Heavenly scent that summer is on the way

I love this time of year when Cornwall really comes alive with the trees in blossom, lambs in the field and everywhere you turn bluebells.  Now I am no gardening expert but I suspect that the winter weather is the driver behind the stunning carpets of blue which seems to be everywhere you turn in Cornwall right now, and the scent of the bluebells is just wonderful and really raises hopes for the glorious summer I am certain is just around the corner.    A short stroll along the river bank that hugs the park you will find stunning carpets of flowers and if the wind is in the right direction the smell drifts over the park.  Luxulyan Valley is a bit of a locals secret,  but worth a visit this time of year.  The old woods are littered with mining history and is a brilliant place for dogs and children alike and must for bluebell lovers right now.

Talking of woods, I was excited to see that Tehidy Woods, about a 30 minute drive away is, hosting the Wild Woodland Summer Ball, by the fantastic Rogue Theatre Company.  The magical woodland experience will have little  people and grown ups too enthralled in the magic of fairies, dragons and mermaids.

Closer to home is the exciting summer of theatre promised at the Lost Gardens of Heligan.  The 20th August sees the grounds play host to The Tempest by The Miracle Theatre Company - a show not to be missed.  We have had the enormous pleasure of seeing two productions by the Miracle Theatre Company and they are without fail brilliant.  So funny and wonderful actors.  If that was not enough we then see the arrival of the Kneehigh Theatre Company with Dead Dog in a Suitcase (and other love songs).  The Kneehigh are a well known theatre company who normally play to sell out crowds so book early to avoid disappointment.

The bank holiday here has been beautiful and we have enjoyed welcoming so many of you to the park.  As the children return to school we enter a time when it is mainly only adults on site making the most of our brilliant 7 nights for the price of 5 offer - which makes us the best value campsite in the valley.  So why not pop in, enjoy our great location, well stocked shop, WiFi access and onsite facilities for as little as £40 for 7 nights.

Many of you have been asking how our new little arrival is getting on, which is most kind thank you.  She is now four weeks old and getting on nicely. In fact she is asleep next to me at the office desk as I type - giving guests who check in a little startled when she moves and they notice her!  Big sister is enjoying her new role, but more importantly is loving having people back on site to meet again, as we are too!

Happy Birthday to us!

one of first jobs was to install a new play area

Well campers, we have made it through our first year.  A year ago today we officially opened for business having taken over the business just a few months before.  We opened with some trepidation, with no one booked in and just a hope that everything worked after hours and hours of rigorous testing.  To our delight one year ago, one person came in off the road - what excitement it caused - the poor person was a bit taken aback by our excitement.  But a year in and we are truly blown away by the popularity of the site and the numbers of you already returning or re booking with us.  To all of you who have stayed or are planning on staying - thank you for making this a truly memorable year for our family.  obviously we hoped we could make the old place a success like it's golden days - we wouldn't have taken the business on if we didn't believe in it, but the rate in which we have built up customers is humbling to us.

improvement works to the bottom field

The year has seen the full board up in August, two rallies, a fantastic  summer of heat waves and much improvements.  The improvements include redesigning the shop and reception, new hook ups, installation of tv aerial points and hard standing pitches, drainage work, lots of new tarmac, pitch dividers to name but a few jobs that have kept us all busy!

As a family we thank you for your support and look forward to seeing many of you in 2014.

**UPDATE** We have very limited availability for the last week of July and first week of August so please do contact us if you are hoping to book up then.

The park 2013