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The Stunning Isles of Scilly
Tresco Abbey Garden
St Mary’s
From £1,249 7 Days Aug
Uncrowded, beautiful, and unspoilt, the Isles of Scilly lie just off the coast of Cornwall, but feel like a world away from the mainland. On this magical break we explore the largest island of this charming archipelago, St Mary’s, which has a fascinating history stretching back to the Bronze Age. From discovering the hidden treasures and incredible historic sites to enjoying the spectacular beaches, there is plenty to do here. We also venture to Tresco and experience its sub-tropical splendour with a visit to the island’s world-famous gardens.
ITINERARY
Day 1
After joining the coach, we journey to the County Arms in Truro where we stay overnight.
Day 2 Ferry to the Isles of Scilly
We travel to Penzance to catch the ferry to St Mary’s. In the afternoon, we enjoy a short coach tour which introduces us to the beautiful island of St Mary’s and helps us get our bearings. Sit back and relax whilst we step back in time and explore the largest island with its own beautiful beach, nature reserve and Old Town Church along with shops, bars and cafés. Later, we check in to the Bell Rock Hotel, our base for the next four nights.
Day 3 Day at leisure
Today we enjoy time at leisure in St Mary’s. Hugh Town is the central hub of the island with shops, cafés, galleries, restaurants and pubs as well as a wonderful museum. There are also three lovely beaches close by, or how about taking a boat to one of the beautiful neighbouring islands?
Day 4 Tresco Abbey Garden
We catch the ferry across to Tresco, the second largest of the islands. Here we explore the glorious Tresco Abbey Garden, a horticultural paradise where some 20,000 exotic species from 80 countries thrive in the sub-tropical climate. Originally established as a private garden in the 19th century by island owner Augustus Smith, the diversity of plant life found within the garden is as extraordinary as it is unique.
Day 5 Day at leisure
We enjoy a day at leisure today, an opportunity perhaps to discover St Mary’s historic treasures or to visit one of the neighbouring islands.
Day 6 St Mary’s & ferry back to Penzance
This morning we have some more time at leisure in St Mary’s before catching an afternoon ferry back to Penzance. We then return to the County Arms where we stay overnight.
Day 7
After checking out of our hotel we board the coach for our return journey home.
Tresco Abbey Garden YOUR BREAK INCLUDES
y Return coach travel and ferry crossings y 2 nights at the County Arms, Truro with dinner & breakfast y 4 nights at the Bell Rock Hotel, St Mary’s with dinner & breakfast y Visit to Tresco Abbey Garden y Free time on St Mary’s y Coach tour of St Mary’s y Escorted by a tour manager
YOUR HOTELS
Bell Rock Hotel, St Mary’s JG3 The Bell Rock Hotel on the Isles of Scilly is located on the island of St Mary’s midway between Town Beach and Porthcressa Bay. The hotel offers modern en-suite bedrooms, a lounge bar and restaurant plus an indoor swimming pool. County Arms, Truro JG3 At the beginning and end of our tour, we stay at the County Arms in Truro.
Hotel accessibility information
Bell Rock Hotel - No lift. 8 steps to entrance. Steps to bedrooms, restaurant and swimming pool. No ground floor rooms. County Arms - Please visit justgoholidays.com/accessibility or call our friendly reservations team for further details.
