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The Sun
11-07-2025
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- The Sun
The Cornish hotel overlooking a Georgian harbour and it's right by the beach
THE newly refurbished Pier House is posted in a listed building brimming with character. With its prime seafront location, it's a great spot to explore the Cornish coast. 6 6 Here's everything you need to know about what to eat at the restaurant, what to get up to during your stay, and how much the rooms cost. Where is the Pier House Hotel? The hotel is in Charlestown, Cornwall. The town has a historically rich Georgian harbour. Many of the rooms provide a coastal view onlooking the famed tall ships that have appeared in Poldark and other television series. The inn is located just a 7 minute drive from St. Austell train station, and a short walk away from the town centre. What is the hotel like? This luxurious guest house with a stellar restaurant is in a pretty Cornish village. The interior has the same rustic coastal vibes as the exterior. It's full of nautical colour schemes and maritime decor with a contemporary twist, and many of the rooms have seaside views. What are the rooms like? We stayed in Room 20, which offered views over the harbour and sea. It is the biggest boudoir with a dressing area upstairs, alongside a huge bathroom full of Elemis products. 6 6 The air-conditioned room had dry robes and a beach bag which proved handy for a picnic on the beach. The inn provides 4 types of room including the Superior Sea View rooms, the Harbor View room, the Classic room and the Classic Cabin. What is there to eat and drink there? When we arrived, we grabbed a coffee and sat on the terrace - a wonderful sun spot and a great place for people-watching. Dinner is served in the restaurant and the menu is extensive. Starters included rose harissa hummus and goats' cheese parfait. Choices for the main event were dressed crab, fish and chips and honey-glazed pork belly. Everything was cooked to perfection, and the restaurant had a laid-back vibe. The kids' menu was good too, and my daughter was particularly happy with her ice cream sundae. 6 What else is there to do at the hotel? The Pier House re-opened in June after a fire destroyed much of the building. It has been beautifully restored. We made the most of our time on the beach, wandering around the harbour and checking out the gift shops. The Eden Project is three miles away and the Lost Gardens of Heligan near Mevagissey is a brilliant family-friendly day out. The Pier House is found along the South West Coast path, making it a great spot for an active break. Is the hotel family friendly? Yes, the hotel is marketed as family friendly, with the request that children be under supervision of an adult at all times. The Inn is also dog friendly, welcoming well behaved dogs into select rooms with an extra charge of £15 per night. They ask that you get in contact before booking to confirm you will be assigned the correct room. How much are the rooms? Double rooms start at £135 per night including breakfast. Book here. Is there access for guests with disabilities? Most rooms must be accessed by a significant number of steps, however if you wish to speak to the hotel about accessibility, they suggest you get in contact. Looking for a place to stay? For more hotel inspiration click here. 6
Times
04-07-2025
- Times
14 of the best affordable short breaks in the UK under £180
With a growing demand for glamping (smart shepherd's huts, cool cabins) and posh pubs, the UK accommodation scene is undergoing a revolutionary moment. No longer is 'luxury' synonymous with 'expensive'. And while that might not apply to London, holidaymakers elsewhere in Britain can find five-star stays for three-star prices. Factor in that you've already saved big by not forking out for international flights or train travel, and that should leave plenty in the kitty to spend on nice meals and experiences. However, note that the starting rates here are based on dates in low season when the crowds are thinner — if you travel in high season prices are usually higher. In desirable hotspots around the country, from the Cornish coast to the Scottish Highlands, here are some of the UK's best value places to stay. This article contains affiliate links, which may earn us revenue For a low-cost Lake District base, try this upmarket B&B on Ambleside's fringes. It delivers reliably good breakfasts, decent amounts of free parking — a rarity in these parts — and complimentary teas and coffees all day. Location-wise, it will take you no more than 15 minutes to walk to the town's outdoor clothing shops, cafés, various restaurants or pier, from which steamer boats chug off across Windermere. It's a great base for hiking too. • Best things to do in the Lake District• Best hotels in the Lake District Another Georgian townhouse, this time grade II listed, Darwin's is well positioned in a quiet street within Shrewsbury's bustling, medieval centre, which rises steeply