...but the good news is that it was off St Ives, so yet another quality reason why a holiday down at Sennen Cove makes so much more sense!! : )
Thursday, 16 June 2011
Jaws...
Run for the hills! Our local paper The Cornishman reports that a man eating shark has been spotted...
...but the good news is that it was off St Ives, so yet another quality reason why a holiday down at Sennen Cove makes so much more sense!! : )
...but the good news is that it was off St Ives, so yet another quality reason why a holiday down at Sennen Cove makes so much more sense!! : )
Wednesday, 15 June 2011
Playing...
After years of point n' shoot digital clarity, maybe sterility, I'm playing with cameras again. So messing around a few weeks back with some of the objects on the Beach House's book shelf i caught this little image, and just love that reflected in the postcard frame to the left is just a glimpse of Cowloe Reef.
Tuesday, 14 June 2011
Thursday, 2 June 2011
Accolades for Sennen Cove
Its been a week or two of well deserved accolades for Sennen Cove.
Beginning with the July issue of Coast arriving on the doorstep, always a good read (actually an excellent issue this month, great feature on one of our favorite things vintage camper vans - love the '64 Bedford Dormobile on page 19) and a subscription we take so that a copy is kept in The Little Beach House, it was a delight to turn the page and discover that the opening double page 'Picture This' shot was a fantastic atmospheric photo of the Cove by Cornish photographer Greg Martin.
A couple of days later our local paper The Cornishman then reported that Sennen Cove had been awarded the highest possible grading by the Marine Conservation Society (MCS) in respect of 'excellent water quality' in their 2011 Good Beach Guide.
Then this week, again in The Cornishman, world renowned travel magazine Conde Naste has featured Sennen Cove in its round up very best beaches to visit in the UK.
In fact the only thing we're missing this year is a 2011 Blue Flag Award, but do not worry, its not that the Cove has failed the inspection its just that Cornwall Council have refused to pay the £560 required for said accreditation. But of course when you are spending £18M on refurbishing your offices and have spent £9M on corporate credit card expenses (highest in the UK) you've got to save money somewhere!
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| Fresh brewed cafetiere and Coast Magazine, a fine morning combination. |
A couple of days later our local paper The Cornishman then reported that Sennen Cove had been awarded the highest possible grading by the Marine Conservation Society (MCS) in respect of 'excellent water quality' in their 2011 Good Beach Guide.
Then this week, again in The Cornishman, world renowned travel magazine Conde Naste has featured Sennen Cove in its round up very best beaches to visit in the UK.
In fact the only thing we're missing this year is a 2011 Blue Flag Award, but do not worry, its not that the Cove has failed the inspection its just that Cornwall Council have refused to pay the £560 required for said accreditation. But of course when you are spending £18M on refurbishing your offices and have spent £9M on corporate credit card expenses (highest in the UK) you've got to save money somewhere!
Tuesday, 31 May 2011
More of the Great Pasty Hunt...
The search resumes....
A dreary Saturday saw us at a loose end, so with kids to both drag away from the TV and feed, dogs in need of a walk and an excuse to head over Helston way we piled into the camper and set off for The Horse and Jockey bakery in Meneage Street.
So a quick stop outside whilst wife ran in to pick up a few, then down to the boating lake area (large free carpark, a rarity down this way) for a picnic.
The pasties are good, but in a different way to our current faves Anns and the mighty Philps (Marazion shop) which i guess is the best thing about a true hand-made pasty in that each baker will produce their own unique tasting pasty.
I can see why people rate these pasties, the texture and flavour is rich and heavy. I suspect that they use a lot of suet, the filling is more pie like almost, gloriously unctuous, and the pastry erring towards the dense. My one small comment is that they are a tad salty.
Valuewise I would say very good. At just over £3 for a medium it was ample to give the kids half each (neither of them could finish it much to the dog's delight) and said medium also beat the wife.
