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Tresco is one of the Isles of Scilly, a small archipelago some 29 miles off Land's End. If you think Cornwall is mild, then Scilly is another step on the scale; these islands are cosseted by the warm waters of the North Atlantic Drift which create a very special environment. Tresco is one of the five inhabited islands and the whole island is a private estate, leased from the Duchy of Cornwall in the mid-1830s by Augustus Smith, and is still run by the family. The setting is absolutely stunning. Air straight off 2,000 miles of Atlantic Ocean and crystal clear water combine to give the light a special quality whatever the weather. Scilly is known as our own little piece of the Caribbean and, unlike most promotional hype, it really does feel like that.
You will only see the estate vehicles, golf buggies and tractors on Tresco; it is, in essence, car-free, with most people getting about on bikes from the hire shop. Sometimes even the bike is a bit quick, so walk; a circuit of the island's 750 acres will only take a couple of hours - from the rugged north coast, with the opposing Cromwell's and King Charles' castles, down to the pristine white sands of Appletree Bay in the south. It is a perfect place to just kick back and recharge the batteries. There is also plenty to do when not in the 'chill-zone'. The island has a pub which serves great food and the Island Hotel, on the west coast in a magnificent setting overlooking Old Grimsby Sound, has two rosettes from the AA (or just try a cream tea on the lawn). The Tresco Stores makes eating in so much easier as it has its own bakery and a delicatessen with a wide variety of locally sourced produce. The Abbey Garden, next to the heliport, is testament to the unique environment; this is a perennial Kew without the glass. The garden is home to species from 80 countries ranging from Brazil to New Zealand and Burma to South Africa. Just opposite the harbour at New Grimsby is Gallery Tresco, which has established a reputation for showing some of Cornwall's leading contemporary artists. It also has a wonderful selection of sculpture, jewellery, clothing, prints, cards and gifts.
It sounds like a cliche to say that you will not want to leave the island, as it is surprising how small your world can become. However, if 'island fever' does hit, then indulge it by jumping on a boat to visit one of the other islands whether it is inhabited or, even better, not!
You will only see the estate vehicles, golf buggies and tractors on Tresco; it is, in essence, car-free, with most people getting about on bikes from the hire shop. Sometimes even the bike is a bit quick, so walk; a circuit of the island's 750 acres will only take a couple of hours - from the rugged north coast, with the opposing Cromwell's and King Charles' castles, down to the pristine white sands of Appletree Bay in the south. It is a perfect place to just kick back and recharge the batteries. There is also plenty to do when not in the 'chill-zone'. The island has a pub which serves great food and the Island Hotel, on the west coast in a magnificent setting overlooking Old Grimsby Sound, has two rosettes from the AA (or just try a cream tea on the lawn). The Tresco Stores makes eating in so much easier as it has its own bakery and a delicatessen with a wide variety of locally sourced produce. The Abbey Garden, next to the heliport, is testament to the unique environment; this is a perennial Kew without the glass. The garden is home to species from 80 countries ranging from Brazil to New Zealand and Burma to South Africa. Just opposite the harbour at New Grimsby is Gallery Tresco, which has established a reputation for showing some of Cornwall's leading contemporary artists. It also has a wonderful selection of sculpture, jewellery, clothing, prints, cards and gifts.
It sounds like a cliche to say that you will not want to leave the island, as it is surprising how small your world can become. However, if 'island fever' does hit, then indulge it by jumping on a boat to visit one of the other islands whether it is inhabited or, even better, not!