for breakfast, but as i live in the property im able to answer any guests concerns.hope that helps!

Madmel

I leave a welcome tray for my guests with tea bags, a bowl of sugar, a jug of milk in the fridge and some biscuits. However, these are whatever is good value in Tesco at the time e.g. penguins. I'm afraid that I don't have the time to bake biscuits for guests and would be wary about offering them something home-made in case they have allergies. As someone has already pointed out, shop-bought biscuits have the ingredients listed. Most guests really appreciate the thought of the tray.

Condiments: we have coffee and some sachets which have been left by other guests plus salt and pepper and sugar. There is cling film and foil, plus kitchen roll and I also leave 2 tea towels. There is also a bottle of washing up liquid, cream cleaner and some washing powder for the machine.

Toiletries: There is a bottle of carex in the bathroom but I don't think it unreasonable to expect guests to bring their own shampoo, soap or other toiletries. We have to be careful here as we don't have mains drainage so cannot put too much detergent down the drains, and people tend to be a lot more stingy with their own stuff than with freebies.

What always goes down well is vouchers for local places. There are 2 pubs in the next village and the landlady of one of them sends me vouchers for 10% off if 2 people dine together or 20% if they spend over £20. These are very popular. I also plug the village shop which is community-owned and run. Again, my guests seem to appreciate this. HTH