Explore Guernsey & Jersey Self-drive

Setting off from Poole in Dorset, a peaceful three hour crossing by swift ferry carries you to the Guernsey capital of St. Peter Port. From here, it’s just a short drive to your accommodation.

Your Hotel on Guernsey

Long established and family owned, your accommodation on Guernsey is a relaxed and informal inn, noted for the quality of its food and the friendliness of its welcome. The location is ideal too, with all of the island’s attractions within easy striking distance.

What to See and Do

Just nine miles long and three miles wide, Guernsey packs a wealth of attractions into its twenty seven square miles. For many, its ever changing coastline is the main event, with rocky coves, craggy cliffs, golden beaches and coastal paths providing limitless possibilities. The ‘capital’ St. Peter Port offers a chance to wander historic backstreets and pick up a souvenir or two, while its non-stop harbour is home to eight hundred year old Castle Cornet, whose fortification, gardens and museums could easily consume a whole day. Up the hill, perhaps pre-arrange a visit to Hauteville House, home of Victor Hugo while in exile from his native France. More recent history focuses on the island’s World War Two occupation; a story of hardship, resilience and liberation.

After breakfast, take the short drive to St. Peter Port and meet one of the island’s best guides for a private guided walk of the island capital. Hidden corners are always best discovered in the company of a local expert, helping bring the rich history of this colourful harbour town to life. Should you have a particular interest, your guide will be only too happy to incorporate as the tour unfolds.

If the weather is with you – summers here bring plenty of sunshine – perhaps a morning relaxing with a stroll on the beach, followed by a leisurely lunch takes your fancy. While in the afternoon, perhaps take off to discover more of the island’s charms. We’ll provide personally researched recommendations to help you make the most of your time here.

Back to St. Peter Port this morning, boarding the ferry for the one hour crossing to St. Helier on Jersey. From the port, you’ll arrive at your accommodation in no time.

Your Hotel on Jersey

Another distinctly independent, family owned hotel awaits, in the ideal location for exploring Jersey’s most famous sights and hidden haunts.

What to See and Do

There’s no shortage of absorbing places to discover: visit the village of St. Aubin, clinging to a hill, its tangle of cobbled streets lined with eighteenth century merchants’ houses, tumbling seawards. Here you’ll find tempting dining options, with alfresco terraces and shaded decks from which to enjoy the very freshest seafood and a pleasingly independent feel to the shopping. Across the rest of the island, take yourself off to explore its ever changing coastline, ancient castles, gardens and more recent turbulent history. 

Enjoy breakfast before setting off on a short drive to La Rocque Harbour. Here, meet your friendly and knowledgeable local guide for a fascinating walk on the seabed by enigmatic Seymour Tower. Almost lunar in appearance, the landscape may look barren at first glance, but it’s actually teeming with marine life, brought into sharp focus by your guide. As the tide retreats, the island expands in size – double in Spring – revealing a vast intertidal coastline and the largest Oyster Beds in the British Isles.

Depending on tides, on selected days this walk takes place in the afternoon, giving you time to soak up more of the island in the morning.

A day to discover some of the island’s charms for yourself; perhaps taking in the Jersey War Tunnels, the lighthouse at La Corbiere or magical Gorey Castle. We’ll provide all the information you need to make the most of your time.

Setting off for home today, catch the ferry at St. Helier to Poole in Dorset, a journey of around three hours. Wherever you’re headed, we’ll make sure you have an easy to follow route to get you there with the minimum of fuss.