Hot summer deals to the Isles of Scilly

If you are one of the many millions of UK holidaymakers who are opting to take their main break in the UK this year but have yet to book anything, then you may want to consider Britain’s most westerly holiday destination – The Isles of Scilly.

Despite widespread perceptions that the Islands – which lie 28 miles off the tip of Lands End – are always ‘full’ in the main holiday season, tourism chiefs on the Isles of Scilly are trying to dispel this misconception and are encouraging holidaymakers to consider the Island archipelago this summer.

Already warmed by the Gulf stream, providing a warmer climate than mainland UK, the prospect of a hot summer makes the Islands the perfect holiday destination for families and couples alike – whether looking for a classic beach holiday or wanting to fill long summer days with a wealth of activities – including walking, boat trips, fishing, island exploring, horse riding, beach combing or bike hire, or discovering many of the artists galleries that are peppered across the Islands.

Described as Northern Europe’s answer to the Caribbean, with four of the five Islands traffic free – apart from the odd tractor and the occasional golf buggy - life is a lot quieter and slower on the Isles of Scilly which simply adds to the feeling of peace and relaxation.

To encourage more high season visitors, a number of hotels on the Islands and transport providers are offering special summer deals including:

- The Star Castle Hotel on St Mary’s is offering a special half-board rate of £100 per person per night during June. At other times summer prices start at £127 per person, half board. star-castle.co.uk

- Island Hotel, Tresco – Late availability offers from £125 per person per night, half board on Tresco, home to the World famous Tresco Abbey Garden. Visit tresco.co.uk

- Tregarthens Hotel on St Mary’s is offering a 10% discount on stays of four nights or more, or stay for six nights and receive the seventh night free. tregarthens-hotel.co.uk

- Skybus, the fixed wing plane service to the Islands are offering Saver Return flights to the Isles of Scilly from £109 (flying from Lands End) – ios-travel.co.uk

“With many people opting to holiday in the UK this year, the Isles of Scilly make the perfect holiday destination – with a completely different feel to mainland UK, miles of white sand beaches and stunning seascapes in addition to a wealth of things to do.

“We are aware that some people consider the Islands to be full in the summer but the reality is that there is availability and some of the hotels on the Islands are putting together some summer promotions to highlight this fact,” said Jess Smalley of Island Marketing, the destination marketing arm for the Isles of Scilly.

With direct flights to the Isles of Scilly from Bristol, Exeter, Southampton, Newquay, and Lands End by fixed wing plane, and from Penzance by Helicopter and passenger ferry, getting to the Islands is a lot quick and easier than many people think.

All the information the Isles of Scilly and many of the special offers that are available, visit simplyscilly.co.uk.