I must apologise lots for the lack of blog when we opened for the 2014 season last Tuesday. Hopefully you will forgive us, it is just our first new arrival of the season came a few days early- on Sunday 6th April our daughter Bethany Eve was born, a little sister for Jessica. A very quick birth meant Richard was back at the park for the opening day of the season just a day later! As a result you will not being seeing much of me this year as I have two little people to keep me very busy however Richard will be on site most of the time.
So we are officially open for the season and already full over Easter which is just fantastic. We have the Devon and Cornwall Rally taking place on site right now, and what fun they seem to be having with entertainment, breakfasts and walks out. We have some pictures which I will get ready for the next blog.
Finally a blog that is super positive about the weather. It is stunning. So hot and not a cloud in the sky. So much so I have been caught out a couple of times and got a little burnt. By all accounts the weather is on the up now, so why not make the most of it and pop down to Cornwall to recharge in the glorious sun. We are offering 7 nights for the price of 5 after Easter. Yesterday we walked from Little Winnick down the cycle trail to Pentewan with the pushchair laden with a picnic. We sat by the harbour and watched the ducks and the comings and going of the village followed by an ice cream, it was so lovely.
Just a short blog today, as my parents who are down visiting and looking after Jessica for the morning have called and invited me to lunch at Heligan....my favourite lunch treat, so better decamp there for lunch!
Wednesday, 16 April 2014
Thursday, 27 March 2014
Fourth Generation
Families are really important to us. And whilst talking to the mother in law this morning, we had a proud moment when it hit us that four generations of our family have taken a great deal of pride in running family holiday parks for families. Ok, so Jessica is only 20 months old and the main running she does is away from us to be honest, but we are very proud to be the only family run holiday parks in the Pentewan Valley. But what does this actually mean for our guests? Well for a start that we have generations of experience and know how to run a good, clean, family orientated site. It also means we know all the great places to visit and have sampled them ourselves, whether with our daughter or with the dog. We also know what it is like going on holiday with children. How much stuff do little people need? We have toys, games, sports equipment, books and new for this season a craft box in reception for you to borrow during your stay so it is one less thing for your to pack!
Of course we could not run the park alone - we have our brilliant wardens on site - Steve and Jude, who have been with the family for almost a decade now. They live on the park to offer guests support in emergencies and help us in reception and with the general running of the site.
We are on the final count down to opening...exciting times.
Of course we could not run the park alone - we have our brilliant wardens on site - Steve and Jude, who have been with the family for almost a decade now. They live on the park to offer guests support in emergencies and help us in reception and with the general running of the site.
We are on the final count down to opening...exciting times.
Saturday, 22 March 2014
Spring flowers and stunning blue skies
So we are on the final count down to opening, which is pretty exciting. It is nice having a rest in the winter but the park feels so empty without guests to bring it alive. This week we have begun to stock the shop, we are putting the final touches to the French drains (some of you may remember me mentioning the work starting on them a few months back but the weather stopped play), we have removed a couple of trees and we have nearly finished putting in the new pitch dividers. This week sees the final touches to the tarmac in the late arrivals area, work begins on a deep clean and we will be out gardening, admiring our very impressive daffodils which are out in full bloom.
I have been lucky enough to go on lots of outings this week as my parents have been down visiting. As an annual pass holder at Heligan we were back there again. A lovely walk from the Little Winnick Touring Park, Heligan really is a great day out - I know I rave about it a lot, but right now the flowers are sensational and with it being pretty quiet you can visit without seeing hardly a soul. We also ventured up to The Eden Project. We only popped into the shop for lunch and a few sovereigns for my parents to take home - but the gardens were looking beautiful - again the daffodils are a delight right now with so many different and interesting varieties out. Don't forget though if you are planning a visit to book your tickets online, or search for an offer as it is pretty pricey to get in. If you are a National Trust Member you can get in half price for example.
We also had our first ever trip to Trebah Gardens. Over near Falmouth the gardens are well loved by young and old with a stunning selection of plants coupled with a brilliant children's play area. The walk down to the beach is magical - a real must if in Cornwall.
