We stayed in the same accommodation as we have for the last two years in a village just outside Bude. It has lots of facilities such as an indoor swimming pool, tennis courts and a games room with table tennis and pool, and with just ten lodges and two cottages on the site, is lovely and quiet. There's four fishing lakes which Mick, Daniel and Eleanor used every day, they're getting quite good at fishing now.
Eleanor won the competition for catching the biggest fish with her 8lb Common Carp, as well as winning the competition for the most combined weight and Daniel won the competition for catching the most fish with over 60. They're a competitive lot.
We visited lots of villages, more about those in future posts though as I have lots of photographs to share.
Lots of time was spent at the beach, and bodyboards were purchased. I have to admit to keeping my feet firmly on the sand though, no bodyboarding for me.
There were jellyfish all over the beach this year, I was very careful where I stood.
We've eaten very well, picnics, meals out and delicious fresh salads, as well as consuming many naughty things like cream teas, takeaways, fish and chips, ice cream and chocolate. I'm not looking forward to standing on the scales later on today.
Archie seems to have enjoyed his holiday too. He absolutely loves hearing the water swish around him as he runs through rock pools, though it does tend to tire him out.
The holiday was just the thing I needed to recharge my batteries, especially as I've come home to some rather worrying and upsetting news concerning my dad's health.
It's back to normality again though now, the washer's on and there's already washing drying on the line. I hope to catch up with all the blogs I regularly read but if you haven't heard from me soon you should send out a search party as I may be suffocating under the piles of washing and ironing.
Sounds like a great vacation. Welcome home.
ReplyDeleteIt was a lovely holiday, lots of family time spent together.
DeleteWelcome back! I'm glad that you've had a lovely time. The photo of Archie is adorable. Looking forward to seeing lots of holiday pics in future posts. Jx
ReplyDeleteArchie was worn out most of the time, lots of running around on the beach and in the sea. There's lots of holiday pictures to come.
DeleteAhhhhhhh I found the photos... I'm glad you had a great time, we went away for 3 days to the coast and my son fished about 90% of the time! Your family is lovely and I'm also glad you got the recharge that you needed!
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All the family, except me, love fishing, they're all so competitive though. I enjoy relaxing and doing my own thing whilst they're fishing, it's definitely given me time to recharge my batteries.
DeleteHello Jo.
ReplyDeleteLovely to see you had such a great time away. I love the photo of Archie and look forward to seeing your other posts and photos.
Will email you soon.
Lisa xxxx
It was a great holiday, just what we all needed. There's lots more posts and photos to come.
DeleteI would say enjoy the mountain, but it really is a mountain best enjoyed when it has gone! Hope your Dad is ok? Parents are a worry!
ReplyDeleteI managed to get some washing and ironing done yesterday but no hope of getting anything dry today, it's throwing it down. I hate seeing my parents get older and everything it brings with it, as you say, such a worry.
DeleteI've finished my mound of ironing, thank goodness. Hope all goes well with your dad's health. It's very upsetting when a member of the family is ill.
ReplyDeleteLove from Mum
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I wish I could say the same. The laundry basket is still overflowing and as quickly as I take things out, it just gets filled back up again. Thank you for your good wishes.
DeleteYour dog is so cute. I've never seen a jellyfish out of the water, it's very interesting to look at your photo.
ReplyDeleteArchie is a cutie, he definitely enjoyed his holiday. There were jellyfish all over the beach as well as in the sea. I don't think they can sting very bad though as I saw children carrying them about. I don't think I'd risk it myself.
DeleteSounds like the perfect holiday break for all the family and Archie, Jo. Looking forward to hearing more when you get back into your home routine and have time to share.
ReplyDeleteIt was a wonderful holiday, we all had such a lovely time. I shall be writing some posts about the places we visited.
DeleteGlad you have had a good time Jo. It doesnt seem two weeks ago since you last posted.
ReplyDeleteCornwall is beautiful and you obviously got the perfect weather. Only four weeks until we go away, I'm counting down!
The fortnight has really flown for me too, though I think it always does when you're on holiday. I love Cornwall, and yes, the weather was wonderful, only one day of rain. I think the countdown to a holiday is really exciting.
DeleteGlad you had a lovely holiday and only mentioned to hubby, you should be home soon, but probably would not post till next week with all the washing etc. Funny you mentioned that. Hope your Dad will be OK.
ReplyDeleteI've got a mound of washing but it's raining today so no chance of getting it dry. Thank you for your good wishes.
DeleteLovely pictures Jo - it sounds like you had a really great holiday. You were so luck with the weather too!
ReplyDeleteI hope all is ok with your dad. x
We had wonderful weather, we always seem to be lucky. Lots more photos to come in futute posts, we visited some lovely places. Thank you for your good wishes.
DeleteHello! Glad you had a great holiday! Sorry to hear that you have worrying news about your Dad's health. Ahh...washing after a holiday does it end? Then again normal washing doesn't either ;)!
ReplyDeleteIt's very rare I see the bottom of my laundry basket but it's overflowing at the moment. The holiday was wonderful, I could have stayed for another fortnight. It's back to normality today as Mick's back at work.
DeleteIt's good to read, and see, that you all enjoyed yourselves but I'm obviously sorry about your dad. Flighty xx
ReplyDeleteWe all had a lovely time, I always look forward to spending family time together away from all other distractions.
DeleteWelcome back, Jo. Of course, the photo of Archie made me smile. I hope all goes well with your Dad.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your good wishes. Archie was often found to be snoozing on the beach after a good run in the rock pools.
DeleteHi Jo,
ReplyDeleteLike you I'm catching up with my favourite blogs. I'm really sorry to hear about your Dad, as you say parents are a worry at our age. I'm hoping he's improving.
Your holiday sounds perfect, great food, r and r, good weather and sighseeing.
You've really put me in the mood for Cornwall now.
Thank you.
Sft x
My dad's ok in himself at the moment, thank you for asking. We had a wonderful holiday, so relaxing but we did plenty of things too. I wish I were going back to Cornwall with you, such a fantastic place.
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