Area
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Nearest travel links
| Airport | St Mary's |
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| Ferry | Hugh Town 4.00 km |
| Train station | Penzance 70.00 km |
| Car | Car not necessary |
How to get there
Arriving in the Isles of Scilly by boat from Penzance after a 2 hour 45 minute mini-cruise is wonderful. As soon as you set sail aboard the Scillonian III, you’ll already sense the gentler pace of life; your journey allows you time to relax. The voyage also gives you a stunning seaside view of Cornwall’s quaint villages, the world-renowned open air Minack Theatre and the Land’s End peninsula. The Scillonian III runs between March and October six days a week, seven in high season. By Air there are three departure points from the mainland – Exeter Airport which is 60-minute flight (March to October), Newquay Cornwall Airport which takes 30 minutes, and Land’s End which is just a 15-minute hop to the islands.
Activities near Hugh Town
| Sports | Golf course on site or within 15 min walk, Water sports, Horse riding, Fishing |
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| Great for | Walking holidays, Rural or countryside holidays, Beach or lakeside relaxation, Cycling holidays |
Getting around
One of the most enjoyable things to do on the Isles of Scilly is to hop onto a "tripper' boat and go explore. It's the best way to get a real flavour of island life. All the islands are really close together - just a 20 minute or so boat ride - so it's perfectly feasible to stay on St Mary's for your entire holiday and visit all the others whilst you are here. Once landed on an off-island, it's generally a case of walking your way around the stunning coastlines, stopping by galleries and honestly stalls, but essentially marvelling at the incredible views and natural beauty of it all.