Isles of Scilly

Just 28 miles off the Cornish coast, the isles of Scilly are a unique, sub-tropical haven for a variety of wildlife and our holiday allows plenty of time to enjoy and explore these busiest surroundings.

Commentary on our guided tour of the island will provide insight into life on the largest island in the archipelago. Explore Hugh Town – the Islands capital - situated between two beaches and home to a variety of shops art and craft galleries and restaurants. Porthcressa & Town beaches are within a short walk of our hotel and certainly worth time here to relax and take in the tranquillity of this lovely island.

Bell Rock hotel, St Marys

This small hotel has been welcoming for over 100 years and is situated in High Town, the capital of St Marys. It has a relaxed, informal atmosphere and enjoys a high level of repeat business thanks to the personal and attentive services. The indoor pool is exclusively for guest use plus bar lounge and dining room. All rooms are en-suite with bath or shower, TV, DVD player, radio, hairdryer, telephone & tea and coffee making facilities - some sea views (Top floor)

MOBILITY: There is no lift at the hotel. This is a historic building and guests will encounter.

steps throughout, including the ground floor. The hotel is not suitable for wheelchair access and

guests do require a level of mobility to enjoy their visit to the Scillies to the full – this includes an approximate 10 minute walk from the ferry to the hotel.

Price Includes

Door to Door pick up service

Elite Coach travel

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

(note - on the return only a light supper provided due to late arrival)

4 nights bed and breakfast basis at the Bell Rock Hotel with 3 evening meals included

Return ferry crossings from Penzance (subject to tides and weather)

Return luggage transfer between ferry and hotel

Introductory tour of St. Marys by coach with commentary

Bell Rock hotel, St Marys

This small hotel has been welcoming for over 100 years and is situated in High Town, the capital of St Marys. It has a relaxed, informal atmosphere and enjoys a high level of repeat business thanks to the personal and attentive services. The indoor pool is exclusively for guest use plus bar lounge and dining room. All rooms are en-suite with bath or shower, TV, DVD player, radio, hairdryer, telephone & tea and coffee making facilities - some sea views (Top floor)

MOBILITY: There is no lift at the hotel. This is a historic building and guests will encounter steps throughout, including the ground floor. The hotel is not suitable for wheelchair access and guests do require a level of mobility to enjoy their visit to the Scillies to the full – this includes an approximate 10 minute walk from the ferry to the hotel.

Location

The Isles of Scilly are outstandingly beautiful and unspoilt. Consequently, you will find that the destination does not offer the same facilities as on the mainland, such as large supermarkets and banks, and guests will need a level of mobility to access the ferry, where the crossing takes approximately three hours, and enjoy the islands.  Guests will need to appreciate that they will encounter gradients and rough terrain.

The Bell Rock Hotel

This is a historical building built over 100 years ago with eight steps leading into the entrance of the hotel.  Due to its age, guests will encounter steps throughout, including the few ground floor bedrooms and access to the bar and restaurant. There are a limited number of easier to access rooms, however these will still involve some steps. There are no adapted rooms for the less able and owing to the layout and subsequent steps, the hotel is not wheelchair friendly.  The Bell Rock does not have a lift.

Please could you ensure that you do highlight any guests with mobility challenges (no later than on your final rooming list) so that we can advise the hotel prior to arrival so that they can do their best to allocate suitable accommodation, subject to the requirements.  The hotel has 22 rooms in total, so is limited in offering alternative accommodation on arrival if required, especially if the client has not made us all aware of their need. 

The hotel does have a limited number of rooms with a separate step in shower, which would be on a request basis, but again, gaining access to these rooms will involve steps.

We do arrange transfers for the luggage to and from the hotel. However, please do bear in mind that the harbour is approximately 10 minutes walk from the hotel for the passengers.

When a Wednesday evening is part of your stay, the kitchen at the Bell Rock Hotel will not open and this night is offered on a bed and breakfast basis. Guests will have the opportunity to try other eating establishments and the choice to dine at their own leisure on one evening. The hotel provides a list of alternative eateries if required, some of which would require pre-booking.

Location

The Isles of Scilly are outstandingly beautiful and unspoilt. Consequently, you will find that the destination does not offer the same facilities as on the mainland, such as large supermarkets and banks. It is advised that guests will need a level of mobility to access the ferry, where the crossing takes approximately three hours, and to enjoy the islands.  Guests will need to appreciate that they will encounter gradients and rough terrain.