around a meander of the River Severn and features wonky, half-timbered buildings. Both the B&B's name and decor inside its 19 rooms refer to the fact that Charles Darwin was born in the town; you'll also find beautiful 18th-century plasterwork across the honesty-bar snug and octagonal lounge. There's a conservatory and a garden too; bee hives in the latter contribute honey to the excellent breakfast spreads, which otherwise use artisan local suppliers. The tiny fishing port of Porthleven is becoming a foodie enclave, with a hip coffee roastery nearby (Origin Coffee) as well as buzzed-about homegrown restaurants and its own spring food festival. But it's also charming and timelessly Cornish — expect plenty of local seafood and a 17th-century pub (the Ship Inn) too. Situated right on the quayside, Harbour Inn is cosy and characterful, with an Alpine cabin feel; it has just 15 boutique rooms to check in to, all with hip, nautical-influenced interiors, breakfast included and dog-friendly options for an extra £15 a night per pooch. • Best affordable hotels in Cornwall• Best things to do in Cornwall Norfolk is remarkably overlooked when it comes to UK holidays: madness, given its swathes of unspoilt countryside and wild coastline. Godwick is a country house for hire set in 100 acres of parkland, but not everyone knows about its bargain accommodation in the grounds. The estate's shepherd's huts are stylishly kitted out with hot showers, wood-burners and mini-fridges. Plush double beds and chic tongue-and-groove decor means they feel far more hotel suite than campsite snug. The team also rents bell tents sleeping four. There is a minimum two-night stay here. • Best hotels in Norfolk• The quirkiest hotels in the UK The Bradley Hare is one of those country inns that you can't believe is still so reasonably priced. Chic, neutral rooms have antique furniture; the pub restaurant serves seasonal dishes inspired by Wiltshire and Somerset's rich local produce, and there's a zero-waste spirit to all catering here. Close to the village of Maiden Bradley are verdant walks, the arts hub of Bruton and Longleat House, not to mention the city of Bath. Yet the smallest rooms (the Den and the Burrow) are priced from just £135 a night (breakfast is an extra £20 per room). • Best hotels in Wiltshire• Best UK pubs with rooms The great British pub with rooms isn't just a tradition; it's an ever-evolving trend. And this coastal Kent hideaway in Deal shows how owners can reinvent the genre. You'll find kitsch, doll's house-like rooms featuring vintage dressers, second-hand books and bright printed headboards, which complement the cutting-edge restaurant on the ground floor. Downstairs you'll feast on local, seasonal fare from a menu that would look at home in Hackney. The cocktail list is just as seductive, while shingly beach strolls, seafood cafés and naval history make rising-star coastal town Deal a pleasure to explore. • Best hotels in Kent• Best dog-friendly hotels in the UK The wild stretch of historic coast and walking trails north of Newcastle is having a moment. You don't come here for the sunshine — instead, think blustery walks along moody beaches or Hadrian's Wall before retreating to a cosy base with a roaring fire. The dog-friendly Lindisfarne Inn is handy for Northumberland's highlights, from Holy Island with its 12th-century ruins and dolphins to Bamburgh with its showstopping castle, plus boat trips to the Farne Islands, home to puffins. Smart but simple rooms with white linen and tartan accents are a calm base for walkers, with a Northumberland brekkie thrown in. • Best hotels in Newcastle• Best walking holidays in the UK Despite its excellent seafood and fascinating history, the Suffolk Heritage Coast has remained largely under the radar, including preppy Aldeburgh with its Georgian high street, genteel music festival and unbeatable fish and chips. It's on the up, but you can still snag a well-priced room at the Brudenell, an elegant old sea-view hotel that's modernised by becoming dog-friendly and adding a swish restaurant (crab thermidor? We're sold). Bright-tiled bathrooms and beach house-styled bedrooms, many with soothing sea views, complement the dinners downstairs. Arts and shopping complex Snape Maltings and the Anglo-Saxon burial site of Sutton Hoo are nearby. • Best hotels in Suffolk• Best seaside hotels in the UK Scotland's budget stays pack some extra wow-factor thanks to remote locations and natural splendour — though we can't guarantee good weather. At Loch Tay, you'll awake to mirror-smooth waters hugged by evergreen forest and craggy rocks, with a mini marina for boat hire and foodie options high and low: the smart Boathouse Kitchen and Bar serving modern Scottish cuisine, or a sizzle-your-own fire pit. Itching to get outside? You can try your hand at axe-throwing, archery or canoeing. Accommodation includes pods and eco-domes. • Best things to do in the Highlands• Best hotels in the Highlands The Peak District has a glut of affordable pub and boutique accommodation