Winter getaways – Try storm watching on the Isles of Scilly

Looking to blow away the cobwebs and enjoy a more unusual winter break? Then look West to the wonderful Isles of Scilly, where you are just as likely to experience breathtaking storms as you are warming winter sun.

The cluster of islands – described as an island paradise 28 miles off the western tip of Cornwall - are renowned for their beautiful white sand beaches, crystal clear azure waters and unique climate in which sub tropical plants flourish.

But winter is also a magical time on the Isles of Scilly with a range of hotels and self catering cottages providing a wonderful base from which you could find yourself doing anything from walking across a deserted beach or exploring the beautiful landscape in the sun to being curled up in front of a log fire, storm watching or looking out across a truly stunning sunset.

Despite its proximity to the mainland, life on the Isles of Scilly – especially in winter - is altogether slower, allowing you to completely relax and unwind. So if you looking for a complete winter get-away, then the Isles of Scilly could be just what you are looking for.

Examples of winter special offers at hotels such as the Hell Bay Hotel on Bryher and the Star Castle Hotel on the main Island of St Mary’s include:

• £295.00 per person for three nights dinner, bed and breakfast including return flights from Lands End by plane at the Star Castle Hotel.

• £680.00 per person for a four night stay at the Hell Bay Hotel Bryher, including dinner, bed and breakfast, return helicopter flights from Penzance, insurance and all transfers.

More notable visitors to the Islands include Jude Law, and more recently David Beckham.

“Winter on the Isles of Scilly means you are just as likely to get a warm, spring like day one day and then be watching the most fantastic storm the next. With direct flights from Bristol, Exeter Newquay, Penzance and Lands End, the Isles of Scilly can make a really memorable Winter get away,” said Aisling Hick of Island Marketing.

For more information on the Isles of Scilly – special offers and information on how to get there and accommodation visit Simplyscilly.co.uk.