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About St Martin’s

Radiating an authentic simplicity and vibrant community spirit, the coastline of St Martin’s, Scilly is fringed with spectacular white beaches with steep granite cliffs to the east and vast tidal rockpools to the west.

The northernmost inhabited island in Scilly this island has three quaint settlements of Higher Town, Middle Town and Lower Town and two quays connected by the islands only lane. In the south the narrow strip fields full of colourful flowers, vines and vegetables contrast sharply with the wild heathland areas of Chapel Down and the tidal White Island. Chapel Down, the island’s high point is topped by an iconic red-and-white-striped daymark; it is the most distinctive within the archipelago and is one of the first features visitors spot from the Scillonian.

There are several accommodation options ranging from a great campsite, farm cottages and chalets to B&B and a hotel. There are several options for food and drink from fine dining, an island bakery, charming pub, tea rooms, roadside honesty stalls and an island store.

Highlights of St Martin’s, Scilly

• Swimming at St Martin’s Bay, voted Britain’s best beach
• Amazing hilltop views from the curious striped daymark
• Atmospheric ancient ruins on tidal White Island
• Local fish and chips and Island Bakery goodies
• Drinks on the Seven Stones terrace – the best pub view in the country

How to get to St Martin’s

Travel to St Mary’s on the Scillonian III from Penzance or Skybus flights from Lands End, Newquay and Exeter airports. Transfer to St Martin’s from the quay at St Mary’s via St Mary’s Boatmen’s Association https://www.scillyboating.co.uk) usually twice daily. Boats also leave from Tresco, Bryher and St. Agnes about twice a week.

Getting around St Martin’s, Scilly 

Everything on St Martin’s is within relatively short walking distance of the quays and the whole island is criss-crossed by paths. Most accommodation offers a transfer service for heavier luggage. Kayaks can be hired at Higher Town.

Best time to go to St Martin’s, Scilly

You can travel to the Isle of Scilly anytime of the year. Most visitors go between May to September, but Easter and October half terms can also be great often with good weather and fewer visitors. Spring time in Scilly is the best time to see the scented narcissi. The best time for birdwatching on Scilly is during the spring and autumn, with the large number of passing migrants.

Is St Martin’s dog friendly 

Yes, dogs welcome everywhere including all beaches

Food and drink on St Martin’s 

There are several good options for food and drink from finer dining at The Karma, the wonderful Island Bakery, charming Seven Stones Inn, tearooms, roadside honesty stalls and an island store. Our favourite is Adam’s Fish and Chips

Accommodation on St Martin’s, Scilly

There are a number of accommodation options ranging from the lovely St Martin’s Campsite, farm cottages and chalets to B&B and a luxury hotel, The Karma Hotel 

Contacts: 

Visit Isles of Scilly https://www.visitislesofscilly.com/about/practical-info/tourist-information-centre ; info@visitislesofscilly.com; +44 (0)1720 620600

Look out for the flowers growing in St Martin’s market gardens