Don’t forget to buy…

EXTRA KITCHEN TOWEL AND LOO ROLL

Check you’re not on the last legs of your clingfilm and foil (you don’t have to buy turkey foil, you can always join regular-size sheets together), extra pillar candles and tea lights, plus long matches to light them all easily.

INVEST IN QUALITY PAPER NAPKINS

Thin ones won’t cope with those spills you want to mop up immediately; our favourites are by Duni. Look out for pre-folded napkins too – all available on amazon, naturally!

A “KIT” FOR GUESTS STAYING OVER

Pretty soaps, tissues, new hand towels – make them feel wanted and cared for.

AIR FRESHENERS OR DIFFUSERS

Dot in every room – rituals.com have a great range. New soap/hand cream set for cloakroom loos.