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madzone - did you grow up in the isles of scilly? I went there last summer and it was the most beautiful place I'd seen in the uk - even beat skye
I'm going with a group of friends and our kids - we're camping on st mary
 
Miss-Shelf said:
madzone - did you grow up in the isles of scilly? I went there last summer and it was the most beautiful place I'd seen in the uk - even beat skye
I'm going with a group of friends and our kids - we're camping on st mary
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No, I moved there when my eledst was a yr old. It's a fab place for a holiday and I'm always sad when I have to leave but living there absolutely did my head in.

A tip for camping at the garrison = if you're on the scillonian just get straight off the boat and get to the campsite as fast as you can (they'll deliver your luggage for you) - one of you go to the office to let them know you're there and the other one go and grab a good sheltered picth and a picnic table or two. The picnic tables make all the difference to a decent holiday :D Maybe get a taxi up (it's a fucking steep hill as well) to make sure you get the advantage :cool: If you're not able to get a table ask the people who've already nabbed them when they're leaving and set your alarm :D
 
Miss-Shelf said:
the most beautiful place I'd seen in the uk -
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Totally agree - it's in a different league to anywhere else I've been in this country. :)

I like these fellas that hang out there, too:

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I used to go there every year for my family holiday.

My mum ran over Mr Wilsons foot when I was in the buggy :D
Bill Oddie used to always be around twitching in bushes an all.

Loved going to Penzance and catching the helicopter to the islands

Very, very beautiful place and would love to go over again some time in my life.
 
The story is that he was so obnoxious to hotel and bar staff that they told him to get off the island and never come back (Tresco I think it was)

ALLEGEDLY :D
 
Depends on the weather. They're all nice (though porthcressa and little porth get their fair share of weed and flies. IMO the best beaches are on St Martins :cool:
 
Just got back.

Bloody lovely, it was. :)

Only one day of rain that necessitated a mammoth session in The Mermaid. Could've been worse, like. ;) Otherwise, it was just great - managed to get out to all the main islands (including Samson this time - a first for me) and did loads of walking, lots of drinking beer and lots of talking nonsense to total strangers.

Sabine's place turned out to be very good value at £25 a night - comfy room, good brekkie, no hassles etc even if the place does still resemble a retirement home a bit too much. Not grumbling, though - not at all. I'd gladly stay there again at that price.

Very nice little holiday.

I'll post some pics later once I've sorted them out.
 
NVP said:
Totally agree - it's in a different league to anywhere else I've been in this country. :)

I like these fellas that hang out there, too:

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that looks like a shot from the window of the room Im sitting in right now :) :cool:

on mouldy old Skye
:p
 
pennimania said:
that looks like a shot from the window of the room Im sitting in right now :) :cool:

on mouldy old Skye
:p
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skye has its charms too.....the swimming was better in scilly.....although Jersey still has lots of lovely variety for swimming too...
 
Miss-Shelf said:
Does Sabine advertise or is it word of mouth?
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Phone the tourist information centre - they'll put you in touch.

Alternatively, her phone no's on that link of madzone's a page back. She's got guests right now but isn't booked up for the season unlike most of the other guesthouses.
 
NVP - whats the weather like in Cornwall at the mo? we'll be in scilly after the BGG early aug - would like a few days with no rain - if you could arrange it like:)
 
It's not bad at the mo' - last week or so's been pretty good to us. Not exactly beach weather but sunny with only occasional rain. Still fairly crap for July but, unlike the rest of Britain, it's not underwater so I ain't moaning.

Going back to the Scillies tomorrow for a day-trip - got a mate staying who's never seen it in all it's glory yet. :)
 
just back from week at bgg (hi Madzone) and then a week on St Mary

glorious weather

great swims - appletree bay - tresco and par beach st martins were freezing and so beautiful

still friends with the friends i went with

found padington station then mile end a bit much after being somewhere so chilled out
will post some pics when i get round to it - unfortunately dropped my camera in the sand when enjoying a pint at the mermaid - what a great place to have a drink on the slip!


remembering again what an incredible place they are:)
(we did get some rain showers too)
 
^ eventually got one after a bit of wrangling

I'd been to that campsite before but forgot what a twat the woman running it is.

many other people v lovely tho
 
Miss-Shelf said:
I'd been to that campsite before but forgot what a twat the woman running it is.
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I always thought it was just me she doesn't like - it's a relief to hear someone else thinks she's a twat :D I don't particularly like her or her husband tbh
 
Those with an interest in Scilly might like to know that they can now keep up with island life via the islands' new permanent radio station. Radio Scilly 107.9, the world's smallest professional radio station, broadcasts from 7am to 10pm each day with a mix of music and local chat.

A live feed is available through www.radioscilly.com :)
 
Right. Another quick trip to the Scillies is imminent. Leaving this Thursday for a long weekend. Staying on St Mary's again and really looking forward to it. :)
 
Dude, reading this thread i just noticed your location strapline;

"Straight Outta Crowlas!"

Fuckin slayed me... :D:D




Hope the Scillies is/was good and that the 'stomach churner' ahem I mean 'The Scillonian' was nice and smooth :)
 
The last time I went on The Scillonian was incredibly bad, it's gotta be said. Wall-to-wall vomit. :D

I'm trying to forget that right now tbh. :D
 
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