Access Statement
We are a family run bed & breakfast just outside Hugh Town, within easy reach of beaches, walks, shops and restaurants and the quay. We aim to make your stay as comfortable as possible. The following is a summary of what we provide. If you have any specific questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Getting to us
Travel to the islands is by ferry, helicopter or fixed wing plane. Our web-
If you chose to fly to St. Mary’s then your flight will be met by a shuttle bus which
will transport you to the bottom of our drive. The journey will take only about 5
minutes. If you chose the ferry, then if you ensure that you luggage is clearly labelled
with our address, then it will be unloaded from the ship and brought directly here
for you. This then leaves you free to walk up to Belmont with just your carry-
There is a charge for the shuttle buses and the taxis which you should settle with the provider. There is a small charge for the bag delivery service which you should settle with us. Return transport can be similarly arranged for your departure.
On arrival at Belmont
Belmont is at the top of the hill between Hugh Town and Old Town. There is a steep, paved drive up to the front door and three steps into the porch. If you would like help up the drive with your luggage, please leave it on the pavement and ring the front door bell so we may assist you.
The road up to Belmont from Hugh Town is within the area covered by street lighting, although it can be dark in places. The street lighting however ends at Belmont. There is a light outside the front door of Belmont which is on at night.
The front garden, with picnic bench, is available for guest use.
Main entrance
Entrance is into the main hallway. We will meet you at the entrance and show you to your room if it is ready. If the room is not ready, then the guest lounge is available for your use where you can either leave your luggage whilst you go out, or you can wait for your room. We aim to have rooms ready for use by 2.30pm at the latest.
Public rooms
Both the lounge and the dining room are on the level, on the ground floor. All floors are carpeted. There is also a small W.C. for use if your room is not available on arrival. There are 2 small steps in the hallway before this.
The lounge is furnished with 3 two-
There is a fridge and a microwave you may use in the dining room.
Bedrooms
One double bedroom is on the ground floor, the other 5 bedrooms are upstairs. Apart
from one twin room that has 3 steps separating the sleeping area from the bathroom,
all the other bedrooms and en-
The bedrooms all have central heating which is controlled centrally by a timer. The temperature of the radiators can be controlled in all rooms. If you require further heating please let us know so we can provide a fan heater.
All beds are made up with duvets. Extra pillows can be provided on request.
A travel cot and linen can be provided on request in the family room. We can also provide a high chair or booster seat for breakfast in the dining room.
Other
Please let us know in advance if you have special requirements and we will do our best to cater for them.
Whilst we do not take pets, assistance dogs are welcome, although we prefer this to be in the ground floor room.
Contact information
Address: Steven & Marian Gibson, Belmont, Church Road, St. Marys, Isles of Scilly, TR21 0NA
Telephone: 01720 423154