Highly recommended Plymouth Guest House We offer superb bed and breakfast. Most rooms are en suite, two of which are on the ground floor.   All rooms are extremely well maintained and have comfortable beds, digital flatscreen t.v.’s with dozens of Freeview channels, generous beverage trays, toiletries, hair dryers and bath robes. In fact, everything we can think of to make your stay the best it can be.  Breakfasts are freshly cooked to order using the finest locally sourced ingredients.  Parking is readily available and there is free unlimited wi-fi throughout the house. Top Rated Simply The Guest Awards 2016 We are delighted and proud to win this award from Laterooms to add to our growing collection. More good news from TripAdvisor We’ve done it again and won a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for 2015 A huge thank you to all our lovely guests who have left such lovely comments. It’s great to know that all our efforts are appreciated. Edgcumbe Guest House awarded Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence for 2014

We are pleased to announce we have again won the Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence for 2014! We are currently ranked 12 out of 82 B&Bs in Plymouth and scoring overall 96%! Woman Magazine and TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2013 Thrilled to find that Edgcumbe Guest House is featured in this week’s ‘Woman’ magazine in their article on Great UK City Breaks. Plymouth is ranked number 2 which is a great achievement for the city and shows that Plymouth is a fabulous destination. I’m delighted to have been awarded a Certificate of Excellence by TripAdvisor. This places Edgcumbe Guest House in the top performing 10% of all the businesses worldwide on TripAdvisor. Best City Hotel and Best Bed and Breakfast Plymouth Awards Thank you for making us rank 9 in the category Best (Bed & Breakfast) Plymouth! Recommend us on trivago! We are delighted and honoured to have been given these awards by Trivago. “Fantastic Hidden Jewel in Plymouth”

“Carla made us feel so welcome on our arrival, many thanks to you, family and staff, Carla.  Great advice given on places of interest, restaurants, etc., for pm meal.  My daughter and I loved our room on ground floor.  All in all a delight for the weary traveller.  Hope to return soon.”   Mrs. M. from Littlehampton. “My husband and I recently had the pleasure of stay here for the night whist on a business trip to Plymouth. Carla was extremely welcoming and our room was outstanding. A gorgeous 4 post bed with a spacious en suite. We loved the extra touch of the toiletries in the bathroom, and the breakfast was outstanding! WiFi was supplied throughout the hotel (even in our room) and it was blazing fast.”  Kimberley J’s review on Trip Advisor “My wife and I recently stayed at the Edgcumbe and I must say how pleased we were. From the moment we arrived, nothing was too much trouble. Carla, the owner, was fantastic, she even gave us some great advise on where to go and great Restaurants to eat at.

The room was spotless as was the dining room which leads me to breakfast. WOW – fantastic, need I say more. I am having to re-visit Plymouth on business so have already booked another 10 day stay. Definitely recommend”  – this one from Spookeymoo from Bristol, again on Trip Advisorpinch pleat curtains 221 drop Hotel quality, b&b priceshellenbrand iron curtain replacement parts Have a look at our new soft furnishings and bedding.  aina curtains ikea australiaAll rooms now have top quality matching curtains, cushions, bed runners and valances.  curtains padgate

There are smooth crisp white Percale sheets and satin striped cotton duvet covers.  Huge bath towels and hand towels are also brand new and are soft, fluffy and pure white.  We aim to give our guests the best possible experience while staying in our Plymouth b&b.ikea tvingen shower curtain Stay for seven nights and only pay for six!shower curtain rings toolstation Come to Plymouth for a seven night stay for two people on a bed and breakfast basis for the price of just six nights!  Enjoy a relaxing spring break in Plymouth.  Maybe some shopping or a visit to the Theatre Royal.  Stay for seven consecutive nights and only pay for six.  Offer subject to availability and valid until 22nd December 2014.  Please phone 01752 660675 for more information or to take advantage of this offer.The 60th Anniversary |

Kawerau King of the Mountain 200 runners will make the start line | This will break all records since 1955 9.30 am | | Safety Services Brief | Safety Services to positionsRadio 1XX School Relays Prize Giving | Te Puke Highland Pipe Band | P&P Race Competitors | P&P Race Brief | 11.00 am | | Main Race Competitors | Main Race Brief | 3.30 pm | | The Diamond Jubilee Race will exhibit no fewer than 6 Kings from this race alone. Additionally, we have two Pomona Kings to create the magic number of 8 – Kings in total. After 60 years of this iconic race we have never seen a line up like the one about to occur. Whoever you are and wherever you are from, competitor or spectator, this year will be one to go down in history and savour as a life long memory. Never in the 60 year history have so many previous Kings appeared on the start line.  The last time Kawerau came close was in 2011, when 4 Kings started. It seems fitting that four years on and with a massive medal milestone year, that figure has doubled.

