Business Details
25 Years
experience
Your Home Away From Home in St Martin's
Polreath Guest House has been a family-run establishment on St Martin's since 2001, offering comfortable accommodation and exceptional hospitality. Our commitment to sustainable practices is matched by our dedication to providing high-quality, locally sourced cuisine that showcases the best of Cornish and Scillonian produce. Situated in a stunning garden setting just minutes from Par Beach, we combine traditional charm with modern comforts to create an unforgettable island experience. With over two decades of experience in hospitality, our team prioritises personal service, ensuring every guest feels at home. We hold a 5/5 Food Hygiene Rating Scheme score, reflecting our rigorous standards in food safety and preparation.Sustainability is at the core of our operations, evidenced by our membership in Smart Islands and #RefillScilly initiatives. Guests can enjoy our renowned conservatory dining, private gardens, and proximity to local attractions while benefiting from our deep knowledge of the island's unique character. Our family's connection to the Isles of Scilly spans generations, allowing us to offer authentic insights into island life. We maintain traditional tea room services since the 1950s while innovating with contemporary culinary techniques. Our property's accessibility to beaches, quays, and local amenities makes it an ideal base for exploring St Martin's and the wider archipelago.
Services
Accommodation
Breakfast Service
Evening Meals
Tea Room
Sustainable Tourism
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We operate with 24 years of sustainable hospitality experience on St Martin's
- Our menus feature ingredients from local producers like St Ewe eggs and Rodda's cream
- We maintain a 5/5 Food Hygiene Rating Scheme score
- Our property offers direct access to Scilly's finest beaches
- We combine traditional Scillonian hospitality with modern comforts
Associations and certifications
- VisitEngland
Services
Accommodation
Polreath Guest House offers comfortable bedrooms in a family-run setting on St Martin's. Our rooms provide a perfect base for exploring the Isles of Scilly with garden views and modern amenities. Guests benefit from our prime location near Par Beach and Higher Town Quay, with easy access to island attractions and local businesses.
Breakfast Service
Start your day with our locally sourced breakfast featuring St Ewe free-range eggs and Rodda's clotted cream. We offer traditional full English options alongside lighter continental choices in our bright conservatory setting. Our breakfast service combines Cornish culinary traditions with contemporary presentation techniques.
Evening Meals
Enjoy our evening dining service featuring seasonal menus with ingredients from Halzephron jam and Moomaid ice cream. We offer themed nights including Monday curry evenings and Thursday steak nights for residents. Our dining options showcase both traditional Scillonian dishes and modern culinary innovations.
Tea Room
Our award-winning tea room serves freshly baked cakes, Origin coffee, and Rodda's cream teas since the 1950s. Guests can enjoy Moomaid ice cream, local pastries, and a selection of Cornish beverages in our conservatory or garden settings. The tea room maintains traditional hospitality with contemporary service standards.
Sustainable Tourism
We implement sustainable practices through Smart Islands membership and #RefillScilly initiatives. Our approach includes local supply chain partnerships, energy-efficient operations, and environmental education for guests. This service helps visitors experience the Isles of Scilly while supporting conservation efforts and community development.
Questions
How do I book a stay at Polreath Guest House?
We prefer personal communication via email or phone. Check our availability guide and booking terms pages for details before contacting us directly.
What sustainability initiatives do you implement?
We're members of Smart Islands and #RefillScilly, using local suppliers, reducing plastic waste, and maintaining energy-efficient operations across our property.
Are meals included in accommodation rates?
Breakfast is included in room rates. Evening meals and tea room items are available separately with seasonal menus and special themed nights.
What nearby attractions are accessible from your property?
We're 5 minutes from Par Beach and Higher Town Quay, with local shops, post office, bakery, and chapel all within walking distance.
Do you offer special dietary options?
Our menus feature fresh local ingredients with vegetarian and gluten-free options available. Please inform us of specific dietary requirements when booking.
What are your seasonal operating dates?
We operate seasonally from spring to late September. Our 2025 season ends on 18th September, with exact dates published annually on our website.
Reviews (3)
Jenny Unthank
Jan 03, 2021
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Absolutely loved the accommodation and the food. You must visit if you go to St Martins. The food was just delicious and we had breakfast, lunch and dinner at points through the week and it was all gorgeous. Everything is homemade and Jason is a great cook, whilst Sarah makes a mean Ginger Pimms.
Green & Gorgeous Oxfordshire Cut Flowers
Jun 06, 2019
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Amazing food and great service and hospitality. A better home from home than yours and all in the Super Scilly isles
Beano Boy
Jul 06, 2018
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If you are looking to experience the real Scillonian lifestyle this is the place to do it from, 5* accomodation from Hypnos beds to power showers, Jason & Sarah are great hosts and produce quality freshly prepared food whether it be the best cream team or local fish or ribeye cooked to order. The whole experience is one you will want to repeat every year...which is exactly what we do...go on you know you want to.....for the small time you are inside the view from your room doesn't need words.....
