Stones Road - Short trip and holiday experiences shared with photo's and genuine thoughts.

         Location, Location, Location   This visit to Cornwall was a business trip, so we chose The Fowey Valley Hotel in Lostwithiel due to its ideal location for us, although Lostwithiel is a small town it’s location is well positioned if you plan on visiting the local scenic quaint harbours and beaches.  The Fowey Valley is a very reasonably priced hotel with good facilities, and comfortable furnishings, the food was very good, both the evening meal and breakfast with a good selection.                              We found the staff very efficient friendly and accommodating. There is plenty of free parking on site, but make sure you remember to register your car at reception to avoid fines.  We visited the following places before we ran out of time. - Looe, 26 minute drive - Polkerris, 15 minute drive ( a lovely place to enjoy a warm evening either in the Rashleigh Arms...

Tregenna Castle and St Ives Work trip - 1 night  It’s been a few years, but it was good to be back staying at Tregenna, enjoying the stunning views, comfy furnishings and good food. Peaceful and relaxing, being out of season. The pool was very warm which is always good. I actually stayed in room 1, out of 130 and I think that it maybe on the more budget end of the accommodation options. Comfy and adequate just a little basic. I do remember the rooms we stayed in previously being more luxurious. Don’t let this put you off though as the rest of the hotel is lovely. ( just have to pay a little more to upgrade the room) It’s a 10-15 minute walk into St Ives through the lovely garden and grounds. If you arent going to eat at the hotel, I advise booking somewhere in St Ives in advance as its gets very busy and spaces can become limited. Tregenna has a golf course, Spa facilities, indoor and outdoor pool. The walk around the hotel is very nice, scenic and tranquil. Tregenna is around a 3...

                      The Cornwall Hotel and Spa         St Austell Cornwall My first stay and many since have all been due to business trips. It is a lovely hotel, comfy, well furnished with good food. The pool is very nice with a good view through the large windows all along one side, looking out onto the grounds, a very nice touch. The area also has a sauna, steam room and mini spa pool. There is also a gym, which had various machines, weights and other equipment, for a relatively small area it was well equipped.  The location is secluded enough to give you the out of town feel, without being miles out of the way, it was very quiet, peaceful and I always feel very relaxed and content.  On most occasions I choose to have my evening meal at the hotel and the standard is always very good this is the same for breakfast, I have never had any complaints. The staff are very polite and efficient, the le...