I was also spoilt on the food front with a lunch out at the Duchy Nursery. I love the Duchy; the plants are stunning, and I always have to stop myself spending a fortune - and as for the food. Well it is delicious. You have to get there early to nab a table but even if you have to wait the food is well worth it. As you arrive you are greeted by the smell of a roaring log fire and a huge selection of cakes. The millionaires shortbread (by which I judge most tea rooms) is one of the best I have tasted - worth a visit just for that!
No blog would be complete without a weather update. It is good news I am pleased to say. After a very long wet period we have been enjoying wonderful warm days and stunning blue skies. It is so strange not going out for the day without layers and layers of coats. It really feels like spring is on the way and with the nights really drawing out there is a real buzz in the air that we can finally start thinking about the summer in front of us.
I have been lucky enough to go on lots of outings this week as my parents have been down visiting. As an annual pass holder at Heligan we were back there again. A lovely walk from the Little Winnick Touring Park, Heligan really is a great day out - I know I rave about it a lot, but right now the flowers are sensational and with it being pretty quiet you can visit without seeing hardly a soul. We also ventured up to The Eden Project. We only popped into the shop for lunch and a few sovereigns for my parents to take home - but the gardens were looking beautiful - again the daffodils are a delight right now with so many different and interesting varieties out. Don't forget though if you are planning a visit to book your tickets online, or search for an offer as it is pretty pricey to get in. If you are a National Trust Member you can get in half price for example.
We also had our first ever trip to Trebah Gardens. Over near Falmouth the gardens are well loved by young and old with a stunning selection of plants coupled with a brilliant children's play area. The walk down to the beach is magical - a real must if in Cornwall.
I was also spoilt on the food front with a lunch out at the Duchy Nursery. I love the Duchy; the plants are stunning, and I always have to stop myself spending a fortune - and as for the food. Well it is delicious. You have to get there early to nab a table but even if you have to wait the food is well worth it. As you arrive you are greeted by the smell of a roaring log fire and a huge selection of cakes. The millionaires shortbread (by which I judge most tea rooms) is one of the best I have tasted - worth a visit just for that!
No blog would be complete without a weather update. It is good news I am pleased to say. After a very long wet period we have been enjoying wonderful warm days and stunning blue skies. It is so strange not going out for the day without layers and layers of coats. It really feels like spring is on the way and with the nights really drawing out there is a real buzz in the air that we can finally start thinking about the summer in front of us.
Thursday, 6 March 2014
Spring is springing!
It is finally here - Spring started on 1st March officially and according to some it will be barbecue weather next week which is so exciting. And I have to say when the sun is out it is glorious and so many of Cornwall's Tourist Attractions are coming to life. Jessica and I had lunch at Heligan last week, not only was the food delicious but the lambs they have to pet are adorable. There are also pigs onsite now too. We also popped into The Eden Project recently. That was a lovely day out with so much for children to do and of course dogs are now welcome at both.
We are busy bees with only a few weeks until opening. We are cracking on with sprucing up the early arrivals area with new tarmac and the ground work is being done for additional site lighting. There is also a great deal of painting going on and ordering of new site maps and such like. Today I will be turning my mind to the shop and getting the huge shopping list ready to restock in the coming weeks and I shall begin the arduous task of choosing ice creams for the freezer!
Perhaps most exciting is the news that we have been granted planning permission for improvements to the exisiting toilet block. Whilst the facilities that we currently have are very good, with great showers and very clean and tidy, especially the current new block, we would like to consolidate everything under one roof and provide more facilities for our disabled guests and a family bathroom suite to make life easier for parents. So with that in mind at the end of the coming season we shall be making major changes to what we currently have. We will have full plans on display at Reception throughout the season so please do come and have a look and ask us any questions you may have.
Friday, 14 February 2014
Cornwall is open for business
'Cornwall is open for business' that is the message for VisitCornwall and one we fully endorse -although we are not open for a few more weeks. Weather seems to be the main content of my blogs these days and it is hardly surprising, however we are, thankfully doing okay. As I have previously said the drainage is working a treat and we have little standing water. The vast amount of work early in the close season in the bottom field has paid off it would appear and the entire site is draining much better. Outside work has been stopped since before Christmas, however we are confident the weather will change for the better soon and we can crack on with improving the lighting around the site and other outside projects.
