Motorhomes not welcome at theBowgie Inn in Crantock, Cornwall (1 Viewer)

[Liquorice66]

My partnef was out ycling with a mate today and they stopped off at the bowgie for a beer. They were quarter full and so when they sat down they were told they had to book and they said we only want a beer please and if anyone want's to eat we can leave but still they said no we are fully booked. On leaving the premises there was a big sign on the entrance to the car park saying " No Motorhomes". We live in Cornwall and love the pub but will not be going back.

 

[Podney]

Why didn’t they go outside,ring the pub to make a booking in two minutes time,then go back in ?....

 

[maison]

The owner/manager(?) was on BBC Ten o’clock News tonight saying how great it is to be welcoming back customers.

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[P Jones]

My partnef was out ycling with a mate today and they stopped off at the bowgie for a beer. They were quarter full and so when they sat down they were told they had to book and they said we only want a beer please and if anyone want's to eat we can leave but still they said no we are fully booked. On leaving the premises there was a big sign on the entrance to the car park saying " No Motorhomes". We live in Cornwall and love the pub but will not be going back.

it is miss a bull .oh here we go.be carful now all you pubs. sooner or later. you may need two fingers. to open the gates. ok.pj.

 

[Liquorice66]

The pub kept saying theywere fully booked so no point in trying to book. I just seen her on bbc and have sent an email.

T

 

[Northernraider]

The sign was probably for the time they were closed ...and going by the crazy people on the news queing for Primark they probably were fully booked for food

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[CamperJack]

I get this constantly. Just because there is a table it doesn't mean the kitchen (probably reduced staff due to having to distance in a small kitchen) are not working at full output capacity. Chefs can only cook so much at once.

And just because a table is empty it doesn't mean it isn't booked for a the next party to sit at it sooner than you could be seated and fed at it.

And we cannot have bookings stood around waiting for you to vacate anymore. Bums on seats unless you're going to the loo is a must.

Also tables must be sanitised between each party. For our company this means leaving a table sprayed with virus killing spray for at least ten minutes.

It's a bloody hard busines anyway. Add into the mix outdoors only, and the risk that poses - spend £6K on food and it rains, nobody comes to eat it and it al goes in the bin. Might as well take you're money out the bank and have a bonfire.

It's also the first day dealing with rules that have changed... yet again. Just after we had got used to the last change. Staff need to adjust again.

We need to cut pubs some slack. I'm sure things will be better again given time and patience.

 

[Podney]

So,if it’s fully booked........it’s fully booked! As in....no room at the inn.

 

[mike mcglynn]

On a similar note some years back after a visit to the NEC motorhome show we stopped in a village pub car park somewhere in the Midlands and went in the pub for a drink and a meal .The pub was empty and the dining area which had at least 40 tables in it were all empty ,I asked to see the menu and the young girl said have you booked a table ? ,I said no so she said I’ll try and squeeze you in I thought she was joking but 20 minutes later the place was packed to the rafters and we had our meal in the bar.

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[Lumpy]

I'm afraid it's the way it is at the moment with Covid restrictions. We have had to book a table in the pub garden at Lerryn for us and some friends this week.

 

[Brains]

The pub carpark has superb views, I'd imagine if they allowed in one motorhome, the place would be full within hours!
It's not like the area is short of campsites, there are two within walking distance of the pub.

I would guess the local council have banned motorhome parking, and both the local council car parks have had 'no overnight parking' signs for years

Remember, as its close to Newquay, the entire area has had an issue with the surf culture and campervans for years.

As for booking ahead - that's the way it's going to be for the foreseeable future.
You can not just decide to pop in for a quick pint at a pub anymore, you have to book in and get your two hour slot.
Here in London, the few pubs that have outside space, are booked up for the next couple of weeks.

No booking = No beer.

 

[David and Sally]

The owner/manager(?) was on BBC Ten o’clock News tonight saying how great it is to be welcoming back customers.

I saw that. Won't be heading there anytime soon.

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[Phileas Fogg]

Remember, as its close to Newquay, the entire area has had an issue with the surf culture and campervans for years.

Just as a point of order Brains it isn't the surf culture that causes problems in Newquay it is the party scene which rarely has anything to do with surfers or surfing at all. You will find most real surfers are really only interested in enjoying their sport in peace in unpolluted waters so are also not the people leaving trash everywhere. They get equally hacked off with "yoofs" failing to follow any codes and acting like animals. Van parking is a whole different issue of course and one the Council are currently working on solving.

 

[Brains]

Just as a point of order Brains it isn't the surf culture that causes problems in Newquay it is the party scene which rarely has anything to do with surfers or surfing at all. You will find most real surfers are really only interested in enjoying their sport in peace in unpolluted waters so are also not the people leaving trash everywhere. They get equally hacked off with "yoofs" failing to follow any codes and acting like animals. Van parking is a whole different issue of course and one the Council are currently working on solving.

Point made.

