and www.islesofscillyhelicopter.com

What do I do when I get to the airport on St Mary's? 

Catch the minibus to St Mary's quay where you can either leave your luggage in the waiting room and go for a wander or catch the "Voyager" to St Martin's at 12.30pm or 3.30pm.

If I come on the Scillonian, what do I do when I arrive on St Mary's?

Make sure your luggage has a red St Martin's label on it and has been put in the St Martin's container on the Scillonian. Then it will automatically be transferred to the St Martin's boat "Voyager". You will need to catch the "Voyager" at 12.30pm and your luggage will already be on board.

What do I do if I am going to arrive after the Voyager has left or in the winter?

Ring Terry Perkins, the boatman on 07831 585 365 to find out about other boat times or to book a boat.

What happens when I arrive on St Martin's?

When you are on board your boat to St Martin's, ask the boatman which quay you will be going to, Highertown or Lowertown, then ring the farm on 01720 422169 and let us know you are on your way. We will meet you and take you and your luggage to your holiday cottage.

What about shopping on St Martin's?

We have an excellent General Stores on the island, which can provide most of your holiday needs. There is also a bakery, a restaurant, a hotel, a pub and a fish and chip café. We are more than happy to place a grocery order for you and collect it so it is ready in your holiday home when you arrive.

How do I get to other islands?

During the summer a boat leaves St Martin's every morning at about 10.00am returning about 4pm and during the course of a week, visits all the other islands depending on tides/weather. At other times of the year there are plenty of boats to St Mary's and other trips depending on the weather.

Places to stay and eat in Penzance

If you need to break your journey with a stay or a meal in or near Penzance we recommend the following:

The Victoria Inn at Peranothnow (£65pp) - One of the best pubs in the whole of Cornwall, it has won numerous awards for its food. The pub is situated about 15 mins drive outside Penzance, just off the Helston road and also has 2 B&B rooms, If you want to eat here make sure you book as it is extremely popular. www.victoriainn-penzance.co.uk. 

Keigwin B&B (£25 - £40pp) - This very friendly B&B is in one of Penzance's large Victorian villas set just back from the sea front. It is run by Stu and Fran who used to live on Scilly and Stu works for the company who runs the boat and planes to the islands, so they understand the needs of guests travelling to Scilly. www.keigwinhouse.co.uk.

St Michaels B&B (£70 - £110pp) - Extensively refurbished in 2008 this is a very comfortable and stylish B&B which is situated in the pretty village of Marazion very close to the causeway for St Michaels Mount. www.stmichaels-bedandbreakfast.co.uk.

Hotel Penzance (£85 - £185pp) - Penzance's smartest hotel a stones throw away from the Railway station with an excellent restaurant. www.hotelpenzance.com.

Can I bring my car?

No it isn't possible but you really don't need it.

Are there any taxis?

There are no taxis on the 'off islands' but there are on St Mary's

Are there any facilities for disabled people?

There is a mobility buggy for hire on the island and a sand buggy that can be hired on St Mary's. We have an access statement for the cottages; please contact us for a copy.

Is there Internet access on the island?

Yes, there is pay as you go Internet access via a computer or wireless link in the visitor centre next to our farm.