| There are many reasons to consider the island of | | | | the Abbey Farm/Shed area brought development |
| Tresco for you next UK holiday, and especially | | | | of more holiday rental cottages, a health centre, |
| because it is a one of a kind resort island. There is | | | | and swimming pool to the island, along with a |
| only one Tresco, the second largest island in the | | | | unique restaurant and the Flying Boat Club. All of |
| grouping known as the Isles of Scilly, in Cornwall, | | | | these are owned and run by the Tresco Estate. |
| UK. What sets it apart from other islands is a | | | | For scenic beauty, the island of Tresco offers |
| total dedication to tourism, from shore to shore. | | | | clean shell beaches, and rugged granite outcrops. |
| This amazing island is a mere 735 acres but it is | | | | The effects of the last ice age are visible |
| packed with scenic beauty and historical | | | | especially on the north side of the island. In the |
| significance. It belongs to the Duchy of Cornwall, | | | | south, enjoy the sub-tropical Tresco Abbey |
| but is run as a timeshare business featuring cozy | | | | Gardens. The island maintains a quiet atmosphere, |
| traditional English holiday cottages and other | | | | being car free, although golf carts are available for |
| tourist attractions. The island is leased to the | | | | disabled visitors. Transportation to the island is |
| Dorrien-Smith estate, and caters solely to tourists. | | | | provided by helicopter or boat, and a farm tractor |
| There are a small number of local residents, | | | | with passenger trailers bring visitors from their |
| totaling just 180 persons in 2001, who reside in | | | | landing points to their destination and back. There |
| two centrally located villages of New Grimsby and | | | | is a passenger boat service for sightseeing tours |
| Old Grimsby. | | | | around the island. History buffs will enjoy old battle |
| Tresco is an island filled with tradition, including | | | | sights and famous castles dating back to the mid |
| quiet holiday cottages that are located nearby to | | | | 1500's. |
| scenic shell beaches, and many points of historical | | | | For variety and uniqueness, you cannot find |
| interest. Purchase a timeshare or enjoy a cottage | | | | better than the island of Tresco for your next UK |
| rental, where you can rest and relax in traditional | | | | holiday. Settle in and enjoy your visit to this island |
| English holiday cottages UK, yet have | | | | and your timeshare rental or traditional English |
| conveniences of home, including a pub, hotel, post | | | | holiday cottage for a vacation unlike any other. Be |
| office, shop and an art gallery. A recent rebuild of | | | | sure to reserve early! |