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WELCOME TO THE

The place where time has stood still

The Caribbean of England

A Safe Haven for ALL ages

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Includes international flights economy class

Transportation from main land to the Islands

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LOCATION The Isles of Scilly are an archipelago just 28 miles Southwest of the Cornish peninsula off the Coast of Cornwall in southwest England.

There are 5 inhabited Islands- St. Mary’s, Tresco, St. Martins, St. Agnes and Bryher, plus many uninhabited islands

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From the South West of England

England

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The Island of St Mary’s With a population of only 1800 St. Mary’s is the largest of the Islands and the hub for access to

the other Islands.

With an area of less than 2.5 square miles St. Mary’s has an array of excellent hotels, guest B&B’s

and self- catering accommodation plus all the amenities of shops, churches, banks, post office,

café’s, galleries, museum, restaurants and of course, the good old British pubs

Like all the Islands, St. Mary’s is a safe haven for those morning or afternoon walks, jogging or

cycling along miles of coastal and country paths and nature trails where you can find yourself at

deserted white sandy beaches, rocky coves and amazing archaeological sites

Hugh Town – the main

town of the Isles of

Scilly

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Hugh Town is the central hub with its cluster of shops, banks, churches, post office, cafés,

galleries, restaurants and pubs as well as the wonderful museum. It has three lovely beaches in

very close proximity – Porthcressa with a children’s play area close by; Town Beach, a perfect

spot to watch the comings and goings on the Quay; and Porthmellon which also hosts the Sailing

Centre.

The Quay is where the Scillonian III passenger ferry docks every day. It’s also where you'll find

yourself travelling from if you’re staying on any of the “off islands” or if you’re taking any tripper

boats for a day out from St. Mary’s.

Old Town is the other “major” settlement on St. Mary’s, closer to the airport and with its own

beautiful beach, nature reserve, Old Town Church where Sir Harold Wilson is buried, children’s

soft play zone, shop, pub and cafés.

Up country, away from the relative hustle and bustle, St. Mary’s is an easy going safe haven of

hidden treasures. The coastline features large stretches of deserted white sandy beaches,

dramatic rocky coves, stunning seascapes, amazing archaeological sites, beautiful walks and

scenery along miles of coastal and country paths and nature trails.

Access to St. Mary’s from the main land can be achieved by flight or Ferry

From 2018 a helicopter is available from Lands End

The Island of St. Mary’s continued

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The Island of Tresco

Tresco is the second largest of the islands and a

subtropical gem. It is the only one of the islands

to be privately-owned; it is currently cared for by

Lucy and Robert Dorrien-Smith.

The rugged north of the island is a great place to walk

and explore, while in the centre of the island, there are

bird hides to seek out around Tresco’s freshwater

pools. You can hire bikes to travel around, or if you are

feeling active, borrow a boat, windsurf or kayak from

Tresco Sailing Club. The island is also excellent for

beachcombing or simply relaxing on a beach - there’s

no finer spot to chill than the sugar-fine white sand of

Pentle and Appletree Bays.

This island has a little bit of everything – from dramatic

rocky outcrops, bronze age burial sites and romantic

castle ruins, to secluded sandy beaches and, of

course, the world famous Tresco Abbey Garden which

was established in the 1830s by Augustus Smith. This

horticultural paradise hosts a spectacular collection of

more than 20,000 exotic plants from all corners of the

world – many of which cannot be grown anywhere else

in Britain. The Valhalla collection within the Garden is

equally impressive with its colourful display of

figureheads salvaged from the islands’ shipwrecks

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The Island of St. Martins

The island of St. Martins is just 2 miles in length

offering some of the finest beaches in the British

Isles. Taking a dip in the waters off the sweeping

Par Beach or chilling on Bread and Cheese Cove,

Great Bay or Little Bay gives relaxation to body

and mind.

The island offers also spectacular flowers and

other plant life plus rare birds and great sea views

from the cliff paths.

The 120 or so inhabitants of the island offer a

flower and vineyard open to visitors and a dive

school offers underwater adventures and

snorkeling with seals. Artists and a locally inspired

silver jewelry designer offer a showcase gallery.

For the pallet, a bakery full of artisan breads and

traditional freshly made savories get the taste-

buds working.

