A slightly belated Happy New Year to everyone!  How many of you have already given up on your new year resolutions?  I have to say that I was a little late in starting mine but have at last launched into my new year plan for transformation!  The weather is unseasonably mild for the time of year which I hope does not mean that a FREEZE in on the way before the Spring arrives!  We have already had a slight flurry not of snow fortunately but of BOOKINGS!  It seems there are a few weddings planned in Bude this year and overseas visitors are planning their stopping off points already!  The Bude Jazz Festival is happening in spite of the rumours that it has been cancelled this year! Albeit in a slightly different format this year and running only from the Tuesday after the August Bank Holiday until the Friday inclusive with different organizers.  Jeff and Anne Barnhart who are regular top of the bill performers are already booked! Watch out for the next blog next month!

Wow,  just saw that I haven’t blogged since July which just goes to show what a great summer we had and that I was too busy to write any further blogs until now!  Christmas is just under 6 weeks away (cannot believe it!) and things are a lot quieter here in Bude.  We are lucky enough to still have occasional days with a warm sun and blue sky which is perfect for a stroll on the beach.  I would like to take this opportunity of wishing all those guests who have stayed with us this year and many regulars who have become our friends very best wishes for the festive season and a Happy and Peaceful New Year, we look forward to seeing many of you in 2012!  Oh and one final reminder that Bude Jazz 2012 is going to happen and it will be running from Tuesday 28th August until Saturday 1st September, more details on http://www.visitbude.info/events/bude-jazz-festival-2012-bude-jazz-2012-p1298683 See you in the New Year!!!

Hi everyone!  Well the school holidays will be starting tomorrow, if they haven’t already in your part of the world and many of you will be heading this way in search of the best beaches, the scenic coastal walks, lots of fun things to do and the local delicacies like Cornish pasties, Cornish ice cream and of course Cream teas!  According to the ten day weather forecast the recent rainy spell is clearing which is good news for all of us!!  We still have a couple of rooms available for Bude Jazz Festival Week which starts on 27th August so we recommend you book as soon as you can!!  Bude Jazz Festival is always a busy and bustling week full of great music and a marvellous atmosphere so take a look at what’s on  http://www.budejazzfestival.co.uk. See you dreckly!!

Well it seems like we are now getting April Showers in June, which is a big shame for all those June Brides! We have a lot of weddings in this part of North Cornwall which is due to the dramatic scenery and the fantastic venues in the area. Many people choose North Cornwall and Bude in particular because they have some link to the area, they have spent childhood holidays here or they have family roots here from the past. Either way weddings have become a significant part of the tourism business in this area and we were lucky enough last year to have the bride and bridesmaids and several members of a wedding party stay with us and it we loved every moment. Fortunately it was July and the weather was awesome! Hopefully this patch of showery and unstable weather will soon pass but everyone of our guests I am happy to say has enjoyed their stay with us inspite of the weather!!! See you soon!!

I took the decision this week to add this cute little Weather Forecast link on our website. I thought it would be informative and be useful as well as fun!! However as soon as it was embedded in the site I started to have second thoughts! Would an icon of a cloud and rain with just the hint of some sun peeking through put some people off booking for that week!! Finally I decided that it was an attractive addition to the site and that most people living in the UK or just visiting are aware of the radical changes in the english weather and come prepared for ANYTHING! Rest assured that whatever the weather in Bude there will always be plenty to see and do in the area even if you cannot spend the day on the beach!! One thing you can be assured of is a very warm welcome inspite of any cold front!!!!

We still have a few rooms left for Jazz Week 27th August – 3rd September…………so if you love Jazz in all its various forms, why not come along and experience the party atmosphere here in Bude during that week.
Artistes come from all over the world and the UK to join in the fun! Jazz can be found at various venues in and around the town and a great time is had by all. So why not check out the Festival website www.budejazzfestival.co.uk and then call us to check for availability and to book accommodation!! See you there!!

Well what a couple of weeks we have had …………Easter, Royal Wedding and Bank Holidays!! I think everyone in the country will agree that last weekend the feel-good factor and a pride in being British grabbed the majority of us!! We celebrated with a street party of our own in Summerleaze Crescent and the weather behaved itself!!
Bookings for the summer are increasing but it’s not too late to book your stay at The Grosvenor so why not start sorting those dates out and check availability NOW!!!! Look forward to seeing you in Bude

Wow! What fabulous weather we have had for the last three days in Bude and hopefully it will continue as the Easter holiday approaches!! Bude really has the “Wow factor” too, on days like this I would not want to live anywhere else in the whole of the UK. We are so lucky to have fantastic beaches, wonderful scenery and great coastal walks. People are relaxing at the outside cafes and enjoying a coffee, lunch or afternoon tea in the warm sunshine. So don’t delay booking a break as the phone and email bookings are on the increase as the season gets underway with a mini heatwave!!! Look forward to giving you a warm welcome in Bude soon!!

SPRING HAS FINALLY ARRIVED!!!