The Parade

Hugh Town

St. Mary's

Isles of Scilly

TR21 0LP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Phone: 01720 422402

 

Email: griswalds00@hotmail.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shearwater
...a 250-year-old cottage built on the sandy isthmus separating the Garrison from the rest of St. Mary's at Hugh Town.  It is a quaint, friendly, centrally heated guesthouse offering individuality and an informal atmosphere.  It is conveniently situated overlooking the park, close to shops, beaches and the harbour from where boats run daily to the off islands.  There are facilities available on St. Mary's for fishing, sailing, diving, golf, riding and cycling also tennis, squash and windsurfing.  Wednesday and Friday evenings Gig-Racing is scheduled.  You can participate by cheering from the quay or jump on a tripper boat to follow the actual gig race.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our six bedrooms are prettily furnished, all offering wash basins, shaver points, hair driers and facilities for making a selection of hot drinks. All have TV/DVD players.  Four rooms are double en-suites with shower, one is double/twin with en-suite shower and one bedroom has its own private shower. The bedroom with private shower is pictured with the beams in the picture. This unit is our family room. It consists of a double-bedded room and a twin bedded room across the landing. A toilet and sink are situated on the landing between the two rooms. The private shower is ten-steps down. It is for the use of the Family room only. Bathrobes are provided for the private shower bedroom. The family room is perfect for 2-4 single people, or 2 couples or a family of up to five people. (An extra bed may be used in the double bed room). Children aged 10+ only. Beds are made with duvets. Towels are included.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The dining room has separate tables.  We offer a three course, romantic, candle-lit evening meal, with tea or coffee, prepared four nights a week.  Fresh locally grown produce is used in our menu whenever possible.  We also cook fresh local fish such as sea bass, black sea bream, cod and Cornish salmon.

Meal Times

  Breakfast…..8:00-8:30 a.m
  Dinner…………..6:30 p.m

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Excursion Planning……
Alex our local boatman calls at Shearwater at breakfast time to inform you of available boat trips and the weather forecast for the day.  There of hundreds of interesting and beautiful sights, fantastic beaches and country walks plus historical places of interest that never fail to surprise the first-time visitors.  Ask us for more information or chat to any one of the Islanders who are only too willing to help.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A comfortable lounge has a colour television/DVD and a good selection of books and games and DVDs to borrow.  Many of our guests return year upon year and are encouraged to treat the house as their own.  Whether arriving early in the year to see the spring flowers, end of the season for varied species of birds visiting the islands, or to enjoy the natural beautify of all of the islands throughout the year.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Guests have access to their room at all times but we ask for rooms to be vacated by 10am on day of departure.  Please be advised that we are unable to accept credit/debit cards.

Unfortunately we do not cater for babies or children under the age of 10.
Shearwater is strictly a NON SMOKING accommodation
No pets allowed.

2009 Tariff

Availability

THESE RATES ARE PER PERSON PER NIGHT

 

B & B

B.B & E.M.

Jan 1 – Apr 19

£34

 

Apr 20 – Sept 25

£39

£55

Sept 26 – Dec 31

£34

 

Short breaks available and MW bookings taken.

 July 23 & 24. August 1-4. August 11,12,13.

 Double en-suite available.

August 25th,& 26th. A Family room available.

 September 1-13& September 19-29th.

Double en-suites. Family room with private shower.

October 2nd to 10th Double en-suites. Family room with private shower. These rooms also let as singles with no supplement. October 17th to 31st Double en-suites available. Family room with private shower. These rooms also let as singles with no supplement.

 

 

From April 20 to September 25 evening meals consist of a three-course meal with tea and coffee served afterwards. These will be served on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday evenings.


Travel 

 

Visit the Isles of Scilly Steamship Company website for details of travel to the islands by air and by sea.

 

Visit the British International website for details of travel to the islands by helicopter.