Must-see hotels in Isles of Scilly

  • Troytown Farm

    Isles of Scilly

    The journey to St Agnes' campsite is almost the best bit; you're picked up in a tractor trailer and rattle across the island down the hedge-lined lanes…

  • Hell Bay Hotel

    Isles of Scilly

    Pretty much the poshest place to stay in Scilly, and a true island getaway blending New England–style furnishings with sunny golds, sea blues and pale…

  • New Inn

    Isles of Scilly

    By Tresco standards, New Inn is a bargain. The rooms are soothingly finished in buttery yellows and pale blues, although inevitably you'll have to fork…

  • Star Castle Hotel

    Isles of Scilly

    Shaped like an eight-pointed star, this former fort on Garrison Point is one of Scilly's star hotels, with heritage-style castle rooms and more-modern…

  • Garrison Campsite

    Isles of Scilly

    St Mary's main campsite sits in a lofty spot above Hugh Town, not far from the Garrison fort. It's a big site, covering 3.5 hectares, with plenty of…

  • St Mary's Hall Hotel

    Isles of Scilly

    This Scilly mansion was originally built for a holidaying Italian nobleman. Grand staircases, objets d'art and wood-panelled walls give an upmarket feel,…

  • Sea Garden Cottages

    Isles of Scilly

    This complex of self-contained cottages on the north side of the island at Old Grimsby has nine one-bedroom properties available on a nightly basis…

  • Mincarlo

    Isles of Scilly

    There's no better location on St Mary's than this little guesthouse in a prime spot with views all the way to Hugh Town from the western end of Town Beach…

  • Bryher Campsite

    Isles of Scilly

    Bare-bones but beautiful, the island's campsite sits in a secluded spot surrounded by drystone walls and is just steps from the sea.

  • Covean Cottage

    Isles of Scilly

    Pretty much the only B&B on the island, this little stone-walled cottage has three pretty sea-view rooms. There's also a small cafe, which serves brekkies…

  • Polreath

    Isles of Scilly

    This friendly granite cottage has small rooms and a sunny conservatory serving cream teas, homemade lemonade and evening meals. Weekly stays required May…

  • Atlantic Hotel

    Isles of Scilly

    Revamped courtesy of owners St Austell Brewery, this long-standing inn is looking a lot fresher. Upstairs there are summery rooms with colourful prints,…

  • Parsonage

    Isles of Scilly

    As suggested by the name, this whitewashed house once belonged to the island's vicar, but it's been many years since there was an ecclesiastical…

  • Peninnis Farm

    Isles of Scilly

    Forget your saggy two-manner – these safari-style tents come with a wood-burner, mini-kitchen, wooden floors, sofas and three bedrooms with actual proper…

  • Karma St Martin's

    Isles of Scilly

    The island's only hotel has recently been given a big-budget makeover as part of the luxury Karma chain. Tricked out in duck-egg blues and smoke greys,…

  • Westford House

    Isles of Scilly

    All five rooms at this Georgian guesthouse are named after a Scilly island (look out for the cute nameplate on each door). They're simply decorated –…

  • St Martin's Campsite

    Isles of Scilly

    The second-largest campsite in Scilly, at the western end of Lawrence’s Bay, with 50 pitches (maximum 100 people) spread across three fields. There are…

  • Wingletang

    Isles of Scilly

    Simple and cosy rooms in a 200-year-old granite cottage in the heart of Hugh Town, near the town green. It's not going to win any interior-design awards,…

  • Belmont

    Isles of Scilly

    A solid St Mary's guesthouse, in a double-fronted detached house a 15-minute walk from the quay. The six rooms are clean and bright and the price is…

  • Flying Boat Club

    Isles of Scilly

    These A-framed, dual-level beach cabins sleep up to 10 people, and have fine views over New Grimsby harbour. They're attractively appointed with…

More destinations you need to see