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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

Dolphin House

Dolphin House has just undergone a complete renovation, returning this grand and glorious house to its former splendour.

At A Glance

  • Location

    Countryside
  • Sleeps

    10 people
  • View

    Countryside views taking in the vast garden
  • Change Over

    Wednesday

The house now once again boasts its original Georgian proportions, high ceilings, and timeless décor, perfectly complementing its spectacular and private setting and far-reaching views.

Downstairs

A welcoming Drawing Room provides a homely space for family gatherings. A separate Library area offers a cosy corner to lose yourself in the pages of a captivating book.

The most remarkable space of this beautiful home is undoubtedly the spacious open-plan kitchen and dining room, flooded with light from dawn to dusk. Its vaulted ceilings and warm, inviting atmosphere create the perfect setting for memorable family meals or delightful dinner parties with friends.

To the rear of the house, through a glazed entrance porch and hallway, a further ensuite bedroom and separate utility and laundry room make this a perfect retreat for larger families or groups.

Upstairs

As you make your way upstairs, you will be greeted by abundant natural light pouring through the period staircase window and the generous sash windows of the three upstairs bedrooms.

The view from the windows is simply breathtaking - the mature gardens, the vast ocean, and the uninhabited islands that seem to be scattered across the horizon create a picturesque backdrop to this remarkable home.

The spacious master bedroom features a luxurious ensuite bathroom with a walk-in shower, while the two additional generous and light upstairs bedrooms share a family bathroom. Here, a stunning rolltop bath invites you to indulge in a relaxing soak while enjoying the breathtaking, far-reaching views.

Outside

Dolphin House is as spectacular outside as within. Set back from the lane, within a large, private walled garden, the large granite building sits within mature landscaped gardens, a veritable kempt jungle of texture and colour.

Double patio doors lead out from the kitchen to the patio - perfect for al fresco dining with far-reaching sea views.

To the rear of the property, a wonderful enclosed courtyard makes the perfect suntrap, inviting you to bask in the sun's warm embrace during the day and revel in the romantic ambience created by evening by flickering candles, fairy lights, and the clear Scillonian night sky.

Myriad winding pathways and terraces beg for games of hide and seek, while the suntrap terrace encourages lazy sunlit afternoons enjoying the magnificent far-reaching views.

Property Details

Bedrooms

1 x fixed double with en suite
1 x fixed double
2 x double/twin
1 x double/twin with en suite

Bathrooms

4 bath/shower rooms (including two ensuites)

Heating

Underfloor heating downstairs

Traditional radiators upstairs

Includes

Entry to Tresco Abbey Garden, Sea Garden & Tresco Island Spa facilities, Tresco tennis courts and Golf on St Mary's throughout your stay

Occupation/Vacation

1.00pm / 9.30am

On the Doorstep

The New Inn and Ruin Beach Cafe are both close by, as is the cricket pitch and St. Nicholas Church

Facilities

Our cottages are well-equipped with a comprehensive inventory, which includes kitchen appliances and equipment, bathrobes, hair dryers, and an outdoor BBQ with tools. Bathrooms come complete with 100 Acres shampoo, body wash and hand soap.

This property comes complete with a dishwasher and washing machine.

Rental Availability

Sorry, this property doesn't currently have any availability.

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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