Last Thursday I was invited (with Zac) to visit friends who were holidaying in one of the apartments overlooking Bigbury beach and Burgh Island, with its famous Art Deco Hotel. It was a wonderful day out and one of the best, weatherwise, we've had recently.
My friends had one of the ground floor apartments with a large balcony:-
The views from the balcony:-
Burgh Island can be reached at low tide across a sand spit and at high tide by a sea tractor, a unique vehicle which transports visitors in a cabin, atop the tractor. On the island is the enigmatic Burgh Island Hotel, a Grade II listed, Art Deco style hotel built in 1929 and frequented by Agatha Christie. The hotel was recently refurbished to a high standard and has an excellent restaurant. Guests can arrange to be picked up by the hotels 4x4 vehicles to save getting their feet wet!
And of course, Zac and his new friend, Noodles, enjoyed the sea very much:-
I've always wanted to go to the Burgh Island hotel!
ReplyDeleteMe too, but only residents are allowed inside. At one time you could enjoy a Cream Tea - as long as you were smartly dressed - inside the hotel, but no longer, which is such a shame. After a steep climb up the path to the hotel, we were very disappointed to be refused admission. The Pilchard Inn was very busy but we were able to get a drink, but dining is restricted to lunchtimes and evenings on Fridays - the rest of the week is for residents only. Expensive, too!
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DeleteWoW!!!! what a gorgeous place and the food looks so yummy. i love when it's served family style!!!!
ReplyDeleteIt was definitely family style, Debbie - my friend's husband prepared and served it on the balcony of their apartment. Who needs posh hotel restaurants? Very, very tasty it was.
DeleteWhat a lovely spot to spend a weekend, or a lifetime for that matter:) I will probably never make it to your beautiful country but it is a dream. Both my father's and mother's ancestors are from there, so i've always had a longing to visit. Thank you for visiting my blog, it brought me here and now I am your newest follower.
ReplyDeleteThe name of you blog touched my heart. A little over forty years ago I moved to the Pacific Northwest, I didn't have much money but I bought a secondhand car for $500. The make was called a Rambler (they don't make them anymore, in fact when I bought it, they had even stop making them). Anyway it was a Rambler and I named her Rosie. Rosie Rambler and I explore our new area and she made me feel so free and independent . . . I loved that car. After Steve and I married I traded her in for a Volkswagen Rabbit, but every now and then I would see someone driving her through town and I always hoped that they loved her like I did.
I hope that you will return and follow me back. I love adding a new sister to my blogging sisterhood; I'm looking forward to a great blogging friendship and tagging along on your wonderful adventures of the UK.
Have a delightful week.
Connie :)
Welcome, Connie; what a sweet story about your old car, Rosie the Rambler!
DeleteI always named my old cars, but since driving newer ones, I haven't even thought about naming them. Maybe the old cars had more personality or character?
The hotel is one to go on the wish list, I do like the Art Deco style. Good views, good weather, good food and of course good friends a perfect day out.
ReplyDeleteIt was exactly that, Brian. I had the best day - next day, back at home, I woke to fog and drizzle which continued all day.
DeleteWhat a fabulous day!! Lunch looks delicious. I would love to go to Burgh Island! One day! I got a little closer with your post, so thank you for that! xx
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