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By Helicopter - Direct to Tresco

By Helicopter - Direct to Tresco

Fly direct to Tresco with Penzance Helicopters - making the flight to the Isles of Scilly as memorable as the destination

Before you Arrive

Before you Arrive

Our pre-arrival checklist - from letting us know your travel plans to ordering your wine and groceries

Tresco Islandshare

Tresco Islandshare

Own a piece of this unique island, with 40 years of holidays on Tresco as more than just a visitor. Discover Islandshares for sale...

Tresco Offers & Breaks

Tresco Offers & Breaks

From seasonal escapes to wellness and creative breaks and last-minute offers, discover our latest offers & breaks on Tresco Island

Eating

Eating

From beachfront dining to our cosy inn, get a taste for island-inspired dining with a Tresco twist

Grocery

Grocery

Place a pre-arrival grocery order and we'll deliver to your accommodation on your arrival

Events & Experiences

Events & Experiences

From the Low Tide Event to live music, Abbey Garden Theatre and more, discover extraordinary events on the Isles of Scilly

Day Trips to Tresco

Day Trips to Tresco

Whether you're coming from elsewhere on Scilly, or further afield in Devon or Cornwall, a day trip to Tresco is the perfect day out

Living and working on Tresco: Mel and Pete

Although their roots are across the world in New Zealand, Mel and Pete have chosen Tresco as their home for over two seasons. For them, nothing beats island life

Growing up in New Zealand, Mel and Pete are most at home in rural, natural surroundings. Therefore, their move from one side of the world to the other, in search of another peaceful and remote location, makes perfect sense.

After wanting to move to the UK and do something different, "we first discovered Tresco while looking at live in couples jobs," says Mel. "Tresco appealed to Peter and I as we wanted to experience living and working in a more rural environment." Pete adds that when people in New Zealand think of the UK, they think of London but he and Mel were set on finding something a little more special. So they hopped on the Scillonian at the start of the 2022 season and never looked back.

They were initially part of the Tresco Stores team with responsibilities including stacking shelves, working the tills and making shop deliveries around the island. However, unlike most seasonal workers who want to spend their winters elsewhere, Mel and Pete were keen to stay on island for the colder months too. This meant turning their hands to new skills and becoming part of other departments.

Mel ended up joining Gallery Tresco manager Anna Parkes. She spent the winter sorting works of art and finding every canvas the perfect home - you can even read about it here. Meanwhile, Pete joined the services team which meant repairs, electrics, plumbing and more all over the island. A vital job role, contributing to keeping Tresco in working order!

Today, Mel is a housekeeper and Pete is a cottage gardener.

"There is no long commute to work, which you come to appreciate very quickly! We cycle to and from work which takes 4 mins max. Peter has a morning brief of the day's duties which varies depending on the season and how many guests are on the island. During high season, a typical day would be prepping cottage gardens for arriving guests. Also with her mind on arriving guests, Melissa's day consists of cleaning and prepping cottages for incoming holidaymakers."

Although they work hard, evenings and days off are for exploring Tresco and the surrounding islands.

"We like to venture to other islands and go on walks. We also enjoy using the Spa membership for the Gym and Sauna almost everyday.

Most of all, our love of Tresco comes down to the tranquillity and natural beauty of the islands, the simplicity of day to day life, and the meeting of new and interesting people from different backgrounds."

"Thanks to our time on Tresco, we have made lifelong friends and have had the chance to explore one of the most beautiful places in the world. We will never forget first arriving and being awestruck by the natural beauty of the Isles of Scilly."

Between summer seasons and winters spent on Tresco, the couple have had the chance to explore Europe; Tresco has acted as the perfect UK base for them in between adventures.

"Peter and I have been fortunate enough to be offered the opportunity to return to Tresco on multiple occasions. It has allowed us to go on many amazing adventures around Europe and see more than we could have imagined. We have created many lasting memories we believe would have not been possible without living and working on Tresco."

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Stay on Tresco

Winter and Festive breaks are not always available to book online - for cottage stays or New Inn breaks over the winter months please go to Winter on Tresco or call 01720 422849.

Or call +44 (0)1720 422 849