Friday 10th March

By: Mike

                                             Coverack in a brief moment when it wasn't raining

Friday 10th

We were up and away by 09.20 and got to Becky’s by 13.10 after long hold up in the Blackdown Hills due to roadworks.  Usual stop at Starbucks on Salisbury Plain.  John donated two large bags of logs.

We were in Coverack by 18.00.  It’s raining.  Coverack is a pretty fishing village, as far as we can see.  Being positive, let’s start with a big shout out for out Airbnb at the Old Carpenter’s Shop.  It has been most beautifully converted.  There’s a large double bedroom and bathroom on the first floor with comfy bed and very modern bathroom - with bath.  Apart from the hotel in Newquay, all we have had up to now is showers.  What you need after a long day walking is a good soak.

The open plan ground floor has a fully equipped kitchen - and I do mean fully.  There’s a dish washer and a washing machine with dryer.  There’s a double oven with induction hob.  Full complement of utensils and matching crockery.  We will feel guilty for going out to eat.

As you have already guessed, there’s also a wood burning stove.  Chris gets it going.

There’s only one snag.  The property is up a steep and narrow lane.  We have been advised to reverse up it,  because of the difficulty of turning at the parking spot in front of the cottage.  In the rain, after a long day’s driving?  I don’t think so.  We go up front wise and unload.  We cook pasta and snuggle up in front of the cosy stove.

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