----- Original Message -----
From: KENNETH offer
To: Bell Rock Hotel
Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2012 1:01 PM
Subject: Thanks
Dear Daniel and Staff,
Just a note to say that we arrived home after a good journey at approx. 11.15 a.m. We wish to thank you all for a very enjoyable and luxurious stay, we appreciate all the hard work that goes into making our holiday so good. Please pass on our good wishes to all and we hope to see you all again next year.
Yours sincerely from your friends { we hope } at room 14 Barbara and Ken Offer
Thursday, 23 August 2012
Guest Email of Thanks
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ann Pearce"
To:
Sent: Sunday, August 19, 2012 9:31 PM
Subject: Thank you
> Dear Daniel and staff
>
> Have just returned from a week in St Mary's and although we don't
> normally send or post reports of our holidays we feel moved to do so this
> time. Our visit to the Isles of Scilly was part of the celebrations of
> our 40th wedding anniversary this year and having no pre conceived idea
> of what we would find on our first visit to the islands were warmed by
> the friendly atmosphere in the hotel, the smiles and professional
> approach from the staff, the variety of dishes on the menu and the size
> of the breakfast to set you up for the day. Our room suited us fine with
> everything one would need to make a stay away from home enjoyable and
> relaxing.
>
> Thank you to all for making our week enjoyable despite the changeable
> weather.
>
> Regards
>
> Ann and Phil Pearce
From: "Ann Pearce"
To:
Sent: Sunday, August 19, 2012 9:31 PM
Subject: Thank you
> Dear Daniel and staff
>
> Have just returned from a week in St Mary's and although we don't
> normally send or post reports of our holidays we feel moved to do so this
> time. Our visit to the Isles of Scilly was part of the celebrations of
> our 40th wedding anniversary this year and having no pre conceived idea
> of what we would find on our first visit to the islands were warmed by
> the friendly atmosphere in the hotel, the smiles and professional
> approach from the staff, the variety of dishes on the menu and the size
> of the breakfast to set you up for the day. Our room suited us fine with
> everything one would need to make a stay away from home enjoyable and
> relaxing.
>
> Thank you to all for making our week enjoyable despite the changeable
> weather.
>
> Regards
>
> Ann and Phil Pearce
Guest Review Extracted From TripAdvisor - Bell Rock Hotel, Scilly
“Very welcoming and friendly hotel”
Reviewed 22 August 2012
We stayed 4th - 11th August 2012 .We arrived early on our flight and were made very welcome. Our room was availble by 10.30 so we could enjoy the rest of the day. The room and the shower were exceptionally clean with plenty of tea & milk and toiletries provided. All staff were very friendly and helpful and nothing was too much trouble. The food was excellent with good choices with a good selection of red wines. We especially enjoyed the breakfasts being cooked to order. After the evening meal coffee was enjoyed in the bar watching the Olympics with the other guests in a very relaxed atmosphere. We will be back!
Stayed August 2012, travelled as a couple
Daniel Responded With:
Thank you for your kind words about our team of staff. I'm glad we all helped to make your holiday enjoyable. It sounds like you have enjoyed our freshly prepared meals, and indeed, our wine list. I like to keep updating our wines at least annually to offer a wide range of wines to suit all. I also try to source wines to within a reasonable price range but at the same time keeping the quality high. We look forward to seeing you return in the future. No doubt, there will be a couple of new reds on the list to try by then.
Reviewed 22 August 2012
We stayed 4th - 11th August 2012 .We arrived early on our flight and were made very welcome. Our room was availble by 10.30 so we could enjoy the rest of the day. The room and the shower were exceptionally clean with plenty of tea & milk and toiletries provided. All staff were very friendly and helpful and nothing was too much trouble. The food was excellent with good choices with a good selection of red wines. We especially enjoyed the breakfasts being cooked to order. After the evening meal coffee was enjoyed in the bar watching the Olympics with the other guests in a very relaxed atmosphere. We will be back!
Stayed August 2012, travelled as a couple
Daniel Responded With:
Thank you for your kind words about our team of staff. I'm glad we all helped to make your holiday enjoyable. It sounds like you have enjoyed our freshly prepared meals, and indeed, our wine list. I like to keep updating our wines at least annually to offer a wide range of wines to suit all. I also try to source wines to within a reasonable price range but at the same time keeping the quality high. We look forward to seeing you return in the future. No doubt, there will be a couple of new reds on the list to try by then.
Guest Review Extracted From TripAdvisor - Bell Rock Hotel Scilly
“Relaxing Retreat”
Reviewed 19 August 2012
This is a lovely quiet hotel located on the main island of the Scillies (St Mary's). First impression from the outside we thought it might be more for older couples however, that was not the case. Its very cosy and although the room was small it was very clean and adequate for our stay (you only really sleep in them anyway!). There were even free reusable carrier bags to use. The bed was comfy and the bathroom was extremely clean. We booked dinner and breakfast here and the food at both was excellent. The waiters and waitresses were very friendly and always had a smile. There is even a small indoor pool to use - we didnt this time but as we will definitely be going back we will try it next time. To make the most of our last day the hotel arranged to have our luggage taken to the ferry for a small fee (VERY Small fee £1.25) as the ferry didnt leave until 4.15pm we had the day to enjoy. I would recommend this hotel to anyone who wants a relaxing holiday.
Daniel Lawson, Daniel Lawson at Bell Rock Hotel, responded to this review
20 August 2012
I'm pleased you enjoyed your stay with us, and the service you received was of a high standard.
The rooms within the hotel vary in shape and size depending on where they are situated, and some have the sea views, as it seems you have had. The rooms are all viewable on my blog photo galleries. This is a good tool for guests to find out more about the hotel.
