Saturday, 20 October 2012
Friday, 19 October 2012
St Mary's Harbour
Friday 19th October 2012
A glorious calm day today. The sun gleaming off the sea and the boats still left in the harbour.
A glorious calm day today. The sun gleaming off the sea and the boats still left in the harbour.
Garrison
Thursday 19th October 2012
After a stormy Wednesday with high winds, low pressure and high spring tides causing flooding into Hugh Street, Thursday by contrast was a lovely sunny day. Still a stiff breeze, but certainly warm enough for a walk in lightweight fleece.
The Scillonian heading out past Morning Point & Spanish Ledges.
Woolpack point into the bright afternoon sun.
Steval looking back towards St Martins.
After a stormy Wednesday with high winds, low pressure and high spring tides causing flooding into Hugh Street, Thursday by contrast was a lovely sunny day. Still a stiff breeze, but certainly warm enough for a walk in lightweight fleece.
The Scillonian heading out past Morning Point & Spanish Ledges.
Woolpack point into the bright afternoon sun.
Steval looking back towards St Martins.
Wednesday, 17 October 2012
Monday, 15 October 2012
Garrison
Sunday 14th October 2012
A sunny but cool day. After the last couple of days off I've had, it was a vast improvement.
I took a walk around the garrison with the family after lunch.
A sunny but cool day. After the last couple of days off I've had, it was a vast improvement.
I took a walk around the garrison with the family after lunch.
Saturday, 13 October 2012
Peninnis
Friday 12th October 2012
It was a pleasant afternoon if not for a cool wind and a dramatic moody sky. I put on a thin fleece and took a stomp up around Peninnis. Luckily for me I got home just in time as the skies turned and we had a half hour torrential downpour with thunder & lightning! That soon passed through though. I can't remember when we last had thunder & lightning? It must be quite a few months ago though.
It was a pleasant afternoon if not for a cool wind and a dramatic moody sky. I put on a thin fleece and took a stomp up around Peninnis. Luckily for me I got home just in time as the skies turned and we had a half hour torrential downpour with thunder & lightning! That soon passed through though. I can't remember when we last had thunder & lightning? It must be quite a few months ago though.
Thursday, 11 October 2012
Guest Review Extracted From TripAdvisor - Scilly
“Faultless”
Reviewed 9 October 2012
Clean, welcoming and comfortable. Well, I expect that but here the staff seem genuinely pleased to meet you and help you to enjoy your stay. The food is just superb. In fact, I wanted to kidnap the chef and bring him home with me. Service in the dining room was attentive without being intrusive and that is very difficult to...
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Daniel Lawson, Manager at Bell Rock Hotel, responded to this review
10 October 2012
Thank you for your kind words about our staff and service you received from them. I'm glad that your trip was a pleasant one, and we hope to welcome you back again soon. I'm glad you didn't kidnap our chef, as his skills are needed here ;) All the best, Daniel
Reviewed 9 October 2012
Clean, welcoming and comfortable. Well, I expect that but here the staff seem genuinely pleased to meet you and help you to enjoy your stay. The food is just superb. In fact, I wanted to kidnap the chef and bring him home with me. Service in the dining room was attentive without being intrusive and that is very difficult to...
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Daniel Lawson, Manager at Bell Rock Hotel, responded to this review
10 October 2012
Thank you for your kind words about our staff and service you received from them. I'm glad that your trip was a pleasant one, and we hope to welcome you back again soon. I'm glad you didn't kidnap our chef, as his skills are needed here ;) All the best, Daniel
Guest Review Extracted From TripAdvisor - Scilly
“Surprisingly good 2 star which should be higher rated - top notch”
Reviewed 4 October 2012
This small family-run hotel is on the main island of St Mary's. It is old-fashioned in many ways but that's what makes it pretty unique. The rooms are well-appointed, homely and spotlessly clean, if a tad small. There is a small swimming-pool (covered) which is pretty basic. The lounge area and bar, where one waits to be taken downstairs to the dining room, is cosy. The food at all meals is well cooked, all home-made and well presented, the waiting staff always attentive and pay attention in doing this "properly". The staff are all conscientious and multi-task, and proud of what they do. The prices are very reasonable. It is worth more than two stars, the food and service being exemplary. It exemplifies Scilly really - a part of the UK that is still in the 1950s, where standards matter and is not ostentatious. Scilly has lovely beaches, seascapes and gardens and is a part of England that is a million miles away from the frenetic world most of us live in - a real tonic, and escape into the past.. The Bell Rock is worth seeking out if you like things quiet and low-key with nice, tasty food.
Daniel Lawson, Manager at Bell Rock Hotel, responded to this review
10 October 2012
I'm pleased you were happy with our service, and that our star rating exceeded expectations. This is our aim, to provide a high standard of service, whilst balancing in with the friendly, attentive qualities.
You mention the pool area, and I'm pleased to report that this area will be looked at in the winter period for refurbishment plans this year.
Reviewed 4 October 2012
This small family-run hotel is on the main island of St Mary's. It is old-fashioned in many ways but that's what makes it pretty unique. The rooms are well-appointed, homely and spotlessly clean, if a tad small. There is a small swimming-pool (covered) which is pretty basic. The lounge area and bar, where one waits to be taken downstairs to the dining room, is cosy. The food at all meals is well cooked, all home-made and well presented, the waiting staff always attentive and pay attention in doing this "properly". The staff are all conscientious and multi-task, and proud of what they do. The prices are very reasonable. It is worth more than two stars, the food and service being exemplary. It exemplifies Scilly really - a part of the UK that is still in the 1950s, where standards matter and is not ostentatious. Scilly has lovely beaches, seascapes and gardens and is a part of England that is a million miles away from the frenetic world most of us live in - a real tonic, and escape into the past.. The Bell Rock is worth seeking out if you like things quiet and low-key with nice, tasty food.
Daniel Lawson, Manager at Bell Rock Hotel, responded to this review
10 October 2012
I'm pleased you were happy with our service, and that our star rating exceeded expectations. This is our aim, to provide a high standard of service, whilst balancing in with the friendly, attentive qualities.
You mention the pool area, and I'm pleased to report that this area will be looked at in the winter period for refurbishment plans this year.
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