{"id":9931,"date":"2022-04-04T11:00:13","date_gmt":"2022-04-04T09:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homesandantiques.com\/?p=28498"},"modified":"2022-04-04T11:24:09","modified_gmt":"2022-04-04T09:24:09","slug":"isles-of-scilly-where-to-stay-eat-and-see","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/homesantiques\/rss_feed\/isles-of-scilly-where-to-stay-eat-and-see\/","title":{"rendered":"Isles of Scilly: where to stay, eat and see"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By Christianne Raymer\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Monday, 04 April 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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Perhaps it\u2019s the light \u2013 pure and abundant, thanks to the islands\u2019 almost Mediterranean microclimate. Or maybe it\u2019s the colours, a rich palette of sea blues and sylvan greens framed by a golden sweep of sands. Could it be, perhaps, the sensation of being on the edge of the world: part of England, yes, but also cut off from the mainland by miles of inky Atlantic?<\/p>\n

Whatever the reason, the Isles of Scilly are a hive of creativity and artistry, a place where even the tiniest town has a gallery or studio. Here, remarkably talented \u2013 and inordinately prolific \u2013 painters, illustrators, ceramicists and printmakers gather, distilling the islands\u2019 untamed beauty into their work.<\/p>\n

And what rich inspiration to draw from. The Scilly archipelago is renowned for its natural charms, with beaches that look like they\u2019ve been stolen from the Caribbean, and waterways bustling with dolphins and seals. The five main islands are St Mary\u2019s, Tresco, St Martin\u2019s, Bryher and St Agnes \u2013 though, further afield, you\u2019ll find islets barely fettered by footprints. It\u2019s easy to get around, though: this is a seafaring community, served by regular ferries and charter boats, as well as quick air links to Cornwall<\/a> and Exeter.<\/p>\n

After many months of narrow horizons, the hazy happiness of beach days and wild walks has never been more appealing. So breathe in that sea air, revel in the islands\u2019 creative scene, and get sand between your toes once again. Yes, we\u2019re still lusting after far-flung holidays, but it seems perfection doesn\u2019t require a passport after all.<\/p>\n