About The Glendeveor Accommodation in Newquay Cornwall
The Glendeveor Accommodation in Newquay
The Glendeveor started off as two semi detached properties back in the 1920's,
during the 1960's it was converted into one property trading as a guest house,
since then it has had several owners and the accommodation has been increased
over many years with the last addition of 4 new bedrooms bringing the total up
to 34.
There is a sun lounge and patio on the coastal side of the property,
for those clients who might prefer to stay in the grounds, or for those
returning from a day out to enjoy the last rays of sunshine before their evening
meal.
And for those who do venture out on foot or by car, the town centre
is five minutes walk away and the beaches are about ten minutes, depending on
where you want to go. The staff will be only too pleased to give you
directions to the varied beaches around Newquay and the local attractions, and
there are pamphlets available from reception for those who wish to go further a
field.
The Glendeveor accommodation in Newquay has ample parking for the use of its clients.
The car park is in a secure location behind the property and is only accessible
within view of the front desk. We are also within five minutes of the
local coach park, and of course coaches can park immediately outside to allow their passengers and luggage to embark.
The proprietors
John and Debbie are keen to do their bit for the environment. They use
eco-friendly energy saving light bulbs wherever possible and now recycles up to
80% of its waste material, such as bottles, paper and plastic, through the local
County Council initiatives and are keen to extend this into new area's when possible.
The Glendeveor in Newquay
takes great pride in being a family run 'friendly' accommodation provider. Many of our clients
have visited before and are familiar with the staff and the relaxed atmosphere
found within - hence our motto - "arrive as guests, leave as
friends".
John and Debbie and purchased the property in August 2005. Both originate from
Hayle (John moved to Cornwall from London when he was four years old). They have
a large family - six children between them, although only two of the lads are
still living with them. One of the boys, Danny, you will often see around the
accommodation and helping out behind the bar.
Although together they have over 10 years experience running hotels for a large hotel chain, this is their first
venture together as owners, and are looking forward to the challenges this will bring.
A few of our staff have been
with The Glendeveor for a number of years and we are delighted they have all chosen
to stay on.
Alan our assisstant manager has been at The Glendeveor for ten years or more and is known to many guests
as our very own Jethro, with his humour and tales of Cornwall. Not only is he a
geriatric Tom Cruise (sorry Alan) on the cocktail shaker but his Cornish Bingo
is legendary. You may think you don't like bingo, but believe me, this is
nothing like you will have ever played before and the chances are you won't be
able to play it for laughing!
Matt our chef, who is also Cornish, joined The
Glendeveor in 2004. Most of the food he prepares is made fresh each day including all
bread rolls and the mouth watering desserts. (When Oliver stayed here he was too
full to ask for more!)
Alan is also responsible for the redecoration and up keep of the accommodation when the property is closed after New Year for a month.
???, who joined us part way through 2007 as Kitchen Porter/Trainee Chef has fitted in very well and is now learning all of our chef skills.
Chris our receptionist has been with us
for nine years and she is generally the person you speak to first when you
phone to book accommodation. She moved to Cornwall in 1982 and said it was the best thing her family
did.
Chrisie our housekeeper joined us in early 2008 and her standards of
cleanliness are second to none. Jane has also been with us since the begining of 2008 and as a team they both work exceedingly well.
Aden our head waiter joined us at the begining of 2008 and has proved himselfs to be asset to us. He is always smiling and bubbly and has already made quite a mark
on the guests as they are pleased to see a happy face greeting them when they go in for
their meals.
??? who joined us during 2007, between them, multi task as relief chambermaid, waitress, kitchen porter and Reception covering various staff
members day off.
Our weekly entertainment is a varied mix. Ray Daniels is a firm
favourite with old and new guests with his laid back country and western sounds
but also middle of the road pop songs.
Freddy Zapp is almost as crazy as Alan the
barman (or is that the other way around?) Get ready for a fun filled evening
with his Showwaddywaddy Show when it's his turn to entertain.
By popular request, Alan our Barman, come entertainer has been given his very own spot to entertain you, it will certainly be a night you wont forget in a hurry.
Matt who is a local presenter for th Radio Cornwall provides us with music from the 50's, 60's and an Elvis tribute.
Finally Robbie who again is from Cornwall is a welcome turn with his
soothing sounds on guitar and vocals.