Swimming Pool Refurbishment Finished

Saturday 15th February 2014

After a few hiccups along the way with weather causing delays for freight deliveries, the pool is now finally completed. 

I think it looks stunning! I hope you agree. I'm looking forward to the season opening when it will be warm to swim in, so that I can try it out for myself. We've had a new heater fitted.

The whole interior has been tiled, and the steps have non slip tiles on the treads. The surround has also been tiled with non slip tiles. 

A new deep end ladder/steps has been fitted, and a new pool cover roller has also been fitted.

Storms on Scilly

Friday 14th February 2014

St Valentine's Day & the weather that hit the whole country gave us a tremendous sea swell. Compared to many places along the UK's south coast, we got away lightly. It could've been a lot worse. I think that the outer lying rocks helps to protect the islands by breaking the seas up & taking some of the force out before it hits the shore.

I can't think that I've ever seen the seas so big in Porthcressa. There's been damage to Dibble & Grub where the waves hit the front and stoved in the wall under the windows. They've repaired the damage to the structure already. I for one look forward to enjoying a coffee there soon! 

 

On the Little Porth side the waves caused damage to the sea wall, surrounding rocks & people's gardens 

The sea filled up gardens in Little Porth properties and flowed out into the street. This flowed down to the back of Seasalt & Gibson Kyne shops. It was a good couple of feet deep there. 

The fire brigade had pumps going and sand bags were set up.

The water was just like a river pouring through. 

The sea also came up past the Wheelhouse and flooded the Bishop & Wolf pub.

There was some damage to the concrete path to the beach. A slab of concrete that I'd estimate to be near on 2.5 ton was broken off, lifted up and deposited a little further up.

Here's some more pictures of the aftermath

This used to be a raised area of vegetation

This area has been washed away & flattened 

The rocks have all been moved 

Above is a huge deposit of sea weed on the path

This wall made of 6" block was knocked over

There's lots of sand where it shouldn't be

Keely's Porthcressa Photos

Saturday 25th January 2014

My daughter Keely took some photos this morning on her iPod, along Porthcressa. The sun is shining and the sea is glistening. 

Daniel's Ski Trip

Friday 10th January 2014

So, I've been away skiing this last week, hence the lack of posts. Those of you following the hotel on Twitter & Facebook will have seen my updates. Guests often ask me what I get up to in the winter and what type of holidays I take. So here's a short summary of this trip away from Scilly.

Today is our last day on the slopes here in Obergurgl, Austria. Our first day was heavy snow and pretty heavy going with it. Getting used to the high altitude was bizarre after being on sea level!! Obergurgl is a particularly high resort and the skiing season is long between November & May!

The rest of the week has offered us clear blue skies and perfect conditions. We've been able to take the cable car link to Hochgurgl, the neighbouring resort each day.

Today is our last day sadly and we have an early start to head back home tomorrow (3.30am, Yikes!!).

The weather today is light snow and the skiing is pretty good with soft powder. My legs are working properly and I could do with another week to enjoy my new found technique!! Oh well, all good things have to come to an end. I guess it's like people holidaying on Scilly; you just get settled and it's time to return home.

Here's a few pictures of our trip to Austria.

Happy New Year

Wednesday 1st January 2014

It's a bit breezy today but much better than I was expecting. We took a windswept walk up the Garrison at lunchtime to blow the cobwebs away.

New Year

Tuesday 31st December 2013

It's New Year's Eve, the last day of the year!! What will 2014 bring I wonder? Hopefully it will be a happy and healthy one for all!

Happy New Year from us all at Bell Rock Hotel! 

I will be away from the islands now for a couple of weeks.  Shirley will be taking calls on 01720 422575 for bookings and enquiries; and of course deposits for those with provisional bookings for 2014. Jenny & June will be keeping an eye on the emails, but for urgent attention please do call Shirley.

If you follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Google+ or Tumblr please keep an eye out as I may well post pictures etc so you can see what I get up to whilst away from the hotel! (Internet coverage allowing)

Rough Seas on Scilly

Friday 27th December 2013

A brisk walk this lunchtime around the Garrison in the blustery winds. Blowing the cobwebs away after a couple of days of over indulgence Christmas festivities.

The seas have picked up some heavy swells with the strong winds of late.

Merry Christmas!

Wishing you all a very merry Christmas and a happy new year, from all of us here at the Bell Rock Hotel.

Please check out our new look website:

www.bellrockhotel.co.uk if you've not yet seen it.

(There's a link on the right hand side of this page)

There are links from the main website to our Twitter & Facebook feeds.

Have a lovely time this festive season; keep safe and well, and we look forward to seeing you in 2014

Daniel

Pictures from Peninnis yesterday afternoon, Sunday 22nd December 2013: