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visitalderney.com
Escape to
Alderney
A getaway that extracts you from
modern life
Antonia Windsor, The Telegraph
Just a stone’s throw from the south coast of England
lies the beautiful island of Alderney. With no crowds,
no queues and no traffic jams our small island is often
described as the ‘hidden gem of the Channel Islands’
and offers a warm, peaceful and relaxing escape for you
to enjoy.
At just one and a half miles wide and three and a half
miles long, you are never far from the charming town
centre of St Anne or our beautiful coastline. You can
walk the stunning cliff paths, enjoy our quiet, uncrowded
sandy beaches or tuck into our local produce. Go
birdwatching, rockpooling or discover our heritage. Be
entertained by a wide variety of events or simply enjoy
a night of stargazing under our truly dark skies.
There is no other place in the world like Alderney. It’s a
friendly island with an easy pace of life, where children
can still roam free.
Whether you are discovering Alderney for the first
time or returning to our island paradise, Alderney has
something to offer for everyone.
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SPRING From mid March
natural Alderney throbs with
life. Trees and hedgerows
shimmer with verdant green
buds, bats, butterflies and
unusual insects reappear.
Thousands of Northern
Gannets return to stake their
noisy claim on Les Etacs and
the Puffins come home to
breed on Burhou.
Footpaths and verges are
radiant with spring flowers
– blazing gorse, delicate
primroses, drifts of cool
bluebells and hawthorn
blossom. The air is sweet
and the sound of birdsong
all encompassing. Hardy
souls will venture into the
SUMMER From late June
An island
sea for the first time for an
the sea stills to a translucent
enervating, blood tingling, life
aquamarine. It softly licks the
affirming dip.
for all seasons
white sands of Braye and
Saye and the startlingly lovely
curve of Arch. You’re hard
pushed to think of anywhere
better to be.
Each season in Alderney is The air is soft and warm and
punctuated by different sounds at weekends families head to
and experiences. From the lashing the beach for idyllic days of
storms and crisp mornings of lounging on the sand, soaking
up the sun and patting out
winter, to the thrift covered cliffs
sandcastles. Over the gentle
and arrival of puffins and gannets hum of children’s laughter,
of spring; from dazzling beaches calling seabirds and the
and coastal adventures of summer hypnotic sound of the waves,
to the migrating birds and rust everyone keeps an ear out for
the distinctive tinkle of the ice
colours of autumn, this pocket
cream van.
size island is a place to be enjoyed
Braye Harbour is busy at this
whatever the season.
time of year. Sailing boats
glide in from France, Britain,
Holland and the rest of the
archipelago, the blend of
nationalities adding to the
Island’s vibrancy.
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WINTER has its own
special magic. For many
it’s their favourite time in
the island’s year. There’s a
stripped back, intimate feel to
winter on Alderney.
AUTUMN After the high In these months the power of
spirits of summer and frantic
nature is in full throat. The sea
activity of Alderney Week,
smashes against the granite of
tranquility returns.
ruined forts while gulls wheel
There are burnished days of and shriek overhead. Often
autumn sunshine, perfect for on a walk out over the cliffs
a stroll through the dappled you will barely see another
woods of Vau de Saou or an soul. It doesn’t take much, as
afternoon of reading against you stride along to imagine
the sunbaked Longis Wall. yourself back in the days of
It’s not uncommon to have a Alderney’s privateering and
whole beach to yourself. shipwreck scavenging past.
Autumn in Alderney sees Visitors to the island comment
waves of migrant birds on the remarkable purity of
heading south descending the air, washed as it is in sea
for a quick stop off. It makes breeze and ozone. Blowy days
the island a magnet for bird bring that to the fore. You
enthusiasts. can feel the good that being
In the evening, head west to outside is doing you. After all
Tourgis or Clonque and enjoy that nature, retire to a warm
the fiery drama of some of pub with a crackling wood fire
the most spectacular sunsets and a comforting cup of hot
of the year. Deeper into the chocolate. A spot of acoustic
season St Anne’s cobbled music and song might spice
streets can suddenly become up the afternoon, or relax with
swathed in sea mist, wrapping a board game or a leisurely
the town in mystery and other read of the papers. There’s no
worldly atmosphere. rush.