This week has been the worst week of weather to hit us. On Wednesday the rain, hail and wind was unbelievable. Jessica and I walked to playgroup at 100 miles an hour as we were blown along all protected in full waterproofs! Today is pretty bad too. I am sitting at home in the office watching the trees bend in two and the hail come in side ways. However Carol Kirkwood, who we now watch every morning without fail promises a better week next week so we can look forward to that.
I am feeling a bit spring like despite it all. The nights are without doubt drawing out now - we have light until 5.40pm and the bulbs are battling against the odds to come up and when it is nice the Cornish sun has a real warmth about it too - you can't help but smile when you feel that warmth. You see that is one of the many things we love about Cornwall is that we seem to feel the warmth of the sun first and the first signs of spring are always early and offer us hope that there is warmer weather just around the corner. Lets face we have got to have a stunning summer after the last few weeks - so get booking to avoid disappointment!
This week has been the worst week of weather to hit us. On Wednesday the rain, hail and wind was unbelievable. Jessica and I walked to playgroup at 100 miles an hour as we were blown along all protected in full waterproofs! Today is pretty bad too. I am sitting at home in the office watching the trees bend in two and the hail come in side ways. However Carol Kirkwood, who we now watch every morning without fail promises a better week next week so we can look forward to that.
I am feeling a bit spring like despite it all. The nights are without doubt drawing out now - we have light until 5.40pm and the bulbs are battling against the odds to come up and when it is nice the Cornish sun has a real warmth about it too - you can't help but smile when you feel that warmth. You see that is one of the many things we love about Cornwall is that we seem to feel the warmth of the sun first and the first signs of spring are always early and offer us hope that there is warmer weather just around the corner. Lets face we have got to have a stunning summer after the last few weeks - so get booking to avoid disappointment!
Wednesday, 5 February 2014
Book online
The online booking is now available again - apologies for the small technical issues we were having but all is fixed now so please do book online to ensure you get the best rates available.
Despite the truly horrid weather we are all still standing - just- down here. It has been a scary 24 hrs. So far the only casualty seems to be a flag pole from on top of reception. We are hoping all this rain now means we are all set for a glorious summer!
Despite the truly horrid weather we are all still standing - just- down here. It has been a scary 24 hrs. So far the only casualty seems to be a flag pole from on top of reception. We are hoping all this rain now means we are all set for a glorious summer!
Sunday, 2 February 2014
Bookings
Hello,
I am afraid we are having a little technical issue with our online bookings at the moment, so until it is fixed we have removed that option from the website - hopefully we should have it working in the next few days. In the meantime please do give Richard a call in the office on 01726 843687 or email mail@littlewinnick.co.uk.
Talking of bookings - the first two weeks in August are getting very busy - we have limited availability left so please do get in contact sooner rather than later if you have specific weeks you would like to come and stay at Little Winnick Touring Park.
Last blog I was off on my first aid course - it was a Family First Aid Course - very interesting and useful but hopefully something I will never have to put into practice at Little Winnick or home. Home life is certainly busy for us at the moment. Jessica is now 18 months old and in to everything as you can imagine. She loves coming to the site and helping us but at the moment is a particular fan of puddles, well more to the point jumping in them!
Puddles leads me on nicely to the weather. Right now we are meant to be in the eye of yet another storm. Well, thankfully it seems very calm and dare I say it, we even have blue skies to enjoy at the moment.
I am afraid we are having a little technical issue with our online bookings at the moment, so until it is fixed we have removed that option from the website - hopefully we should have it working in the next few days. In the meantime please do give Richard a call in the office on 01726 843687 or email mail@littlewinnick.co.uk.
Talking of bookings - the first two weeks in August are getting very busy - we have limited availability left so please do get in contact sooner rather than later if you have specific weeks you would like to come and stay at Little Winnick Touring Park.
Last blog I was off on my first aid course - it was a Family First Aid Course - very interesting and useful but hopefully something I will never have to put into practice at Little Winnick or home. Home life is certainly busy for us at the moment. Jessica is now 18 months old and in to everything as you can imagine. She loves coming to the site and helping us but at the moment is a particular fan of puddles, well more to the point jumping in them!
Puddles leads me on nicely to the weather. Right now we are meant to be in the eye of yet another storm. Well, thankfully it seems very calm and dare I say it, we even have blue skies to enjoy at the moment.
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