surrounded by cheek-rosying walks — but spa lovers will adore this nod to Buxton's pampering heritage as a Roman spa town. A heated indoor-outdoor pool, whirlpool zones and a saunas will help outdoorsy types to thaw out in the colder months, while snug but tasteful Attic rooms — the ones that come in at under £150 a night — have sloping ceilings, wood beams, skylight-style windows and queen beds. Most photogenic of all is the Georgian crescent façade of the hotel, which also serves afternoon tea in Bridgerton-esque surroundings. • Best hotels in the Peak District• Best places to visit in the Peak District In the history-steeped city of York you want digs that deliver on romance and atmosphere. Enter the birthplace of the UK's most famous gunpowder enthusiast, Guy Fawkes, which now houses a gastropub downstairs and 13 unique bedrooms upstairs. Take a walking tour with the local historian David Haw to get the full story. Spiralling wooden four-posters, antique dressers and painted fireplaces will also give you a ticket to the past; while one of Europe's most magnificent cathedrals, York Minster, is just opposite. Helpfully, the Sunday roast here is legendary — with hefty Yorkshire puds, naturally. • Best things to do in York• Best hotels in York This good old-fashioned pub sits on a sleepy creek just off the River Dart, with alfresco benches for sipping pints as small boats putter by. Inside its 18th-century frame, interiors are humble, with meadow flowers clustered in jars, but don't be deceived — the Maltsters has a menu that brings residents and tourists from all over the county. Spider crab croquettes and salt-baked celeriac sit alongside pub classics. Upstairs, basic but modern bedrooms make a comfy base for nearby beaches, wine tasting and walks. • Best hotels in Devon• Cornwall v Devon: which is better? There's real Swallows and Amazons fun to be had at this unique glampsite near Port Isaac in Cornwall. As well as various pitches for those bringing their own tents or camper vans, there are 20 tepees. You'll also find a lake with rowing boats and canoes, campfires to cook over and Cornish surfer beaches a five-minute drive away. Decent showers in smart wooden blocks and odourless compost toilets feel a million miles from shoestring camping, but the tepees are rustic: you'll need to bring your own bedding, though you do get sturdy camping mats as well as Turkish rugs and candle lanterns. A pretty onsite café serves homemade cakes and hosts themed world food nights. Dogs are not permitted on the site. • Best campsites in Cornwall• Best beaches in Cornwall A stylish eco-glamping site for a new generation of campers, Bert's is a dream for getting the kids back to basics. Unroll your tent in a wi-fi-free wildflower meadow, ramble to a private shingle beach and cook dinners on a wood-fired barbecue — all on north Wales's under-radar Llyn peninsula, with walks on all sides. Parents who like their creature comforts will love the chic restaurant with its long communal table, serving steak, 'nduja pizzas and goodies from Bert's titular veg patch. You can hire four-person tents, two, three or four-person huts or camping pitches. Dogs are not permitted. • Best hotels in Wales• Unusual places to stay in the UK
BBC News
29-06-2025
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- BBC News
Thousands of people attend Golowan Festival in Penzance
Tens of thousands of people filled the streets of a Cornish town to celebrate an annual event. Penzance Council said the theme for the 35th year of Mazey Day on Saturday was 'On the Crest of a Wave' which "honours the power of the Cornish coast and seas, the unique sea life and love of the ocean".The council said the event was one of the largest street parties in the UK and highlighted Golowan - the week long festival of arts, performances, culture, and year saw the introduction of a new event area in Penlee Park, organised by PZN Youth, which included entertainment and activities for all ages. It also included food stalls, a bar, craft stalls and a new Tree Lounge hang out space for young people, the council said: "After Penzance's ancient Feast of St John midsummer celebrations stopped happening at the end of the 19th century, the tradition was revived in 1991 as the one-day celebration - Mazey Day. "With the continuing support of Penzance Council, Golowan has grown over the years into a week-long festival, with Mazey Day still at its heart and now attracting tens of thousands of people to the town." The procession began at 10:00 BST on the Civic Parade and featured speeches by the Mayor of Penzance Stephen Reynolds and the Mock Mayor of Penzance, a head on a of participants from schools and community groups took park in the main parades during the day where they showcased their giant wicker models to the sound of the marching band. Penzance Council said it was proud to support Golowan through partnership and funding of Golowan Festival CIC who won the tender to run the festival and is contracted to deliver it until 2027.
