“The Icing On The Cake!!”
Date of review: 30 May 2011
I have just come back from another excellent stay at the Bell Rock. This my fourth year associated with the hotel, where I come and stay twice a year – May and September. I’m always made very welcome and the standard of accommodation and food remains consistently excellent - thanks to Daniel and his team. I would recommend anyone who has not been to the ‘Scillys’ before to look no further for exceptional service and friendly hospitality!
Room Tip: All excellent but speak with Daniel for specifics.
Reviewer ratings for this hotel:
Date of stay: May 2011
Visit was for: Leisure
Solo Traveller
Tuesday, 31 May 2011
Monday, 30 May 2011
Bank Holiday Monday 30th May 2011
...(What's a Bank Holiday?)
Lovely view from the Golf Club this afternoon between shifts:
Lovely view from the Golf Club this afternoon between shifts:
Saturday, 28 May 2011
TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
I am very proud that we have received a Certificate of Excellence for the Bell Rock Hotel from TripAdvisor.
The whole team here work hard to look after our guests and ensure they enjoy their stay, so I would just like to say "Well done everyone!"
The whole team here work hard to look after our guests and ensure they enjoy their stay, so I would just like to say "Well done everyone!"
Guest Review Extracted From TripAdvisor
“A wonderful hotel”
Date of review: 27 May 2011
We have just returned home from a twelve-night stay at The Bell Rock Hotel in St Mary's. This was our second visit to the hotel. We stayed in the very comfortable Room 21, which is on the ground floor and next to Reception. Our room was spacious, very clean, well maintained and comfortable and our "en suite shower room" was a "Pod", which we affectionately called the Tardis. We took our laptop with us and found that whereas in the rest of the hotel, reception was poor, in Room 21 we had no problems as it was near the router which was located in Reception.
We had all our evening meals at the hotel and the food was varied and tasty. We had a minor blip with one dish, but it was immediateloy taken away and replaced with an alternative - no fuss, no argument - just apologies and good-nature. The Chef has a gift for puddings and our waistlines are now proof of this!
The breakfasts were always excellent - quick service, good selection and, again, served by good-natured, attentive and friendly staff.
We have never seen hotel staff work so hard and so willingly and all had a cheerful word or greeting - even if we met outside in the street! And twice, we asked for things that weren't strictly available, and they turned up (miraculously) the next day. Absolutely remarkable!
The atmosphere in the hotel is very friendly and what is also reassuring is "Mine Hosts" are there regularly and sit in the bar area each evening, chatting with the guests and ironing out any little problems they may have or advising on trips to take and places to see, before taking their own evening meal from the menu offered in the dining room.
The pool area is clean and well-maintained; the pool itself is small and nice and warm! There is a small sun terrace near to it, which faces south and is out of the wind, and it is nice to dry off here whilst sipping one of the excellent wines that are on offer (and all at VERY reasonable prices).
So really, we would be hard-pressed to find even one minor criticism of this most charming hotel except (maybe) it caters for the older generation rather than the young trendies. We consider ourselves as "older trendies" anyway - and as you have gathered, we were more than happy at The Bell Rock Hotel.
Special thanks to Daniel, Adrian and (of course) the delightful Martina who managed to always make everyone smile.
Date of stay: May 2011
Visit was for: Leisure
Travelled with: spouse/partner
Member since: 04 March 2007
Recommended by this reviewer? Yes
Date of review: 27 May 2011
We have just returned home from a twelve-night stay at The Bell Rock Hotel in St Mary's. This was our second visit to the hotel. We stayed in the very comfortable Room 21, which is on the ground floor and next to Reception. Our room was spacious, very clean, well maintained and comfortable and our "en suite shower room" was a "Pod", which we affectionately called the Tardis. We took our laptop with us and found that whereas in the rest of the hotel, reception was poor, in Room 21 we had no problems as it was near the router which was located in Reception.
We had all our evening meals at the hotel and the food was varied and tasty. We had a minor blip with one dish, but it was immediateloy taken away and replaced with an alternative - no fuss, no argument - just apologies and good-nature. The Chef has a gift for puddings and our waistlines are now proof of this!
The breakfasts were always excellent - quick service, good selection and, again, served by good-natured, attentive and friendly staff.
We have never seen hotel staff work so hard and so willingly and all had a cheerful word or greeting - even if we met outside in the street! And twice, we asked for things that weren't strictly available, and they turned up (miraculously) the next day. Absolutely remarkable!
The atmosphere in the hotel is very friendly and what is also reassuring is "Mine Hosts" are there regularly and sit in the bar area each evening, chatting with the guests and ironing out any little problems they may have or advising on trips to take and places to see, before taking their own evening meal from the menu offered in the dining room.
The pool area is clean and well-maintained; the pool itself is small and nice and warm! There is a small sun terrace near to it, which faces south and is out of the wind, and it is nice to dry off here whilst sipping one of the excellent wines that are on offer (and all at VERY reasonable prices).
So really, we would be hard-pressed to find even one minor criticism of this most charming hotel except (maybe) it caters for the older generation rather than the young trendies. We consider ourselves as "older trendies" anyway - and as you have gathered, we were more than happy at The Bell Rock Hotel.
Special thanks to Daniel, Adrian and (of course) the delightful Martina who managed to always make everyone smile.
Date of stay: May 2011
Visit was for: Leisure
Travelled with: spouse/partner
Member since: 04 March 2007
Recommended by this reviewer? Yes
Wednesday, 25 May 2011
Wednesday 25th May 2011
Beautiful view of the harbour today taken whilst waiting for Rat Bags to re-open after lunch. Who cares about lunchtime closures when you can sit and watch the boats!
Dining Room - Re-Decorated & Re-Furnished 2011
I have now uploaded the photographs of the new look Dining Room for 2011. The walls have been re-papered with a lighter cream coloured wallpaper, and we now have all the new solid wood tables, and the leather dining chairs.
The layout of the dining room is slightly different now to that of previous years, as the chairs are slightly bigger, and require more space. The initial verdict from returning guests is that the chairs are a lot more comfortable, and the room feels a lot lighter. Thumbs up then!
There are a few more images in the Public Areas photo gallery on the right side of the page.
The layout of the dining room is slightly different now to that of previous years, as the chairs are slightly bigger, and require more space. The initial verdict from returning guests is that the chairs are a lot more comfortable, and the room feels a lot lighter. Thumbs up then!
There are a few more images in the Public Areas photo gallery on the right side of the page.
Tuesday, 24 May 2011
Guest Review Extracted From TripAdvisor
“If you want service and good food you will not be disapointed.”
Date of review: 17 May 2011
It is not often I write to say thank you, but I did feel compelled to say how much my wife and I enjoyed your hotel, cuisine and the exceptional friendly staff. We would return without even looking at other venues it was that good.
I would also like to thank you for your kind coments on your blog after I performed some impromptu close -up magic and balloon modelling after dinner on Friday 13th May. I enjoyed it as much as your guests did.
Many thanks Lez and Liz Ellis
Date of stay: May 2011
Visit was for: Leisure
Travelled with: spouse/partner
Date of review: 17 May 2011
It is not often I write to say thank you, but I did feel compelled to say how much my wife and I enjoyed your hotel, cuisine and the exceptional friendly staff. We would return without even looking at other venues it was that good.
I would also like to thank you for your kind coments on your blog after I performed some impromptu close -up magic and balloon modelling after dinner on Friday 13th May. I enjoyed it as much as your guests did.
Many thanks Lez and Liz Ellis
Date of stay: May 2011
Visit was for: Leisure
Travelled with: spouse/partner
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