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An island
so Pure
Alderney is a beautiful
natural environment.
With clean seas, beautiful
beaches, unpolluted air and
amazing dark skies there
is always something truly
amazing to experience and
see.
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And then their’s our dark
skies...
With little light pollution our
night dark skies are truly
amazing. On a clear night,
the sky is full of stars, which
fall down to the sea. With a
milder than average climate
it’s easy to grab a blanket
and enjoy a few hours of
stargazing and count the
shooting stars or see the
Milky Way for the first time.
The island’s natural beauty is its best
asset. From our protected landscapes
to beautiful clean beaches we love and
nurture where we live.
As an island we recognise both the importance
and fragility of our environment and strive
towards becoming more sustainable. Recycling
and upcycling are second nature and have been
part of our culture a long time before it was
fashionable. From a young age our children are
educated on the importance of our environment
and they regularly carry out beach cleans with
the Alderney Wildlife Trust.
We aim to protect and preserve our flora
and fauna and treasure the reefs and sea ALDERNEY PLEDGE
life that surrounds us. This is why the island
As visitors you too can
has a number of designated nature reserves
make a difference and
which help to preserve and sustain some of
help us keep our island
our important and diverse habitats including a
special.
recognized 16km2 RAMSAR protected site and a
Puffin Friendly zone. We ask you to...
Refill & Reuse
Good to know Take your own bag
Recycle where possible
Alderney became the second ever
Surfers Against Sewage ‘Plastic Free
Island’ in 2017.
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Iconic
Residents
Discover
Nature Blonde Hedgehog
Alderney is lucky to be
home of the Blonde
Hedgehog - a rare
Alderney may be a small island but Puffins leucistic form of the
European Hedgehog. Half
the diverse landscape is one of our They arrive on Burhou (a of our hedgehogs are
greatest assets and the wildlife and tiny islet 2 miles northwest blonde and so it is quite
habitats that flourish here make it a of Alderney) in early easy to see them. They
can be found foraging all
truly fascinating place to visit. April and leave late July,
coming here only to rear around the island soon
their young. Just over a after sunset from spring to
From steep cliffs that rise up from the sea hundred puffin pairs nest autumn.
and wind blasted heathlands to rich farmland here and raise their single
fields, woodland and sweeping sandy beaches chick, many using rabbit
the island provides a wealth of contrasting burrows. Most keep the
and colour-rich landscapes. same mate and same
If you look closely on a walk you could spot burrow year after year.
a beautiful Glanville Fritillary butterfly, a seal
bobbing in the water, a pod of dolphins or at
dusk maybe even your own Alderney Blonde
Hedgehog.
Make time to
If you love wildlife, you’ll love Alderney!
Visit the spectacular Gannets
gannet colony
Go spotting blonde The sight of Les Etac
The Alderney Wildlife Trust hedgehogs gannet colony will
Alderney has a number of designated certainly astonish you.
ar y
Glanville Fritill
Enjoy a seabird safari
nature reserves which help to preserve The majestic seabirds
and sustain some of the most important Walk the coast to spot arrive in mid-February
and diverse habitats around the island. dolphins and seals The beautiful Glanville and stay until the end of
They are managed and maintained by Fritillary which is very September and can be
Discover birdwatching rare in the UK is common seen from the cliff top
the Alderney Wildlife Trust, (a locally run
charity and part of the British Wildlife in Alderney. The orange overlooking their rock
Explore our rockpools
Trusts Partnership), along with the States and brown chequered stack or from a guided
of Alderney, in order to ensure long term Check out the live butterfly can be seen all boat tour, available April
protection for the benefit of the wildlife PuffinCam at the Wildlife over the island in summer, to October. The noise they
that inhabits them. Trust Centre especially on the South make is amazing and smell
Cliffs. unforgettable!
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Beautiful
Beaches
Saye Bay
Come and enjoy our beautiful
uncrowded beaches.
On Alderney a beach is never far away! From the
white sands of Saye and Braye to the rockpools
of Clonque, they are all waiting to be discovered.
Which one will be your favourite?
