Scilly Escapes
St Mary’s, Isles of Scilly
- Cottages
- Year-round dog-friendly beach
- More than one dog
- Walks from the door
- Sea views
1 to 4 bedrooms
4 to 8
Run by a small, friendly team on St Mary’s, Scilly Escapes has five dog-friendly cottages and holiday homes on the Isles of Scilly. Choose from a garden flat that opens straight onto a little beach, a Hugh Town home with sunset views, a granite cottage near Pelistry Bay or a farmhouse on the Garrison with room for the whole pack, or a cedar-frame cottage with a wraparound balcony.
Pet Perks
- Little Avalon’s private garden leads straight onto the sands of Sharks Pit
- Pelistry Bay, a dog-friendly beach, is a 15-minute walk from Magnolia Cottage
- Every beach on St Martin’s, St Agnes, Tresco and Bryher welcomes dogs
- Dog blankets and bowls can be added to your stay
- A local concierge team who can help plan dog-friendly days out
Facilities
For your dog
- More than one dog welcomeUp to three at Christmas House
- Walks from the doorCoast path from Little Avalon
- Year-round dog-friendly beach nearbyTown Beach and Pelistry Bay
For you
- Sea viewsAt Little Avalon and West Point
About Scilly Escapes
Scilly Escapes is run by Abby and her small team on St Mary’s. What started in 2020 as a cleaning business has grown into a full holiday letting service, so the same few friendly faces look after your booking, your arrival and any questions while you’re on the islands. It’s a lovely, personal way to discover the Isles of Scilly, and five of their holiday homes welcome dogs.
Little Avalon is a two-bedroom apartment for four in one of the best spots on St Mary’s. The lounge window takes in the Garrison, the harbour and the off-islands, and the private garden leads onto the sands of Sharks Pit, a quiet local beach that’s perfect for a morning paddle with your dog. Hugh Town is about a 10-minute walk along the coast path, and one well-behaved dog is welcome.
West Point is a well-loved family home in Hugh Town, with big windows looking out over Porthcressa and Town Beach, and it’s a great spot for watching the sunset. It sleeps four in a double and a twin room, the main street is just five minutes’ walk away, and it welcomes one dog.
Magnolia Cottage is a granite cottage at Holyvale, in the quiet middle of the island, set around a former flower farm. It sleeps four, with a king-size bed and a sofa bed, plus a small courtyard. Pelistry Bay, one of the loveliest dog-friendly beaches on St Mary’s, is a 15-minute walk away, with Toll’s Island alongside, and Hugh Town is around 20 to 30 minutes on foot.
For bigger groups, Christmas House is a farmhouse and family home on Garrison Farm, with large private gardens and views over Peninnis Head and Hugh Town. It sleeps eight across four bedrooms, with a farmhouse kitchen and a barbecue, and welcomes up to three well-behaved dogs.
Holly Cottage is a cedar-frame cottage on Garrison Farm, tucked away in a secluded spot with a wraparound balcony and private gardens. It sleeps four, with a double bedroom (en suite) and a twin room, plus an open-plan kitchen, dining and living area under a vaulted ceiling. Hugh Town, the quay and the beaches are a short walk away.
There’s an extra charge for dogs, and blankets and bowls can be added as booking extras. Getting here is part of the adventure: dogs can sail with you on the Scillonian or fly from Land’s End in a crate right next to your seat. Once you arrive, Town Beach, Little Porth, Porth Hellick, Pelistry Bay and Bar Point all welcome dogs, and every beach on the off-islands is dog-friendly too, though dogs stay on leads on Tresco. Porthcressa, Porthmellon and Old Town Bay are off limits to dogs from May to September.
Stays run for seven nights, with a welcome pack waiting, and the team’s concierge service can help you plan days out, dog included.