“Best Value On The Islands”
Date of review: 27 Apr 2011
This was my third stay at the Bell Rock and, as usual, Daniel and his colleagues ensured that I had a great time. The Bell Rock is run extremely well with a personal touch lacking in bigger hotels. The hotel is ideally placed just a few minutes from the harbour, the rooms are comfortable and staff friendly. It seems that nothing is too much trouble for the people looking after you and once you've been a couple of times, you're greeted like a friend rather than a customer. Very highly recommended and I hope to be back for a long weekend later this Summer.
Date of stay: April 2011
Visit was for: Leisure
Solo Traveller
Age group: 35-49
Recommended by this reviewer? Yes
Wednesday, 27 April 2011
Monday, 25 April 2011
Sunday 24th April 2011
...Another lovely weather Sunday for my day off! Lucky me!! :)
The sun caught me out a bit this week though, and I ended up with a red face and the beginnings of a T-Shirt tan; oops!! The wind was deceptive again, and we had managed to tuck away in a sheltered spot at Juliet's Garden for some lunch in the full sun beating down. It's a great spot for watching boats come & go. I love the way the bright sun shimmers on the water.
The sun caught me out a bit this week though, and I ended up with a red face and the beginnings of a T-Shirt tan; oops!! The wind was deceptive again, and we had managed to tuck away in a sheltered spot at Juliet's Garden for some lunch in the full sun beating down. It's a great spot for watching boats come & go. I love the way the bright sun shimmers on the water.
Tuesday, 19 April 2011
Sunday 17th April 2011
There are a lot of people walking around with red faces & limbs after the lovely weather we had this Sunday. The sun was strong, and there was a good breeze to mask the heat; and no doubt wind burn factors too! The sea was calm, the skies were blue. Great for my day off! :)
Saturday, 16 April 2011
Thursday 14th & Friday 15th April 2011
There's been a bit of cloud cover the last coupe of days, but the sun has been trying to get through. The warmth is there though which is the main thing!
Thursday 14th April - Down the Quay:
Friday 15th April - After The Sun Had Gone To Bed... A Gap In The Clouds At Horizon Level:
Thursday 14th April - Down the Quay:
Friday 15th April - After The Sun Had Gone To Bed... A Gap In The Clouds At Horizon Level:
Monday, 11 April 2011
Guest Review Extracted From TripAdvisor
“Much, much too good for it's official star rating”
Date of review: 9 Apr 2011
The Bell Rock is a classic example of where traditional star ratings, based on lifts (elevators), 24 hour porterage etc completely miss the point. If you like the ethos of the Scillies then you'll find this hotel perfect. It blends the best aspects of a traditional seaside hotel with high service standards. Our children are 11, 9 and 8 - they loved the generous breakfast, setting them up for a day in the open air. Dinner choices were adequate with some interesting nods to modern cuisine - decent and reasonably priced wine list. All food fresh, well prepared and attractively presented. Rooms clean and equipped wholly in line with price and style of hotel. I'd far rather stay here than most of the 5 star hotels in which I spend too much time!
Date of stay: April 2011
Visit was for: Leisure
Travelled with: Family with Young Children
Recommended by this reviewer? Yes
Date of review: 9 Apr 2011
The Bell Rock is a classic example of where traditional star ratings, based on lifts (elevators), 24 hour porterage etc completely miss the point. If you like the ethos of the Scillies then you'll find this hotel perfect. It blends the best aspects of a traditional seaside hotel with high service standards. Our children are 11, 9 and 8 - they loved the generous breakfast, setting them up for a day in the open air. Dinner choices were adequate with some interesting nods to modern cuisine - decent and reasonably priced wine list. All food fresh, well prepared and attractively presented. Rooms clean and equipped wholly in line with price and style of hotel. I'd far rather stay here than most of the 5 star hotels in which I spend too much time!
Date of stay: April 2011
Visit was for: Leisure
Travelled with: Family with Young Children
Recommended by this reviewer? Yes
Sunday 10th April 2011
Well the emphasis was on the "Sun" for "Sunday"... well at least until around 3pm in any case! The day started off like a summer's day with clear blue skies and glorious sunshine. We headed off to the beach for a picnic lunch which was very peaceful and warm... then unfortunately, the fog rolled in!!
Porthcressa:
No, You're Not Having My Lunch!
...Then Here Comes The Fog Rolling In Fast Over The Garrison:
Porthcressa:
No, You're Not Having My Lunch!
...Then Here Comes The Fog Rolling In Fast Over The Garrison:
Saturday, 9 April 2011
Thanks Sent From Prize Winners
Last year, the Bell Rock Hotel donated a complimentary 3 night stay as a prize for the Cancer Research UK, Isles of Scilly Grand Summer Prize Draw 2010. The lucky winners were Mr & Mrs Davies from Wokingham, Berkshire. They have not long returned home from their stay, and have sent through a kind card of thanks:
Guest Email of Thanks
----- Original Message -----
From: Gerry Handcocks
To: bellrock.hotel@btclick.com
Sent: April 2011 2:26 PM
Subject: Just to say.......................................thank you
Good afternoon,
Just to say ...................... thank you for making our stay with you memorable following the cancellation of our helicopter flight to Penzance.
We appreciate the professional and friendly way you treated us, the welcome you gave us ensuring we were comfortable, and arranging early breakfast enabling us to catch our early flight back to Penzance.
Also many thanks for having medication picked up from the hospital.
Good luck for the season
Kind regards,
Daphne and Gerald Handcocks
Reading
Berkshire
From: Gerry Handcocks
To: bellrock.hotel@btclick.com
Sent: April 2011 2:26 PM
Subject: Just to say.......................................thank you
Good afternoon,
Just to say ...................... thank you for making our stay with you memorable following the cancellation of our helicopter flight to Penzance.
We appreciate the professional and friendly way you treated us, the welcome you gave us ensuring we were comfortable, and arranging early breakfast enabling us to catch our early flight back to Penzance.
Also many thanks for having medication picked up from the hospital.
Good luck for the season
Kind regards,
Daphne and Gerald Handcocks
Reading
Berkshire
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