Jessica and I are in charge (or so we like to think anyway) for the next few days as Richard and Alison have headed off to the Caravan Show in the New Forrest. They are on the hunt for some new static caravans for River Valley Holiday Park, our other site a mile up the road. So I am here writing the blog whilst Jessica is in her highchair attempting some colouring and waiting for guests to wave at.
This weekend sees our first rally on the park with the us welcoming the Camping and Caravan Club - Cornwall District Association. It is the first of many rallies planned over the next twelve months - we just hope the weather brightens slightly for them as right now it is a bit murky. This rally is happening in the main touring field however we have a large rally field which is ideal for rallies, groups of friends, clubs or even as a wedding location. If you would like to find out more about holding a group event in the rally field please give me (Heidi) a call on 01726 843687. This weekends rally will see a caravan/motor home window decorating competition which we have the important role of judging along with a pasty supper on Saturday night.
It has been an exciting week here at Little Winnick, we are finally getting a super doper booking system. In times gone by Judith and John used to run their holiday businesses from a chalk board and a note book. Now I will let you into a secret, at the beginning of the season we didn't know how busy we would be, we had missed all the big advertising opportunities and after another very wet winter we were slightly nervous about the weather. So we took the bold decision to run the booking systems on an excel spreadsheet not too dissimilar to the old systems Judith and John used. My, what a decision that was. Not only were we busy, but we were full most of August so I am sure you can imagine I had a few sleepless nights worrying about double bookings and whether the excel spreadsheet and more to the point whether we were up to the challenge. Luckily it all went okay but I could not go through another season juggling over 90 pitches like that. So within the coming months you will be able to check availability and make bookings on line.
Talking of bookings, you can now book for the 2014 season by giving us a call. We already have a lot of bookings coming in. If you have stayed with us before and would like a specific pitch or pitches please do give us a call and we will do our best to reserve it for you.
This week has seen diggers on site. It has made us smile all the speculation we have heard about what people think we are doing. Despite some interesting rumors we are merely tidying the bottom field and finishing some clearing work we started earlier in the year. I am myself hoping to get down to the bottom field for half an hour on Saturday to harvest the last of the blackberries to keep us going over the winter.
The week will end with a bit of a party for us. On Friday nigall the staff from Tregongeeves, Little Winnick and River Valley are off out for our end of season/Christmas party! I am sure it must be one of the earliest Christmas parties but some of our team head off for hotter climes over the winter so they like to have a celebration early. We are all heading to the Polgooth Inn for tea.
Thursday 26 September 2013
Saturday 14 September 2013
CAPTURE CORNWALL COMPETITION
It is competition time here at Little Winnick! We have loved meeting everything single one of our guests over the summer and have loved hearing about all your adventures throughout your stays. Believe or not some people have never been to Cornwall and have no idea what it is like. So we thought we would run a little competition - to see your best pictures from your holidays that 'Captures Cornwall'. The winner will get a two night stay here at Little Winnick, with pasties on arrival! So what do you have to do?
- Email us your picture(s) you think 'Captures Cornwall' at it's best. It could be from around Little Winnick Touring Park, a beach, walk, eatery or what every you think captures Cornwall
- Email us all entries by 31st October 2013 to mail@littlewinnick.co.uk.
- Please include within your email, where the picture was taken, who took the picture and when it was taken along with your full postal address and contact number.
Autumn arrives in Cornwall...but the sun is still out
I think most campers will agree that there is certainly a chill in the air, however I can confirm when the sun is out it is still very powerful and warm. If I am honest with you we are moving into our favourite time of year here. Don't get me wrong, summer in a sunny Cornwall is awesome, however hot days in September and October feel extra special, especially as everything is a little bit quieter and calmer.
As locals we know that there are some brilliant events in the coming weeks and we also know the best places to find a roaring fire to snuggle up next to after a long bracing walk. My favourite fire to nestle in to is at the Polgooth Inn. The fire is in the heart of the pub, and with a pint of local ale warming your insides you can't go wrong. The Eden Cafe in town also has an amazing fire. The large open burner has sofas all around it so you can enjoy a lovely treat off their menu whilst being tucked into cosy chairs. Right now, at this time of year when it is still warm enough to enjoy the lunch time sun but you want to feel like winter is coming my all time favourite place to go is the Duchy Nursery just outside Lostwithel. Their food is brilliant, their plants are fantastic and their shop will want you make to buy everything. But my favoutite thing is sitting outside in the sun whilst smelling their wood burner that burns away inside...there is something about that smell that gets me ready for the winter!
If you are planning a visit to Cornwall before we close for the winter on 31st October why not plan it around one of the many events up and coming over the next few weeks. In fact I found something on every weekend - all of which are worth a visit.
Roseland Festival - 21st September - 6th October. The full programme can be found here, but with lots of community events, talks, shows, dining and a quiz you are sure to find something of interest. The Philleigh Way Cookery evenings looks particularly good.
