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Garrison Campsite & Holiday Cottages

Tower Cottage | The Garrison, TR21 0LS, England
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

We've been staying on The Garrison for over 15 years now. Previously came with parents, and now come back with friends year on year. Stepping off the Scillonian at the start of your holiday is instantly relaxing - unlike travelling abroad there is no waiting at baggage claim. Ted is waiting to greet you, usually remembering your name and giving... More

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Plymouth, United Kingdom
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

I have been here maybe 5 times in the last 8 years and it just gets more expensive and tattier with grumpier service. The site is idyllic and well sheltered with windbreaks, but though pretty level it is far from smooth. Its quiet except for the bell buoy and bloody cuckoos! Apart from that the site staff are grumpy and... More

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Truro, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Arrived on a very windy wet day after an exciting trip on the scillonian in March....but being a seasoned camper spirits were only slightly dampened. However on arrival at the campsite the welcome from the female owner was anything but friendly...in fact I found her quite rude. Quite happy to take our money though! After paying £12 pppn you would... More

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Bournemouth, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 September 2012

I have stayed on this campsite for the last 42 years and it still feels the same. The Moulsons (Ted and Barbara) who run the place make sure you feel like a local and not a visitor. For first time visitors who nervously entrust their cases and camping gear to a key hand at Penzance marvel at the way the... More

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Withington, null, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 August 2012

Never having camped in my life, i was a little hesitant, as i definitely enjoy sleeping indoors wrapped up warm! However, Garrison is a beautiful location and I absolutely loved staying there. My boyfriend and I pitched our tent right next to two hedges, on the cliff side, so got a lovely breeze and were visited by lots of wildlife,... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 August 2012

Well where shall I begin? Some 18 months ago I started the mamouth task of arranging a weeks diving/ camping holiday for 22 people, 15 camping on the Garrison Campsite. It was a daunting task but the help I had from Ted and Barbara was second to none, they sorted out everything from how many electric hook-ups we needed to... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 August 2012

stoped 4 nights on the campsite, it was great you load your bags on the boat labelled garrison campsite and the staff pick it for you off the oat and take it to the site for a small fee well worth it as it has arrived before you will. collect a trolley provided and take it to the place you... More

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Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 July 2012

We stayed at the Garrison Campsite for two weeks from the 16 to 29th June. Ted & Barbara were so helpful before the trip because we have never camped on the Isles of Scilly before and the prospect of not having a car and loading camping gear as freight seemed like a real mission. Well it all ran like clock... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 June 2012

We've stayed at the Garrison Campsite twice now, and I have to say it's a fantastic campsite with so much options for where to camp your tent. We always camped in one of the moat and no matter how windy it was, we never felt it and we were always sheltered. An excellent campsite with excellent staff. Only problem we... More

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Penryn, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 June 2012

Thanks to Ted and Barbara and all their lovely staff for an excellent and memorable short break on the Islands. We received a warm welcome from Barbara on the day of our arrival and within just a few minutes our bags had been collected and delivered from the Scillonian. An excellent service; we were much appreciative of the trolleys on... More

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Garrison Campsite & Holiday Cottages Isles Of Scilly, UK
Address: Tower Cottage | The Garrison, TR21 0LS, England
Region: United Kingdom > England > Isles of Scilly > St Mary's
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Ranked #2 of 3 Speciality lodging in St Mary's

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