Times
23-06-2025
- Times
15 of the best UK hotels with outdoor pools
Let's face it, the UK isn't exactly built for heat. Summer can become a bit awkward, as trains turn sticky, beaches fill up by lunchtime and it's never clear if sandals count as office-appropriate. So, when we are faced with a heatwave, the whole country gravitates towards water — and hotels with outdoor pools are the season's most coveted escape. These are self-contained worlds where everything is made to help you relax — loungers in all the right places, drinks that appear with barely a nod, no need to pack a towel or claim a spot. Once you've found your space, the only real decision to be made is whether to swim now or after another chapter of your book. From cliffside infinity pools to reed-filtered natural dips, we've rounded up the UK's most inviting outdoor hotel pools to cool off this summer. Some are exclusively for overnight guests; others welcome day visitors or spa-goers. Whether you're checking in for a weekend or just stopping by for a dip and dinner, there's an escape here for you. This article contains affiliate links, which may earn us revenue ££ | POOL | SPA Carbis Bay's heated outdoor pool was unveiled just before the G7 summit in 2021 and remains one of the most spectacular in the UK. Set above a 25-acre privately owned Blue Flag beach, it offers cinematic views across the Cornish coast. A hot tub, sauna and hydrotherapy pool are also on hand, soothing you along with the sea air. There's even a private hot tub on the beach that's bookable by the hour. The bay's sheltered position and Cornwall's mild climate mean palm trees thrive and warm-weather swims stretch longer into the season. You can stroll straight from the beach into the deli or beach club restaurant for local crab dishes; or head to the Gannet gastropub. If you can tear yourself away, the South West Coast Path leads straight to St Ives with its galleries and charming cafés. • Cornwall v Devon: which is better?• Best hotels in Cornwall £ | POOL | SPA Finished with glinting green tiles, the 30m heated outdoor pool at the Nici is flanked by candy-striped parasols, loungers (first come, first served) and curtained cabanas on a sandy deck — they're bookable, but there's a minimum spend. Fun and family-friendly, it's suitable for laps and lounging — the latter in the form of in-water seating, virgin coladas and complimentary sunglasses polishes. During school holidays, the kids' club keeps little ones busy with a full activity programme, leaving grown-ups to chill in a cabana or hit the spa. Sunken fire pits warm things up on cooler evenings, while mid-century-style furniture, apricot and green-accented bedrooms, CBD treatments from OTO and a zigzag path down to West Cliff's golden sands all add to the resort's could-be-Miami allure. Non-guests can also book for a quick dip and dine package. Read our full review of the Nici ££ | POOL A brickwork marvel with towering white chimneys, Battersea Power Station provides one heck of a backdrop for your breaststroke. Sixteen floors up, on the rooftop of the funky Jaime Hayon-designed art'otel London Battersea Power Station, is a 12.5m heated infinity pool with a bubbling hot tub at one end. Soundtracked by Latin and house music from Soho Radio, the pool has a strip of loungers where you can enjoy chilled sangria pitchers and tapas from JOIA Rooftop. Swims are usually for hotel guests, but if you're looking for a taster experience of the pool you can book an Aqua Aerobics session or the soon to be launched headline series Rooftop SUP-Fit Yoga. Think yoga but on a paddleboard in a pool with unbelievable views and you've got your wellness routine covered. Read our full review of art'otel London Battersea Power Station££ | POOL | SPA South Lodge offers a rejuvenating spin on the traditional country-house spa break. Yes, there's a sleek 22m indoor pool and bubbling outdoor hydrotherapy pool, but it's the natural reed-filtered wild swimming pool that sets it apart. Cool, clean and deeply invigorating, it lets you dip straight into nature, no wetsuit required (it's heated a little to 14C). If real wild swimming is more your thing there's also a lake for guided swim sessions — followed by a hot chocolate during cooler months, naturally. Back inside, the spa takes its cues from the surrounding landscape, with a sauna that has a rippling roof in timber cladding. There are two fine dining restaurants, and another focused on health-conscious and plant-based eating. For extra seclusion, book one of the lakeside lodges, The Reeds. Read our full review of South Lodge • More of the best hotels in Sussex £ | POOL | SPA St Brides is all about sea views and slow unwinding. Its showstopper is the hydrotherapy infinity pool, heated to body temperature and perched on the cliffs. At high tide the boundary between pool and sea all but disappears. Swan-neck fountains, recliner jets and the gentle embrace of warm water create a welcoming retreat even on blustery Welsh days. But then the spa here is built for all seasons, with a thermal suite, relaxation zones and views that stretch for miles across Saundersfoot Bay. The hotel underwent a full refresh for summer 2025, bringing soft seaside tones and unfussy comfort to its bedrooms