The Isles of Scilly

Organising a holiday to the Isles of Scilly is always a challenging task and combining multiple transport, accommodation and attraction elements in to a coherent package does not come cheaply – if you are on a budget look away now!

Just 28 miles off Land’s End are five inhabited islands and countless uninhabited islets and rocks. A small archipelago, these beautiful islands exude a timeless peace and natural tranquility found nowhere else. Once you arrive you can start to unwind and adjust your tempo accordingly – “Stop, look and listen” takes on a whole new meaning. The Isles of Scilly can seem to be one big garden, with tropical plants growing in hedgerows and gardens. Their micro-climate, and the fact that frost is rare, makes them home to many unusual flora and fauna – this in turn encourages migrant birds to alight on these tiny specks of granite in the Atlantic Ocean.

NB: There is little or no public transport on The Isles of Scilly, and only a limited number of taxis.  Most of the exploration takes place on foot and for that reason you need to be reasonably mobile and fit to fully enjoy this unique holiday. The hotel has multiple staicases/steps and no lift - it is not wheelchair accessible. Likewise the ferry requires a miminum level of mobility to move around the decks. There is at least a 10 minute walk from the ferry to the hotel (and vice-versa) but we have arranged a van to transfer the luggage between the two.

THE BELL ROCK HOTEL, Isles of Scilly

One of the islands best loved hotels situated in a central yet quiet location in Hugh Town, the “capital” of St Mary’s Island. Convenient for the harbour, beaches, entertainment and museums – it has been extensively modernised and upgraded. All bedrooms have en-suite shower or bath, hairdryer, television, radio, tea tray and free wifi. The restaurant serves a wide variety of meals using fresh local produce whenever possible. There is a bar and lounge in which to relax and even an indoor heated pool with gowns and towels provided. There is no lift and only a limited number of ground floor bedrooms – most are accessed via staircase – the compensation being that top 4^th floor rooms have sea-views. The hotel likes to focus on traditional values, like friendliness and good customer service, rather than flashy touches and trendy extras – it does this exceptionally well and you will be made most welcome.

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS, Bodmin

Overnight stops on first and last nights – a modern hotel conveniently situated on the A30 Cornwall link-road giving us direct access to Penzance port. The contemporary bedrooms are equipped with private bathroom, hairdryer, television, safe, iron, tea tray and free wifi. Lift to all floors. Meals: 1^st night - 3 courses with choice of dishes plus tea/coffee. Last night following late arrival - A light supper of soup & sandwiches plus tea/coffee. Breakfast both mornings is buffet style with a selection of hot items and pastries, toast, cereals and yogurts.

7 Days / £1529.00 Per Person    SRS £60.00

Price Includes  • All coach travel as detailed  • 2 x overnight hotel stays near Bodmin  • Half board meals throughout  • Return ferry crossing Penzance/St Mary’s  • 4 nights hotel accommodation on St Mary’s  • The services of a Bluebird representative throughout  • Luggage transfers on St Mary’s  • Walking tour of Hugh Town  •  Boat trip to Tresco  •  Entry to Tresco Abbey Gardens

**Subject to confirmation of ferry schedules