Watch House
Where better to base yourself during an island holiday than a converted boathouse sitting on the shoreline? At Watch House, the beach is your front garden and island sunrises, your alarm clock.
At A Glance
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Location
East Coast (Old Grimsby) -
Sleeps
8 people -
View
Far-reaching sea views taking in Old Grimsby harbour and the islands beyond -
Change Over
Friday
The Cottage
Picture perfect Watch House stands proudly atop Ravens Porth, unmissable with its white walls and cheery blue detailing. Indoors, the relaxed beach house vibe continues with wooden floors stained in a teal hue, a resplendent sunroom spanning the length of the house, and a dining table overlooking Ravens Porth and its marram grass border.
Upstairs, a cluster of cosy bedrooms provide space for eight, with the sea views from the master bedroom stealing the show. Outside, Watch House enjoys a vast private lawn as well as courtyard space neighbouring the beach.
The Location
The sailing school is on your doorstep, with a scattering of uninhabited isles and islets just further afield and waiting to be explored by sailing dinghy or paddleboard. Grab a last-minute dinner of wood fired pizzas from the Ruin Beach Café next door – best consumed on the terrace or even the beach below.
As day breaks, take your morning coffee to the shoreline and watch the changing sky.
Property Details
Bedrooms
1 x double
2 x twin
1 x 3' bunk room
Bathrooms
2 bathrooms (1 en suite)
1 separate WC
Heating
Log fire in lounge, electric wall heaters in all rooms.
Includes
Entry to Tresco Abbey Garden, Sea Garden & Tresco Island Spa facilities, Tresco tennis courts and Golf on St Mary's throughout your stay
Occupation / Vacation
4.30pm / 12.30pm
On the Doorstep
The Ruin Beach Cafe, Sailing School, and the white sands of Raven's Porth beach are all mere footsteps away.
Facilities
Our cottages are well-equipped with a comprehensive inventory, which includes kitchen appliances and equipment, bathrobes, hair dryers, and an outdoor BBQ with tools. Bathrooms come complete with 100 Acres shampoo, body wash and hand soap.
This property comes equipped with a dishwasher. There is no washing machine at the property, however laundry facilities are available centrally with a small cost payable per load.
Beautiful location, lovely rooms, very comfortable. Loads of space for everyone to chill. The Eager party
Rental Availability
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01 Mar-08 Mar 24£4,270.0008 Mar-15 Mar 24£4,270.0015 Mar-22 Mar 24£4,270.0022 Mar-29 Mar 24£4,270.0012 Apr-19 Apr 24£4,700.0019 Apr-26 Apr 24£4,270.0026 Apr-03 May 24£4,270.0003 May-10 May 24£5,695.0010 May-17 May 24£5,695.0031 May-07 Jun 24£5,695.0013 Sept-20 Sept 24£4,745.0011 Oct-18 Oct 24£3,655.0001 Nov-08 Nov 24£2,090.0008 Nov-15 Nov 24£2,090.0015 Nov-22 Nov 24£2,090.0022 Nov-29 Nov 24£2,090.0029 Nov-06 Dec 24£2,090.00
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Ruin Beach Cafe
Where Tresco’s wonderfully laid back vibe meets modern, Mediterranean-inspired beachfront dining with the wood-fired oven at the heart of the restaurant and menu
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The Sailing Centre
Throughout the summer months take to the water with kayaks, SUP boards and sailing dinghies, as well as full RYA tuition with Sailing Scilly
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Leisure Facilities
Enjoy the indoor pools, jacuzzis, saunas, steam room, gyms and tennis courts at Tresco Island Spa or the Sea Garden, plus access to Tresco Abbey Garden & golf on St Mary's
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Stay on Tresco
Winter and Festive breaks are not always available to book online - for cottage stays or New Inn breaks over the winter months please go to Winter on Tresco or call 01720 422849.
