The Parade Hugh Town St. Mary's Isles of Scilly TR21 0LP
			Phone: 01720422402 Fax: 01720422351 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 wide selection of hot drinks.  Five rooms are en-suite with shower, one with private bath.  Duvets are supplied.
	The dining room has separate tables.  We offer a three course evening meal, including 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 megrim, plaice, cod and Cornish salmon. Meal Times   Breakfast…..8:00-8:30 a.m   Dinner…………..6:30 p.m

Excursion Planning……
A 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 Islander who are only too willing to help.

A comfortable lounge has a colour television and a good selection of books and games.  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 the island 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 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.

2008 Tariff

	B & B	B.B & E.M.
Jan 1 – Apr 20	£34
Apr 21 – Sept 26	£38	£53
Sept 27 – Dec 31	£34

From April 21 to September 26 evening meals consist of a four course meal. These will be served on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday evenings.

Travel  The following operate transport to the islands:

Air British International Helicopters Ltd. The Heliport Penzance Tel:  01736 363871

Sea Isles of Scilly Steamship Co. Ltd. Quay Street Penzance Tel:  0845 710 5555

Air Isles of Scilly Sky Bus Ltd. St. Just Tel:  0845 710 5555