Tregarthen's Hotel

Tregarthans has a truly lovely location and it's outside space is exceptional .We stayed in room 30 a deluxe room. The room is small and it was challenging to find floor space to put our cases on as there are no luggage racks. The bathroom is tight and the shower a very disappointing experience. It is a really small old fashioned shower head that falls off the fitting easily and uses a shower curtain once you ve cl8mbwd into a high bath! There was invasive tv noise from neighbours. Our tv was not working and only on the second mention at reception was an engineer called out after Maria could not find any channels either. Thank you to her for help. We had one evening meal which I left and was told by the chef it was fine via a waitress.Apparently gluten free flour is used and can be gloopy and appear uncooked when used in batter. Our terrace had wonderful views bur was crawling with sets do didn t put my feet down. A mixed experience for us.....other reviewers seem to like it but not for us again.

Just enjoyed our third holiday at this well located hotel. Breakfasts were excellent, rooms were clean and comfortable and the staff were all very helpful, especially Alik - who was our favourite! Already thinking about booking again for next year. (It should be noted that the hotel is accessed via steep steps and there is no lift to the upper rooms, which could be problematic for people with mobility issues.)

Tregarthen’s is in a fine location with open views looking north to northwest towards the neighbouring islands of Tresco, Samson and Bryher and is only a few minutes walk from the jetty where Scillonian III docks and numerous boats to other islands can be boarded. However, the short but steep and unavoidable walk up to the hotel and the absence of lifts in the hotel may make it difficult for people who have problems with breathing or heart issues. Our room was not too big, though had a nice en suite and sea view. Clothing storage was inadequate so you may be living out of your suitcase. The staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful, and attentive at table. My main grouse - and it’s a big one - concerns the food provided at evening dinner. The same menu was offered every evening, with the addition of a few daily specials. There was a choice of two vegetarian meals on that repeated menu and no veggie choice among the specials. One of the repeated vegetarian dishes was a truly awful risotto, sloppy and tasteless. All for the bargain price of just shy of twenty-five quid! I have two risotto recipes at home which are greatly superior to this shameful offering. There are other places to get dinner nearby, but you will need to do your internet homework and book well ahead - a month or more - to be sure of getting a table.