

The large (not full size but bigger than a mini fridge) and microwave were handy. We have actually thought of buying the mattress for home! I thought the price for the room was very reasonable considering the space that we had. The children found the pullout couches to be comfortable to sleep on and the beds in the bedroom room were wonderful. We had troubles with our keys, but they were remedied quickly and efficiently by staff. This turned out OK only because we were able to use the other family's kitchen (plus it was $50 a night cheaper) Other than this, we had a pleasant check in experience. They were able to book us in to a Business suite, which did not have a kitchen.

However, when we called to confirm the reservation, they had us down for the first night in the Premium Suite and the other two nights were booked for the end of July! It was extremely lucky that we checked, and I would recommend that anyone traveling here do so and confirm your reservation is correct. We travelled with another family, who reserved two Premium suites with kitchen. "It's just a great day for the residents and the businesses of our community," he said.We spent three nights at the resort over the Canada Day weekend. When asked if there was any concern about court approval, Holloway said, "we know that this is going to be great." Terra Nova Golf Resort is in receivership

Holloway believes there are about 100 spinoff jobs from the Terra Nova Golf Resort, which consists of an 80-room hotel, nine- and 18-hole golf courses, and several rental chalets. The golf course employs 60 people, the majority of them on a seasonal basis however, some employees work full time. to BDO senior vice president Phil Clarke, 25 groups expressed interest in purchasing the resort. VP Phil Clarke says 25 groups expressed interest in the facility, but not all put forth bids to take over the business which includes an 80 room hotel, a 9 hole and 18 hole golf course. "We discussed a few things about how we can work together for the betterment of the community and the betterment of the resort," he said.Ģ/3 - Sr.

Holloway said he had a chat with Vardy Tuesday afternoon when he found out the news. With six months to find a bidder, Holloway said his administration was feeling confident, but as spring approached "there was a little bit of nervousness." It's just a great day for the residents and the businesses of our community. "The uncertainty is gone, which is really great for the people who work at the resort and also for the business in the area that rely on tourism because that resort draws in a lot of people to our area," said Chad Holloway, mayor of Port Blandford, about the successful bid for the resort, which is located just west of Clarenville.īDO took control of the golf course early last November. A successful bidder has been selected for the Terra Nova Golf Resort, located just west of Clarenville, allowing the mayor of nearby Port Blandford to breathe a sigh of relief.ĬBC News has learned that Dennis Vardy, a business owner in Clarenville, will take over the Terra Nova Golf Resort pending court approval, which is expected after the receiver meets with the owners of the private condo within the hotel and Parks Canada officials.
