The Fo'c'stle
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About the home
The Fo’c’stle is a 3-star English Tourist Board-rated picture book 17th century Grade II listed double fronted granite cottage, centrally located in Hugh Town, with harbour views from all windows, fully modernised while retaining all of its original charm. It is opposite the Atlantic slipway leading onto Town Beach and is also 300 yards from Porthcressa beach. It is within a stone’s throw of shops and places to eat, and less than a minute from the quay where the Scillonian berths, and also from where launches leave for trips to the off islands.
The Isles of Scilly are one of the most beautiful and relaxing parts of the United Kingdom, home to less than 2000 people lying 28 miles from Lands End. Five of the islands are inhabited and there are over 100 smaller islands and islets. Each island has its own special charm and character, but all have in common fine sandy beaches, and ever changing views of splendour facing out seawards.
Some of the delights of a Scillonian holiday are the boat trips to off islands, to Bishop’s Rock lighthouse and the Western Isles for seals and birdlife, an evening boat safari to watch the seabirds coming in for the night, landing on one of the smaller islands having it to yourself for the day, hiring bicycles, pony trekking, swimming with the seals, a game of golf, the inter-island gig races on Wednesday and Friday evenings, slide shows and local dramatic society performances, visiting theatre groups from the mainland, walking along paths and trails far from man made sounds are to mention but a few. The Isles of Scilly Tourist Office (www.simplyscilly.com or 01720 424031) provides a wealth of information about the wide-ranging things there are to see and do, guaranteed to meet the interests and needs of all age groups.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 6, 3 bedrooms |
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| Access: | Car not necessary |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Unsuitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | No pets allowed No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Internet access, DVD player, Sea view |
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| General: | TV, Telephone, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 3 Bedrooms, 1 family bathroom |
| Furniture: | Single beds (4), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace |
Further details indoors:
The Fo’c’stle is ideally located for enjoying the full splendours of a holiday in Scilly. It accommodates six persons very comfortably. The ground floor has a spacious lounge with television/DVD player, a selection of books, and an interesting collection of old maps and pictures of Scilly. The traditional Scillonian dining room has a large open fireplace. The kitchen is fully equipped with electric cooker, refrigerator, microwave, washing machine etc, and breakfast table. There is also an adjoining cloakroom and WC.
The first floor has three bedrooms (a large double-bedded room and two twin bedded rooms), each with fitted cupboards and a washbasin, and a bathroom with bath, shower and WC.
Further details
Welcome coffee, tea and biscuits provided on arrival
Conditions
Bookings are for only taken for periods of one to three weeks, Friday-Friday
The West Country / Isles of Scilly region
The Isles of Scilly are one of the most beautiful and relaxing parts of the United Kingdom, home to less than 2000 people lying 28 miles from Lands End. Five of the islands are inhabited and there are over 100 smaller islands and islets. Each island has its own special charm and character, but all have in common fine sandy beaches, and ever changing views of splendour facing out seawards.
The Hugh Town area
Some of the delights of a Scillonian holiday are the boat trips to off islands, to Bishop’s Rock lighthouse and the Western Isles for seals and birdlife, an evening boat safari to watch the seabirds coming in for the night, landing on one of the smaller islands having it to yourself for the day, hiring bicycles, pony trekking, swimming with the seals, a game of golf, the inter-island gig races on Wednesday and Friday evenings, slide shows and local dramatic society performances, visiting theatre groups from the mainland, walking along paths and trails far from man made sounds are to mention but a few. The Isles of Scilly Tourist Office (www.simplyscilly.com or 01720 424031) provides a wealth of information about the wide-ranging things there are to see and do, guaranteed to meet the interests and needs of all age groups.
How to get there
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The excitement of a trip to Scilly starts with the journey. The Isles can be reached by helicopter (British International Helicopters (www.islesofscillyhelicopters.com or call 01736 363871 for reservations) or by plane from Land’s End, Bristol, Exeter, Newquay or Southampton, or ship from Penzance (www.ios-travel.co.uk or call 0845710 5555 for reservations).
Activities near Hugh Town
Tennis in town
Watersports
Horse Riding
Golf less than 15 mins walk
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
Cycling holidays
Reviews
 03 Aug 2011 |
Three generations of the Hennessy Family had a most enjoyable self-catering holiday at The Fo'c'stle. The cottage is delightful - plenty of space (single beds for the children not the... more |
Rental prices
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| Low (spring) | 6 Apr 12 | 18 May 12 | £ 760 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Mid (spring) | 18 May 12 | 30 Jun 12 | £ 930 | - | - | 1 Week |
| High (summer) | 30 Jun 12 | 31 Aug 12 | £ 1090 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Mid (summer) | 31 Aug 12 | 14 Sep 12 | £ 830 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Low (autumn) | 14 Sep 12 | 26 Oct 12 | £ 700 | - | - | 1 Week |
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
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* Required fields Please check the following errors: | 5 years listed You are contacting Jeremy Dale
Languages spoken   The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2007. This cottage has received 1 review from previous guests.  |
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