Just beyond our reach…….

Just wanted to let you know that the South West Tourism Awards was a huge success last Thursday.  Both Candace and myself dressed up in our evening gowns and had a really wonderful evening at the Headland Hotel in Newquay.  I was lucky enough to bump in to an ex college lecturer Vince Falco and a few other ex students of Camborne College that night and it was so nice to enjoy some banter about “how things use to be”.  As always the evening was well organised and the after dinner speaker was Kirstie Allsop from (one of my favourite programmes) Location, Location, Location.  A few of us were a little miffed as to how Kirstie could be ‘linked’ to the catering and hospitality industry.  However, she quickly explained that she owned a holiday cottage in the area and had always visited Cornwall as a child with her family.  Kirstie gave a great (no notes required) speech and cracked a few ‘Cornish’ jokes which we all appreciated.

So I have waffled on and kept you in suspense for long enough, I expect some of you may be interested in how we did?  As you may know we entered the hotel in for small hotel of the year.  Last year we were delighted to receive the Silver award and this year we were awarded with the same again!  So Silver two years running, which we are again very proud of.  If you are visiting the hotel over the next few month do look out for the certificate and award displayed in the hallway.

Murder Mystery night at The Fowey Hotel is taking place on Saturday 28^th November this year and is set to be another memorable evening in the very capable hands of the murder by appointment team.  Anyone in the area wishing to come along for the evening can do so or similarly make a weekend of it and take advantage of our two night break from only £239 for a double room for the two nights!  Visit this link for find out more     http://www.thefoweyhotel.co.uk/murder_mystery.php   .

The Fowey Christmas Market is again rapidly approaching and again the hotel is getting busy with booking for this time.  Friday 4^th and Saturday 5^th is when the festivities begin with the turning on of the Christmas lights and carol singing on the Friday night, the main Christmas Market day on the 5^th is always a fantastic day to get those final ‘local’ and unique gifts.  With Cornish Christmas cakes, delicious local cheeses and the friendly family butcher you can’t go too far wrong.  The Market opens at 10am on the Saturday so be sure to come along if you are in the area – it’s a great festive start to the season.

Farewell Emma Mac!!

Well after eight years of loyal service we sadly waved good-bye to our dear friend and colleague Emma Mc Kane, but don’t worry we made sure she had an appropriate send off to mark the occasion.

A dozen of the front of house team met at the newly opened Frankie and Benny’s in St Austell, it was a lovely evening as it was also a bit of a reunion too.  Old staff members met up for the evening who had worked with Emma throughout her time here, so it was quite an emotional evening packed with a lot of laughs and a few nostalgic reminders.  Natalie had made up a fantastic photo album which she presented to Emma, this had many photos of Emma and the team throughout the years – a really lovely idea which she very much appreciated.

Emma leaves The Fowey Hotel to study to become a nurse, a job that she has wanted to do for many years and one that we all feel she will be fantastic at – We wish you all the luck in the world Emma, go get um!!!

Saturday 28^th November:  If there are any super sleuths amongst you then you may be interested in the Murder Mystery night we have here at the hotel. The evening is open to non-residents for dinner and an evening of entertainment as well as anyone wishing to stay either one or two night.  Please enquire with reception should you require any further information.  Below is a brief synopsis of the evening, feel free to dress in appropriate costume should you wish to:

Welcome to the world of Bond - James Bond
The year is 1965. The Fowey Hotel invites you into the
world of James Bond, a world of intrigue and international
espionage. Join in the world of spies and seduction as prominent
members of MI5 and other Crime Organisations gather at the hotel
in an attempt to gain possession of a stolen decoding machine which is
vital to the safety and security of the western world.
Threats and blackmail eventually lead to a body being discovered!
Can you uncover the killer?

Ohhh …..   Its set to be another exciting evening.  We look forward to welcoming you with a Martini or two – Shaken, not stirred of course!!!

Price:  £39 per head including dinner and the evening entertainment, we recommend you book early to avoid disappointment.

Free phone:    The Fowey Hotel  -  0800 243 708