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TARIFF 2010

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César Award:

Great Britain ‘Island Hotel of The Year 2009’

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South West England Tourism Excellence Awards

2010 - 2011 . Silver .Small Hotel of the Year

‘Taste of the West’

Restaurant Winners in the South W

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Excellence Awards 2013

Summer Diary 2013

STAR.CASTLE.HOTELI S L E S O F S C I L LY

Warm greetings from all of us at the Star Castle for summer

2013. With the season quickly approaching we enclose

details of our 80th anniversary special offers, our new

activities package and details of autumn, Christmas and

New Year breaks.

In addition to these we are including special vouchers for all

of our previous guests that can be redeemed against

accommodation at the Star along with a voucher that can be

given to friends who would be first time visitors. We also have

details of special events at the Star that are going on

throughout the summer and into the autumn.

The season 2013 has started encouragingly and we have

been delighted to welcome back many familiar faces.

After a dreadfully wet mid winter we have enjoyed a much

better spring. This culminated in a glorious May bank

holiday that delivered a seamless and abundantly

successful World Gig Championship, the largest event to

date and a real boon to Scilly. We are all hoping, none more

so than Robert with respect to his vines, that the

soothsayers are correct and we get our long overdue settled

summer.

On the travel front we have enjoyed a consistent service

from Skybus with the fleet expansion and technological

improvements they are coping admirably after the loss of

the helicopter service. The new terminal at Lands End is now

open and is a real success offering state of the art facilities

that have dramatically improved customer comfort and service.

We are also looking forward to a new hard runway at Lands End

in autumn 2013 which will further improve reliability.

The Steamship Company must also be congratulated on the £2

million improvements to Scillonian III.

At the hotel we have finished some significant room

refurbishments this winter and completed a rebuild and

total makeover of the swimming pool. We are really pleased

with the end result and hope you will feel it has vastly improved

the whole facility and overall experience. We’re delighted to

announce that the hotel was a winner of Visit Britain’s Taste of

the West award for cuisine in the South West region finishing

alongside Nathan Outlaw who has a two Michelin Star

restaurant near Rock, Cornwall.

On the family front, James and Ella’s children are growing up fast

with Thomas now approaching his first birthday and Sophie will

be starting school in the autumn, doesn’t time fly. They are both

still giving mum the full run around and continue to provide the

rest of the family with ‘round the clock’ entertainment.

Dear Guest

James with Sophie Theresa with Thomas

Ella with Sophie

Sophie is swimming obsessed and is certainly enjoying the new

pool. James has bitten the bullet and was elected as a councillor

on May 2nd. His primary focus is of course on tourism and

transport and he is committed, with his fellow councillors to

deliver a sustainable future for our beautiful destination.

Surely it should not be too tough a task!

Our new arrangement of complimentary golf for our visitors is

working very well with the Isles of Scilly Golf Club and is proving

popular.

Finally we would like to extend our thanks to everyone who

continues to come and visit us and we hope this newsletter

finds you all well. We look forward to welcoming you back at

some point in 2013.

Kind regards, The Francis Family

P.S. Don’t forget to fill in our return slip so you can be included in

any future newsletters/ emails and to be entered in to our prize

draw for your chance to win a 7 night stay at the Star Castle.

Schools Out for Summer If you are bringing the children to Scilly over the school holidays, we have a special treat in store for active families.We have teamed up with Island Sea Safaris and the SailingCentre to offer a full day sea safari and a sailing lesson during your stay at the Star Castle. This family package letsyou get up close for a personal encounter with the islandsbird and seal population and includes a visit to the manywreck sites around the islands.

The activities can be included in stays of any duration. Forexample, a 7 night stay on bed and breakfast basis for afamily of four staying in a garden room will cost from £849per adult and £99 per child. The price includes return ferryfrom Penzance, sea safari and sailing lesson for all fourmembers of the family.

Staying on a bed & breakfast basis gives you the freedomto choose either of our award winning restaurants orenjoy a supper boat to a neighbouring Island or fish andchips on Porthcressa Beach.

There are lots of fantastic activities for families on Scilly.At the hotel, we have our newly refurbished heated indoorpool, tennis court and a children’s play area just a strollaway. This year, we are delighted to be able to offer ourguests unlimited golf absolutely free of charge throughoutyour stay at the St Mary’s Golf Club, which is arguably themost picturesque course in the British Isles.

Further afield, there are opportunities for snorkeling withseals, horse riding and more beaches than you can everimagine! The wildlife trust on Scilly also organise an excellent programme of events ranging from rock poolingto evening bat walks.

STOP PRESS Thursday 25th JulyWe are in the final stages of planning a four night holidayto include tickets to see Fascinating Aida with a VIP drinksreception. The group regularly sell out tours all over theworld; please take a minute to view their hilarious performance of Cheap Flights on YouTube. Updates will beposted on our website or give us a call for more information.

Summer Treats As always, we will be offering our valued repeat gueststhe chance to enjoy some extra special rates duringweeks when the hotel has the occasional last minuteavailability throughout June, July and August. Prices fora four night break will start from £610 per person basedon two sharing a garden room on half board basis including flights from Lands End. If you’d like to takeadvantage of this price, please call and we will let youknow what dates are available.

Our hotel’s really special boatman Tim, landing Calypso II at Bryher

Events at the CastlePhotography HolidayMonday 9th - Friday 13th September

What better place to improve your photography skillsthan on Scilly. Chris Hall, island resident and professionalphotographer will guide you to the best photo hot spotsacross the islands including a full day at the world famous Tresco Abbey Gardens.