and brasserie. Seasonal produce features on a menu that includes the likes of local wild sea bass and Welsh sirloin steak. • Best UK holidays for families £££ | POOL Arriving at Burgh Island is anything but ordinary. Guests park on the mainland at Bigbury-on-Sea then, depending on tides, are ferried across the causeway by the hotel's sea tractor. This 1920s art deco hideaway invites you into a world of black-tie dinners, martinis under chandeliers and vintage glamour made modern. The natural Mermaid Pool is carved into the rocks and filled with seawater from the English Channel. Sealed in the 1940s by a sluice gate, it's now a wild but sheltered spot for a bracing dip. The pool is for hotel guests only and there are few better places to cast off the everyday and disappear, even just for a night. • More of the best luxury hotels in Devon £ | POOL Once home to a rector and his 14 children, this handsome Georgian manor on the edge of the Cotswolds still feels like a well-kept family secret. With just 18 bedrooms, it retains a quietly luxurious, home-from-home feel, where you're as likely to spend the afternoon in the sitting room with a drink from the honesty bar as out in the sun. Come summer, the real draw is the heated outdoor pool, situated discreetly in its own corner of the garden, and open from May to October equipped with its own radio for drinks orders. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, non-residents can take advantage of the Lunch & Swim offer to enjoy a dip either side of a leisurely meal. And food here is something to really stick around for: elegant, ingredients-led dishes in a light-filled glasshouse restaurant, from egg-yolk raviolo with bottarga butter to grilled peaches with burrata and rosemary oil. The whole place hums with Cotswold charm and it's only a stone's throw from sister pub the Potting Shed — handy, as swimming is thirsty work. Read our full review of the Rectory£ | POOL | SPA The Coniston acts as both a gateway to the Yorkshire Dales landscape and a comforting place to return to once the day's adventures are done. And there's plenty to do before you swim: take a hike through heather-strewn trails, cast a line on the lake, go clay-pigeon shooting or bounce through the hills on a Land Rover experience. After that, the spa's two outdoor infinity pools, garden baths and steam rooms feel especially earned. The Nadarra Spa is set high above the lake with views that stretch across the estate to the Dales beyond. Whether you're floating in the indoor bubble pool or warming up in the Himalayan salt sauna, everything here is designed to slow you down in the best possible way. Guests are charged an additional fee to use the spa facilities, and non-guests can book day packages too. With three restaurants, cosy rooms and one of the best sunset views in North Yorkshire, this 1,400-acre estate rewards both energy and ease. • Best hotels in London with pools• Best beaches near London ££ | POOL Hambleton Hall feels like a secret you've somehow been let in on. This Victorian country house hotel is one of the UK's finest, and the garden hums with old-world romance. It's refined without being fussy. Think croquet on the lawn, a Michelin-starred restaurant and a wisteria-draped pool terrace. The heated outdoor pool opens onto panoramic views of Rutland Water with the vast lake stretching wide and still below. There's no spa here, so the relaxation comes not from scented candles or soft chill playlists, but from quiet: the click of croquet balls, the rustle of trees and the sense that time has slowed down for a while. Book a lake-view room and bring a good book. Read our full review of Hambleton Hall £ | POOL | SPA Set in a lavender and rosemary-filled garden, the Manor House Alsager's 10m spa pool aims to chill you out. It's bookable as part of a spa package, heated to 38C, has benches and beds with hydrotherapy jets, and a south-facing swim-up bar where cocktails and passionfruit nojitos are served. The garden also has a series of relaxation spots, including a hydro tub and salt steam inhalation chamber. The hotel has an indoor swimming pool and orangery-style pool bar. Bedrooms in the 17th-century farmhouse riff on the botanical mood, while the Stables Bar & Grill restaurant does pub grub with aplomb. • More of the best hotels in Cheshire ££ | POOL | SPA The Scarlet is a perennial favourite with good reason: its natural reed-filtered swimming pool offers wild swimming in boutique style. Unheated and freshwater, the pool at this adults-only clifftop retreat has views out to Mawgan Porth beach. Swimming is available to non-hotel guests as part of a spa day including a Solo Journey or Swim, Soak & Supper. There are log-fired hot tubs and a cedarwood sauna to warm the cockles post-swim, and a spa menu featuring ayurvedic treatments — think coffee-mud hammams and grounding sarvanga massages. Expect clever tasting menus in the restaurant — miso onion tatin with morels and Earl Grey rice pudding, say — and boho-beachy-feel bedrooms. £ | POOL Stone columns, curved archways and carved stone lions give the 10m x 5m pool at the Tawny more than a hint of Roman baths drama. Heated year-round to a toasty 31C, it faces the 70-acre estate and its folly, tucked below the