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THE ENCHANTING ISLES OF SCILLY
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Outstandingly beautiful, uncrowded and unspoilt – The Isles of Scilly lie just 28 miles off the rugged coast of Cornwall but are a world apart in every way. This compact cluster of precious ocean jewels is like nowhere else in England. Everything looks and feels quite different on Scilly – simpler, kinder, more innocent. Life moves at an easier pace – a visit to England's enchanting archipelago guarantees a magical, unforgettable experience. Stay for 4 nights at the welcoming Bell Rock Hotel on St Mary's with an included visit to the world-famous Abbey Gardens on Tresco. Overnight stays in Penzance out and back
NB a good level of fitness is required for this holiday and guests with mobility difficulties may be limited in their enjoyment. All sea journeys are subject to prevailing weather and the itinerary may have to be adapted accordingly
ITINERARY
DAY 1 Head to Cornwall for overnight at 3* Queen’s Hotel in Penzance, right on the promenade. DBB
DAY 2 Morning ferry crossing to St Mary’s to arrive around midday. Your Crusader coach does not travel with you to the Scilly Isles but your driver will accompany you throughout as your tour guide. Luggage is transferred as you walk from the quay to the hotel (approx. 10 mins). Hugh Town, St Mary's main town, has a cluster of shops, cafés, galleries, restaurants, pubs and also three lovely beaches.
3-nights DBB in the hotel and BB only on Wednesday for you to dine locally.
An introductory walking tour of Hugh Town with a local guide is included. The hotel is ideally situated in Hugh Town in a level position, midway between Town Beach and Porthcressa Bay to the rear – both beaches are about 100 yards away and the location is very convenient, quiet and central with shops, entertainment and the museum close by
DAY 3 – 5 At leisure in High Town with one included excursion
INCLUDED EXCURSIONS
Tresco & Abbey Garden Take a boat trip out to Tresco, the second largest of the islands and a subtropical gem. It is the only one of the islands to be privately- owned and is currently cared for by Lucy and Robert Dorrien-Smith. This island has a little bit of everything – from dramatic rocky outcrops, bronze age burial sites
and romantic castle ruins, to secluded sandy beaches and, of course, the world famous Tresco Abbey Garden (entrance included). This horticultural paradise hosts a spectacular collection of more than 20,000 exotic plants from all corners of the world
DAY 6 Enjoy a relaxed morning on St Mary’s before boarding the afternoon ferry back to Penzance for your overnight back at the Queen’s Hotel. DBB
DAY 7 Retrace your steps via interchange to arrive home mid/late evening with plenty of wonderful memories
PRICES INCLUDES
Hotel for 4 nights in St Mary's with breakfast Dinner on 3 nights in St Mary's (no dinner included on Wednesday)
Porterage assistance at the hotel
in St Mary's
Overnight hotel for 2 nights in Penzance with breakfast & dinner
Tea/coffee after dinner
Free use of leisure facilities
Return ferry crossing from Penzance
to St Mary's
Return luggage transfer between ferry
and hotel
Brief introductory walking tour of St Mary's with local guide
Day out to Tresco with return boat trip and entrance to Abbey Garden
Services of Crusader Tour Driver throughout
DATES & PRICES SUPPLEMENTS
www.crusader-holidays.co.uk Call us on 01296 336666 / 01255 425453
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7 DAYS
FROM £1769
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©Rob Lea, Visit Isles of Scilly
THE BELL ROCK HOTEL, HUGH TOWN HH
Small, friendly hotel in historic Grade II listed building (4 floors) Quiet, central location, 10 mins walk from the quay
Well equipped guestrooms with TV, hairdryer & WiFi
Restaurant (closed Wednesday) & indoor pool
No lift but some ground floor rooms – steps throughout
crp
25 MAY 2025
£1769
Single
ON REQUEST
Insurance
£42
REFERENCE ESI
PLEASE NOTE that a non- refundable deposit of £200 pp is required to book this tour