Chris will concentrate on photographing seascapes, portraits and ancient ruins. The itinerary will include a selection of full and half day tours and an evening photoshoot. Chris will hold a seminar and demonstrate the latest software available to edit your images.

Four nights from £745pp, based on two sharing a double / twin garden room, dinner, bed and breakfast andflights from Lands End.

Wild Scilly experienceThursday 19th - Monday 23rd September

The Isles of Scilly are special; their location and climate have

created stunning landscapes with a unique mix of plants and

animals. Under the seas, the clear water is home to a wonderful

array of marine life. All of this special wildlife has led to many

national and international designations.

The Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust cares for 60% of the land that

makes up Scilly including all of the uninhabited islands and

most of the coastline and foreshore.

Your guides are the Trust staff whose job it is to carry out this

work, so you will get firsthand knowledge, experience and

enthusiasm!

A three day programme of organised walks and boat trips to

explore the Islands, full itinerary can be found on our website.

Four nights from £745pp, based on two sharing a double / twin

garden room, dinner, bed and breakfast and flights from

Lands End.

Gourmet Wine Weekend Thursday 17th - Monday 21st October

Chris Piper will be hosting his first wine weekend at the Castle.

Chris first discovered his love of wine making whilst enjoying a

season picking grapes in Beaujolais in the mid 70’s.

He was taken on by the Brac de la Perrière family, the owners of

Château des Tours in Brouilly, as an apprentice in their winery.

Chris's current passion and aim is to create an eco-friendly,

high-quality estate at Château du Pavé, in Brouilly. Chris has

been supplying the Star Castle for many years.

The weekend will include a wine tasting session, gourmet wine

dinner, a boat trip and entrance to the Tresco Abbey Gardens

and a walking tour to our own vineyard. Four nights from

£635pp, based on two sharing a double/twin garden room,

dinner, bed and breakfast and return flights from Lands End.

Robert Francis & Willi Opitz tasting the wine in preparation for the Wine Weekend held earlier this spring.

Taste of the WestThursday 31st October - Monday 4th November

Following our Taste of the West award and the success of ourfirst celebration evening we have decided to hold another weekend to enjoy the best of local produce. The weekend willinclude a walking tour of St Mary’s, a boat trip and entrance tothe Tresco Abbey Gardens.

Four nights from £499pp based on two sharing a double/twingarden room dinner, bed and breakfast with return flights fromLands End.

Autumn Offers 28th September – 31st October Three or four night breaks available, dinner, bed and breakfastwith return flights from Lands End from £499pp. Prices basedon two sharing a double / twin garden room.

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£80£80VOUCHER

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WIN A 7 NIGHT HOLIDAY FOR TWO PEOPLE AT THE STAR CASTLE HOTEL! To be entered into our prize draw, simply complete the form below and return to: Sarah Whittaker, Head Receptionist, Star Castle Hotel, St Mary’s, Isles of Scilly TR21 0JA or alternatively, send an email with the details as listed below.Please complete all sections of this form for your entry to be included

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Draw date will be 1st November 2013. The winner will be contacted directly and announced in our Christmas DiaryThe holiday is for two people sharing a double/twin room including dinner, bed and breakfast. Valid 2014 – subject to availability. Not redeemable for cash

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£80£80VOUCHER

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£80* voucher, one for you and one to pass on to a friend.

Terms & Conditions *valid against accommodation only*valid for bookings made after 15th June 2013 *Must be redeemed by 15th November 2014 *Not redeemable for cash

£80* voucher, one for you and one to pass on to a friend.

Terms & Conditions *valid against accommodation only*valid for bookings made after 15th June 2013 *Must be redeemed by 15th November 2014 *Not redeemable for cash

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Christmas at the Castle Monday 23rd - Friday 27th December

Enjoy an enchanting and peaceful Christmas with us. Perfect for

those who wish to relax and spend Christmas away from the

pressures and stresses of the increasingly commercialised festive

season.

On arrival you will be greeted with tea and homemade

Christmas cake before putting your feet up or taking a leisurely

stroll. Dinner will start with a welcome glass of Champagne in

our now famous Dungeon Bar.

During your stay take a complimentary boat trip to a

neighbouring Island. Four nights dinner, bed and breakfast in a

castle or garden room with garden including flights from Lands

End from £599pp.

A very Scilly New Year...Saturday 28th - Thursday 2nd January

Scilly regularly features in the top ten places in the UK to see in

the New Year.

Fancy dress dinner, fireworks over the Castle, dancing until the

early hours and for the brave the annual jumping off the Quay

on New Years Day followed by oysters and a bloody mary in the

dungeon.

Five nights dinner, bed and breakfast in a castle or garden room

with garden including flights from Lands End from £709pp.

Star Castle Hotel, St. Mary’s Isles of Scilly TR21 0JA Telephone 01720 422317 / 423342 . Facsimile 01720 422343E-Mail info@star-castle.co.uk . www.star-castle.co.uk

Pedn-y-keOur family home in Mullion, Cornwall is now

available for holiday bookings.

'Pedn-y-ke' is situated in a stunning location

overlooking Mounts Bay on the Lizard Peninsula.

Please call for more information.

Contact Theresa Francis on 01720 422387(10.00-18.00 daily) or 07792492633 (mobile)

Great friend and Scillonian character, Fraser Hicks landing his boat Sea King on Samson