Staying En Route
However you travel to Tresco – by helicopter, plane or sea – make the journey a part of your holiday with a stay en route at one of our favourite haunts…
Swap long car journeys for a relaxing overnight stay, breaking your journey to Tresco and awakening refreshed and already relaxed to the pace of island time.
Below, you’ll find a few of our favourite spots en route that we can personally recommend, all providing excellent stopovers on your travels to Tresco – whether you’re travelling from Exeter, Newquay or Penzance.
Tresco Loves...
Our favourite stopovers in the westcountry to make your journey to Tresco a part of your holiday experience
Penzance: The Old Coastguard
A charming seaside getaway with personality and passion, offering exquisite cuisine and a warm welcome overlooking the coast on the edge of the picturesque West Cornwall fishing village of Mousehole. Penzance Heliport, Quay, and Land’s End Airport are all a short drive away.
Bristol: Number 38 Clifton
If your journey passes remotely close to Bristol, we can heartily recommend a stopover at Adam and Michael Dorrien-Smith's Georgian merchant’s house in Clifton. Number 38 offers a contemporary ‘home away from home’ feel and panoramic city views.
Newquay: Watergate Bay
So close to the sea, you can watch the surfers from the pool, Watergate Bay will get you in the nautical mood ready for your island escape. Set on a spectacular two-mile surfing beach on the North Cornwall coast, think contemporary beach hotel meets ski chalet vibes.
Exeter: Lympstone Manor
We love Lympstone Manor, the contemporary country house hotel overlooking the tranquil Exe Estuary, with Michael Caines MBE at the helm, offering Michelin-star fine dining. It’s just a short drive to Exeter Airport or a perfect stopover on your drive to West Cornwall.
