Cornish Mutual Members Lene and
Stephen Cox are living their dream of running a successful
family-friendly campsite in a part of Cornwall that has become very
special to them.
Five years ago the couple left Denmark to embark on an exciting
new venture drawing on their love of camping. After a long search
for the right business, Lene, originally from Denmark, and Stephen,
from Reading, discovered the perfect investment opportunity at
Trelawne, near Looe.
When they bought Camping Caradon in July 2005, the site was doing
steady seasonal business but was capable of offering much more.
Cornish Mutual Inspector Dave Bersey has been impressed by the
couple's determination to offer visitors the highest standards of
facilities and service to ensure they return time and again.
He says: "Lene and Stephen have really transformed Camping
Caradon. What they've created is more than just a campsite - it's a
holiday experience. They're excellent hosts and clearly take a lot
of personal pride. When I pop by to check how they're getting on,
I'm always struck by the way that guests make a point of visiting
the office to say goodbye, which is a sure sign they've had a great
time."
Set in 3.5 acres, Camping Caradon has 75 pitches and 23 reinforced
grass hard standings. Facilities include an amenity block, shop,
outdoor playground, bar, clubroom, games room and internet
access.
Stephen and Lene have made substantial investments in the years
they have been there to offer a high quality 3 AA pennants
experience. There is always a winter project going on at Camping
Caradon - this year two family/disabled rooms are being built which
the couple hope will upgrade the park to 4 AA pennants.
Stephen explains: "Camping is an excellent way to enjoy the best
that Cornwall has to offer for a fraction of the price of staying
in a hotel or guest house. We've seen a significant increase in the
number of campers using tents and being able to offer a high
standard of toilet, shower, laundry and recreational facilities is
particularly important to that particular growing market."
"My previous career in the building industry has stood me in good
stead as we've done a lot to the site to ensure the facilities
match our stunning location."
The couple chose Cornish Mutual to provide all of their business
insurance needs, which include policies to cover their
buildings and stock insurance, as well as Public and Employers
Liability insurance.
Stephen chose Cornish Mutual under recommendation from the site's
previous owner: "We did shop around to see if we could get a better
deal but Cornish Mutual offered everything we needed for a fair
price. My Inspector Dave Bersey lives nearby and it's really handy
for him to drop by at very short notice when we need to see
him."
"There's an old saying that lightning doesn't strike twice but we
disproved that theory a couple of years ago. Our second lightning
strike hit the clubhouse and did quite a lot of damage to
electrical appliances and our wiring, but I was pleased that we'd
stayed with Cornish Mutual because they sorted out our claim really
quickly and without any fuss."
"For a significant part of the year we're so busy that we barely
get a moment to catch our breath so it's really important to have
the peace of mind that if anything were to go wrong, we're in safe
hands."
For more information about Camping Caradon visit www.campingcaradon.co.uk or call 01503
272388.
