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September 2004, deciding to take my Parents (both pensioners but us all with challenged health conditions) down to surprise and join up with friends that had booked earlier in the year through a travel operator to Cornwall, obtaining a direct site number we were only able to privately book 3 nights at Seaview Holiday Village in Polperro, (close to Looe), I was informed that they were fully booked but was impressed with the efforts that were made to try and make my requests come to fruition, so I asked them to keep in mind that we would be interested to hear if there were any cancellations that we may slot into.

After stopping off at Polperro and Talland Bay to fill in some time, we arrived still early to the Reception and were greeted by the most friendly and inviting Staff. Even though we were still a couple of hours early, the efficiency and understanding was second to none and after a very short wait, our Chalet was prepared so that we could just settle our selves as finally arrived! We all agreed that this accommodation was beyond expectations and could not believe in the vast living area and bedrooms. It was clearly maintained to a high standard and although the window view was not the best for sights, the site overall was kept as clean outside as in, so it was a refreshing and welcoming break. The accommodation is supplied with sheet/pillow/blanket sets and kitchenware only, so you will need consumables (loo roll/washing liquid etc) Armed with brochures supplied with the welcome pack, we sat to digest Cornwall’s Invitations.

Seaview Holiday Village, overlooking the Bay, consists of almost 140 Units combined of Chalets and Caravans. Most have views over the Bay and are on a hill so as to maximise the tier to view over the top of the next Unit where possible. I did hear that there was facility on site for Disabled Guests; which was useful to know for future reference. There was evidently extensive attention to Guests with difficulties as I noticed many accesses with ramps to facilities.

On site, there are all the facilities that are needed… The Reception is open each day and most of the day and when it is not, assistance is available at the Bar/Function Room (“Schooner Bar”), and It is displayed that the Manager is available 24 hours per day… This was not tested, but having seen the friendly and inexhaustible attitude that the Manager has, it would not surprise me that it is accurate. The “Schooner Bar” has an excellent Menu; which you can sit in and eat or it can be packaged up for take-away to your accommodation.

Facilities include: Public Payphone; Bike Hire; Games Room; TV Lounge; Children’s Outdoor Play Area; Shop; Launderette; Sauna/Steam Room; Exercise Room; Crazy Golf/Table Tennis; Children’s Pets Corner; Swimming Pool Indoor (heated Pool/Spa) and Outdoor Pool

Entertainment Set-up: Dedicated Entertainments Team; Children’s Club (Pirates & Parrots); Evening entertainment 7 nights including Quiz, Bingo, Cabaret, Disco & Fancy Dress etc… Mixed programmes.

I cannot praise the Manager (Stuart) enough for his efforts and endurance for being able to extend the 3 night stay to 9 nights. Although we needed to move around using 4 different Units including luxury 9 berth caravans, his juggling to slot us in so that we could stay was appreciated. In fact I had to make him promise that if I returned to Reception once more, he must refuse any more nights, as I really had to come back home to return to work... As a joke, I did walk in and asked him on our final morning, but he really WAS fully booked. Also, his team cannot be forgotten as they ALWAYS displayed courteous, happy and professional service.

The evening entertainment has left an everlasting imprint by the multi-talented Resident: Dill and his sidekick Jake (Pirate)… They not only kept the Children entertained but also did a very good job to leave a smile on the Adults! Even the Resident Female Duo managed a surprise with a different Cabaret each time they appeared. Lastly, it cannot be forgotten, on equal balance, the talents of Dave Jade… I cannot remember seeing anyone in Cabaret with so many talents, all finely synchronised but with very light Adult material.

There are many walks that are pre laid so that if you are able, you should easily follow the site guides that will take you down to Talland Bay, Polperro or Looe. Seaview also provide extensive packs of brochures that will give you endless choices to spend your time in Cornwall if you wish to travel out further and there are many discounted offers in the leaflets.

The magnificent view of the Bay from the site enjoyed constant movements in the sea by yachts, boats and trawlers in the distance… Even the frequent patrolling of Battleship to-and-fro every day… always something to see… If you have a squint in the eye, a pair of binoculars or a good camera, you can also pick out the lighthouse, slightly to the right, just below the horizon in good weather.

All in all, Seaview Holiday Village is an experience that no one should be deprived of!