Just 28 miles off the Cornish coast, the Isles of Scilly are a unique sub-tropical haven for a variety of wildlife and the itinerary below allows plenty of time to enjoy the beautiful surroundings. The tour has been enhanced further by including a gentle introductory walk on the first morning on the island. We recommend that you have a good level of mobility to enjoy the islands to the full, with the Bell Rock being an historic hotel which is a walk of ten minutes from the harbour. 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.
Your Hotel
Bell Rock Hotel is a small hotel which has been welcoming guests for over 100 years and is situated in Hugh Town, the capital of St Mary’s. There are eight steps leading into the entrance of the hotel and guests will encounter steps throughout. It has a relaxed, informal atmosphere. The hotel has an indoor pool.
Itinerary
Wednesday: We travel to Cornwall for an overnight stay on a buffet dinner, bed and breakfast basis.
Thursday: We travel to Penzance to get the Isles of Scilly Steamship to St Mary’s. The Bell Rock Hotel is just a brisk ten minutes’ walk from St Mary’s Harbour and a luggage transfer will be provided. We stay at this hotel for four nights on a half board basis.
Friday: St Mary’s is the largest of the Scilly Isles with 1,800 inhabitants. An introductory walk is included this morning and the afternoon is at leisure. Take a walk along the Garrison Walls high above the town, go to Porthcressa Beach and/or Town Beach or simply relax at the hotel pool.
Saturday: Today we enjoy a boat trip to the island of Tresco to visit the gem that is Tresco Abbey Gardens. With a population of just 152 people in the 2021 census, Tresco’s main inhabitants are the migratory birds who make The Great Pool their home in summer. The glorious 19th century garden, home to 20,000 plants from more than 80 countries, is built around the ruins of a Benedictine Abbey.
Sunday: Another day of leisure enjoying the nature trails and coastal paths of St Mary’s or further .
Monday: Sadly, it is time to leave the tranquillity of the island and return to the mainland where we stay one more night on a buffet dinner, bed and breakfast basis.
Tuesday: Time to head back to Derbyshire.
Cost shown is per person for half board sharing a double or twin room
Room requests cannot be guarenteed on this holiday.
Please be aware that there will be considerable amounts of walking during this holiday.