Reviewed 19 August 2012
This is a lovely quiet hotel located on the main island of the Scillies (St Mary's). First impression from the outside we thought it might be more for older couples however, that was not the case. Its very cosy and although the room was small it was very clean and adequate for our stay (you only really sleep in them anyway!). There were even free reusable carrier bags to use. The bed was comfy and the bathroom was extremely clean. We booked dinner and breakfast here and the food at both was excellent. The waiters and waitresses were very friendly and always had a smile. There is even a small indoor pool to use - we didnt this time but as we will definitely be going back we will try it next time. To make the most of our last day the hotel arranged to have our luggage taken to the ferry for a small fee (VERY Small fee £1.25) as the ferry didnt leave until 4.15pm we had the day to enjoy. I would recommend this hotel to anyone who wants a relaxing holiday.
Daniel Lawson, Daniel Lawson at Bell Rock Hotel, responded to this review
20 August 2012
I'm pleased you enjoyed your stay with us, and the service you received was of a high standard.
The rooms within the hotel vary in shape and size depending on where they are situated, and some have the sea views, as it seems you have had. The rooms are all viewable on my blog photo galleries. This is a good tool for guests to find out more about the hotel.
Guest Review Extracted From TripAdvisor - Bell Rock Hotel Scilly
“Enjoyed it”
Reviewed 18 August 2012
We were at the hotel before 1 PM and the room was ready for us. Room was exceptionally clean but wanted the odd bit of glue on some of the wallpaper. The welcome/information pack was the best we have ever seen at a hotel and the tv worked as it should - all the channels being in the right place.
Unlike some places where tea and coffee is provided with just enough tea coffe and milk for one making, the tray in our room had more than ample supplies of everything and we were asked to go to reception if we needed more of anything.
Food was excellent, both breakfast and dinner were made from good fresh ingredients and well cooked. There was a good choice on the menu.
Staff are very good exceedingly friendly and wanting us to have a good holiday. However it was noticeable that the manager was not as affable as the rest of the staff and there were occasions when we felt he couldn't be bothered to say hello.
Accommodation is expensive on the Scilly Isles and taking that into account we think the Bell Rock is good value for money.
Daniel Lawson, Daniel Lawson at Bell Rock Hotel, responded to this review
20 August 2012
I'm pleased you had a good time on your holiday with us, and the staff looked after you well. I don't appear to be flavour of the month at the moment! I can only apologise if I failed to speak to you at some point. It certainly wouldn't be that I couldn't be bothered, as I wouldn't do it on purpose. Perhaps, if I was in the middle of something, I failed to spot you going by reception? Please accept my apolgies, and I hope that it wouldn't put you off returning in the future.
***Further Footnote***
I was thinking about where I'm sitting within the reception area, and it is a little set back from the opening. If I'm working on the computer, I don't always see people going past, as it's slightly out of my peripheral vision.
If people speak to me when I am unaware of passers, I always speak; so maybe I am not totally at fault here?
Reviewed 18 August 2012
We were at the hotel before 1 PM and the room was ready for us. Room was exceptionally clean but wanted the odd bit of glue on some of the wallpaper. The welcome/information pack was the best we have ever seen at a hotel and the tv worked as it should - all the channels being in the right place.
Unlike some places where tea and coffee is provided with just enough tea coffe and milk for one making, the tray in our room had more than ample supplies of everything and we were asked to go to reception if we needed more of anything.
Food was excellent, both breakfast and dinner were made from good fresh ingredients and well cooked. There was a good choice on the menu.
Staff are very good exceedingly friendly and wanting us to have a good holiday. However it was noticeable that the manager was not as affable as the rest of the staff and there were occasions when we felt he couldn't be bothered to say hello.
Accommodation is expensive on the Scilly Isles and taking that into account we think the Bell Rock is good value for money.
Daniel Lawson, Daniel Lawson at Bell Rock Hotel, responded to this review
20 August 2012
I'm pleased you had a good time on your holiday with us, and the staff looked after you well. I don't appear to be flavour of the month at the moment! I can only apologise if I failed to speak to you at some point. It certainly wouldn't be that I couldn't be bothered, as I wouldn't do it on purpose. Perhaps, if I was in the middle of something, I failed to spot you going by reception? Please accept my apolgies, and I hope that it wouldn't put you off returning in the future.
***Further Footnote***
I was thinking about where I'm sitting within the reception area, and it is a little set back from the opening. If I'm working on the computer, I don't always see people going past, as it's slightly out of my peripheral vision.
If people speak to me when I am unaware of passers, I always speak; so maybe I am not totally at fault here?
Tuesday, 21 August 2012
Porthmellon & Harbour Evening Skies
Monday 20th August 2012
The evening was a very pleasant summer's evening, with almost clear skies and a warm sun.
The evening was a very pleasant summer's evening, with almost clear skies and a warm sun.
Porthmellon & Porthloo
Sunday 19th August 2012
Sunday morning started off poor on the weather side of things but soon picked up for a hot & sunny afternoon. Ideal for lunch outside followed by a walk to hunt for cake!
Sunday morning started off poor on the weather side of things but soon picked up for a hot & sunny afternoon. Ideal for lunch outside followed by a walk to hunt for cake!
Saturday, 18 August 2012
Sunset Scilly
Saturday 18th August 2012
The sun has just set over the islands and what a beautiful sight it was! Purples & pinks in colour in an almost pastel effect sky. Lovely.
The sun has just set over the islands and what a beautiful sight it was! Purples & pinks in colour in an almost pastel effect sky. Lovely.
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