{"id":164,"date":"2023-01-11T08:59:24","date_gmt":"2023-01-11T08:59:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.northumbria-cottages.co.uk\/blog\/?p=164"},"modified":"2026-02-05T14:53:28","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T14:53:28","slug":"meet-the-team-kirsty-shiells","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.northumbria-cottages.co.uk\/blog\/meet-the-team-kirsty-shiells\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet the Team &#8211; Kirsty Shiells"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4>Meet the Team &#8211; Kirsty Shiells<\/h4>\n<h4>Our team at Northumbria Coast &amp; Country Cottages are a wonderful group of people who love Northumbria. If you&#8217;re <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northumbria-cottages.co.uk\/letyourcottage\/\">letting your property<\/a> through\u00a0Northumbria Coast &amp; Country Cottages our Customer &amp; Owner&#8217;s Relationship Team are always happy to help and go above and beyond for our owners.<\/h4>\n<p>Let us introduce to you Kirsty, our fantastic Administration Assistant<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-3761\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northumbria-cottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/01\/Screenshot-2023-01-03-at-13.04.07.png\" alt=\"Meet the team: Gaynor\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" \/>How long have you worked for Northumbria coast &amp;\u00a0Country\u00a0Cottages?<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Just under 6 months<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>What do you love most about the Northumbria?<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>You can never get bored, always new places to visit with stunning scenery, coastal walks and pretty little villages.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>What do you do in your spare time? <\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>I have 2 young children, so were often out walking and exploring. If we\u2019re lucky to get a babysitter I love going out new place to eat (Child Free!)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Where is your favourite place to eat? <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sher Khan Alnwick (Indian Restaurant) or classic Fish and chips in Seahouses<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is your favourite food? <\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>Love A Roast Dinner<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>What three words would you use to describe Northumbria Coast &amp;\u00a0Country Cottages? <\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Friendly, Adaptable &amp; Local<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>What would you say to someone who is thinking about holidaying in Northumbria? <\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Go for it, they won\u2019t regret it!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Have you stayed in one of our properties? <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Yes &#8211; and I am looking to book more in the future.<\/p>\n<p><strong>In your opinion, what is the most scenic spot in the area?<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Bamburgh Castle and the whole Northumbria Coastline<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>If someone is looking for an amazing holiday, what are the best activities to try in the area? <\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Visit all the local castles and try some of the coastal walks. Boat trips to the farne islands always fun too.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Whether you already own a holiday home \u2013 or you\u2019re thinking about buying your first holiday house \u2013 get in touch with Northumbria Coast &amp; Country Cottages today and discover the secret of successful letting in the northumbria.\u00a0 Join over 400 properties with Northumbria Coast &amp; Country\u00a0Cottages! Simply complete the form <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northumbria-cottages.co.uk\/letyourcottage\/\">here<\/a> and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch shortly to discuss joining us.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-116\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northumbria-cottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/12\/shutterstock_467266697.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1001\" height=\"466\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Meet the Team &#8211; Kirsty Shiells Our team at Northumbria Coast &amp; Country Cottages are a wonderful group of people who love Northumbria. If you&#8217;re letting your property through\u00a0Northumbria Coast &amp; Country Cottages our Customer &amp; Owner&#8217;s Relationship Team are always happy to help and go above and beyond for our owners. 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