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Air Ambulance saves Camelot chef

tim@camelot-hotel.co.uk — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 17:26:58 +0100

Cornwall Air Ambulance saves the life of Camelot Hotel chef

One of our chefs is whisked away in the Air Ambulance from outside the Camelot hotel, but all's well that ends well.

Camelot chef Barry Brett suffered a heart attack and was airlifted to hospital by the Cornwall Air Ambulance

Back in the summer Barry, who lives right next door to the hotel, suffered a serious heart attack. He'd been having chest pains for a while. Barry saw a doctor in the morning and was given tRead More...

Things to do around Bude in November and December

tim@camelot-hotel.co.uk — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 10:04:33 +0100

Events around Bude - November and December 2011

Although the nights are drawing in there are still plenty of things to do around Bude. Here are a few events to tempt you out in November and December.

Read the full article: Things to do around Bude in November and December

Guy Fawkes night We are lucky this year that November 5th falls on a weekend: you can get in 3 bonfires and firework displays if you are keen, one on each night. Fri 4th Nov, St Petrocs School, 6.00pmRead More...

Cooking Travel Blog - Spanish Croquetas

tim@camelot-hotel.co.uk — Tue, 03 May 2011 08:53:28 +0100

Bude Restaurants Chef: Martin Watson

From Gazpacho to Spanish Croquetas

Leaving Toledo I headed for Granada but once again on my journey my plans changed.

When a van carrying home produced vegetables driven by a delightful old Spanish peasant picked me up outside Ciudad Real heading for Malaga.

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Whats on in Bude - April and May

tim@camelot-hotel.co.uk — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 12:14:03 +0100

Things to do in Bude and Cornwall

April and May

To make sure you get the most out of your stay with us at the Camelot Hotel, whether it’s one night bed and breakfast or a week long holiday, we strive to find out what’s going on in the area.

If you’d like to know more about any of these eRead More...

Cooking Travel Blog - Partridge & Gazpacho

tim@camelot-hotel.co.uk — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 12:56:59 +0100

Bude Restaurants Chef: Martin Watson From Serrano Ham to Partridge & Gazpacho

Toledo is a small city with a big history. It is mentioned in the Codex Vigilanus, the famous collection of historical documents relating to the Visigothic period in Spain.

My first sighting was all it had been made out to be. It seemedRead More...

Bude Pole Fitness Sessions

tim@camelot-hotel.co.uk — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 08:27:47 +0100

Pole Fitness Sessions in Bude

We're hosting 2 pole fitness sessions at the Camelot Hotel on Thursday the 31st of March and Thursday the 7th of April with expert instructor Kirsty Beavis.

Thinking about getting in shape for the Summer? For the past ten years pole fitness classes have been on theRead More...

Cooking Travel Blog - Serrano Ham

tim@camelot-hotel.co.uk — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 07:58:19 +0100

Bude Restaurants Chef: Martin Watson

From Rabbit to Serrano Ham

With the last mouthful of a memorable rabbit dish and the driver having consumed at least a litre of wine followed by some large unmeasured glasses of Spanish Brandy, we returned to the lorry. I thought this was where he woulRead More...

Whats on around Bude in October and November

tim@camelot-hotel.co.uk — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 08:27:36 +0100

Things to do in Bude and Cornwall

October Edition

To make sure you get the most out of your stay with us at the Camelot Hotel, whether it’s one night bed and breakfast or a week long holiday, we strive to find out what’s going on in the area.

If you’d like to know more about any of these events Read More...

10 traits of top shooting pickers-up

tim@camelot-hotel.co.uk — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 13:20:29 +0100

10 Traits of Top Shooting Pickers-Up

On any shoot, large or small, there will be working dogs to gather the fallen and wounded game.

The pickers-up are a central part of any shoot, and on a commercial shoot where income is calculated per bird a good picker-up can make a real difference to the economics of the daRead More...