Braye Corblets
Saye Beach
Discover our amazing
beaches at visitalderney.com
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Hedge Veg
As you travel around the
island you’ll often see boxes
A Taste of
and small stalls set up at the
roadside. Known locally as
‘hedge veg’, you can buy a
Alderney
range of local produce usually
grown or made by the owners
of the homes that the stalls
sit outside. From fruit and
vegetables, to flowers and
Alderney is bursting with flavour. eggs, home-made jams and
From local produce and rich creamy chutneys they’re all for sale.
milk to seafood straight from the The stalls are unmanned and
everything sold is done so
island’s clear waters, all of which is
on trust. Just simply put the
stocked across the island’s shops amount due in the moneybox.
and can be enjoyed in our delightful
cafes and restaurants. Foraging
Alderney’s mix of salt-sprayed
Kiln Farm grasslands and woodlands make
Kiln Farm is Alderney’s only farm and is run by it a veritable cornucopia of
the Cox family. They provide the island with the wild edibles. From rummaging
freshest dairy and meat products. With their in rockpools for shellfish and
very own Farm Shop located on Victoria Street sampling seaweeds to nibbling
and supplying local eateries it is easy to try and on the wild ancestors of
taste this fabulous local produce. Their Alderney common vegetables there is
butter is a must! plenty to discover if you have a
taste for adventure.
Alderney Free Range Pigs
The herd of rare-breed Oxford Sandy and
Blacks which enjoy a free range life at the
Giffoine behind the airport are always a
pleasure to watch. Because of the way they
are reared, naturally weaned and allowed
to forage, the pork from these pigs is
exceptional. It is available to buy from the
island’s supermarkets or you can usually find
it on the menu in many of our restaurants. 29th June - 10th July
Every year we celebrate the
Alderney Honey very best of the island’s local
With an array of wildflowers on Alderney it produce with The Food and
makes it the perfect place for bees to thrive. The Drink Festival. The twelve
island is reportedly one of only two world-wide day long event offers lots of
themed nights and special
(the other being Hawaii!) that is completely free
deals at the island’s eateries
of bee diseases and therefore a perfect place
for you to enjoy. Make sure
for happy and healthy bees. Honey products you book your visit and
are available from various outlets across the expect to eat well!
island for you to enjoy.
visitalderney.com 17Our Island
ALDERNEY
QUICK FACTS
2,000 Inhabitants
Meet some of the residents who
Area: 3.5 miles²
make our island special and be
inspired by their passion for all Length: 3.5 miles
Width: 1.5 miles
things Alderney!
Dougal
I am proud to be
the manager of TheFPamairlyker
Footpaths: 34 miles
Beaches: 6
Speed limit: 35 mph
Alderney’s Radio
Station, Quay FM,
which is run by
volunteers. We
are now in our fifth year and have people
listening from as far away as Australia,
Canada and China!
Keith
I have lived on
Alderney for
Living in Alderney is amazing and as a
family it is all about being outdoors and in
the sea air. We are always out walking or
cycling, or at the beach, and the children
love exploring and learning about the island. Tess
twenty-five When we visit family in the UK, they are There is so much
On a Friday night you will often find me years and been always asking ‘Where is the beach?’ They going on this little
calling the numbers at the island’s bingo, one of the islands posties for fourteen. don’t quite get that not everybody has a island. I am in the
which helps raise money for different clubs I love being out and about in the fresh air beautiful beach on their doorstep! Theatre Group, as
and I am also one of the seven members of and as a postie I’m always meeting people well as playing in
the island’s judiciary, known as ‘Jurats’. and know the residents quite well. Everyone is just enjoying life here on
the island band.
Alderney. It’s a safe and easy going place.
I love Alderney whatever the time of year. I In my spare time I run the children’s table It’s difficult to put a finger on it but there is Sailing is a big part of my life too and
think sometimes we take it for granted but tennis club and get a lot of joy from it. It just something about Alderney which gets I am privileged to be the Sailing Club’s
we really should remember how lucky we isn’t an easy sport to learn, but over the in your blood. Commodore. There is nothing better than
are and what a special place it is. years I have taken nearly thirty children on being out at sea surrounded by puffins,
to play international table tennis against gannets dolphins, seals and all sorts of other
England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales. wildlife.
I feel lucky to have ended up on this lovely I have several jobs. I am the islands
little rock with my wife and two kids. I don’t radiographer, picture framer and also a pig
think anything would make me leave - this farmer!
island has got it all!
