By Genevra Fletcher
Funky doodle do, mouthwatering, fabulous - these are just a few of the adjectives I hear guests and other members of the Bedruthan massif mutter as I tread the freshly carpeted corridors of the hotel.
No, they have not all run mad. They are referring to our new furniture: cheerfully-hued sofas set with jewell-coloured cushions, stylish reclaimed Ercol-style sideboards and tables.
Although I should be back at my desk, I cannot resist stopping in the Bedruthan Ballroom to sink deep into one of those perfectly plumped cushions.
Skyving I'm not. One of many wonderful things about working at Bedruthan Steps is that the hotel promotes a strong ethos of well being, known as the Bedruthan Philosophy. One strand of this philosophy, which the owners encourage all employees and guests to embrace, is the enjoyment of life's simple pleasures.
A perfectly plumped cushion must, surely, be one of life's greatest simple pleasures, so I do not feel too guilty about sinking into one of the new sofas and savouring the moment. I am, after all, living one of Bedruthan's dictums.
Beauty is another Bedruthan principle, brought to mind by The Ballroom's new sideboards and tables. They were created by uber upcycler Lucy Turner, a furniture and surface design artist from Penryn. We like supporting Cornish artists. Read more here.
Lucy specialises in transforming old pieces of furniture, in particular 50s and 60s tables and sideboards, with the clever use of laser cut laminates. Her work is the perfect complement to Bedruthan's 60s architecture and sustainable ethos. We are interested in all things sustainable, especially where tourism is concerned. Read more here.
For more information about Lucy, see her website here and take a look at her blog here.
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