Family Fun

The school holidays have finally arrived - how did that happen?  In my mind it is still April.  Anyway, Cornwall is a brilliant place to visit with children no matter what their age.  We are full for the next few weeks but still have some availability towards the end of the month so give us a call and we will see if we can squeeze you in.  Here are a few ideas of things to do:

1. The Lost Gardens of Heligan - If you are a regular blog reader you will know how much I love this place.  As of today they have their Lost Summer event and if past events are anything to go by it will be brilliant for all the family. They are also now open until 7pm.
2. Breakfast at Fifteen - bookings taken 7 days before the date you would like to go, this is an amazingly child friendly restaurant with exceptional views.  The breakfast is lovely - a bit of a treat.
3. Carnglaze Taverns - recommended by guests that stayed last week this is a magical place, full of mystery and fairies!
4. Lappa Valley - Have a ride on the trains, but check the departure time of the trains before you go so you are not sitting waiting for the next train!
5. Newquay Zoo - we went there on Wednesday.  A lovely zoo, laid out nicely with a  good selection of animals and excellent cafe.  There is lots to do near by including the boating lake and a miniature railway.
6. Walk to the beach - leave the car behind for the day and visit Pentewan Beach (not dog friendly).  Take a picnic and enjoy the sun.
7. Dairyland - fancy seeing some animals?  This is a small but lovely farm attraction, watch the cows being milk, bounce on the trampolines or make use of the huge indoor play area.
8. King Harry Ferry with a few castles enroute - A little adventure for you, drive to St Mawes first to St Mawes Castle, it is small but lovely castle and a lovely village to explore, then catch the King Harry Ferry across the River, driving on to Pendennis Castle.  You can pay to go in or there is a lovely walk all around the moat.
9. Coastal Path walking - you can access the South West Coastal path from Pentewan, so why not walk across to Mevagissey taking in the stunning scenery and then catch the no. 24 bus back which stops right outside.
10. Do nothing - I know this is on a list of things to do, but you are on holiday, the sun will be shining at some point and we have games, toys and books you can borrow from reception so just have a chill out day recharging.

You may remember about the adoption process of the chicks I hatched to the hens.  Well I am pleased to report Lady has taken to motherhood like a duck to water and is now happily nurturing three chicks.  They will not return to the park for a few weeks as they are too small to get up into the run at night.  In sadder news Lady's partner, Bird came to a dramatic and upsetting end.  I basically accidentally squashed her.  Well she got herself in a position to be squashed.  It was all very upsetting especially trying to explain to Jess that Mummy and Bird had a little accident.  Anyway enough said, Lady and her chicks thankfully are all doing well.  

Local Events

26 July - Trewithen Country & Classics Fayre at Trewithen Gardens - a lovely event

26 July  - Pentille Festival of Motorsport

30 July - Last night of Proms & Carnival part of Charlestown Regatta

1 August - Carnival Day Padstow.

Today's important lesson is do not buy an ice cream during a busy check in....it's melted all over my desk!