| UPDATE ON ST MELLION TIMESHARE OPERATION Pre-Arrival. You may or may not get the usual confirmation letter a few weeks before arrival. John Boardman, SMTOA Secretary, stayed at St Mellion Week 29 and provided the following update for owners planning to go. Lodge Items Withdrawn 1. Only a few tumblers, small glasses and wine glasses remain, the decanter etc are withdrawn. 2. Canteen of cutlery is withdrawn. 3. Flower vase(s) -withdrawn 4. Limited tea towels available 5. Limited dishcloths available. 6. Table mats withdrawn – No tablecloths or serviettes. 7. Drinks coasters are withdrawn. 8. Tin foil is withdrawn. 9. Cling film is withdraw. 10 No ice trays . 11. No barbeques. 12. No washing up bowls. 13. No iron or ironing board 14. No hairdryer 15. No board games If you ask St Mellion, some of these items MAY be supplied before your arrival. Sarah Moss the housekeeper’s phone number is 01579 352069 so she can be contacted for any requirements. Please note she does not work on Wednesdays. Other items 1. There is cleaning sanitiser but no hand sanitiser. 2. No recycling (as far as we know) 3. No change of sheets, towels or other house cleaning DURING the week. 4. No newspaper service. We have found a very reliable paper shop in Callington, called “PaperPhil” his contact details are 07980 296003 and his small colourful shop is on Fore Street, on the corner leading up to the B and M store ( formerly the Co-op). He took our week’s vouchers on the day of arrival and has impeccably delivered our 2 Daily Telegraphs every morning to the Lodge – before 7.30 am at a cost of 50p per day delivery charge. His service was very reliable. 5. The Feedback and Electricity Meter reading form are temporarily suspended. Resort and Golf. 1. Masks to be worn anywhere in the main building. 2. After the fire in the pro shop, the golf shop has been relocated to the room on the left of main reception. Golf check in can be done at the window to the left of the main reception. Buggies are available for the people in the same “bubble”. 3. Tee offs are every 8 minutes and the courses are very busy. 4. St Mellion web site has details of spa and other leisure activities available. 5. Dining service and limited takeaway food are available. Natalie Maynard is helping run the Timeshare operation, especially “lost weeks” and arrivals. She works 3 days per week- Tuesday – Thursday, one of which, usually Wednesday, she works from home. Contact by email stmellion-timeshare@crown-golf.co.uk Enjoy your stay |