Star Castle

César award in 2009

In a commanding position above Hugh Town, this star-shaped Tudor fortress, with additional rooms in single-storey buildings in the grounds, is owned by the Francis family; James Francis runs front-of-house with a long-serving staff. Guests are met at the harbour or airport. Bedrooms in the castle have bold colours and dark furniture in keeping with the age of the building. The garden rooms are built around lawns and flowerbeds; each has a veranda with chairs. 'The view of the seascape of islands from our garden room more than compensated for the sometimes blustery walk from the main building,' say visitors this year. 'The room was smallish but had everything you need - comfortable bed, decent lighting, a tea tray.' The chef, Gareth Stafford, serves 'beautifully presented and imaginative' English/French dishes in the Castle restaurant, once the officers' mess, eg, roast saddle of rabbit stuffed with spinach, pine nuts and blue cheese. In summer, seafood is a speciality in the more informal Conservatory. At breakfast, James Francis provides a weather report, while Tim, the boatman, outlines his itinerary for the day. (Jill and Mike Bennett, and others)

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Star Castle, Scilly Isles, Spring Special Offer

Available 24th Mar - 24th May. Three nights from £499.00 per person or four nights from £610.00 per person. Prices are based on two sharing a double garden room and include dinner, bed & breakfast and return flights via Lands End.

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  • A friendly welcome. Our garden room was smallish but had everyething you need. and a veranda with a fine view. We thought the dining room a little cramped. The Conservatoy restaurant was spacious and light. Fish dishes beautifully prepared. Breakfast had a rather ordinary buffet, a wide range of cooked dishes, ordinary toast. Staff very efficient. A lovely stay

    Jill Bennett, 10/11/2011

  • Just booked our third visit. Looking forward to excellent grub, a friendly atmosphere, a decent bedroom - and re-exploring the Isles.

    Roger Fowle, 17/10/2011

  • Lovely place, very friendly staff and fantastic food!

    Sue Hedges, 22/08/2009

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Star Castle, Scilly Isles, Spring Special Offer

Available 24th Mar - 24th May. Three nights from £499.00 per person or four nights from £610.00 per person. Prices are based on two sharing a double garden room and include dinner, bed & breakfast and return flights via Lands End.

To benefit from this offer, please mention The Good Hotel Guide when booking.

Local attractions

Porthminster Café
Good Food Guide recommended café
Minack Theatre
An open-air theatre in Porthcurno Bay.
Isles of Scilly
Helicopter rides to the Isles are available.

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Star Castle, Scilly Isles, Spring Special Offer

Available 24th Mar - 24th May. Three nights from £499.00 per person or four nights from £610.00 per person. Prices are based on two sharing a double garden room and include dinner, bed & breakfast and return flights via Lands End.

To benefit from this offer, please mention The Good Hotel Guide when booking.

Contact Details

Star Castle

The Garrison, St Mary's, Cornwall ST MARY'S Isles of Scilly England TR21 0JA

Telephone

01720 422317

Website

www.star-castle.co.uk

Further Information

Bedrooms

38, 27 in 2 garden wings.

Open

Feb-Dec, New Year.

Facilities

lounge, bar, 2 restaurants, civil wedding licence, 3-acre grounds (covered swimming pool, 12 by 3 metres, tennis), beach nearby, unsuitable for disabled.

Background music

none.

Children

not under 5 in restaurants.

Dogs

not allowed in restaurants.

Credit cards

Amex, MasterCard, Visa.

Prices

[2012] B&B £86-£184 per person, D,B&B £96-£194, set dinner £36.50-£42.50, short breaks, Christmas/New Year packages.