hospitality – Ocean Delight Cottages

September 23, 2015September 22, 2015

Are You On The List?

Every now and then I like to remind you that if you’re on our mailing list, then you’ll receive news about upcoming specials and special events. So yesterday you would have heard all about our fun, new promotion, available this October and November, for new bookings at our cottages. Everyone who stays with us then will be getting a jam-packed breakfast basket, complete with everything The Berry and I think is essential for a good morning. That includes fresh baked goods, of course, but also fruit, juice, bacon and eggs. It’s just one way to make your stay with us just a little cozier this fall.

We only send out a few mailouts a year, and we’re always sure to include some fun deals for you. So what are you waiting for? Sign up here!

September 22, 2015September 22, 2015

Fall Special at Ocean Delight – More Treats for You!

We’ve just announced our Fall Special, and it’s a fun one. Everyone who books two nights or more this season will receive this complimentary ‘Shag It Basket’ on arrival, filled with treats from the Shag It Cafe, and everything you need for a yummy breakfast. Remember, all our cottages include complimentary movies, wifi, cable and satellite TV. We’re making is so easy to completely relax this season, right at the ocean’s edge.

To learn more about our special, please see here, and note that you can make your reservation by contacting us at info@oceandelightcottages.com, or simply by booking online. Your perfect weekend around the bay has never been easier!

July 29, 2015July 28, 2015

Distinguished Guests

We love all our guests, both here at the cottages and at The Doctor’s House, too. I’m definitely what you’d call a ‘people person,’ and I try to have a chat with just about everybody who walks through our doors.

Most of these guests remain nameless on the blog – there’s just too many to feature everyday. But when someone noteworthy like the distinguished General Rick Hillier and his wife, Joyce, come along, of course we’re proud, honoured, and happy to share! Here’s Sam and Beverley with Rick at our check in. So thanks again to this lovely couple for staying with us, and for agreeing to this photo op!

September 29, 2014September 27, 2014

Like Old Friends

Big thanks to the lovely Lynn Elmhirst for sharing this lovely photo of pony-feeding-time at The Doctor’s House on Twitter. Lynn is a travel TV producer , whose many credits include MSN Travel (you might remember that MSN Travel recently named The Doctor’s House one of the top-ten seaside resorts in Canada). So we were excited when she and her friend, Karen Sealy, the equally accomplished interior designer and on-air personality for Cityline and HGTV, paid us a visit last week.

The only thing more impressive than the list of credits for these women was their openness and sense of adventure. Jerry loved showing them all the lovely features of The Doctor’s House, including, as you can see, a visit to our animal sanctuary. We know they enjoyed Dining at The Doctor’s House with Chris Chafe, too.

Jerry’s favourite part, though, was sharing a lovely breakfast before beginning their morning together. He said it was like talking to old friends, and he thoroughly enjoyed it. We’re so happy that these wonderful women included us on their trip to Newfoundland, and wish them well on their journey!

August 22, 2014August 21, 2014

Thanks, Bev!

We’re people-people, so one of the most rewarding elements of working at our cottages and at The Doctor’s House is the chance to meet our guests, getting to know them and their stories. It truly never gets old, and we’ve actually made some great relationships these past few years Thanks to a recent guest, Bev, for these lovely photos. Here’s a copy of the email she sent us, too – we’re not experts yet, but we’re working really hard to make guests our happy, and love it when we succeed. Thanks again to Bev for the pretty pictures and kind words:

“Hi Jerry!

Made it home to Ontario finally. Just wanted to tell you how wonderful it was to have a couple of days at The Doctor’s House. Everything was beautiful and the people were just the best! Hang on to Heather, Chris, Ruby and the rest of the staff!

Here are a few pics from our visit. Jerry and I have had fun telling the story of your dog and (whose?) underpants.

I know you will make this place a destination must! It already is and it’s not even close to your vision. As I told you, I can see that you have the passion, drive and will to make your dream come true! I will check on the website from time to time to see the magic unfold. Wishing you good luck for your weddings in August!!

All the best, Bev”

Finally, just a reminder – if you’d like to experience The Doctor’s House yourself, and if you and your girlfriends have been dying for a getaway, we’ve got a great Retreat Weekend Special on offer this September. Hope to see you!

August 20, 2014August 19, 2014

A Room with a View

A guest recently took this picture from her room at The Doctor’s House, and we’re more than happy to share. Living in Newfoundland, of course the ocean has never been far away. But since The Berry and I moved first to the Wonderful World of Whiteway and now this summer to nearby Green’s Harbour, it’s been so fun and mesmerizing to have the ocean truly in our backyard. It’s a blessing, and one that we are know our neighbours are grateful for, too. And, clearly, our guests too!

May 20, 2014May 20, 2014

First Proposal at The Doctor’s House

We’ve had some proposals at Ocean Delight, but this was long weekend was extra special as we helped pull off the first proposal at The Doctor’s House. We’ll be having lots of weddings here, so it only makes sense to start the journey here, too!

Bradley proposed to Lisa on the deck of the Limonene Room on this sunny Saturday afternoon, and she said yes! Our staff, Rosemary, Heather and Jessica, decorated the room and the deck while they were having spa treatments – it was a real surprise for Lisa, and the girls did a fantastic job.

We’re so happy to have helped this lovely couple, and we’re wishing them more than all the best. Thanks, Bradley and Lisa, for sharing your special day with us! For more pictures, please see our album on Facebook or Pinterest!

May 12, 2014May 11, 2014

Mother’s Day Luncheon a Success

Thanks to all the lovely mothers and families who came to our Mother’s Day Luncheon and spent the afternoon with us. It was our new Executive Chef Chris Chafe’s first big function, and, judging by the reception, he pulled off his beautiful menu swimmingly!

We hosted our lunch at our Shag It Cafe, which will be opening for full traffic this weekend (!!!). Chris was helped by Chef Cate Dorr, who will actually be running the Shag It this summer, too – stay tuned, as we’ll be revealing her new menu soon. And our helpers Holly and Marina were great, too.

All in all, it was a great day, and we loved helping these families celebrate this special holiday. Above are a mother with her four daughters, who joined us from The Goulds, and below, four neighbours out to celebrate. It was our treat to serve them all!

April 26, 2014April 25, 2014

Happy Saturday

Happy Saturday, everyone! We hope you have a great weekend – and remember, we have lots of great Spring Specials lined up, so your next weekend could be your best one yet this year, spent with us. And if you’re wondering whether you should indulge this weekend, Murphy’s posing by Shag Rock to remind you, to just smile and say ‘Shag It!’

April 25, 2014April 24, 2014

More Renos

We never would have guessed how much could go on ‘behind-the-scenes’ at a resort like The Doctor’s House until we were running one ourselves! We’ve already blogged about our renovations to the ‘Big Barn,’ building a fun and big new space for the upcoming wedding season. Less obviously, since we’re still managing to ‘wow’ with our hot breakfasts and gourmet weekend meals, we’ve also been re-doing our kitchen, too. The original was functional but not big enough, so a re-vamp was necessary, and our modifications are coming along nicely. We have some fun things planned for our restaurant this summer, so please stay tuned!