St Mary's holidays in Isles of Scilly

St Mary's is the Isles of Scilly's largest island but still less than two and half square miles in size. It is an island of colour and contrast that also acts as the gateway to and from the mainland and to the off-islands of Tresco, St Martin's, Bryher and St Agnes.

Hugh Town is the central hub with its cluster of shops, banks, churches, post office, cafes, galleries, restaurants and pubs as well as the wonderful museum. It has three lovely beaches in very close proximity – Porthcressa which boasts golden sands and a lovely promenade; Town Beach, which is a great vantage point for looking out across the harbour to the quay; and Porthmellon, a popular local beach...