Let us give full credit where credit is due to these men: Barry Prosser (13 x) – Wellington based Prosser is the man to aspire to on Putauaki.  His record of 45:54 has lasted 25 years; no man has matched to date or come close. Prosser is by far the all time great on Putauaki. Chris Morrissey (8 x) hailing from Edgecumbe, a truly remarkable athlete who has plied his trade across many disciplines.  He has established himself as the second most successful King of all time, which is a claim few can match for many years to come, this is a phenomenal accolade. Sjors Corporaal (4 x), the Galatea man is simply astonishing every time he applies himself to any event.  This lean, long stridden athlete is the 3rd most successful King of all time and winning his Titles in a time period which is arguably the most competitive in the races history. All hail the Corporaal. Neil Jones (2 x), a Whakatane Harriers stalwart and Adventure Race maestro has earned absolute respect  and admiration among his  sporting peers throughout his career.  

Putauaki is like his second home. A truly remarkable athlete and one from a heritage of supreme athletic achievement. Shay Williamson (2 x), possibly the most progressive athlete this race has ever seen.  On debut in 2008 (aged 15) he finished in 51:35 and has got quicker since.  The Putauaki scoria is ingrained in him now,  and he has breathed life to this race like no other. Hayden Prosser (1 x), in 2001 he competed in the Kawerau race and deservedly won a Title.  A supreme athlete in his own right and has been missed for many years on Putauaki.  A double header of father and son Kings on a start line, is unheard of.  A truly memorable occasion. Neil Labinsky (P- kotm 7 x), the  Pomona Record Holder (22:43) returns to Kawerau after an absence of 4 years.  He is a truly remarkable athlete and has continued to represent his native Australian homeland as a  Mountain Running ambassador like no other.  To have Labinsky back for the 60th Anniversary between our two rival nations is simply a blessing.

Ben Duffus (P – kotm 1 x), rounds off our roll of Heraldry.  This phenomenal young athlete has the world at his feet and could certainly move mountains for many years to come.  He is best described as, the icing on top of a ‘King cake’!  We can only hold our breath and see what this young man can bring to race day.who has what it takes to take out the 60th Anniversary Crown? Shay Williamson: there is no doubt that the defending King will be one of the major contenders in 2015.  He has gotten stronger and stronger over the past 5 years, not just physically but mentally.  After finishing runner up in Pomona in July, he will be extremely hungry in Kawerau. Sjors Corporaal: this mans business is far from finished.  The Kawerau race means an immense amount to him and his family, with 4 Titles he will undoubtedly wish to increase that, a major contender in 2015. Was quiet in 2014, so expect more this year. Ben Duffus: Kawerau debutant in 2013 with a 52:19 and is the Australian spearhead. 

Took Pomona to storm in his first ever race and has since explored the mountainous regions of Europe. If any athlete can break the Aussie drought in Kawerau, this man can.  He will be extremely strong. Chris Morrissey: most successful athlete on Putauaki in the past decade.  He is always in the mix and on his day, will win again.  This athlete has ample years ahead to reach 10 Titles and the impetus of the Diamond Jubilee might just be enough to get him closer to that. Teunis Schonveld: quietly going about his business and has been putting the ‘hard yards’ in, he likes to lead from the front and with the training under his belt he might just pull out a surprise – a SUB 50 is achievable. Lance Downie: second place in 2014; he will most definitely push hard among the pack.  He has remained relatively quiet all year, but that could see something very special from a man who often surprises.  This could be his race in 2015. Gene Beveridge: no form on Putauaki, however, an extremely strong young athlete who is beginning to make himself known on the Aotearoa circuit.

He beat Morrissey and Williamson to win the ‘Goat Kaimai’ this year, which could make things interesting in Kawerau. Hayden Prosser: a real dark horse here.  Wellington based CrossFit athlete has spent many years in Kawerau up and down the maunga.  What we do know, he has amazing pedigree and one Title to his name.  He could easily pull something out of the bag and surprise everyone on race day. Glen Stricot-Tarboton:  This young athlete knows the mountain well, now based in Wellington. If he has got the training right (which the Wellington region offers), he could be a real surprise.  He finished well in Pomona 2014, so can certainly handle the pressure. Neil Labinsky: A man with a string of successes, outside bet to be fair, last appeared in Kawerau in 2011. He has SUB 60 in him and may very well find what it takes to go SUB 50.  His presence on the track is always felt and should not be underestimated. When you absorb the talent this year in Kawerau; it will be a brave person who places any bet on who could win.

However, let us not forget that anyone can show up on the day and produce something special.  This is a very unique mountain race. The female race is wide open in 2015.  We have the largest field in 60 years of around 80 female starters, this in itself is astonishing. Two rightfully crowned Queens are on our start line which takes the total of Royalty to Ten. Meagan Edhouse: The ten times Queen needs little introduction.  The present record holder (54:09) returns to Putauaki and will relish the challenge any potential contender can surmount on her Title.  After representing New Zealand numerously at the World Mountain running level; this Queen knows what it requires. Leslie Saunders:  After winning the Queen Title in Pomona earlier this year, there is every possibility she could find success on Putauaki.  She has become familiar on Putauaki after numerous outings and knows what lies ahead; possible Aussie Queen here. Corrinne Smit: Debut race and comes with plenty of local pedigree.