Accommodation by Type

Scilly offers accommodation to suit every budget and every taste, all graded by a recognised quality assurance scheme, Quality in Tourism or the AA.

You will find the following types of accommodation here:

Guest House
A guest house normally has at least 4 letting bedrooms, some with ensuite or private facilities. It is usually run as a commercial business. Breakfast is available and evening meals may be provided.

B&B
Accommodation offering bed and breakfast, usually in a private house. B&Bs normally accommodate no more than 6 guests, and may or may not serve an evening meal.

Half Board

On Scilly we highlight those B&B and Guesthouses who offer evening meals in this category. Meals may be served every night, or alternative nights, and it is worth discussing dietary needs with your host when booking.

Hotel
Our hotels are generally smaller properties with a minimum of 8 letting bedrooms and a maximum of 30. Most bedrooms have ensuite or private facilities. Hotels serve breakfast, dinner and, normally, lunch, and they have a drinks licence (though it may be a restricted licence). They are normally run by the owner(s) and reflect their own personal style. They will offer a range of facilities.

Self-catering
A house, cottage, apartment, chalet or similar accommodation, with self-catering facilities, which is let normally on a weekly basis to individuals, although shorter breaks may be available, particularly in the early and late season.

Serviced Suites
Essentially self-catering apartments where services such as cleaning are available. Meals and drinks may also be available, either to each apartment or separately on site.

Inn
Bed and breakfast accommodation within a traditional inn or pub. The bar and restaurant is open to non-residents, and provides food at lunchtime and in the evening.

Camping Site
A registered campsite, offering a range of facilities for camping only. Please note trailer tents are permitted on St. Mary's, however the maximum size permitted is 78 inches wide (as they have to fit through a historic arch!)