Alderney has the most beautiful quiet
beaches, rugged cliffs and amazing sunsets
to watch. You can’t really beat it as a place
to live.
Watch their full stories at:
visitalderney.com/meet the islanders
visitalderney.com 19Cycle an
island
Hop on a bike to explore our
beautiful island!
With our quiet roads Alderney is a cyclist’s
paradise and the perfect place to hire a
bicycle to explore the island on two-wheels.
Pick up our free Cycle Guide which is suitable
for all ages and abilities. Choose the half day
route (4 miles ish) or spend the whole day
exploring the island following the longer
route (6 miles ish), discovering many of the
island’s landmarks along the way.
You can hire pedal or electric bikes, or even a
tandem from Cycle and Surf.
Pick up
your FREE
cycle guide at the
Visitor
Information
Centre
visitalderney.com 21Walking in
Alderney
Self-Guided Walks
Discovering Alderney by foot is the Our nine self-guided walking
best way to explore the island’s leaflets are free to pick up
breathtaking scenery. from the Visitor Information
Centre. Each walk, suited to all
walking abilities, provides you
Woodland, grassy commons, heaths, beaches with history and interesting
and ponds are all connected by a network of facts along the way.
over 40 miles of winding paths and tracks. Many
of these are ancient trails, first created over a
thousand years ago to give farmers access to
their land across that of their neighbours. The Coast Path
A walk on Alderney never gets boring. History Challenge
has shaped the landscape over the centuries Our well-marked coastal
and the island offers a fantastic playground for path offers ten miles of
walkers and explorers alike, with bunkers, forts breathtaking sea views with
and Neolithic remains. Wildlife abounds on our countless photo opportunities.
peaceful rock with a surprise awaiting you at The walk will take about five
every turn. hours at a good pace. If taken
at a more leisurely stride
Whether you choose to make your own way you can spend a whole day
or follow one of our self-guided walks your winding along this stunning
senses will be awakened by the scent of gorse route, hopping down onto
in flower, the taste of a ripe autumn blackberry, beaches or stopping off at
the call of an oystercatcher or the feel of the The Old Barn by Longis Bay
wind on your skin. Walking on Alderney evokes for lunch. Every path marker
your senses and makes you feel alive. along the way has a letter on
it. You can choose to enter
the ‘challenge’, decipher what
words they spell and claim
Whilst out exploring your certificate if correct!
the island, you will
always be close to a
bench to rest upon
and admire the ever Download the self-guided walks
changing view. at visitalderney.com
Enjoy the view
visitalderney.com 23Alderney’s income during the
18th century, a time when the
island’s many fine Georgian
properties were built.
Victorian
The Victorian period brought
huge change to Alderney
and its landscape as a wide
An island
project of fortification took
place on the island. The
Breakwater and numerous
forts and batteries were built
full of
to defend Alderney against a
potential French attack.
history
WWII
During WWII Alderney’s
population was evacuated
to the UK. Whilst they were
away, German occupying
forces constructed an
Exploring Alderney’s bunkers
Dan Snow @thehistoryguy uncountable number of
One island, so many bunkers and defences as part
of Hitler’s ‘Atlantic Wall’ using
stories. It’s all here, forced labour. The five-year
waiting to be discovered. Make time to German occupation came
to an end on 16 May 1945. It
was not until December that
Alderney’s unique position between Walk in the footsteps of
the islanders were allowed
Romans and discover The
the Normandy coast and England Nunnery Heritage Site
to return to their devastated
has shaped its history and wherever island. Those returning faced
Roman fort wall hardship and uncertainty,
you are on our small island you don’t Explore Cambridge Battery s'
at Fort Tourgis showing indomitable spirit
have to travel far to find the past. and resourcefulness as they
See the Watermill slowly rebuilt their island
restoration in Bonne Terre home. The many remaining
The strategic position of Alderney has long bunkers are a permanent
been understood and exploited as early as Watch the WWII short films reminder of the island’s dark
300AD when the Romans built a small fort, at the Wildlife Trust Centre
time and ‘Homecoming Day’
at Longis Bay, the remains of which are now is remembered each year on
known as ‘The Nunnery’. Visit the mighty WWII MP3
tower ‘The Odeon’ December 15.
