Historic and Period Hotels in Guernsey, Jersey, Alderney, Sark and Herm

The Dixcart Bay Hotel. Sark

The Island of Sark is a truly extraordinary one - the last feudal state in Europe (presided over by the Seigneur), three miles long, and completely free of cars. Little wonder, therefore, that is was described by poet Algernon Swinburne as a �small, sweet world of wave-encompassed wonder�

The Dixcart Bay is the oldest hotel on the island, its origins being that of a 16th-century feudal farm longhouse whose estate includes extensive medieval hand-terraced gardens, fields, cliff paths overlooking the sea, and the densely wooded Dixcart Valley leading down to the sheltered bay from which it takes its name.

The hotel claims to have hosted various royals, writers, artists and poets. Of these, however, the figure with the greatest connection is the French novelist, Victor Hugo who stayed several times between 1851 and 1859.

Forced into exile during the reign of Napoleon III, the author of famous works such as The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Les Miserables (which he completed while living on nearby Guernsey) adored the Dixcart Bay.

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More period and historic accommodation in The Channel Islands.

Guernsey

Old Government House Hotel. A landmark of St. Peter Port, the four-star Old Government House Hotel was formerly the residence of the Bailiwick�s Lieutenant Governor. Expedia | LateRooms | Superbreak

The Farmhouse. An ancient building with a contemporary feel in St. Saviour. LateRooms | Expedia

La Barbarie. One of those hotels with a fascinating background to its name: a former owner of this seventeenth century country house was captured and ransomed by Barbary Coast pirates. The building is, however, much more serene. LateRooms

La Route De La Hougue Du Pommier. Much of this attractive 18th century building�s agricultural origins are manifest. It is, however, far more comfortable these days than it might have been to its former owners. LateRooms

Les Douvres Hotel. Once a manor built in the 18th century, Les Douvres is located in the St. Martins area of the island. Superbreak

Jersey

Longueville Manor. A truly beautiful 14th century Norman manor turned five-star hotel in St. Saviour. Expedia | LateRooms | Superbreak

The Revere Hotel. Once a coaching house, this XVII century property is now a boutique hotel in St. Helier. LateRooms | Superbreak

Chateau La Chaire. Situate in the wooded valley of Rozel Bay, this quintessentially Victorian country house (1843) offers bed and breakfast accommodation for many discerning visitors to the island. Superbreak | Expedia

Sark

Stocks Hotel. Created around a farmhouse built in 1781, the hotel�s �Smugglers Bar� is said to date from even earlier (the 16th century). LateRooms | Expedia

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