Dec 29, 2009
Helsbury Park Dog Photo Competition 2010 Entry 18
Claire & Paul Lloyd bought Dave the dog to Helsbury in November and sent in these superb shots...
Helsbury Park Dog Photo Competition 2010 Entry 17
Nick & Louise Tucker and the now famous Murray returned this year and sent these spectacular shots for our competition:
Helsbury Park Dog Photo Competition 2010 Entry 16
Simon Roberts sent these lovely shots of their dog for our annual competition...
Helsbury Park Dog Photo Competition 2010 Entry 15
Alix Holley sent these great shots of her chocolate lab Tilly and siad: "Helsbury Park is certainly something special. We spent most of our days visiting the local beaches (Daymer Bay, Rock, Port Isaac, Padstow and Watergate Bay). We also walked up to Brown Willy and Rough Tor which had amazing views. Our days tended to end with lovely swims in your pool followed by big family dinners while the dogs were flaked out by the fire. We rescued Tilly from the Labrador Life Line Trust back in July so it was lovely to be able to take her away for her first holiday. We have discovered that she definitely likes sand as you will see. It’s a shame that she insists on eating it as well!!! We will definitely be coming back as we feel it is the perfect place for all of us."
Dec 21, 2009
Cornwall Named Best UK Holiday Destination
Its official: Cornwall is the Best UK Holiday Destination, having been bestowed the coveted title at the British Travel Awards. Open to all destinations across the country and won by public votes, the award represents the views of the consumer making it a true indicator of popularity. Over 20% of the category’s votes were cast in Cornwall’s favour pushing it ahead of the Lake District, last years winner. Steve Kessell of VisitCornwall was there to collect the trophy: “Being awarded the title of Best UK Holiday Destination is a fantastic honour for Cornwall. Not only does it recognise the hard work of the industry but it also shines the national spotlight on Cornwall. The fact that it is based on public opinion makes it even more significant as it comes from those people that count, those that vote with their feet!"
Dec 7, 2009
Helsbury Park Dog Photo Competition 2010 Entry 14
Jasper bought his human's along to Helsbury, and sent these photos in, he also wrote: "Just wanted to say what a fantastic time I had with my family at Helsbury Park. There was so much for me to do, I loved the parkland and the woods but my absolute favourite was playing in the river, as you will see from the photographs! My family really enjoyed walking with me and then relaxing in the cottage. I couldn’t persuade them to swim with me in the river but they did really enjoy the new swimming pool, obviously I wasn’t allowed in which was a shame as I would have liked to join in!"
Clever boy!
Clever boy!
Helsbury Park Dog Photo Competition 2010 Entry 13
Catherine and Kevin Wharton stayed recently and took this lovely photo of their Weim Wally, they all had a great time, this photo was taken at the start of the Camel Trail, which is just a few miles from Helsbury.
Nov 18, 2009
Helsbury Park: Winner of the Kennel Club’s Open for Dogs ‘Somewhere to Holiday’ Award 2009
[Kennel Club Press Office] Helsbury Park has won a prestigious Kennel Club Open for Dogs award, as new research reveals that the key to business success comes in the unusual shape of our four-legged friends.Helsbury Park in Camelford has won the ‘Somewhere to Holiday’ category in the annual awards, after its customers nominated it on account of its dog friendly credentials. The self catering holiday accommodation was highlighted by visitors for providing throws and sofa covers for the dogs as well as dog waste bags and portable drinks carriers. It was described as ‘a real haven for owners and dogs alike’ and has 100 acres of open land to walk dogs off lead. Welcome packs come as standard for all that stay at the site, with a list of other dog friendly places and doggy treats.
And Helsbury Park is not the only place that is recognising the importance of reaching out to the nation’s 8 million dog owners. According to research newly released by the Kennel Club, a staggering four out of five businesses claim that their dog friendly policy has helped them to draw in more customers in difficult financial times.
The Kennel Club has also found that 95 percent of people think more businesses and locations should be Open for Dogs, and that dogs improve the atmosphere of a place², and 77 percent think that dogs help to reduce stress.
Caroline Kisko, spokesperson for the Kennel Club, said: “Since launching this competition we have been really impressed by the wide range of services and facilities that are being provided to make dogs and their owners feel welcome. Places like the Helsbury Park are really setting the standard for others to follow.
“These are tough times for businesses but more and more people are seeing the benefits of reaching out to dog owners, who are always looking for somewhere that they can go with their dogs. It makes no sense to exclude customers who are happy to give you their business – especially when dogs actually enhance the appeal of a place, amongst dog owners and non dog owners alike.”
Dave Wilson from Helsbury Park said: “We've put dog friendliness at the heart of our business for a number of reasons. Dog owners provide a massive customer base, high quality accommodation that's dog friendly is hard to come by and we're based in a stunning location with walks on site as well as dog friendly beaches nearby. Dog owners are also pretty resilient when it comes to the weather, as long as they have luxury to come home to in the evening! Winning the Open for Dogs award is a real feather in our cap and we're proud to welcome dogs and their owners to our beautiful site here in Cornwall."
The Open for Dogs Competition is in its second year and customers were invited to nominate places that they thought were pulling out the stops to accommodate our doggie friends with innovative services or simply a bowl of clean water and the promise of a friendly smile. The categories were: Somewhere to SLEEP; Somewhere to DRINK; Somewhere to EAT; Somewhere to VISIT; Somewhere you WORK; Somewhere you HOLIDAY and OTHER.
And Helsbury Park is not the only place that is recognising the importance of reaching out to the nation’s 8 million dog owners. According to research newly released by the Kennel Club, a staggering four out of five businesses claim that their dog friendly policy has helped them to draw in more customers in difficult financial times.
The Kennel Club has also found that 95 percent of people think more businesses and locations should be Open for Dogs, and that dogs improve the atmosphere of a place², and 77 percent think that dogs help to reduce stress.
Caroline Kisko, spokesperson for the Kennel Club, said: “Since launching this competition we have been really impressed by the wide range of services and facilities that are being provided to make dogs and their owners feel welcome. Places like the Helsbury Park are really setting the standard for others to follow.
“These are tough times for businesses but more and more people are seeing the benefits of reaching out to dog owners, who are always looking for somewhere that they can go with their dogs. It makes no sense to exclude customers who are happy to give you their business – especially when dogs actually enhance the appeal of a place, amongst dog owners and non dog owners alike.”
Dave Wilson from Helsbury Park said: “We've put dog friendliness at the heart of our business for a number of reasons. Dog owners provide a massive customer base, high quality accommodation that's dog friendly is hard to come by and we're based in a stunning location with walks on site as well as dog friendly beaches nearby. Dog owners are also pretty resilient when it comes to the weather, as long as they have luxury to come home to in the evening! Winning the Open for Dogs award is a real feather in our cap and we're proud to welcome dogs and their owners to our beautiful site here in Cornwall."
The Open for Dogs Competition is in its second year and customers were invited to nominate places that they thought were pulling out the stops to accommodate our doggie friends with innovative services or simply a bowl of clean water and the promise of a friendly smile. The categories were: Somewhere to SLEEP; Somewhere to DRINK; Somewhere to EAT; Somewhere to VISIT; Somewhere you WORK; Somewhere you HOLIDAY and OTHER.
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