A fine pub and the island's only boozer, so it's the heart of the action every night of the week. Decent grub (mains £8 to £14), Cornish ales and super views of the other islands from the terrace.
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
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Tresco's key attraction – and one of Scilly's must-see gems – is this subtropical estate, laid out in 1834 on the site of a 12th-century Benedictine…
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Bryher is fringed by fabulous beaches, but Rushy Bay is the largest – and many would say the loveliest. South-facing and sheltered by the hummock of Watch…
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Clinging to the cliffs near Levant, this dramatic complex of mine-workings is one of the most atmospheric sights from Cornwall's industrial past. The main…
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On the remote north side of the island, this large expanse of sand is aptly named – it's great indeed, both in size and scenery. It feels wonderfully…
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For the best views on the island, hike up to the top of Watch Hill, from where you can drink in a panorama right across the archipelago. It's a truly…
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This fascinating museum charts the unlikely tale of Porthcurno's role in transatlantic telecommunications. In 1870 an underwater cable was laid here,…
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This idyllic cove ticks pretty much all the boxes you can think of: sand, slipway, translucent blue water and tall cliffs – not to mention that all…
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While Neolithic settlers probably only visited Scilly sporadically, by the Iron Age settlers had arrived and made a life here, eking out a living by…
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On the remote north side of the island, this large expanse of sand is aptly named – it's great indeed, both in size and scenery. It feels wonderfully…
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A huge, south-facing curve of soft sand, not far from the island's main facilities.
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For many years, in the days before tourism, flower-growing and fishing were the industries that sustained life on this outlying island. Based at…
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This beach is nearest to St Martin's main drag, so it's usually the busiest – but on the upside, it's the only place on the island where you can hire…
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The UK's smallest and most southwesterly vineyard produces its own range of white wines. Tours are conducted by owners Val and Graham Thomas.
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This horseshoe cove is the one to pick if you want to wild swim: if you're lucky, you'll have it pretty much to yourself.
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Tresco's key attraction – and one of Scilly's must-see gems – is this subtropical estate, laid out in 1834 on the site of a 12th-century Benedictine…