Well, Mrs. B & B and I have been out and about recently to continue our South West Coast Path odyssey. You have to take the opportunity when the B&B allows. We have done a short circular walk from Lansallos towards Polperro and up the valley and back to Lansallos. During this short trek we came upon a black Adder, no word of a lie, apparently it is the opposite of an albino. This is the first Adder I have ever seen. We have also walked around the headland out past Padstow to Stepper Point, past Pepper Hole and The Butter Hole, didn’t get too close as long steep drops to the water. From there we drove back to Padstow for lunch in Paul Ainsworth’s Caffe Rojano, very good food and wonderful service, you get what you pay for! The last sojourn was out to Golitha Falls, not coast path but beautiful in it’s own right and we finally got to try an Inkie’s Smoke House burger, fabulous and will go back for sure. From Inkies we went to see Doniert’s Stone, Trevethy Quoit and St.Cleer Holy Well, take the time to look them up if you don’t know what they are. All ancient sites situated close to Schooner Point Guest House, Looe and worth investigating during your next Cornish short break.
At this point I feel the need to give a mention to the Looe Men’s Gig Pilot rowers who retained their World Championship at The Isles of Scilly earlier this month. Well done guys, putting the town on the map again. Staying with the nautical theme there are new boat trips available Looe harbour side. Looe Sea Safari offer a number of trips around Looe Bay and even out to The Eddystone Lighthouse, really fancy this one myself but need to find my sea legs first.
Todays t shirt is another from Credence Clearwater Revival showing the lyrics from Down On The Corner, what a great sound from a great band.
Spring has arrived in Looe, daffodils abound and the sun is out. Mrs.B&B has been out in the garden and front planter has been refreshed with yellow and blue flowers to show our solidarity with the brave people of Ukraine. May Putin be put back in his box, sealed preferably, before too much longer.
Schooner Point Guest House is already taking guests and has been doing so since February. There are still vacancies for spring and summer, so if you are planning a holiday in Cornwall why not spend some time in Looe. We have a safe sandy beach, The Banjo Pier, some of the best fish and chips, amazing seafood and Cornish Orchards Cider. Remember to book direct for best price. Although early in the season we have already had returning guests, which is always fun and very rewarding. One of these couples, Mags and Pete, enjoyed an afternoon tea in our dining room. If you are interested in one of these or a Cornish cream tea or even a packed lunch just request one when booking on the website.
I have been lucky enough to have been well fed over the last couple of weeks. Mrs. B&B has made liver pate, short rib with red wine sauce, a full roast pork dinner, hake with white wine and cream sauce and so many more. Tonights meal is Greek beef Stifado, yum! I am a lucky boy and will be behaving myself even more as the making of pasties has been mentioned. In the same vein we are now offering our own citrus marmalade and mixed berry jam. Our usual supplier has retired so Paula has stepped up to the plate and in my opinion has done a very good job.
Before signing off, a quick mention for the t shirt of the day. The Jam’s A Town Called Malice. Brings back great memories of teenage years. Mrs. B&B reckons I have never grown up as I am always in shorts but perhaps I am becoming Cornish!
We are now closed for the winter and will reopen in February. Although shorter than normal, the season has been so busy and Mrs. B&B and I have decided not to open for the New Year festivities. The firework displays have been cancelled and it is still unclear what the local pubs are planning to do. Covid is still around us and this will be considered before their plans are finalised.
In the closed period we are having our Foredeck room en-suite refurbished. The ceilings have been re-plastered in the bedroom and bathroom and are awaiting painting. Engaging tradesmen has proven difficult but we are now confident we have this sorted and the room will be resplendent when Schooner Point re-opens.
The work on the lower front garden has just begun with the area being cleared of weeds and buddleia but this will take some considerable time to complete. The plan is to terrace this area to make it more manageable and to allow a better show of the hydrangeas. If it is possible we plan to add some renowned Cornish plants such as Echiums and even, perhaps, an Agave or two.
The boats have just been taken from the water, the trees opposite are now a golden yellow, the geese have flown and the town is quieter. Winter is on its way but we are already looking forward to next year, bookings are already coming in. Looe should see some of its amazing events return. The Raft Race, The Lugger Regatta, The Looe Carnival and Looe Live are all due to take place in 2022. Come and take part and while here enjoy the delights of Cornwall, cream teas, pasties, the freshest fish ‘n’ chips, wonderful seafood and local ice cream. Mrs. B&B and I can’t wait to see you so don’t forget to book direct, for best prices.
Finally todays shirt had to be a Rolling Stones one, Sticky Fingers, with the sad news of Charlie Watts recent passing. He will be missed and is irreplaceable. RIP Charlie.
Well Christmas has been and gone, thank you to good friends in Swindon who invited us in for the festive season. It was much appreciated and gave us a different perspective of Christmas.
Back in Looe for New Year. Most pubs are closed to the public after 18.00 and the fireworks were cancelled some time ago, so the town was relatively quiet this year. It is a shame for the town but it was probably the right decision. We popped down at lunch time and then saw The New Year in at home in our B&B.
At this point I would like to thank all our guests who supported us through the uncertain times of 2021 and to extend an invitation for guests old and new to come visit us in 2022. We are looking forward to the new year and all it will bring. Hopefully all the usual events will return, such as The Looe Raft Race, The Lugger Regatta, Looe Carnival, Looe Live Festival and many more here and nearby. The South West Coast Path is still here along with many other beautiful scenic walkways. Cornish cream teas, the freshest fish & chips, pasties and ice cream all have to be eaten still. Boat trips to and from Looe Island, around the Looe Bay or to Polperro and beyond are to be experienced. If this is all too much, just spend sunny days relaxing on Looe Beach. We have it all, right on the door step of Schooner Point.
Finally, not forgetting my t shirts. New ones received this Christmas, thanks Mrs. B&B. Today I have chosen one of the new ones, a bright red one with a white image of my favourite drummer, Keith Moon.
Mrs. B&B and I would like to wish you all a very happy 2022 and would love to see you spend it with us. Don’t forget to book direct for best prices.
During July we have experienced some wonderfully hot weather, marvellous for our guests to enjoy the beauty Cornwall has to offer or just idle on the beach. We have managed to get out on our travels again. Two walks completed since last writing, both on very warm days. Firstly from Polzeath beach back up The Camel Estuary to St.Enodocs Church, across the golf course and back to Polzeath Then we visited St.Anthony Head. We completed a circular walk of about six miles. Starting near Towan Beach and walked The South West Coast path to Porthbeor Beach, right round past the old gun emplacement to St.Anthony Lighthouse and then beyond until we could see St.Mawes across the water. We passed Place House, beautifully positioned opposite St.Mawes and St.Anthony Church, where we popped in to have a look, It was surprisingly large inside and the church yard has a stone coffin. Kind of strange. From here we made our way back to the car.
The last couple of days has seen some rain and you can almost hear the plants in the garden sighing in relief. We have planted many new plants and flowers including another Echium, which seems to be doing well in its sheltered spot. Our Echinops is in bloom and the bees are loving it. Our resident Slow Worm population has started making an appearance as well. There has been some good news on The Chough front recently with the Cornish Chough Society announcing that 63 Chough chicks have hatched from 23 breeding pairs. Hopefully they will go from strength to strength.
Before I go new t shirts have been bought, mainly by Mrs.B&B for my birthday and todays is a new bright orange one from The Jam with the unmistakable lyrics “sup up your beer and collect your fags”, you know the song!!
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