Cornwall - the new Hollywood

Cornwall is set to star in not one, but two feature films this summer.  Out now is 'Summer in February' featuring Dan Stevens who starred in Downton Abbey.  The film is based on a true story about a colony of artists in Cornwall before the First World War.   We are seeing the film tomorrow so will keep you posted as to what we think of it - we have heard only good reviews so far!

Then in August Richard Curtis's new film About Time, which was filmed around St Austell last summer will be released.  About Time is the latest in Richard Curtis's long line of rom-coms; based around a time travelling lover the film features local beaches such as Port Holland and Porthpean House.  I am a bit of a Richard Curtis fan so I can't wait.

I sometimes think we could make a film out of running a campsite - no two days are the same and no two guests are the same.  So what is it like for us on a day to day basis?  We begin by collecting the papers that guests have ordered, then we bring in the mornings bread and milk delivery.  We stock fresh bread from a local bakery in Mevagissey - it is so yummy, even if I do say so.  We then turn our attentions to bookings - usually we have had some enquiry's over night so we crack on with allocating them pitches and confirming what they would like. Then throughout the morning their is a steady stream of people visiting the shop - both from on site and people popping in from near by sites and off the trail.

A quick check of the toilet block usually results in us returning very hungry as the smell of bacon waffs across the site.  As of this week we will be stocking Kittows bacon - if you are a bacon fan you have to try it - it is the best bacon I have ever had.  Around 10.30ish is our coffee time, and time to take stock of the morning thus far and plan the rest of the day. The rest of the morning can be one of many jobs; cutting the grass, strimming, meanding bits and bobs, stocking the shop, paying wages and bills, meeting and greeting guests.  After lunch we begin the big job of cleaning 24 toilets, 32 hand basins, 12 showers, 6 sinks, and 5 floors.  I have just about perfected the art of getting a streak free shower cubicle...after lots of practise!  This usually takes around 2-3 hours depending on the guests.  Then we head back to recpetion to check in people who usually turn up off the road or tend to those in the shop. Then we need a rest!