School is nearly out, and The Meadows is in the full swing of summer.
Well, we are ready for the arrival of the summer school. Next week, we should have a full compliment of teachers, school secretary, head mistress, deputy head, mixed up with those campers who just enjoy high season holidays.
The forecast for the week ahead is looking good, and last week was all in all quite a good week. I judge how much sunshine we have had, by how many squeals I hear in the shower block with our hot showers on sunburn ;). There has been quite a number this week caught out.
John & I are always very interested to hear why first time visitor have chosen our campsite. It is good for us to hear that so many of our guests absorb so much of the information on our website prior to arrival, and know what to expect when they get here. Most are already Facebook and Twitter friends with our Pop Up Hosts and have their walks, and days out planned way ahead. Lots have often already purchased tickets for gardens and theatre trips, including the very special Minack.
The Campsite is looking extremely colourful at the present time, with some very well dressed tents, caravans and campervans. The wildflower meadow has been full this week, with our campers enjoying their secluded pitches, and one couple has been watching baby buzzards as there is a nest in the wood.
For those visiting this coming week, on Monday it is the Stitihians Agricultural Show, the biggest one day such show in Cornwall, with lots of farm animals, dogs and goats, vintage tractors, and just a lot to see. This show comes highly recommended by some of our guests who visited last year.
Our guests at the moment seem to be in to bike hire, and wineries!!! What a winning combination. Knightor Winery is fab, and directly on to a cycle route. Polmassick Vineyard is also worth a cycle to if you have the energy for a vineyard tour.
If you have a bike with lights that could be useful if you are here for any of the Wine Tasting Events down on Carlyon Bay with Clio’s Van du Vin. There is always also a lot of good food down at Carlyon Bay, especially from Sams on the Bay. The wine tasting events are
Friday 29th July – Battle of the Bubbles
Friday 5th August – Argentina vs Chile
Saturday 20th August Chardonnay Across the Spectrum
Saturday 3rd September- Oaked vs Unoaked Wine
Carlyon Bay is a really lovely setting, and you would manage it on a bike, or to walk to the nearest bus stop for the last bus home.
If we can get enough interest, then Clio would love to come with her Van du Vin to The Meadows and host a couple of wine tasting sessions this season. I will be seeing who is up for that, and trying to get something in the diary.
This week is also the Rock Oyster Festival for those heading over to the north coast.
As for happenings at The Meadows, we have our usual Pop ups all in attendance this week. The Friday evening duck race has also started going again. It also looks like a good week for fire pits and bbqs.
News from Camp Dog Harvey – this week has been a good one, as most of them are. I have been extremely busy, welcoming lots of guests and doing my party trick trying to trip them up on their way in to the office. My second job of top model is also keeping me busy, and lots of sales of dog bandanas are taking place. There are lots of familiar faces around the campsite as the moment, as lots of guests are returning to us as they cannot resist the pizzas and cocktails!!
I got a rare night off this week, and headed back up to the Kingswood Restaurant in search of meat, and steak night to be precise. Excellent food there, and we sat on the terrace on the last table to catch the evening sun rays. Top night, and a lovely evening stroll there and back. Not much steak for me, I would add, but an enjoyable evening out nonetheless.
Other Meadows News – well, it has been busy, busy, busy, and looks like it will be right through the season. The fabulous atmosphere created by such a friendly lot of campers, campervanners and caravaners we get here week on week continues, and is a a pleasure to see.
Bookings – we still have some room for “proper camping” from mid August onwards, but not a lot. However, we don’t overbook, and so often have space for those touring around and who call in to stay for a night or two. September is a lovely month to get away and we are often blessed with an Indian Summer. Please do get in touch should you wish to book a September stay and then you can start your holiday countdown.
Arriving under your own steam – there is still not a requirement to book in advance for those carrying their own gear. Indeed, John, Harvey & I really enjoy putting up hikers and cyclists for the night, or even for a longer stay.
If you don’t already know The Meadows Campsite is a smallish campsite, just for adults and dog friendly situate in South Cornwall. We are a good campsite for those visiting Heligan Gardens, Mevagissey, the Eden Project and for those who love the outdoors, especially campfires.
Look forward to seeing lots of you soon.
Lynn