Throughout the Medieval and Tudor
The WWII 'Odeon''
periods, military defences were an essential Walk the Blue Plaque Trail
part of Alderney’s life. Privateering, or
licensed piracy on shipping belonging to the Go bunkering Discover more about our amazing
enemies of the Crown, provided much of hertiage at visitalderney.com
visitalderney.com 252020
Celebrations
Join Alderney and our
sister Channel Islands for
heritage themed events
during 2020 to celebrate
the 75th anniversary of
our liberation
from German
Uhnigmhisligahbtsle
Occupation Not to be missed on
at the end of
WWII.
your visit to Alderney!
Museum
75Anniversary
Railway
2020
The award winning museum
provides a history of the
Homecoming
Alderney has the only working island from the pre-historic
th railway in the Channel Islands. period to the present day.
The first people to ride on Open April to Oct, Mon to Fri
the line were Queen Victoria 10-12noon / 2.30-4.30, Sat and
PATSY MARTEL NEE TINSON and Prince Albert in 1854. Sun 10-12.
ouse
RETURNED AGE 6 Mannez Lighth Nowadays this historic railway Adult £3 / Child Free
“When we came alongside, I can December 15 in Alderney is known as ‘Homecoming line provides lots of interest By request at other times.
remember the archway with the Day’, an annual Bank Holiday, remembering the The 32m high Mannez and entertainment. alderneysociety.org
Alderney
banner ‘WelcomeMuseum
Home’, the band
courage and determination of those who came back
Lighthouse was commissioned Adult £6 / Child £3 rtn
playing...We went up to view the
The award winning museum after WWII and rebuilt the island that we now love. in 1912, after a large boat, the SS alderneyrailway.gg
Campania because my uncles had Liverpool ran aground. Guided
provides a history of the island
the pub from the century before. tour every Sun 3pm, May to
from the pre-historic period to After being evacuated in June 1940 Alderney was transformed
It was terribly devastated but they Sept. Adult £4 / Child £3
hadthe present
it up day. just
and running Open April to into an impregnable fortress by the Germans. The islanders
before
October, Mon to Fri 10-12noon
Christmas.” who had left found refuge in the UK, where they spent the next
and 2.30-4.30pm, Sat and Sun
five years with no way of knowing for sure whether they would
10-12noon. By request at other
times. 01481 823222 ever see their island again.
Adults £3 / Children Free The five years of occupation came to an end on the 16 May
alderneysociety.org Tapestry
1945 when the Germans surrendered however, the people of
er
Alderney could not immediately return to their island due to a St Anne's Bell Tow Alderney resident, Kate
huge clean-up operation needed, including the removal of over Russell had the idea of
30,000 landmines. Alderney Cinema The Parish Church of St Anne ‘completing’ the famous
BEDA THOMPSON NEE ANGEL, is home to the only peal of Bayeux Tapestry with a 3
It was December 1945 that the first islanders were allowed
RETURNED AGE 17 Visitors to the island are twelve bells in the Channel meter long ‘Alderney Finale’.
“I actually got off the boat and just
to come back to their beloved Alderney but they found it a charmed by the ‘step back in Islands. Rung by volunteers, Over 400 people contributed
looked up and thought ‘Home’! I very different island to the one they had left. Devastated and time’ feel of watching a film in the bells sound out over the stitches (including Prince
could feel two big weights lifted overrun with rats with imposing concrete fortifications. Many our small cinema which seats town for both secular and Charles and the Duchess of
from my shoulder.” only 90 people and is run religious events. Ringing and Cornwall). It was unveiled in
of their houses were now completely derelict and most of the
by enthusiastic volunteers. It non-ringing visitors are always April 2013 is now on display in
Extracts from the ‘Homecoming’ wood, including front doors and furniture, were missing, having
usually opens on a Monday welcome to a practice every the Alderney Library.
documentary by Eye Film. been used as firewood by the Germans. and Thursday evening. Adult Mon 5pm and Sat 10am. Admission Free
Then began the long process to rebuild their island home. (over 15) £7 / £5 (under 15). alderneybells.com alderneybayeuxtapestry.com
visitalderney.com 27A YeaarndofEFveentsstivals
Come and join us in 2020 for one (or more!)
of our fabulous festivals or events.
