Splodge Clemo 1999-2013

It is never easy breaking sad news, and today we have very heavy hearts here at Tregongeeves.  Sadly we have had to say goodbye to our beloved pig Splodge.

Splodge was one of life’s characters who if you met once you would never forget.  The old chap joined the team here back in 1999.  Back then he was a sprightly soul who caused havoc  escaping and plotting how to make Judith work some more.

Over the years Splodge has lovingly greeted many of you with his dashing good looks and interesting teeth.  What Splodge lacked in looks he made up for in personality.  Leave the gate open for a second and he would seize the moment making a mad dash for it.  It has been the highlight of one or two guest’s holidays watching Judith trying to round up a pig with just a small piece of bread to encourage him back to his home.

As many of you will know where Judith was going wrong was not waving black bananas in his face – his favourite treat which so many of you offered him over the years.

Splodge brought love, laughter and countless smiles to many faces both big and small over the years and he will greatly missed by us all.  We hope he is wading through mud  - eating black bananas to his hearts content in Piggy Heaven, he will be sadly missed. x x

The great Cornish Pasty tasting competition

So what is there to do in Cornwall on a glorious sunny February afternoon?  Pasty tasting on the beach of course!  This weekend we took it upon ourselves to to taste test local pasties for you.  We took a scientific approach, the judging criteria included:

• pastry
• quality of meat
• amount of meat
• seasoning
• overall taste.

Now, I am sure you will appreciate the seriousness of the competition.  We sampled pasties from Polgooth Village Shop, Queenies Shop (this is opposite our campsite River Valley Holiday Park), Crib Box (which is just off the Charlestown roundabout) and Pearce's Butchers (ask Judith for directions - as her Dad swore by them).  Whilst this may not seem like the biggest list of pasties, believe me it is enough for Round One of the competition. 

In third place was The Crib Box.  They were a little bland and looked like they needed to sit out longer in the sun as they were very pale.

In joint second place were the Polgooth Village Shop and Queenies.  The seasoning was very good - lots of pepper and the meat was lovely.

The surprise winner was Pearce's Butchers.  Now I say surprise as our first mouthful was nice, but a little plain, however the more you ate the nicer it was and the pastry was scrummy.  Very flaky and lovely.

What is your favoutite pasty?  Do let us know so we can enter it in to future taste-offs.  For a more serious pasty competition why not visit the World Pasty Championships at The Eden Project.

The decorators have been hard at work



Painters



Gyllyngvase Beach



Richard enjoying lunch



January is traditionally the month when we roll up our sleeves and redecorate and in some cases refit the cottages – this year is no exception.  Pictured are Judith and George giving the front of the cottages a lick of paint.  Whilst on the inside we have been busy laying new carpets, redecorating a number of bedrooms, taking delivery of new sofas, installing new lights and painting the walls.  Hopefully you will enjoy the fruits of our labour when you come to stay next.

 

Thankfully again I can report we have been blessed with some glorious blue days (as I type the sun is warming my fingers through the window and there is not a cloud in the sky).  The garden is starting to wake up around Tregongeeves and this morning I even spotted some dwarf tulips up!  Tulips are my favourite so this made me smile a lot!

  



Last weekend we took the opportunity to enjoy the weather and popped over to Falmouth.  Famed as having the 3^rd largest deep-water habour this buzzing town has something for all the family.  Whether you fancy exploring the National Maritime Museum, a wander around the large selection or shops or sample some of the many fantastic places to eat you will be spoilt for choice.  We ate at Gylly’s Beach Café and what a treat it was.  We enjoyed people watching from our table – there were even people in the sea!  I had a divine hot chocolate with lashings of cream and marshmallows followed by chilli and nachos.  It was scrumptious.  Richard (pictured) had the burger and said it was delicious.  The chips I nabbed were very tasty indeed.



We do have some last minute availability in the cottages over half term.  If you fancy a last minute break in Cornwall please do get in touch with Judith.