Guernsey Holidays

[BettyYeti1]

Looking at a family trip to Guernsey. Can anyone suggest anywhere to stay please? Probably self catering best but open to child-friendly hotels. All seems very pricey on first glance. Also, what are the best things to do on the island for children? Thanks in advance - hit me with your recommendations 😊

Sorry just realised I repeated some existing suggestions!

That sounds lovely - we do enjoy cycling. Is it easy enough to hire bikes once over on Sark?

10 and 7. Oh the glamping sites sounds a possibility - I'll Google and see if I can find them. Thank you.

This is so helpful, thank you! If you are able to share any particular favourite accommodation providers, that would be great. I'm going to take time to read through your list properly later on

It's very easy to hire bikes on Sark, there are a couple of different places on the main street. There is a tractor that takes you up from the harbour to the main street. It's really small so you can't miss where to go. And there's no cars so very safe cycling

Here are a couple of glamping options...

La Bailloterie Campsite - Home - Camping in Guernsey

Camps du Reves - Home - Camp de Rêves Glampsite Guernsey

Fauxquets Valley Campsite - Home - Fauxquets Valley Camping & Glamping

All of which are lovely - Camps du Reves is probably the most expensive but it utterly glorious. Fauxquets Valley is a more traditional campsite but also has a swimming pool.

Brilliant thanks!!

I've just been reading about the flight paths. Do you get much plane noise early morning or evening?

Not really... mind you the local airline is a bit of a shitshow this week with cancellations. They are having a bad week!

I don't think you need to worry about plane noise! I lived in Guernsey for a few years and never once was bothered by any plane noise!

The garden centre Le Friquet is good for a rainy day as it has a cafe and soft play!

I would really recommend the 'underground hospital' if the kids are old enough to not be too freaked out - it's pretty dark and creepy.

It's truly one of my favourite places on earth so you'll have a great time!

Oh dear, hope that sorts itself out. Wonder what the issues been

Thank you! It all sounds great. It certainly looks like a beautiful island, and lots to do!

Hope Aurigny are more reliable these days. They cancelled our flight less than 12 hours before we were due to fly there for the weekend two years ago, so I never got to go there.

If Ihad the opportunity to go again I'd fly to Jersey on BA and get the ferry just to avoid them

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Ha - Aurigny sound just as bad from previous posts.

Bear in mind if they cancel, the weekend is over as you won't get on another flight at short notice.

I can't remember the name of the hotel we stayed in but it was lovely. Outdoor pool was freezing though even in August.Wr went to St Peter Port and the little chapel. Bus services were really regular and cheap.

Was there fog?

No, something operational and their fault. We got compensation and a full refund. But still, not nice to have your short break cancelled by text just after you put your bikini in the case.

I’d recommend Chateau Grandes Rocques s/c apartments. Have stayed there several times. It has a small indoor pool and games room and is very near the lovely beach (with cafe). Has a bus stop but also walking distance to Cobo. Haven’t been for a couple of years as DC are older now but have such great memories of Guernsey.

Several planes went tech and then there were planes in the wrong place, crew sickness etc. hopefully they have got a grip and resolved it all now!

Oh dear, this doesn't fill me with much confidence!

Is it always smallish planes to Guernsey? Are they noisier?

Oh help! 😔

Sounds great, thank you!

I'll have a look at that one, thank you 😀

Me too! Sounds grim