Plumicorn restaurant — named for and resembling a pair of owls' tufted head feathers. Use the poolside phone to order a delivery of cold drinks such as the ginger-citrus Aperol spritzes, or to request buggy chauffeurs back to your room. Quirky, scattered accommodation includes glass-fronted treehouses, lakeside boathouses and The Fledglings — self-catering cottages with private pools for groups or families looking for extra privacy and plunge potential. Read our full review of the Tawny £££ | POOL | SPA Set on a 2,000-acre working estate in Somerset, the Newt is pure bucolic bliss. Guests drift from the hydrotherapy pool to the glass-walled indoor-outdoor pool which appears to spill straight into the formal gardens beyond. Every corner of the Newt offers a gorgeous green view across orchards, wildflower meadows or the deer-dotted parkland. Poolside loungers fill up fast on sunny days, but there's no shortage of calm: the spa's steam room, salt therapy room and garden-view sauna all await. An overnight stay includes access to the estate and the herb-scented spa. Guests also get a year-long Newt membership, although you'll need to book a full spa package as it excludes use of the pool. And this is the kind of place you'll want to revisit in different seasons, with changing menus, new nature to discover and steam rising from the water on crisp autumn mornings. Read our full review of the Newt • More of the best luxury hotels in Somerset £ | POOL | SPA Ullswater is a long, glacial lake framed by fells and thick woods in the northeastern part of the Lake District. Wilder and less touristy than hotspots like Windermere, it's where you'll find Another Place, a hotel for adventurers set right on the water's edge. Paddleboards lean by the jetty, wetsuits dry in the breeze and guests peel off for dips that start chilly and end euphoric. There's no outdoor pool as such, so shoreline swims — and routes across the open water for the more experienced — are firmly on the agenda. But it's not all mountain grit. The 20m indoor pool is flanked by glass and filled with light, offering serene laps with Arthur's Pike in view. There are indoor and outdoor hot tubs, a sauna, treatment rooms, and even an 'endless' indoor pool for coached sessions. Book a shepherd's hut overlooking the lake so you can swim, paddle and hike to your heart's content. Read our full review of Another Place • Best hotels in the Lake District £ | POOL Portavadie is a marina-based resort on Scotland's west coast that's family friendly, affordable and offers serene views of Loch Fyne. Its 9m outdoor infinity pool is kept at 32C between March and November, and a more refreshing 20C in winter. Aquaphiles are spoilt for choice with an array of other dipping spots — a 16m indoor pool, kids' splash pool, and indoor and outdoor hot tubs. Choose between Scandi-look holiday cottages, apartments and secluded couple's retreats with wood-burning stoves and double bath tubs. Non-residents can also book a swim session via the resort's website, making it a great stop even if you're not staying overnight. • Best hotels in the UK• Read our full guide to the UK What's your favourite UK hotel with an outdoor pool? Please share in the comments below
BBC News
19-06-2025
- BBC News
Cornish fisherman was killed by falling beam, investigation finds
A fisherman died at sea off the Cornish coast after a beam fell and struck him, an investigation has Spencer, 49, died on 6 February 2021 on fishing vessel The Cornishman about 44 nautical miles (81km) off the Isles of Scilly, the Marine Accident Investigation Branch investigation found the port trawl beam had been hoisted to facilitate a repair to the fishing gear but "fell and struck him".The report said: "It was found that a chain that was part of the trawl beam's quick-release gear had failed, causing the beam to fall." The report also highlighted several safety issues including risk assessments not being followed and ineffective mitigations, which put the crew at risk while working under a suspended chain type was also found to be "unsuited to marine operations", as salt water caused environmental also found the supplied chain had been unsuccessfully tempered during manufacture, which resulted in a high level of hardness and low installation of the chain caused it to be led over a fixed pin, which introduced bending stresses to the chain links that were affected by corrosion and cracking, the investigation found. Recommendations given The report said the Maritime and Coastguard Agency had been recommended to update the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment) Regulations 2006 guidance to state training and accreditation requirements of people inspecting lifting also recommended updating training and guidance given to surveyors to improve their ability to check compliance with the was recommended the owners of The Cornishman, W. Stevenson & Sons Limited, ensure compliance with the lifting equipment regulations by reviewing and updating risk assessments, as well as confirming with chain suppliers the selected chains were suitable for their intended manufacturer of the beam's chain, Capital Group FASING S.A, Poland, was recommended to review and amend its chain quenching and tempering process.