New Year’s Day Water Festival Cultural Exchange
1 JANUARY 1-3 MAY
A traditional wet welcome at the Marais A weekend of live music, workshops and
Alderney Performing Arts Festival Air Races Square (11am) with the Alderney Fire Brigade activities with our twinned French town
followed by the first swim of the year at Beaumont-Hague.
Braye beach (12noon). visitalderney.com
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Alderney Performing Arts Festival
Garden Bird Watch 23-25 MAY
25-26 JANUARY A unique celebration of music and world class
Take part in the British research project with performances at stunning locations and forts
the Alderney Wildlife Trust. across the island with the 2020 theme being
alderneywildlife.org ‘The Deep South’.
alderneyperformingartsfestival.com
Alderney Literary Festival
20-22 MARCH Coastal Run
The Channel Islands’ boutique history festival 25 MAY
where people who enjoy reading and writing A very popular race for runners and walkers
about the past come together to talk books. around the stunning Alderney Coast Path.
alderneyliterarytrust.com runalderney.org
Bunny Express Wildlife Week
Alderney Week Cavalcade Day Literary Festival 12 APRIL Easter Sunday 25 MAY-31 MAY
Join the Easter Bunny and friends aboard the Daily wildlife fun for the whole family - see,
Easter special train ride. learn, discover with the Alderney Wildlife
alderneyrailway.com Trust’s events and activities.
alderneywildlife.org
Shark Egg Hunt
13 APRIL Easter Monday Bunker Day
Head down to the beach with the Alderney 30 MAY
Wildlife Trust as part of the national hunt Open day at one of our WWII bunkers with a
to find shark eggs on Britain’s beaches and leading historian to explain our heritage.
maybe even some chocolate eggs too. visitalderney.com
alderneywildlife.org
Men’s Golf Open
Milk-a-Punch Sunday 6-7 JUNE
3 MAY An international event (The Coursemaker
Try Alderney’s traditional tipple, offered to Cup) which attracts entries from as far afield
you in pubs and clubs across the island. as the USA and New Zealand.
visitalderney.com alderneygolfclub.com
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Angling Festival Annual Motor Sprint & Hill ClimbHalf Marathon
5 SEPTEMBER
Organised by the Rotary Club of Alderney,
open to all, but only the fit and healthy
should take part.
alderney-half-marathon.org
Motor Sprint & Hill Climb
17-19 SEPTEMBER
Organised by Guernsey Kart & Motor Club.
Chamber Music Festival
Racing cars and bikes compete for the
fastest time.
Alderney Week
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1-9 AUGUST
5 August Cavalcade Day Alderney Bank Holiday Alderney Air Races
The Channel Islands’ biggest carnival 26-27 SEPTEMBER
Half Marathon
and community festival with entertainment A popular aviation event, competitive and
Bunker Day for all ages – not to be missed! great fun to watch. Planes from around
Ladie’s Golf Open alderneyweek.net Britain compete in the 100+ mile races.
13-14 JUNE Rock the Rock Concert visitalderney.com
A 2 day event (Hoskins Cup) which attracts 4 AUGUST Angling Festival
over 50 competitors. An evening of live music to rock the rock 10-17 OCTOBER
alderneygolfclub.com all for a good cause. For the line-up Join the 35th festival which attracts many
Bloomin’ Alderney visit rocktherock.co.uk angling competitors to the island.
22-28 JUNE Alderney Chamber Music Festival festival@cwgsy.net
Enjoy a wander through some of Alderney’s 20-23 AUGUST Woodland Week
most picturesque gardens. The fourth festival full of brilliantly talented 23-29 NOVEMBER
visitalderney.com young musicians from around the world. Help Alderney’s woodland grow with the
Fly-In acmf.co.uk Alderney Wildlife Trust’s events including
26-28 JUNE Alderney Wildlife Festival tree planting and sapling care, woodland
A fantastic social weekend for visiting private 29-31 AUGUST trails and discovery walks.
