04/09/2026
Property focus: Guard House ☀️🍃
Perched within the historic Garrison on St Mary’s, Guard House enjoys panoramic views across the harbour to the islands of Samson, Bryher, Tresco and St Martin’s.
Set within the island’s Elizabethan walls, it’s a wonderful base for discovering the natural beauty of the Isles of Scilly, from quiet coastal paths and golden beaches to the charming island communities beyond.
There’s something particularly special about visiting the Scillies out of season. The pace is slower, the beaches quieter and the coastline takes on a wonderfully peaceful quality. Getting here is still easy, too, with year-round Skybus services from Land’s End and helicopter flights from Penzance. For those who prefer to travel by sea, the Scillonian III continues its service from Penzance into the autumn.
An update on Guard House: this property will be dog friendly from the 3rd October 2026 - please contact the holiday cottages team to add a dog to your booking (£35 per dog per week, 2 max) 🐾