Broadoaks Country House Hotel Staff

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Broadoaks Country House Hotel

"Where boutique meets country house hotel"

Management Team

No matter how much we tell you about the wonderful features of Broadoaks, the fabulous setting and incredible views at every turn, none of this would mean anything without the fantastic team of staff we have assembled.

Everyone plays a vital part in making Broadoaks such a unique and desirable destination, and all are committed to ensuring our guests are catered for with the highest levels of service and attention to detail.

We’re always keen to hear from anyone who may be interested in joining the Broadoaks team so, if that’s you, then please drop us a line and tell us what skills you can bring to compliment our team.

Andrea Carter

Andrea Carter

 (General Manager)

Andrea joined the Broadoaks team in July 11 as our new General Manager, she has worked in hospitality all of her career and joined Broadoaks to get some fresh air from the sunny shores of Blackpool.
Andrea was previously assistant GM at the prestigious Sheraton hotel on Blackpool waterfront. Bubbling with experience we know that Andrea is the right person to help maintain the meticulous standards that we have at Broadoaks, she likes to have a lot of fun along the way, especially with a bar of chocolate in hand!!!

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Eye Colour:
Brown
Favourite Car:
Audi Q7
Favourite Food:
Italian
Favourite Snack:
Chocolate
Favourite Drink:
Wine
Favourite Film:
Officer and a Gentleman
Something you are scared of:
Spiders
Hobbies:
Reading
What kind of music do you listen to?
Soul Music and Robbie Williams
Favourite actor or actress:
Richard Gere / Robert De Niro
Anything else we should know:
Im scared of anything with more than 4 legs...

James

James

 (Operations Manager)

We are delighted to have James as part of the Broadoaks management team. In his new position as Operations Manager he will be working very closely alongside Andrea to help Broadoaks achieve even higher levels of standards across the board. James is a very experience hotelier having ran a number of hotels himself as GM, we are delighted he has relocated to the Lakes to join our team.

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Eye Colour:
Blue
Favourite Car:
Aston Martin
Favourite Food:
Fillet Steak
Favourite Snack:
Cheesy Chips
Favourite Drink:
Chateauneuf-du-pape
Favourite Film:
It's a wonderful Life
Something you are scared of:
Potholing
Hobbies:
Reading, Cooking, Walking
What kind of music do you listen to?
The Rat Pack
Favourite actor or actress:
Alexander Sowerby - My son
Anything else we should know:
I've always wanted to learn to jive

Viki

Viki

 (Assistant GM)

Viki joined the senior team at Broadoaks in her new role of Assistant General Manager in Feb 2012, Viki has worked at Broadoaks in total (give or take a few months when she was off having her little girl Ellie Mai) for about 4 years. Viki is a born and bred Cumbrian, she has worked in the services industry since leaving college. Her little secret is that she is a fully trained hairdresser, so if you are in desperate need of a quick trim then Viki is your gal!

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Eye Colour:
Grey
Favourite Car:
My Corsa
Favourite Food:
Mashed Potatoes
Favourite Snack:
Crisps or biscuits
Favourite Drink:
Anything with alcohol!
Favourite Film:
Bring It On
Something you are scared of:
Spiders
Hobbies:
Playing Bingo with my Nanna Jude
What kind of music do you listen to?
Dance
Favourite actor or actress:
My boyfriend Dave J
Anything else we should know:
If I told you that I would have to kill you

Tracey Robinson

Tracey Robinson

 (Owner)

Tracey bought Broadoaks Country House in Oct 2007 after a career spanning over 25 years in Engineering and the world of corporate IT. Originally from Liverpool this beautiful Country House allows Tracey to spend time with her family when in the North. Tracey now spends her time between Surrey and Cumbria and acts as the visionary behind the goal of becoming one of Cumbria's finest and most chic Country House Hotels.

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Eye Colour:
Blue
Favourite Car:
Her Black Mercedes Truck
Favourite Food:
Roast dinner ….but only on Sundays!!
Favourite Snack:
Toasted Tea Cake
Favourite Drink:
Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé
Favourite Film:
Moulin Rouge
Something you are scared of:
Walking into a spider's web and getting a spider in my hair.
Hobbies:
Playing her Bongo Drums, Banjo, Didgeridoo and Gibson J45 Guitar
What kind of music do you listen to?
80’s rock... I love spotify
Favourite actor or actress:
Angelina Jolie... of course!!
Anything else we should know:
If your not living on the edge your taking up too much room J

Lady Jo Harbottle

Lady Jo Harbottle

Jo joined the Broadoaks team as part of the senior team in Jan 2011, having set up and run Jo Clarks wine & coffee bar in Guilford for the last 15 years she figured she needed a change of scenery. Jo is head of the customer experience at Broadoaks and is responsible for introducing all of those little extra "woman" touches to the house. She also makes all of the jams, and marmalades that can be experienced at breakfast time.

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Eye Colour:
Piercing blue
Favourite Car:
Rolls Royce Corniche
Favourite Food:
Spaghetti Alra Vongole
Favourite Snack:
Marmite on Toast
Favourite Drink:
Very dry Martini
Favourite Film:
Out of Africa
Something you are scared of:
Being alone
Hobbies:
Cooking
What kind of music do you listen to?
Electronic
Favourite actor or actress:
Meryl Streep
Anything else we should know:
Seeing is Believing!

Little Jo

Little Jo

 (Events Coordinator)

Due to the popularity of our beautiful house as an exclusive hire venue for weddings, birthdays and corporate events, we have recently created the position of a full time events coordinator. We are delighted that Jo, or "little Jo" as we call her due to having 2 other staff members by the same name decided to join the Broadoaks Team. Jo studied events management as one of her topics on her degree course, she is also currently planning her own wedding so she understands the importance of all those little details.

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Eye Colour:
Green
Favourite Car:
Smart Roadster
Favourite Food:
Chinese
Favourite Snack:
Favourite Drink:
Favourite Film:
Love Actually
Something you are scared of:
Large dogs and spiders
Hobbies:
Genealogy and geocaching
What kind of music do you listen to?
Michael Jackson
Favourite actor or actress:
Julie Walters
Anything else we should know:

John Sloggie

John Sloggie

 (Hotel Consultant and Financial Controller)

John Sloggie joined the Broadoaks Management team in Jan 2008. John has spent his entire career in the hospitality industry and has managed hotels from 12 rooms to 500 rooms. He also spent many years working at Condé Nast Johansens as a hotel inspector. John's experience of day to day proceedures within the hotel industry is second to none and he is a key player in ensuring that Broadoaks over exceeds its standards at all times.

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Eye Colour:
Brown
Favourite Car:
Volvo
Favourite Food:
Favourite Snack:
Favourite Drink:
Favourite Film:
The Assassin
Something you are scared of:
Hobbies:
John can be heard playing his organ to many a Scottish tune. If you are into Scottish dancing then John is your man!
What kind of music do you listen to?
Favourite actor or actress:
Anything else we should know:

Furry Friends

Molly

Molly

 (The Cockapoo)

Lots of people ask about my breed, my daddy was a mini black poodle and my mum was a lovely marble cocker spaniel. My curly black hair never comes out (unless I get stuck on those damn sheep fences!). Most people think my mum has given me a "scouse" perm... how rude! I grew up in the lakes at the hotel, I now split my time between the hotel and my mum's house in Surrey. If ever I am at the hotel please offer to take me for a walk as I am always ready for action.
I look forward to meeting you.
Molly
PS check out my 4 paws menu in the food section.
Come and meet some of my friends. www.ilovemycockapoo.com

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Eye Colour:
Dark Brown
Favourite Car:
My mum's Mercedes , but only when she lets me sit in the front!
Favourite Food:
Sheep Poo & Pigs ears!
Favourite Snack:
Anything with Chicken
Favourite Drink:
Water with ice shaken not stirred
Favourite Film:
Garfield
Something you are scared of:
Jo Jo when I bark too much!!
Hobbies:
Chasing Sofi and generally getting up to as much mischief as I can when I escape over the fence …
What kind of music do you listen to?
Theme tunes, especially The Archers as I can sing the tune !
Favourite actor or actress:
Scooby Doo
Anything else we should know:
You can find me on YouTube singing along to my favourite tunes, check out the video section