The Isles of Scilly

Holiday Itinerary

Day 1 We leave Chelmsford early morning and travel via the motorway network to The Holiday inn Express Bodmin for our overnight stay.

Day 2 Travel to Penzance for the 2hr 40 min morning sailing to St Mary's. The Bell Rock Hotel is just a five minute walk from St Mary's Harbour. A luggage transfer will be provided by a local operator.

Day 3 St Mary's is the largest of the Isles of Scillies islands with 1,800 inhabitants. After our introductory walking tour you can spend the day exploring Hugh Town, the island's 'capital' with its variety of shops, art and craft galleries and restaurants or enjoy a stroll along the Garrison Walls high above the town or simply relax at the hotel pool, on Porthcressa or Town Beach.

Day 4 Today, hop across the tiny archipelago to further explore this glorious destination. Included is a boat trip to the island of Tresco and admission to 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.

Day 5 Another day at leisure enjoying the nature trails and coastal paths of St Mary's or further enjoying the Islands of St Agnes, St Martin or Bryher with your ferry voucher, later you can relax at the hotels pool and St Mary's beaches.

Day 6 Free time this morning to explore St Marys before our late afternoon arrival to the port for our 16.30hrs return crossing to Penzance and our coach transfer to the Holiday Inn Express Bodmin for our overnight stay.

Day 7 Homeward coach journey. Arriving back in Chelmsford approx 8.00pm.

Please Note: Good walking shoes are essential. Itineraries are subject to change without notice due to the tides and weather conditions. Lodge Coaches cannot be held responsible for any such changes. Because of the nature of the hotel and excursions this tour is not very suitable for people with limited mobility.