Its January 6th and as I look out from my window at Port light hotel www.portlight.co.uk I can see Burgh Island covered in snow. Usually we see clear blue sea and the golden sand on the beach. Looking North, I can see Dartmoor which is also covered in snow. We are extremely lucky to live in such a safe location with amazing views. The children are keen to get outside and walk the cliff path in the snow, but Josh who is only 2 and Ella, only 4 have never seen snow and I am sure they will find it very cold. The outdoor childrens Pirate area in the grounds of our hotel & inn look like a ghost ship as the snow clings to the timber frames. Walking pets on Bolberry down is very popular and this morning I have not seen one dog out of the window as the hill is very icy and the many dog walkers cannot get up to the National trust car park to walk their pets. The hotel is closed thankfully until 23rd February but we have guests arriving in our luxury self catering cottages. The central heating has been left on to keep them cosy but we are not sure if the guests will get here due to the weather. www.bolberryfarmcottages.co.uk
All my maintenance at the hotel is complete so I have no major jobs to do. It will be too cold to go outside to cut the bushes down across in the helipad, although I am keen to try out my new chainsaw.If we can get down the hill we may go to Salcombe or Hope Cove to have a run on the beach. Will it be a snow man or sandcastle for our kids ? How many children can mak that choice ?