The campsite
St.Martin's Campsite (the only campsite in Scilly with an English Tourist Board 4 Star rating) nestles in a sun trap behind the sand dune belt of Middletown, literally yards from the 'Campsite beach' with its tropical soft silver sand, crystal clear waters, panoramic views of the numerous islands, ending with a grand finale of magnificent sun sets and uninterrupted views of the 'Milky Way'.
The site comprises of one large and two smaller fields, which are sheltered by evergreen hedges , a legacey of the days when these fields were part of the flower industry, of which Scilly is so famous.
We are the second largest campsite on Scilly and are restricted to 50 pitches/100 people, due to this there is always a great feeling of space.
Please note that although we do not allow dogs to stay on the campsite, they may be present at times, especially our collie 'Nettle'.
Our season
We are open from 15 March until 10 October. Booking is essential for Whitsun week, and for the last two weeks of June through to the end of August. You don't always need to book for any other weeks during our season,(ie. when it's £8.00 pppn), but please phone first to check availabitity and to let us know of your pending arrival. See our Bookings page for further information.
Facilities
The site has a superb modern facilities building (built with the aid of an ETB grant) which comprises:
- eight toilets
- eight hot and cold water wash basins
- four coin-operated showers (£1.00 for 7 minutes)
- two coin-operated hair-dryers
- baby-changing facilities
- two external sinks for washing-up.
There is also a separate laundry, with two industrial strength washing machines, a tumble dryer, a spin-dryer, two sinks for hand-washing and an iron/ironing board. The washing machines and the tumble dryer use tokens which are available from Ben and Caroline at their house in Middletown. The spin-dryer is coin-operated (50p) as is the iron (20p).
Please note that although dogs are not allowed to stay on the campsite, they may be present at times, especially our collie "Nettle".
Water
All our water is sourced from our own bore-hole, so it is clear, cold and chemical free. It is filtered and passed through a ultra violet light, and is regularly checked by the local authority to ensure it meets the required standards. There are 3 stand-pipes on the campsite which provide drinking water, and buckets may be filled at the facilities or laundry to take back to your tent.
The Barn
Eggs and seasonal vegetables are generally available.
Charging
Mobile 'phones, cameras, torches etc can be charged up in the tractor barn adjacent to the road in Middletown. This facility is provided at your own risk and is free of charge, though we would appreciate your donation to the RNLI using the collection box provided.
Freezer Packs
There are 2 freezers for campers' ice-packs: please make sure your ice-packs are labelled with your name. There is a small charge of 50p per ice pack per week.
Gas Cylinders
are available for hire or exchange in the following sizes:
| Calor Gas (butane) | 4.5kg; 7kg; 15kg |
| Camping Gaz | 901; 904, 907 |
We also have for sale a large range of disposable gas canisters, paraffin, methylated spirits and disposable barbeques.
Camping equipment
We do not hire equipment, though we do carry a good variety of small spares e.g. pegs, rubber rings, Duck tape etc.
Access Statement
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