Sorry - no pets allowed Not suitable for children under 5 No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
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.
The Fo'c'stle
View from the lounge
The lounge
The dining room
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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.
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
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
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Horse Riding Golf less than 15 mins walk Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation Cycling holidays
Single beds (4), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
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.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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5 Apr 08
24 May 08
630£ 630
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770£ 770
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5 Jul 08
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890£ 890
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750£ 750
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14 Sep 08
2 Nov 08
630£ 630
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Availability notes
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Contact details for home 20619
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Name:
Jeremy Dale
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Advertiser joined: 31 Jan 2007 This property added: 31 Jan 2007
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