Isles of Scilly: a bit of the Caribbean off the coast of Cornwall
The Scillies are a 60's time capsule of tiny sub-tropical islands in a turquoise sea. They are our secret, OK?
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Tolman Point, St. Mary's, Old Town, Isles of Scilly, Cornwall TR21 0NH
01720 423107
Eating & Drinking » Cafés & Coffee Shops » Cafés in Isles of Scilly
mr-c wrote on 19-06-2012 “Great cakes & good coffee with a good view over the bay.They have a very exciting Thai menu too.Very friendly service too.” more...
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The Strand, Hugh Town, St Mary's, Isles of Scilly, Cornwall TR21 0PT
01720 423999
St Mary's boatmen's association
Arts & Entertainment » Boat Hire / Day Trips in Isles of Scilly
glasshalfempty wrote on 09-06-2010 “St Mary's is the island to stay on, because at 10am and 2pm every day, a small flotilla of open boats set off to each of the other inhabited islands. Buy tickets from the booth at the head of the pier, or from the Tourist Info Office in Hugh Street. They also run trips to the Eastern and Western...” more...
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Eating & Drinking » Restaurant in Tresco
glasshalfempty wrote on 08-07-2009 “This is the more casual dining venue at the wonderful Island Hotel on Tresco. It does lunch, tea and dinner, offering menus that are a tad more interesting & extensive than most such places, and probably the best in the Scillies. Many dishes are sensibly available in either starter or main course...” more...
Added by glasshalfempty on 09-06-2010
Arts & Entertainment » Parks in Tresco | Arts & Entertainment » Landmarks » Castles & Stately Homes in Tresco
glasshalfempty wrote on 09-06-2010 “The gardens have recovered well from the hurricane of '87, and are a fabulous treat for anyone interested in plants. The collection has many South African, South American and Australian/NZ plants, of the sort you would be hard pushed to find any where else in the UK. So if you like proteas, palms,...” more...
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Arts & Entertainment » Galleries in Isles of Scilly
glasshalfempty wrote on 09-06-2010 “Lovely range of paintings and prints, of serious quality. Many are scenes of the Isles of Scilly, but not exclusively. Also beautiful ceramics, plus cards and calenders.” more...
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The Old Fire Station, Porthcressa Beach, St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly, Cornwall TR21 0JN
01720 423719
Eating & Drinking » Restaurant » Mediterranean Restaurants in Isles of Scilly
glasshalfempty wrote on 07-07-2009 “A seaside cafe (lunch only) with a fabulous locaton overlooking Porthcressa beach. Imaginitive fare, including sandwiches, wraps, panini, salads. Also a brunch menu of eggs benedict/florentine etc. Salads include lamb souvlaki in pitta bread;seared beef carpaccio; Cornish blue cheese, pear & walnut.” more...
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Eating & Drinking » Restaurant in Isles of Scilly
glasshalfempty wrote on 07-07-2009 “We had a couple of dinners here in a recent trip to the Scillies - the Caribbean of England! It is a lovely beachfront restaurant, next to the boatsheds for the island's gigs. It has a real barefoot boatshed vibe, with glazed doors on to the beach that fold right back when the weather permits. The...” more...
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Eating & Drinking » Restaurant in St. Agnes
glasshalfempty wrote on 07-07-2009 “This must rate as one of the most remote restaurants in England. It must also be the nearest to New York! It's only reachable by a shuttle boat service from St Mary's (there are dinner specials at about 6pm, collecting you again at 9-9.30pm). The NZ chef was at the famous Turk's Head pub on St...” more...
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Blues Restaurant The Cornerhouse
Eating & Drinking » Restaurant in St. Mary's
glasshalfempty wrote on 10-07-2009 “This is a well presented restaurant in the heart of Hugh Town, and also has an outside courtyard with parasols. We had lunch there, and enjoyed a crab sandwich well filled with tasty crab meat (£7.50), and pretty good fish and chips with mushy peas (£6.95). Other offerings included paninis,...” more...
Added by glasshalfempty on 09-06-2010
Eating & Drinking » Restaurant in Isles of Scilly
glasshalfempty wrote on 09-07-2009 “This place has grown and grown. A few years ago you ate in the garden, served from a hut. Now there's a full scale modern restaurant. But the real treat is tea or lunch in the terraced garden. There's a long and interesting menu of salads and sandwiches (toasted or not). Main course sizes are about...” more...
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glasshalfempty wrote on 09-06-2010 “Accommodation on the Scillies tends to be a bit pricey, though this hotel is cheaper than some I could mention. Best value is an all-in break with travel included. If you come by helicopter or plane, they will collect you from the airport. Book early if you are going in the season. A genuine Henry...” more...
Added by glasshalfempty on 09-06-2010