aviators with a jam-packed programme of A weekend full of activities, celebrating the alderneywildlife.org
events. fantastic diversity of wildlife and nature Homecoming Day
fly-alderney.com Alderney has to offer. 15 DECEMBER Alderney Bank Holiday
Food & Drink Festival alderneywildlife.org To commemorate 75 years since the return
29 JUNE-10 JULY Sailing Club Regatta of the first group of islanders to Alderney WEEKLY WHAT’S
A delicious celebration of island’s eateries 29-30 AUGUST after WWII, following the mass evacuation ONS
and fabulous local produce with theme nights, A weekend of great sailing, hospitality and of 1940. In addition to our larger
wine tasting and special deals. fun. visitalderney.com annual events, there is
visitalderney.com alderneysailingclub.com always something going
Boxing Day Walk
on in Alderney whatever
Fortress Fortnight Alderney Wildlife Fayre 26 DECEMBER
the time of year. Keep up-
17 JULY-2 AUGUST 30 AUGUST Alderney’s most popular annual walk with
to-date with What’s On at
Enjoy a ‘pop- up’ jazz bar in four of the forts Celebrating everything Alderney from local the Wildlife Trust helping to shake out the visitalderney.com or call
across the island. arts, crafts, food and people. limbs after a fun and filling Christmas. into the Visitor Information
alderneyperformingartsfestival.com alderneywildlife.org alderneywildlife.org Centre during your stay.
visitalderney.com 31TheGreat
Outdoors
Why not try
Sunrise yoga
Sea swimming
Rockpooling
Geocaching
Sea kayaking
Although visitors enjoy the The stunning coastline, warmer climate
scenery, the fresh air and and hugely varied landscape is just
waiting to be explored - from stunning
the tranquillity of the island,
cliffs perfect for birdwatching, to
Alderney is also the perfect sparkling seas for snorkelling, rocky
playground for those who love beaches for exploring along with
the outdoors. coastal caves to discover and crystal
clear waters ready to be dived into!
visitalderney.com 33Island Tennis
sports
The Alderney Tennis Club has
is open all year round and
offers four full sized tennis
courts, a short tennis court and
a practice wall. It runs a simple
booking and an honesty box
Participate Or Spectate. policy. All visitors welcome.
Call Joan 01481 822160
Alderney is for sports alderneytennisclub@gmail.com
enthusiasts.
Fishing
Our island offers all the sports you Whether by boat or from shore, there
are plenty of opportunities to fish around
know and love. Whether you decide Sailing
Alderney. With the sea never further than
to participate or spectate our sports The Alderney Sailing Club overlooks Braye
a few minutes away it is easy to grab a rod
Harbour and is a popular first port of call
will extend and enrich your island and go fishing whenever you want. There’s
for any visiting yachtsperson. They offer
holiday experience. From tennis to ‘Push the Boat Out’ days, where you can
also carp fishing at Corblets Reservoir (ring
sailing, running to golfing there are Jon 07781 457024) and don’t forget the
try out sailing, racing through the summer
Angling Festival competition that’s takes
plenty of sports for you to choose and a Regatta in August. You can also
place every October.
from. take advantage of the facilities and boats
Why not bring
available by becoming a member.
info@alderneysailingclub.com
aSports Team...
01481 822959 alderneysailingclub.com
Running Club
Every Wednesday evening and Sunday
morning from the Moorings, a group of
runners club together to stay fit, visitors are
welcome. Contact Rod 01481 824230
Golfing Rugby Football Cricket
The Alderney Golf Club offers a rewarding
9 hole golfing challenge, with spectacular Established in 2018, Our Alderney Nomads Alderney’s cricket ground
views overlooking Braye Bay to the north- Alderney’s first rugby team Football team welcome all enjoys the best view in the
west, Longis Bay to the south-east and warmly invites teams from to watch and support them British Isles! The cricket club
flanked by the stunning Victorian Fort Albert. around the world to come on match-days at their welcomes teams to play
enquiries@alderneygolfclub.com and play. football ground. and visitors to spectate.
01481 822835 alderneygolfclub.com alderneyrugby.co.uk alderneyfootball.co.uk alderneycricket.com
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Sunrise @andrew.cook.28Romancing Walk hand in hand on an empty
beach, dream under the starry sky
the island
and feel the magic in the air.
Whether you’re celebrating a new
relationship or spending quality time with
a loved one, Alderney offers the perfect
romantic backdrop, away from the hustle
and bustle of modern life.
