A true Channel Islands gem, Guernsey boasts stunning coastlines along with history and luxury. This island offers a perfect escape for tourists who are in search of solace and luxury. For those with a taste for the best things in life, the island has exclusive beach properties and high-end dining options, making the most of its serene, natural surroundings.
The Old Government House Hotel & Spa offers guests opulent retreats through its bespoke services and graciously appointed suites that ensure once-in-a-lifetime stays. For an intimate experience, travelers can book private villas or grand estates that offer secluded stays with personalized service. Overnights at the exclusive residences come with the services of personal chefs and butlers and private vistas of the English Channel, which offer complete peace of mind and comfort to the guests.
Visitors can also enjoy top-tier offerings such as private yacht cruises along the dramatic coastline as well as customized historical experiences at Castle Cornet and Victor Hugo’s former home, Hauteville House. Members at the Royal Guernsey Golf Club can golf, while nature lovers can tour the island’s beautiful cliffs and beaches via private tours. Meanwhile, Guernsey’s pristine waters provide perfect conditions for luxurious sailing expeditions, along with chances for deep-sea fishing and exclusive scuba diving excursions to discover hidden underwater treasures.
The island of Guernsey, with its gourmet restaurants located near locally sourced ingredients, offers a unique dining experience featuring dishes made with local ingredients. For exceptional seafood dishes paired with expertly chosen wine selections, look no further than the Michelin-recommended restaurants The Auberge and Octopus. Guests seeking personalized fine dining experiences can take advantage of bespoke wine-tasting events and private, intimate meals.
Elite travelers can live out their dreams of total relaxation on Guernsey with time spent in high-class luxury featuring oceanside sunsets, Champagne sundowners, and rejuvenating spa retreats.
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Experiences in Guernsey
Castle Exploration
Castle Cornet is an 800-year-old castle with spectacular harbor views and exhibits detailing Guernsey’s maritime history. Walk the castle battlements that have survived the centuries and discover Guernsey’s nautical past at its museums, then watch the historic noonday gun ceremony.
Cliff Walks
Hiking along the island’s dramatic coastal paths reveals hidden beaches and breathtaking ocean views, yet these coastal cliff walks are not for the timid. Enjoy the wildflower-strewn paths with opportunities to bird-watch and inhale the fresh ocean air while hearing the waves crashing against the rocky shoreline below.
Literary History Tours
Take such historical exploration as a literary pilgrimage touring Hauteville House, which served as the writing refuge to Victor Hugo while he was in exile and penning Les Misérables. Ferguson’s ornate chambers and his private collections before heading in to see his study, where he penned his most famous works.