Till 1204, Guernsey was a part of the Duchy of Normandy, which, although on what’s now mainland France, then fashioned a part of the lands belonging to England. Extremely, Guernsey French, the native patois, was the official language of Guernsey till 1948; many avenue names are French, the Norman type clearly influences the structure, and the island’s gastronomy has French roots. At Camp de Rêves (native patois for ‘area of goals’), a luxurious glamping website on the west coast of Guernsey, house owners Danny and Jane Barnes embrace the island’s distinctive mixture of French in addition to British heritage, and at round an hour from the UK by aircraft and an hour and a half from France by ferry – they provide one of the best of each worlds for vacation makers.
What to see and do in Guernsey
Barely 30 miles from the coast of France, and simply accessible from Saint-Malo, Guernsey is a bijou island pearl of the English Channel. It’s a picturesque island famend for its pure magnificence, historic heritage, unhurried vibe and vibrant tradition.
The Camp de Rêves is in St Peter’s Parish, formally referred to as Saint Pierre du Bois. Locals name it “out west,” a rural space of winding nation lanes with a small parish village and a spectacular sandy bay. It has the attraction of yesteryear, a sense of timelessness, and a welcoming environment.
“This place is so particular, you see it and you’re feeling it” says Jane, “Our native seaside is beautiful, good for stress-free and swimming, and only a 10 minutes’ additional away is one other seaside with a pier and rock swimming pools that are deep sufficient to swim in when the tide is out and excellent for crabbing. We love to go to the Shipwreck museum, housed in a Martello Tower inbuilt 1804, which everybody right here calls the ‘Cup and Saucer!’ The surrounding space has some beautiful eating places and bars, and the prettiest and quaintest working harbour referred to as Portelet. Sitting on the seaside with a freshly made crab sandwich looking over the ocean to Lihou island is sort of a little little bit of paradise.”
Guernsey is a small island of picturesque villages the place you’ll discover cosy nation pubs surrounded by lovely countryside. The island capital, Saint Peter Port, simply three miles from Camp de Rêves, is a deliciously fairly harbour city lined with inviting cafés and conventional British bars. Go to the Thirteenth-century fort and wander the cobbled streets.
Historical past buffs will love visiting Victor Hugo’s former residence, Hauteville Home. Exiled in Guernsey from 1856 to 1870, the French literary big wrote a lot of his epic historic novel Les Misérables on this eclectic and fantastically preserved home.
Guernsey is residence to a few of the most lovely seashores within the Channel Islands. Head to Petit Bot Bay to find secluded coves surrounded by cliffs. Sports activities lovers will take pleasure in Vazon Bay, a hotspot for browsing and paddleboarding, whereas the locals love Cobo Bay for its mesmerising sunsets, silky white sand and a seaside that generally feels extra Caribbean than Channel Islands.
Fancy going island hopping? Sark, Herm, Alderney, and Lihou can all be simply reached, as can Jersey, the biggest of the Channel Islands.
A beautiful glamping website in Guernsey
Whenever you’ve had your fill of sightseeing, sunbathing and sampling the gastronomy of the island – moules marinière is as well-liked right here as it’s in neighbouring Saint-Malo on the Brittany coast, there’s nowhere higher to be than on the Camp de Rêves. Benefit from the panoramic sea and sundown views, a recreation on the pétanque pitch, pop a pizza within the campsite’s glampsite’s communal wood-fired pizza oven, watch the rabbits play within the surrounding countryside and benefit from the wildlife – there are binoculars in all of the lodging items! Then sleep like a child as you hearken to the mild sound of the waves.
Select from the 5-star luxurious safari tents in their very own non-public areas – full with a 4-poster mattress, kitchen/eating space and toilet (plus heating and superfast Wi-Fi). Or perhaps you favor an adults solely deluxe shepherds hut that are located within the decrease gated area, every of which has beautiful views, comfortable double beds, a totally outfitted kitchen, a rest room and a non-public deck that’s good for an aperitif as you watch the sundown over the Atlantic Ocean – an uplifting expertise.
Why not mix a go to to Guernsey/Saint Malo
Saint-Malo and Guernsey are related, however totally different. A mixed go to to each actually presents a beguiling mix of one of the best of each worlds – wealthy historical past, mouth-watering gastronomy, and tradition, all by the bucketload. Take the automotive on the ferry or go away it behind, it’s straightforward to get round Guernsey by bus or bike!
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