Wine Tasting at Hawkers Restaurant

tim@camelot-hotel.co.uk — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 12:43:25 +0100

Cornwall Wine Tasting Tips

Hawkers Restaurant has hosted several wine tastings and themed evenings over the years which have been popular with both guests and local residents.

Our wine tastings in particular are very popular as they are hosted by our own wine suppliers andRead More...

Featured shoot - School Lane Shoot

tim@camelot-hotel.co.uk — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 10:27:56 +0100

Shooting Review - School Lane Shoot

If you want variety in your shooting there is no better place to go than School Lane Shoot.

Run by Alan Marshall for the past 10 years you can expect a bag including pheasant, partridge, duck, woodcock and snipe, and all for only £160. We review this highly recommended shoot in moRead More...

Holiday tips to enjoy and relax at The Camelot Hotel

tim@camelot-hotel.co.uk — Sun, 10 Oct 2010 08:55:18 +0100

Cornwall Holiday Tips and Tricks

So, its that time of year again and you're already planning your next holiday.

Here at the Camelot we like to think we're pretty good at making sure your holiday runs according to plan and you get the most out of your stay with us. Here are ouRead More...

Hawkers Restaurant's Head Chef and Rabbit

tim@camelot-hotel.co.uk — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 14:31:40 +0100

Bude Restaurants Chef: Martin Watson

From Paella to Rabbit

Having explored and experienced Zaragoza it was time to try once more to pick up the route of Laurie Lee, easier said than done, as the next lift took me down to Valencia and along the coast to Alicante. The first niRead More...

10 tips for organising a golf society golf tour

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 06:27:38 +0100

Top Tips for Organising Golf Society Trips

So, you have either volunteered or been press-ganged into organising your golf society's annual tour. Here at the Camelot we host dozens of golf parties every year and have a wealth of experience in organising golf society breaks.

Here are our top tips to help you enRead More...

BBC's The One Show, Reverend Hawker

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 05:13:18 +0100

Reverend Hawker on BBC's The One Show

News Update, BBC's The One Show is hosting a feature on Reverend Hawker tomorrow evening.

Filmed last Monday in conjunction with the Bude Tourist Office, The Castle Heritage Centre and Brian Dudley Stamp; The One Show will be looking at Hawker's life and his eccentricities. MakeRead More...

Hawkers Restaurant's Head Chef and Paella

tim@camelot-hotel.co.uk — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 06:19:50 +0100

Bude Restaurants Chef: Martin Watson

From Chorizo to Zaragoza's Paella

Having witnessed first hand the madness of running in front of frightened bulls in Pamplona. I headed to Madrid. Once again I was thwarted when an offer of a lift to Zaragoza, the former capital ofRead More...

Dog Friendly Beaches in Cornwall and Bude

tim@camelot-hotel.co.uk — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 12:53:48 +0100

If you’re a dog owner going on holiday it can be a nightmare, arranging someone to look after the dog can be time consuming and expensive. Not only this but many owners worry while on their holidays about their pets and the care they are receiving and this is why pet friendly holidays are becoming more and more important in the UK.

Dog friendly holidays at the Camelot hotel

Lundy Island Picture

Trout Fishing at the Camelot Hotel

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:57:04 +0100

Fishing is a sport on the rise; more and more people are learning to fish or are returning to a much loved hobby introduced in their youth. We recognise the appeal of fishing whether it’s the relaxation of the day or the thrill of the catch there is always something to keep everyone happy.

To make sure you get the most frRead More...

The Bude Canal

tim@camelot-hotel.co.uk — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 06:38:43 +0100

Bude canal is unusual in that it starts from the harbour in Bude, with the first lock opening to the sea. The recent renovation of the lock gates means that once again ocean-going boats can be seen tied up in the bude canal basin.

How it all began

The coastal area at Bude has sand that is unusually rich in minerals, and the poor agricultural land of the locality was found to benefit considerably from application of the sand.