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The Island of Bryher

Each island is so very different, a statement so

true for the Island of Bryher. The Atlantic waves

pound the shores on one side of the island and in

total contrast, calm sandy beaches on the other

side offer peace and tranquility.

Bryher is well known for the luxurious Hell Bay

hotel that has received many an award and Jamie

Oliver the well-known British celebrity chef, has

hailed the Fraggle Rock bar as one of Britain’s best

‘boozers’ (British for pub or bar)

This small island was also the setting for the film

‘Why the Whales Came’ and Samson Hill at the

end of the island was the site for birdman’s

cottage.

The island offers tracks that crisscross its land and

is dotted with stalls selling fresh produce such

freshly caught sea food, mouth-watering island

fudge, eggs and locally grown vegetables.

Boats and kayaks can be rented from boatyards

on the island (but stay away from the Atlantic

waves!) and the Bryher shop, the chandlery and

artist’s studios enhance the simple pleasures of

Bryher,

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The Island of St. Agnes

Take a cold beer at the Turk’s Head pub or satisfy

the pallet with local produce at the restaurants or

cafes.

Take a dip in the calm waters or just sit and watch

the world go by while sipping that beer!

St. Agnes is approximately one mile across and at

low tide it is joined by a sand bar with its closest

neighbor Gugh.

The Old Man of Gugh stands at 10ft tall and is

believed to be associated with Bronze Age rituals.

A lighthouse sits at the highest point of St. Anes.

Quaint cottages and flower fields provide further

beauty of the island.

If you are not sipping at that beer you may prefer

a sense of adventure by combing the beaches for

shipwrecked treasures at Beady Pool or Periglis

Beach is a fine picnic spot and a shell collectors’

paradise.

It’s a must to visit St. Agnes

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The Uninhabited Islands

The most south-westerly lighthouse in Great

Britain, stands on Bishop Rock – a 160ft high

chunk of rock that is totally covered at spring

tides. Bishop Rock forms part of what is known as

the Western Rocks that took the lives of many

sailors of the old ships over past centuries. No

doubt, there must be evidence of ship wrecks

remaining at the bottom of the sea, untouched

and in a cocoon of history?

It is thought that all the islands may have been

joined together as one large land mass but now,

with names such as Great Arthur, Hangman’s

Island, Old Man, Hunter’s Lump, Seal Rock and

Great Cheese Rock, it’s a shivering thought of

what the islands behold from past history

There are 140 or so uninhabited islands in the

Isles of Scilly – uninhabited by humans that is!

These islands are a haven for wildlife and seabirds

and day trips by boat can be taken to some of

these uninhabited islands to view the wonders

and beauty they hold.

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Islands Fun

Healthy

• Golf

• Walking

• Horse Riding

• Bicycling

Leisure

• The best Food and Wine

• (Freshly caught sea food

and Wine from the local

vineyard)

• Shopping

• Evening Entertainments

• Island Tours

• Day trips to other Islands

• Beach combing

Adventurous

• Sailing

• Snorkeling

• Scuba Diving

• Beach Landing

• Exploring

• Getting Married

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No high-rise blocks on the Isles of Scilly just warm welcoming family run

Hotels, Guest Houses and Self-Catering accommodation

St Mary’s Tresco Bryher St. Martins St Agnes

Hotels 7 1 1 1 0

Guest Houses 45 1 2 2 2

Self-Catering 197 3 15 14 3

# 01 = HOTEL 38 Rooms 4 Star Rating A family run hotel located on the old Garrison of St Mary’s

# 02 = GUEST HOUSE 4 Star Rating A modern Guest House for Bed and Breakfast St Mary’s

#03 - SELF CATERING Virtually on the beach and overlooking the harbor St. Mary’s

#04 HOTEL 16 Rooms 4 Star Rating Center of social life on Tresco,

#05 HOTEL Premier Island of St.Martins

#06 = HOTEL 25 Rooms 4 Star Award winning hotel Bryher

#07 – GUEST HOUSE 3 Rooms Bed & Breakfast with Tea Garden St.Agnes

#08 GUEST HOUSE 3 Rooms Bed & Breakfast 4 Star Rating Bryher

Booking early year or one year in advance is highly recommended