Before breakfast we were up early and took Paddy for a short wander. It was cloudy but there were signs of the sun trying to break through. There seemed to be lots of 'marine traffic' in the Bristol Channel, seen clearly from the weir car park.
Wednesday, 29 February 2012
Porlock Weir in February
After a very social night spent in the bar with the locals Saturday morning came around very quickly!
Before breakfast we were up early and took Paddy for a short wander. It was cloudy but there were signs of the sun trying to break through. There seemed to be lots of 'marine traffic' in the Bristol Channel, seen clearly from the weir car park.
Before breakfast we were up early and took Paddy for a short wander. It was cloudy but there were signs of the sun trying to break through. There seemed to be lots of 'marine traffic' in the Bristol Channel, seen clearly from the weir car park.
Porlock Weir in February
Our pub/B&B looked very welcoming on arrival with smoke billowing out of the chimney!
After checking in we had a short wander around the harbour as the mist had completely disappeared.
After checking in we had a short wander around the harbour as the mist had completely disappeared.
Porlock Weir in Februay
OK so I know our latest posts are not actually motorhome tales but the area was so beautiful we didn't want to keep it to ourselves!!!
We had attempted to get away in Daisy during both January and February and for many reasons we weren't successful. Paddy has not had a great time over the last 2 or 3 weeks. He had a series of TIA's/mini strokes and then we were told that his front legs/elbows were nearly as arthritic as his back legs. He's still a very happy boy and thankfully has a strong, healthy heart so seems to be coping pretty well. So we decided to treat ourselves to a weekend away in a B&B. We trawled the Pets Welcome guides and internet and came up trumps!!! We found a lovely old traditional thatched pub in Porlock Weir, Somerset that was very doggie friendly (in fact Paddy was free!) offering B&B on a winter deal (2 nights for the price of 1!).
When we left home on Friday morning you couldn't see your hand in front of your face! We headed North and Barnstaple was clear(ish), got onto Exmoor and the mist descended yet again. At Contisbury Hill, near Lynton it was still hanging around.
We had attempted to get away in Daisy during both January and February and for many reasons we weren't successful. Paddy has not had a great time over the last 2 or 3 weeks. He had a series of TIA's/mini strokes and then we were told that his front legs/elbows were nearly as arthritic as his back legs. He's still a very happy boy and thankfully has a strong, healthy heart so seems to be coping pretty well. So we decided to treat ourselves to a weekend away in a B&B. We trawled the Pets Welcome guides and internet and came up trumps!!! We found a lovely old traditional thatched pub in Porlock Weir, Somerset that was very doggie friendly (in fact Paddy was free!) offering B&B on a winter deal (2 nights for the price of 1!).
When we left home on Friday morning you couldn't see your hand in front of your face! We headed North and Barnstaple was clear(ish), got onto Exmoor and the mist descended yet again. At Contisbury Hill, near Lynton it was still hanging around.
Monday, 2 January 2012
Boxing Day in St Ives
From Porthminster Beach we headed back into town for a coffee and then for a pub lunch in the Lifeboat Inn, sat overlooking the harbour, before returning to the campsite for our last evening.
This was our second successful Christmas camping in St Ives and a very mild one this year. All being well we plan on doing something similar for Christmas 2012 - watch this space!
Boxing Day at Porthminster Beach, St Ives
Soon it was Boxing Day, our last full day in St Ives, and we were up early to make the most of the day.
We walked down into St Ives again but this time around the other side to Porthminster Beach.
We walked down into St Ives again but this time around the other side to Porthminster Beach.
Christmas Day in St Ives
After a lovely Christmas Day lay-in we (well we mean Paddy!) opened our pressies and then Michael & I prepared and cooked our Christmas lunch in the camper. We spent the rest of the day just generally chilling out.
Saturday, 31 December 2011
Our Route Back to Ayr Holiday Park, St Ives
Instead of taking the short route back to the campsite through the steep streets we headed back via Porthgwidden Beach, where the views over St Ives Bay and Godrevy lighthouse were stunning in the December sunshine.
From Porthgwidden beach we made our way up to the headland to the RNLI 'look out' and Chapel of St Nicholas that overlooks St Ives Bay. Whilst up there the heavens opened, and with no shelter we walked back to the campsite in the rain!!!!
From Porthgwidden beach we made our way up to the headland to the RNLI 'look out' and Chapel of St Nicholas that overlooks St Ives Bay. Whilst up there the heavens opened, and with no shelter we walked back to the campsite in the rain!!!!
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