Welcome to Schooners Hotel

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Holiday in the Isles of Scilly

Open April to October

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Right on the beach with spectacular Sea & harbour Views

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Located on Hugh town beach, Schooners has uninterrupted views across the harbour to the off islands. We are close to the quay for island boating, the town for pubs, shops, restaurants & St Mary's beautiful sandy beaches.

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The hotel accommodation includes 12 en suite rooms, nine having prime views over the harbour and islands beyond. Our other rooms are south facing and sunny with interesting roof scape views of old Hugh town. Each room has a telephone with radio & alarm clock, hair dryers, Wifi, TVs, tea & coffee making facilities. The comfortable licensed bar opens onto the beach patio. There is a beautiful spacious lounge on the top floor overlooking the harbour.

The hotel's cuisine is managed by our excellent chef of 12 years service.  All soups, breads and pastries are freshly made. The dinner menu is compiled each day based on local availability of prime ingredients.  

Vegetarian & gluten free diets are catered for. Please let our staff know well in advance.    

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 Schooners hotel is part of the Rat Island Sailboat Company, the island's Sailmakers & boat builders. We bring in supplies and materials in the sailing ketch "Toloa". The Sailboat Company also run the canvas workshop in Thorofare just next to the hotel, where we make and sell "Rat Bags" Canvas bags and clothing. The Sail loft is situated on the quay. The Boat yard is in the next bay at Porth Mellon. Visit our Canvas shop for a look at our products and services. 

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With its waterside location at the heart of the islands shipbuilding past, the hotel has an undoubted marine feel, which is echoed in the Schooner's bar. We regret no pets allowed. 

All rooms are heated, have tea/coffee making facilities and excellent en suite with walk in shower.