Would i drive explicitly to buy one as I would Anns and Philps (Marazion), possibly not. Would I be happy dropping in if i was passing, yes definitely.
But in saying that here's the interesting thing. We bought four pasties and only ate three. The fourth sat in the fridge until the next day when we re-heated it for lunch. What a revelation, the dense pastry was suddenly fresh and crispy and the filling was a little less gooey. Admittedly I haven't tried this with our other faves but my goodness if you want a pasty to take home and heat later The Horse and Jockey's are great!
A dreary Saturday saw us at a loose end, so with kids to both drag away from the TV and feed, dogs in need of a walk and an excuse to head over Helston way we piled into the camper and set off for The Horse and Jockey bakery in Meneage Street.
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| Even half a Horse & Jockey's was too much for the ever hungry boy 'Chops'. |
The observant may notice that we've mentioned this bakery before as one that we wanted to try, their pasties are well regarded in the Helston area and indeed the Good Pasty Guide rated them as the best pasty in 2010.
The pasties are good, but in a different way to our current faves Anns and the mighty Philps (Marazion shop) which i guess is the best thing about a true hand-made pasty in that each baker will produce their own unique tasting pasty.
I can see why people rate these pasties, the texture and flavour is rich and heavy. I suspect that they use a lot of suet, the filling is more pie like almost, gloriously unctuous, and the pastry erring towards the dense. My one small comment is that they are a tad salty.
Valuewise I would say very good. At just over £3 for a medium it was ample to give the kids half each (neither of them could finish it much to the dog's delight) and said medium also beat the wife.
Would i drive explicitly to buy one as I would Anns and Philps (Marazion), possibly not. Would I be happy dropping in if i was passing, yes definitely.
But in saying that here's the interesting thing. We bought four pasties and only ate three. The fourth sat in the fridge until the next day when we re-heated it for lunch. What a revelation, the dense pastry was suddenly fresh and crispy and the filling was a little less gooey. Admittedly I haven't tried this with our other faves but my goodness if you want a pasty to take home and heat later The Horse and Jockey's are great!
Friday, 20 May 2011
Olympic Flame Starts on our Doorstep
So what better way to see this once in a lifetime Global event than via a 10 min stroll across some of the most stunning coastal cliffs in the UK, and of course not have to worry about parking, traffic jams, entry queues and all that other accumulated faff!
But maybe even better, and don't quote me on this, I even read it would be coming ashore at Lands End. Now bearing in mind there is no easy landing area at Lands End the closest logical place to come ashore is Sennen Cove, right in front of The Little Beach House. And if that does happen you can watch the whole thing at dawn sat sipping hot coffee from the comfort of your armchair.
Saturday, 14 May 2011
quick, grab an early summer hols deal before it gets busy!
Hurry Hurry, we only have 2 weeks available for this summer then we're full until the middle of September.
This really is a great time to visit Sennen Cove, the weather is generally the best of the summer (and this year once again proving that too be true) and its not at all crowded, you really can get an acre of warm sand and surf to yourselves. lovely!
The week beginning 20th May is already discounted nicely, and the week beginning 3rd June we're happy to offer at the late deal price now (£50 off the standard rate) should anyone wish to take advantage.
The house can be booked through out agency West Cornwall Cottage Holidays but for the June discount please email us first so we can give you the discount code. Our email is info@littlebeachhouse.co.uk
This really is a great time to visit Sennen Cove, the weather is generally the best of the summer (and this year once again proving that too be true) and its not at all crowded, you really can get an acre of warm sand and surf to yourselves. lovely!
The week beginning 20th May is already discounted nicely, and the week beginning 3rd June we're happy to offer at the late deal price now (£50 off the standard rate) should anyone wish to take advantage.
The house can be booked through out agency West Cornwall Cottage Holidays but for the June discount please email us first so we can give you the discount code. Our email is info@littlebeachhouse.co.uk
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