Isles of Scilly

At a Glance

7 Days | 6 Nights | St Mary’s Hall Hotel or Bell Rock Hotel | Bed and Breakfast / Selected Evening Meals | Isles of Scilly | Ferry Crossings | Guided Walking Tour | Door to Door Service

 

Why You’ll Love This Holiday

Escape to the beautiful Isles of Scilly, a unique island destination just 28 miles off the Cornish coast, where clear waters, sandy beaches and a gentle pace of life create a truly special holiday atmosphere.

 

The Isles of Scilly feel wonderfully different from the mainland, with unspoilt coastal scenery, subtropical planting, peaceful lanes and a relaxed island charm that makes them perfect for exploring at a slower pace.

 

Your holiday is based on St Mary’s, the largest island in the archipelago and home to Hugh Town, the islands’ capital. Set between two beaches, Hugh Town offers shops, galleries, cafés and restaurants, all within easy reach of the island’s coastal paths and harbour views.

 

During your stay, enjoy a gentle introductory walking tour of the island, with commentary offering an insight into local life, island history and the unique character of this beautiful destination.

 

With Door to Door travel, overnight hotel accommodation on the mainland, return ferry crossings from Penzance and luggage transfers arranged between the ferry and hotel, this holiday offers a comfortable and well-planned way to enjoy the magic of the Isles of Scilly.

 

Please note

The Isles of Scilly are beautiful and unspoilt, but guests do require a reasonable level of mobility to enjoy the holiday fully. The ferry crossing takes approximately three hours, and the islands include gradients, uneven surfaces and some rougher terrain.

 

Your Hotel – Bell Rock Hotel

The Bell Rock Hotel is a small and welcoming hotel in Hugh Town on St Mary’s, offering a relaxed atmosphere and personal service close to the island’s beaches, shops and harbour.

 

Your Hotel – St Mary’s Hall Hotel

St Mary’s Hall Hotel is an elegant and welcoming hotel set within a traditional townhouse, surrounded by beautiful Mediterranean gardens and ideally located for enjoying St Mary’s.

 

Your Holiday Includes

Travel and Accommodation

• Door to Door pick up service

• Elite coach travel to and from the south west

• Overnight return hotel accommodation in St Austell on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis

• Light supper on the return overnight stay due to late arrival

• Return ferry crossings from Penzance, subject to tides and weather

• Return luggage transfer between ferry and hotel

• 4 nights’ accommodation on St Mary’s

• Bell Rock Hotel departure includes bed and breakfast with 3 evening meals

• St Mary’s Hall Hotel departure includes dinner, bed and breakfast

• Bedrooms with en-suite facilities

• Friendly and experienced driver

 

Included Visits and Experiences

• Gentle introductory walking tour of St Mary’s

• Time to explore Hugh Town

• Free time to enjoy the beaches, harbour and island scenery

• Opportunity to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the Isles of Scilly

About the Destination

The Isles of Scilly are an outstandingly beautiful and unspoilt group of islands located around 28 miles off the Cornish coast.

 

Known for their mild climate, clear waters, sandy beaches and relaxed pace of life, the islands offer a very different experience from mainland holidays. St Mary’s is the largest island and provides a lovely base for exploring Hugh Town, nearby beaches and scenic coastal paths.

 

The islands do not offer the same facilities as the mainland, such as large supermarkets and banks, so guests should be prepared for a quieter, more remote island experience.

 

About the Experience

This holiday is designed to give you time to enjoy the natural beauty and gentle charm of the Isles of Scilly.

 

The ferry crossing from Penzance takes approximately three hours and is subject to tides and weather. Once on St Mary’s, luggage transfers are arranged between the ferry and hotel, although passengers should be aware that the walk from the harbour to the Bell Rock Hotel is approximately 10 minutes.

 

Guests will need a reasonable level of mobility to access the ferry and enjoy the islands fully, as there are gradients, uneven surfaces and rougher terrain in places.

 

Your Hotel – Bell Rock Hotel

A historic hotel in Hugh Town, the capital of St Mary’s, welcoming guests for over 100 years and offering a relaxed, informal island atmosphere.

 

Hotel Features

• Restaurant and dining room

• Bar and lounge

• Indoor swimming pool for guest use

• En-suite bedrooms

• Tea and coffee facilities

• Television

• DVD player

• Radio

• Hairdryer

• Telephone

• Some sea-view rooms on the top floor

 

Please note

The Bell Rock Hotel does not have a lift. As a historic building, guests will encounter steps throughout, including on the ground floor. The hotel is not suitable for wheelchair access and guests require a level of mobility to enjoy their stay. There are a limited number of easier-access rooms and rooms with separate step-in showers, available on request only and subject to availability.

 

When a Wednesday evening forms part of the stay at Bell Rock Hotel, the hotel kitchen does not open and that evening is provided on a bed and breakfast basis. Guests will have the opportunity to dine locally at their own leisure, with alternative eateries available nearby. Some may require pre-booking.

 

Your Hotel – St Mary’s Hall Hotel

Based around an elegant townhouse originally built by Count Leon de Ferrari, St Mary’s Hall Hotel blends contemporary comfort with traditional island character.

 

The hotel is just two minutes from Porthcressa Beach and around five minutes’ level walk from the quay, making it a convenient and relaxed base for exploring St Mary’s. Guests can enjoy seasonal menus using local produce, comfortable bedrooms and a spacious bar with seating extending into the garden.

 

Hotel Features

• Restaurant

• Seasonal local produce

• Bar and lounge

• Garden seating area

• Mediterranean gardens

• En-suite bedrooms

• Flat screen TV

• Complimentary room tray

• Hairdryer

• Quality toiletries

• Close to Porthcressa Beach

• Approximately five minutes’ level walk from the quay