March 20th, 2013
Five minutes with… Martin Nicholas, Assistant Manager Hard working assistant manager Martin is the hotel’s longest serving member of staff, always cheerful and ready to help our guests, or chat about golf. We spoke to him about the highs and lows of life in the hotel industry…and golf. Martin is 34 and in his words, “100% Cornish”. Q: Tell us something of your career in the hospitality industry Martin? A: I’ve been lucky enough to work at some fantastic hotels [...]
more »
Posted in Home, Hotel | No Comments »
August 10th, 2012
Have you ever fallen for a painting, one-of-a-kind fabric or the latest accessory somewhere and wished you could have taken it home with you? Wouldn’t it be great if we had our own interior design fairy to follow us around making a shopping list of all the gorgeous things we’ve spotted? Wishful thinking? Maybe not! For one day only we’re stepping into our glittering stylist shoes to bring you the ‘what’ and the ‘where from’ for some of our guests’ [...]
more »
Tags: bedroom design, decorating ideas, design, home accessories, home furnishings, home ideas, house and home
Posted in Home, Hotel | 2 Comments »
July 31st, 2012
Do you ever wish you could copy your favourite restaurant’s music collection? Fans of Q restaurant at The Old Quay House can do exactly that! We’ve put together a sample list of our favourite tracks so you can download them at home. This playlist makes great dinner party music or background music when you’re relaxing curled up with a magazine and a glass of Pinot. If you find listening to our playlist makes you yearn to be back in Fowey, [...]
more »
Tags: album, holiday, Music, playlist, seaside, songs, tunes
Posted in Home, Hotel | No Comments »
June 21st, 2012

Does the sound of a mini break without children have you wide-eyed, excited and raring to go? “I feel normal again” Mrs S said having spent 3 idyllic nights in the penthouse. “No rushing around or animals in the bed, it’s been amazing!” She woke to champagne and handmade cards addressed to ‘mummy’ – we wonder who put those there? Mr S was very happy with his choice, and could give himself a big pat on the back for making [...]
more »
Tags: a romantic getaway, boutique hotels, Cornwall, Fowey, getaways, honeymoon, luxury hotel in Cornwall, weekend break to Cornwall
Posted in Home, Hotel | No Comments »
June 21st, 2012
A focus on suppliers: The White Company What we love about The White Company is that they can turn a simple bathroom into a spa experience. “How?” you ask, well… Picture yourself unwinding in a soothing hot bath, listening to your favourite songs on your iPod, taking some much deserved quiet time to relax and devour your favourite magazine from cover to cover. What could make this moment any more perfect? Immerse yourself in a heavenly rich lather of The [...]
more »
Tags: luxury hotel in Cornwall, the white company
Posted in Home, Hotel | No Comments »