Wine in Cornwall had their annual wine tasting in Falmouth, held at the National Maritime Museum on Thursday 26th November. I was lucky enough to be able to drop everything last minute after some hasty arrangements, and jump on the helicopter for it. Hopefully some new wines again for the 2010 wine list. I always try to offer great tasting wines across a broad spectrum of grape varieties and most importantly; at sensible prices!!
I had an email from one of the suppliers (pasted below) who had a stand at the show, with Portuguese wines who wrote to say he has mentioned me in his blog! Some very nice wines too he had to offer, but I need to look closely at costs before I can commit to placing on my list. Watch this space!...
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----- Original Message -----
From: Oakley Wine (Nick Oakley)
To: bellrock.hotel@btclick.com
Sent: Wednesday, December 02, 2009 5:45 PM
Hope you enjoyed the Wine In Cornwall tasting in Falmouth last week. It was nice to meet you.
You even got a mention on our newsblog...................
www.oakleywineagencies.co.uk/news-blog/
Nick Oakley
Oakley Wine Agencies
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Nick Oakley's Blog Extract pasted below:
Wine in Cornwall
Saturday, November 28, 2009 at 07:00AM
Just back from a two day trip (most of it travelling!) to Falmouth in support of Wine in Cornwall - a great little business, based in Penryn, furnishing the thirsty palates of the West Country. The tasting was set in the beautiful National Maritime Museum on the harbour front, a great venue. A great crowd, both trade and public came and tasted over one hundred wines. Even one hotelier from the Scilly Isles made the trip. Our Portuguese wines were very well received, the undoubted star of the show being our Monge* sparkling wine from Quinta do Casal Branco, a great Blanc de Noir of some finesse, made by the Champagne method.
* Monge means 'monk' in Portuguese, an oblique reference to original monk, Dom Perignon, who is thought to have discovered and developed the champagne method when cellar master at the abbey of Hautvillers back in the 1700s.
Thursday, 3 December 2009
Tuesday, 6 October 2009
Guest Email of Thanks
----- Original Message -----
From: Alan and Sheila
To: bellrock.hotel@btclick.com
Sent: Monday, October 05, 2009 8:41 PM
Subject: Our stay 24/9 - 1/10
I could not let our most enjoyable holiday go by without thanking all the staff at the Bell Rock who made our stay such a success. You were all most attentive and polite.
A very special thanks must go to Chef for a varied and very tasty menu. My wife commented on how beautifully clean every where was – very special for her.
We would certainly recommend you to anyone going to St. Marys.
Best wishes,
Sheila & Alan Gilpin.
From: Alan and Sheila
To: bellrock.hotel@btclick.com
Sent: Monday, October 05, 2009 8:41 PM
Subject: Our stay 24/9 - 1/10
I could not let our most enjoyable holiday go by without thanking all the staff at the Bell Rock who made our stay such a success. You were all most attentive and polite.
A very special thanks must go to Chef for a varied and very tasty menu. My wife commented on how beautifully clean every where was – very special for her.
We would certainly recommend you to anyone going to St. Marys.
Best wishes,
Sheila & Alan Gilpin.
Tuesday, 29 September 2009
Guest Email of Thanks Extract
From: **********@hotmail.co.uk
To: bellrockhotel@btclick.com
Subject: Thank You
Date: Fri, 18 Sep 2009 10:57:13 +0100
Dear Daniel,
Please once again would you convey our deepest thanks to ALL your staff, of which there are too many to name, who looked after us for our wonderful week in Scilly. The food and service and imaculate room were down to a wonderful team effort and we would not hesitate to come back a third time at some future date.
Very best wishes to everyone.
Regards
Mary and Keith Rackley
To: bellrockhotel@btclick.com
Subject: Thank You
Date: Fri, 18 Sep 2009 10:57:13 +0100
Dear Daniel,
Please once again would you convey our deepest thanks to ALL your staff, of which there are too many to name, who looked after us for our wonderful week in Scilly. The food and service and imaculate room were down to a wonderful team effort and we would not hesitate to come back a third time at some future date.
Very best wishes to everyone.
Regards
Mary and Keith Rackley
Thursday, 17 September 2009
Guest Review - Extracted From Tripadvisor
"A lovely relaxed and friendly hotel”
Bell Rock Hotel
takingiteasy9
Plymouth
Sep 15, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
We just came back from a week on Scilly at the Bell Rock Hotel, and wanted to say how much we enjoyed our stay on the islands and the hospitality of Bell Rock. Don't let the 2 stars fool you, it really is a very nice hotel, with friendly staff, and despite the back pain the Manager Daniel seemed to be suffering he remained cheerful and helpful. Lovely food, good value, decent rooms, and even without a sea view - not many rooms here or at any place you stay on Scilly has sea views to be fair - the accomodation was just right for us. After all, why stay in your room all holiday - you should get out and walk! We certainly did lots of that, on a hearty hotel breakfast, and come back to a lovely evening meal, and drinks in the bar. Will definitely be returning. Great value. Thanks Bell Rock Hotel!