Cornwall Food & Drink Fair - 27th - 29th September. We loved this last year with all things foodie and Cornish showcased in one location. We would advise going early though as it does get very busy. If you don't manage to fill yourself up on all the tasters then why not treat yourself to lunch at The Old Grammar School - we love their food.
Boscastle Food, Art & Craft Festival - 5th - 6th October. This small village knows how to enjoy food -and this year the programme looks even better than usual with famous chefs, cooking demonstrations, talks, barn dances and concerts this is one not to be missed.
Falmouth Oyster Festival - 10th - 13th October. Love them or hate them oysters are a bit like marmite. But the festival celebrates the start of dredging season and brings together music, food and crafts to celebrate.
Seed to Sow - Lanhydrock - 17th October. Join the garden team to collect seeds in the Herbaceous Border and learn how to sow them and care for them in the Plant Nursery. Maybe you can get a garden looking as good as Lanhydrock!
Spooky Halloween Trail or Tour at Pendennis Castle - 26th October - 3rd November. Enjoy following a spooky trail around this impressive English Heritage property.
Little Winnick News - we look forward to welcoming our first Rally to the park later this month and are looking forward to the numerous rallies we have booked in for 2014 both in our purpose built Rally Field and within the park itself.
We have a comprehensive list of works for the winter - some of which we have already started including putting in pitch dividers on certain pitches. We will be sprucing up the toilet blocks, developing the planting, installing a new booking system, and a few other things! In between on this we hope to have a little holiday ourselves.
The chickens have already gone on their hols. Currently they are at our holiday cottages in a warm stable whilst we clean their pen as they have red mite which is very common at this time of year. They will however be moving to our back garden fairly soon for their winter break. I am most pleased about this - Richard is less than pleased that they will be spending the winter with us!
As locals we know that there are some brilliant events in the coming weeks and we also know the best places to find a roaring fire to snuggle up next to after a long bracing walk. My favourite fire to nestle in to is at the Polgooth Inn. The fire is in the heart of the pub, and with a pint of local ale warming your insides you can't go wrong. The Eden Cafe in town also has an amazing fire. The large open burner has sofas all around it so you can enjoy a lovely treat off their menu whilst being tucked into cosy chairs. Right now, at this time of year when it is still warm enough to enjoy the lunch time sun but you want to feel like winter is coming my all time favourite place to go is the Duchy Nursery just outside Lostwithel. Their food is brilliant, their plants are fantastic and their shop will want you make to buy everything. But my favoutite thing is sitting outside in the sun whilst smelling their wood burner that burns away inside...there is something about that smell that gets me ready for the winter!
If you are planning a visit to Cornwall before we close for the winter on 31st October why not plan it around one of the many events up and coming over the next few weeks. In fact I found something on every weekend - all of which are worth a visit.
Roseland Festival - 21st September - 6th October. The full programme can be found here, but with lots of community events, talks, shows, dining and a quiz you are sure to find something of interest. The Philleigh Way Cookery evenings looks particularly good.
Cornwall Food & Drink Fair - 27th - 29th September. We loved this last year with all things foodie and Cornish showcased in one location. We would advise going early though as it does get very busy. If you don't manage to fill yourself up on all the tasters then why not treat yourself to lunch at The Old Grammar School - we love their food.
Boscastle Food, Art & Craft Festival - 5th - 6th October. This small village knows how to enjoy food -and this year the programme looks even better than usual with famous chefs, cooking demonstrations, talks, barn dances and concerts this is one not to be missed.
Falmouth Oyster Festival - 10th - 13th October. Love them or hate them oysters are a bit like marmite. But the festival celebrates the start of dredging season and brings together music, food and crafts to celebrate.
Seed to Sow - Lanhydrock - 17th October. Join the garden team to collect seeds in the Herbaceous Border and learn how to sow them and care for them in the Plant Nursery. Maybe you can get a garden looking as good as Lanhydrock!
Spooky Halloween Trail or Tour at Pendennis Castle - 26th October - 3rd November. Enjoy following a spooky trail around this impressive English Heritage property.
Little Winnick News - we look forward to welcoming our first Rally to the park later this month and are looking forward to the numerous rallies we have booked in for 2014 both in our purpose built Rally Field and within the park itself.
We have a comprehensive list of works for the winter - some of which we have already started including putting in pitch dividers on certain pitches. We will be sprucing up the toilet blocks, developing the planting, installing a new booking system, and a few other things! In between on this we hope to have a little holiday ourselves.
The chickens have already gone on their hols. Currently they are at our holiday cottages in a warm stable whilst we clean their pen as they have red mite which is very common at this time of year. They will however be moving to our back garden fairly soon for their winter break. I am most pleased about this - Richard is less than pleased that they will be spending the winter with us!
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