(I'm originally from the Bodmin area, and Nephew number 3 is a surfer, mostly at Trebarwith/Polzeath)

 

[rangi]

There was a time when you could overnight in their carpark, (pre Cv19) Seem to remember they had to put the mockers on it because some M/Homers were taking the wee wee, "illegal" waste disdposal etc

Lot of water under the bridge since I was there last, don't know how long the present owner has been there, perhaps she put a stop to overnighting.

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[Marchinglobsters]

There was a time when you could overnight in their carpark, (pre Cv19) Seem to remember they had to put the mockers on it because some M/Homers were taking the wee wee, "illegal" waste disdposal etc

Lot of water under the bridge since I was there last, don't know how long the present owner has been there, perhaps she put a stop to overnighting.

To make sweeping statements about surfers I agree is ridiculous they are not the issue it is the party crowd that visit and just don’t care

 

[Sticky Biscuit]

During the summer season, Cornwall just does not have the infrastructure to cope with MHs and Caravans which do not stay on recognised sites.

 

[gus-lopez]

During the summer season, Cornwall just does not have the infrastructure to cope with MHs and Caravans which do not stay on recognised sites.

During the summer season it does not have the capacity to cope ,full stop.Regardless even if they are all on sites.

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[pagey]

So,if it’s fully booked........it’s fully booked! As in....no room at the inn.

Jesus not that one again..smilies not working

 

[raysalaugh]

Jesus not that one again..smilies not working

Think the Op wanted a table not a stable.

 

[Bubba]

We went to Newquay a few years ago for a booked paid for two week break. Me, her and the two girls (10-14) lasted 3 days. The place was a dump. The only things there was getting lathered in cheap bars in trash filled streets. The second completely naked person we saw walking down the street was enough. We uped sticks and drove to the Isle of Wight for the rest of the holiday. Never ever again.
I did send a letter to the local council and got a reply saying they were trying to cut down on the party crowd but were restricted on what they could do.
Calling it a Dump of a place is being unkind to dumps.

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[Phileas Fogg]

During the summer season, Cornwall just does not have the infrastructure to cope with MHs and Caravans which do not stay on recognised sites.

Precisely why the Council are carrying out a study to provide aires as on the continent, not for caravans though.
Results expected later this year but hopeful something will be done.

 

[2Beyond]

My partnef was out ycling with a mate today and they stopped off at the bowgie for a beer. They were quarter full and so when they sat down they were told they had to book and they said we only want a beer please and if anyone want's to eat we can leave but still they said no we are fully booked. On leaving the premises there was a big sign on the entrance to the car park saying " No Motorhomes". We live in Cornwall and love the pub but will not be going back.

It’s had signs up for a couple of years now, only a small car park.

 

[chaser]

Can anyone tell me what is so special about Cornwall that makes people put up with all the crowds and other stuff.
Serious question, we have been a couple of times but have never found anything different than say Wales, Norfolk, or skegy to Whitby.

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[deleted79651]

Think the Op wanted a table not a stable.

But a stable table reduces the risk of spilling the drinks in the beer garden ...

'Do you drink too much?'

'Naw, I spill most of it ...'

Steve

 

[Trevor Wbm]

I get this constantly. Just because there is a table it doesn't mean the kitchen (probably reduced staff due to having to distance in a small kitchen) are not working at full output capacity. Chefs can only cook so much at once.

And just because a table is empty it doesn't mean it isn't booked for a the next party to sit at it sooner than you could be seated and fed at it.

And we cannot have bookings stood around waiting for you to vacate anymore. Bums on seats unless you're going to the loo is a must.

Also tables must be sanitised between each party. For our company this means leaving a table sprayed with virus killing spray for at least ten minutes.

It's a bloody hard busines anyway. Add into the mix outdoors only, and the risk that poses - spend £6K on food and it rains, nobody comes to eat it and it al goes in the bin. Might as well take you're money out the bank and have a bonfire.

It's also the first day dealing with rules that have changed... yet again. Just after we had got used to the last change. Staff need to adjust again.

We need to cut pubs some slack. I'm sure things will be better again given time and patience.

If only there'd been a post explaining what people should expect from pubs over the next few weeks, eh?

 

[bobnick]

The Dales, Lake District, Peak District, Wales and others equally as attractive as D&C. These will be the places we will look for sites when we have been released and free.

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[Conniedriving]

My partnef was out ycling with a mate today and they stopped off at the bowgie for a beer. They were quarter full and so when they sat down they were told they had to book and they said we only want a beer please and if anyone want's to eat we can leave but still they said no we are fully booked. On leaving the premises there was a big sign on the entrance to the car park saying " No Motorhomes". We live in Cornwall and love the pub but will not be going back.

Get a carry out a lot better

 

[Conniedriving]

Get a carry out a lot better

 

[Brains]

Can anyone tell me what is so special about Cornwall that makes people put up with all the crowds and other stuff.
Serious question, we have been a couple of times but have never found anything different than say Wales, Norfolk, or skegy to Whitby.

The weather!
It's the sunniest and warmest part of the UK.

It also has stunning scenery, arguably on par with the Lake District, but with far better weather.

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