Date of stay September 2009
Visit was for Leisure
Traveled with With Spouse/Partner
Age group 35_49
Bell Rock Hotel
takingiteasy9
Plymouth
Sep 15, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
We just came back from a week on Scilly at the Bell Rock Hotel, and wanted to say how much we enjoyed our stay on the islands and the hospitality of Bell Rock. Don't let the 2 stars fool you, it really is a very nice hotel, with friendly staff, and despite the back pain the Manager Daniel seemed to be suffering he remained cheerful and helpful. Lovely food, good value, decent rooms, and even without a sea view - not many rooms here or at any place you stay on Scilly has sea views to be fair - the accomodation was just right for us. After all, why stay in your room all holiday - you should get out and walk! We certainly did lots of that, on a hearty hotel breakfast, and come back to a lovely evening meal, and drinks in the bar. Will definitely be returning. Great value. Thanks Bell Rock Hotel!
Date of stay September 2009
Visit was for Leisure
Traveled with With Spouse/Partner
Age group 35_49
Tuesday, 1 September 2009
Thank You For Voting Bell Rock!!
1st place!! A big "Thank You!" to everyone who voted for the Bell Rock Hotel in the Radio Scilly online poll for the Cleanest Accommodation category.
The results were: 1st Place - Bell Rock Hotel with 60%; 2nd Place - Freesia Guest House with 17%; 3rd Place - New Inn with 14%, and 4th Place - Atlantic Hotel with 9% of votes.
The results were: 1st Place - Bell Rock Hotel with 60%; 2nd Place - Freesia Guest House with 17%; 3rd Place - New Inn with 14%, and 4th Place - Atlantic Hotel with 9% of votes.
Wednesday, 26 August 2009
Please Vote for BELL ROCK HOTEL!
Radio Scilly are conducting an online vote this week to find the winner for the Cleanest Accommodation. The Bell Rock Hotel is nominated and it has to be said we have a great team in housekeeping who constantly work extremely hard to keep the hotel spotless! Please help to show appreciation for their efforts by voting online for the Bell Rock Hotel on the Radio Scilly website. (Just follow the link on the left of the page) Thanks!!
Saturday, 22 August 2009
Guest Review - Extracted from TripAdvisor.com
“A good seaside hotel”
Bell Rock Hotel
normannorma1 5 contributions Surrey
Aug 20, 2009 | Trip type: Family
We really enjoyed the holiday on Scilly and the hotel was good value on a half-board basis. The staff were very helpful and friendly and the food was fine. The pool is refreshing after a busy day. Took a trip seal 'hunting' and then on to St. Martins on Crusader which was well worth it. Also had a laugh on the Island open top bus tour. The beach at Great Bay St. Martin's is FAB.
My ratings for this hotel
Date of stay August 2009
Visit was for Leisure
Traveled with Family with Teenagers
Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
Bell Rock Hotel
normannorma1 5 contributions Surrey
Aug 20, 2009 | Trip type: Family
We really enjoyed the holiday on Scilly and the hotel was good value on a half-board basis. The staff were very helpful and friendly and the food was fine. The pool is refreshing after a busy day. Took a trip seal 'hunting' and then on to St. Martins on Crusader which was well worth it. Also had a laugh on the Island open top bus tour. The beach at Great Bay St. Martin's is FAB.
My ratings for this hotel
Date of stay August 2009
Visit was for Leisure
Traveled with Family with Teenagers
Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
Saturday, 1 August 2009
Guest Email of Thanks
----- Original Message -----
From: Geoff Collett
To: bellrock.hotel@btclick.com
Sent: Saturday, August 01, 2009 5:26 PM
Subject: Many thanks for stay
Dear everyone at the Bellrock
Just a quick note to thank you all for looking after me for the few days I had on St. Marys. I think your Hotel is great, everyone is friendly, the meals were excellent and so is its position.
I will recommend it to anyone and I hope to visit again.
With best wishes
GEOFF COLLETT
From: Geoff Collett
To: bellrock.hotel@btclick.com
Sent: Saturday, August 01, 2009 5:26 PM
Subject: Many thanks for stay
Dear everyone at the Bellrock
Just a quick note to thank you all for looking after me for the few days I had on St. Marys. I think your Hotel is great, everyone is friendly, the meals were excellent and so is its position.
I will recommend it to anyone and I hope to visit again.
With best wishes
GEOFF COLLETT
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