April 2014 Late Availability Offer

April Late Availability:

Room Only: £49 per person, per night

B&B: £59 per person, per night

Dinner, Room & Breakfast: £79 per person, per night



(Available on stays between Tuesday 1st April & Sunday 27th April & valid on all new bookings made from Saturday 29th March 2014)



Contact: 01720 422575 or bellrock.hotel@btclick.com

Quote: "April Blog Deal"

We're Not Under Water!

After the mass media coverage of winter storms, causing flooding throughout the south west region from sea tidal surges & burst river banks, it probably appears to the rest of the country that the Westcountry is inaccessible. This is not the case, and Scilly is very much open for business.

The damage to the rail line at Dawlish only caused the journey from London to Penzance to be about 60 minutes longer than normal, but the train tracks are due to be fully open again from 4th April. This is 2 weeks ahead of schedule! Excellent news! Spread the word!! 

Dinner, Room & Breakfast Special Offer!!

4 Nights for the price of 3

You could be here to enjoy an early season break! 

Between Monday 17th March & Wednesday 16th April we have a special offer on. 

Just £69 per person, per night for dinner, room & breakfast. Stay for 4 nights but only pay for 3 nights! 

Call us on 01720 422575 to book.

(Valid on all new bookings made from Monday 24th March 2014. http://www.bellrockhotel.co.uk/specialoffers.html)

Spring In Scilly

Monday 10th March 2014

Spring is definitely here in Scilly. The weather is glorious. Sunshine & blue skies. If you in a sheltered spot, the sun's warmth can really be felt on your face... Enough to actually burn, so sun cream at the ready! It's easy to get caught out this time of year as the air is so clean & pure, the sun's rays have no trouble getting through. 

I've only had chance to snap a couple of pictures of Porthcressa in the sunshine.

You could be here soon if you want an early season break! Between Monday 17th March & Thursday 10th April we have a special offer on. Just £69 per person, per night for dinner, room & breakfast. Stay for 4 nights but only pay for 3 nights! Call us on 01720 422575 to book.

(Valid on all new bookings made from Friday 21st Feb 2014)

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.