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...

Andy

Andy

 (Assistant GM)

Andy joined the senior team at Broadoaks to work alongside Andrea and Jo as the Assistant GM. Originally from Manchester Andy has now worked in the hospitality business in Cumbria for the past 4 years, he is partial to the odd pink gin or two, so watch out if he is behind the bar!

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Eye Colour:
Hazel
Favourite Car:
My little old merc
Favourite Food:
Anything with lots of garlic
Favourite Snack:
Crisps or biscuits
Favourite Drink:
An ice cold G&T
Favourite Film:
Keeping Mum
Something you are scared of:
Spiders and Brown Bananas
Hobbies:
Antiques, music, collecting clocks and watches
What kind of music do you listen to?
Anything except rock or heavy metal
Favourite actor or actress:
Anthony Hopkins / Maggie Smith
Anything else we should know:
I do not own a pair of white socks ..I hate them

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

Joanna Harbottle

Joanna 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!

John Sloggie

John Sloggie

 (Hotel Consultant)

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:

Fur & Feathered 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

Merlin

Merlin

 (The Cockatiel)

I moved to Broadoaks in 2011 and it was one of the best choices I have made yet. There’s loads of space for me to spread my wings and I love to meet our guests, apparently I’ve been causing quite a flap! I am the eye in the sky at Broadoaks making sure everything looks tip top from every perspective but I’m having a small holiday at the moment whilst I grow my adult feathers, I can’t wait for the curly one - I’ll give the birds of paradise a run for their money!

If you fancy saying hello when you’re here just ask my dad Andy and he’ll bring me round for a visit but make sure you have plenty of rice crispies…

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Eye Colour:
Brown
Favourite Car:
Mercedes Gullwing
Favourite Food:
Lots of seeds
Favourite Snack:
Broccoli and Crisps
Favourite Drink:
My dad's beer..or water if I have to.
Favourite Film:
The Birds, Madagascar, Jungle Book & Chicken Run
Something you are scared of:
Flies.....yuk
Hobbies:
Whistling, climbing, going for rides in the car
What kind of music do you listen to?
80 & 90's electronic..especially the Pet Shop Boys
Favourite actor or actress:
Ethan Hawke, Robin Williams
Anything else we should know:
I love having my beak rubbed and my neck scratched!!