LBV Charente East-86SE-87W – EI

About Ian and Cherie

Ian and Cherie joined our team in May 2022 and intend to operate the business as a couple using their distinct individual & shared skill sets effectively.

Cherie-lee (Cherie) has 35+ years of Hospitality/Tourism industry experience. Operationally, she has worked in roles at all levels covering Front of House, Bars, Restaurants, and Cafes. Cherie has been a Departmental Manager in various 3/4-star hotels within the Sales & Marketing, Events, Reception & Project Management and Working hand in hand with various artisans when managing projects such as a new Jazz club in London or a 4 star hotel in Adelaide.

She has 10+ years of Horticultural experience, specialising in edibles, Potagé, allotment and lawn care. Cherie achieved the Diploma of Horticulture Level 2 from Brighton City College & Plumpton University in East Sussex, UK. She also managed a large personal allotment in the UK for 8 years and maintains our home base 3-acre garden of fruit trees, lawns & Potagé. Cherie has experience in Administration roles including being an EA (Exec. Assistant) to 3 Directors (Engineering, Project M’ment, Defence/National Security) at Thales UK.

Ian Harlow also has 35+ years of hospitality experience, specialising in the Finance/Admin area of hotels. Ian obtained an Upper Second-class Bachelor of Science degree in Hospitality Management at Oxford Polytechnic (now Oxford Brookes University). He was trained in all operational departments of 4/5-star full-service Hotels, before deciding to specialise and move “behind the scenes” into Finance. Ian is now an experienced Finance Director who is known for his ability to troubleshoot operational issues by studying the financial records. He has extensive experience in Business growth, Profit maximisation whilst keeping superb customer service, Budgets, Forecasting, Cashflows, and Management accounting. He has also been Acting General Manager of various Private & Group owned 4/5-star country hotels and is very much a people person who can relate to both owners and Artisan suppliers alike. Ian will be trained by LBV in Pool Management skills as he will be responsible for the operational function relating to pool services for our customers.

Together, they are joint Directors and owners of Project Management/Hospitality consultancy business Project Lemonade Pty Ltd which was operating in Australia.

To request services for the area covered by Ian and Cherie, please contact us using the form below.

Our Services

Keyholding & Security Checks
Gardening
Guest Booking Management
Caretaking & Property Maintenance
Swimming Pool Management
Changeovers
House Cleaning & Airing
Working with Local Artisans
Administrative Assistance

Testimonials

For a year now, Cherie and Ian have been looking after our garden of fruit trees, laurel hedges, lawn mowing and a swimming pool. They have prepared areas of the garden in readiness for three separate areas of new fencing. Organised for a tree surgeon to come on site and do his thing. Removed old and rotting decking and continue to battle our unwanted bamboo. Cherie’s knowledge about plants and passion for gardening and wildlife are clear and unwavering.
Ian has waved a magic wand over a problematic pool cover and cleaned a pool that some professionals refused to do. They have provided us with time to enjoy the garden on our visits. Ian and Cherie have sourced other tradespeople to help with other jobs inside the house and driveway.
I receive regular updates and photos and consult my opinions before any action.
How much can I say about the trust and faith I have in Ian and Cherie? Not enough but to return to Luxembourg knowing my property is being looked after by people who care for it, as if it was theirs – this is invaluable. I remind myself the day I saw their advert was a stroke of good fortune that keeps on giving. Don’t hesitate to call them. You won’t regret it.