South West Coast Path Association – Charity Cream Tea…..

The Cottage Hotel was proud to take part in the South West Coast Path Association 40th Anniversary charity event yesterday. £100.00 was raised by walkers and guests at The Cottage Hotel who enjoyed our complimentary Devonshire Cream Teas. The funds will be donated to the South West Coast Path Association to help with improvement projects to the coast path. We would like to say thank you to Liz Wallis and her team for organising the event and also convey our thanks to John Sterry who kindly provided the musical entertainment which contributed to the relaxing atmosphere. Finally, we would like to say a big thank you to all those who made donations and indeed all those who took part in the Great South West Walk.

The Great South West Walk......

THE SOUTH WEST COAST PATH ASSOCIATION IS CELEBRATING ITS 40^TH ANNIVERSARY

You are invited to the Cottage Hotel, Hope Cove
on 18^th April 12.30 -2.00 pm

There is a 35 day event commencing on 3^rd April 2013 to 7^th May 2013, with a series of daily guided walks covering the entire 630 miles of the South West coast path, each walk lead by a local expert. Further information can be found on the Associations website, www.greatsouthwestwalk.co.uk

Everyone is invited to either join in the whole walk or just a small part of it, along with celebrating the 40^th anniversary, there is also an opportunity to raise funds to help improve the path which gives us all so much pleasure.

The Cottage Hotel, Hope Cove is offering all Great South West Walkers and anyone who just wants to join in the celebration, a complimentary cream tea with tea/coffee in the hotel restaurant, from 12.30 - 2pm. The hotel restaurant and terrace, overlooks the coast path and Bigbury Bay, John Sterry will be providing musical entertainment while you enjoy the celebration cream tea and panoramic views.

Please telephone the Cottage Hotel, Hope Cove on (01548) 561555  and reserve your space, there is no charge for the event, however there will be a collection box and any donations will be given to the South West Coast Path Association.

Spectacular Seas.......

Despite the mixed weather in Hope Cove this week, our guests have taken advantage of our warm open fire and Devonshire Cream Teas, sat back and watched the large rolling waves crashing against the rocks on Hope Cove Beach.  Check out our hotel webcam on our website - with the high Spring Tides, the sea has been truly amazing to watch.  If you’re lucky you might catch a glimpse of a seal or two playing around in the waves – they adore the big surf!

We had a walking group staying at the hotel this week, which braved the elements and enjoyed the stunning views from the surrounding cliff-tops on the South West Coastal Path.

The Blessing of the new Hope Cove Lifeboat…..

The blessing of the new Hope Cove Lifeboat took place on Sunday 31^st March 2013.  The service was performed by the Bishop of Plymouth.  The charitable trust, Hope Cove Life Boat, provides rescue cover for Bigbury Bay and complements RNLI cover in the area.  To view the BBC News Devon article and photographs, please click on the link below:-

Arcticle and Photographs of the Blessing of the Hope Cove Lifeboat