Isles of Scilly in General

I went to Bryher the smallest of the isles about a month ago and fell in love. Its hard to believe that it is part of the UK. The beaches are stunning white sands and beautiful blue / green seas. We visited the main island and Tresco all equally beautiful with their own charm. My heart is still with Bryher though is is unspoilts and quiet with only 80 residents. There is one shop and post office, a cafe, hotel with restaurant and bar open to everyone. I particularly like the Fraggle Rock Bar. Must try the Rattler! It can be a little expensive if you are buying food from the shop on Bryher it is a good idea to take the boat (£4 return) to Trescos to stock up from the ...  Read the complete review

Three Girls and a Tent....was to be the theme for my most recent holiday. When my elder sister rang me back in February this year and asked if I fancied a camping holiday, I thought about it for an hour and decided that this would be a fantastic opportunity for a very different holiday and so despite the fact we hadn't camped since the Girl Guide trip some 28 years previously, our five day trip was duly booked! I had seen the Isles of Scilly on TV shows, including Coast, and read about the Islands in the Sunday newspapers, and I was delighted that I had the opportunity to visit the place for myself. Fast forward to the night prior and I drove down ...  Read the complete review

The Isles of Scilly lie 28 miles off Lands End off the Cornish coast, and is the most South-Westerly part of the British Isles. Out of the 100 or so tiny islands, only 5 of these are inhabited, with St Mary's being the largest and main Island. The name "Scilly" is thought to come from the Viking word "Syllorgar" and the Romans "Sully" meaning sun Islands (the 'C' added in the 16th Century). *****************************St Mary's *********************** St Mary's is the largest (at 2 1/2 miles by 1 3/4) and main Island that people stay on for their holiday, and has the most hotels, guest houses and ...  Read the complete review

Nearly 20 years ago, my husband took the 2 kids on a day trip to the Isles of Scilly. I, not being a sailor in any meaning of the word, stayed on terra firma. He returned enthusing about the place, and vowed that one day he would return to explore more. As I was not only a dreadful sailor, but an even worse flyer, I doubted this very much! In 1997, the kids were off hand, and the subject was once more broached. The brochure was inviting. I agreed reluctantly, on the condition that we drove to Lands End and took the plane for the last 28 miles! No way was I setting foot on a ferry! Booking was relatively easy. We picked a selection of self-catering ...  Read the complete review

We holidayed in Scilly in June 2001, and actually got married in the Town Hall in St Mary's during our stay - a fantastic experience, but that's another story. The weather wasn't brilliant generally, but at least half of every day was sunny and warm enought to be on the beach. Rain, when it came, was heavy, but passed quickly. You can travel there from Penzance by boat, small aircraft or helicopter. The ferry is the cheapest, but is known by locals as the "White Stomach Pump". It is a small craft with a minimal keel, which tends to create a bit of a roll, so be prepared if you do not possess a pair of sea legs. We were lucky to ...  Read the complete review