And for a picture perfect wedding that
you and your guests will never forget,
Alderney awaits you! It’s laid back and low
stress. Wherever you say ‘I do’ you and
your guests will be within strolling distance
of the sparkling sea and endlessly scenery.
Then afterwards, let your imagination
run wild as the whole island becomes
your reception playground. Islanders and
businesses here will always go the extra
mile to make it the wedding you dreamed
of and create memories that will live on
forever.
39Island
hopping
Explore our sister Channel Islands,
all of which have their own unique
charm.
Grande Greve,Sark
Jersey
Jersey is the largest of our sister islands
and offers an extraordinary variety of
landscapes from beaches to coastal paths
and charming villages to the capital of Saint
Helier. Whether it’s the view from a 12th
century castle, a beach walk along Jersey’s
unspoilt coastline or taking time to watch
the sun sink into the sea over St. Ouen’s
Bay, Jersey is a perfect stop off on your
island hopping holiday.
Jersey Information Centre 01534 859000
info@jersey.com
Sark
With only 600 residents the pace of life on
Sark is relaxed, with no cars the best way Fort Grey, Guernsey
to see the island is by bike or horse-drawn
Guernsey
carriage.
From their stunning south coast cliffs to Guernsey has a unique heritage and offers a
Sark Information Centre 01481 832345
white sandy beaches, cobbled streets range of excellent museums.
of their charming capital to its fabulous Hike the cliffs or relax on their beaches,
restaurants, Guernsey offers a unique and dine out in one of the seaside restaurants or
diverse holiday destination or day trip. simply sit back and watch the world go by,
One of the best ways to explore Guernsey the choice is yours.
Herm
is on foot, with almost 30 miles of cliff paths Guernsey Information Centre 01481 723552
One of the smaller of our sister islands, that weave around the spectacular south enquiries@visitguernsey.com
Herm offers coastal paths, beautiful beaches coast. Stop off at Moulin Huet and enjoy the
and coves and award winning gardens. Life same unspoilt views that inspired Renoir
on Herm is tranquil with only a couple of to paint here in the 19th century. Why not
tractors and no cars on the island, sample it visit during their spring and autumn walking
yourself with a hop over from Guernsey. festivals and join a guide to find out more
Herm Information Centre 01481 750000 about its fascinating history.
visitalderney.com 41Plan your
holiday
Start planning your island adventure.
In this section we give tips on how to get to GETTING HERE 44
and get around Alderney along with a list of all
accommodation for you to browse through. TOUR OPERATORS 47
There is also a directory of places to eat and
drink and of the shops our island has to offer. WHERE TO STAY 48
If you need more information, inspiration or
EAT & DRINK 62
choice then go online to visitalderney.com, or
GETTING AROUND 64
call our friendly team at the Visitor Information
Office on 01481 822333. SHOPPING 66
USEFUL INFORMATION 72GetHinegre
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WHERE TO STAY
WHERE TO STAY
Getting to Alderney is part
of the adventure.
ARRIVING
BY SEA
If you’re sailing to Alderney at your own CHARTER BOATS
leisurely pace or on a scheduled sea Access Challenger
crossing our small but charming harbour Available out of Guernsey.
awaits you! Just please remember to 07781 147477
observe our Puffin Friendly Zone by buz@guernseyboatcharter.com
guernseyboatcharter.com
Burhou.
Margaret K
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EAT & DRINK
The Little Ferry Company Available out of Guernsey.
Direct sailings between Alderney and 07781 101935
ARRIVING Guernsey. (Summer only).
richardkeen@cwgsy.net
01481 724810 Out of the Blue
BY AIR thelittleferrycompany.com Available out of Guernsey.
07781 104356
outoftheblue@cwgsy.net
Enjoy a flight on one of Aurigny’s Lady Maris II boatfishing.net
eighteen seater Dornier planes. Watch Private Aviation Direct sailings from Cherbourg and Sark.
True Blue Charters
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GETTING AROUND & TOURS
the pilot at work, enjoy your own Flying is often the way in which many Also available for charter trips between
Between Poole and Alderney.
window seat and the breathtaking views visitors first discover Alderney. With Alderney, Guernsey, Jersey, Sark, Herm, 07967 598669
as you come in to land. three operational runways, affordable France and the UK. steve@truebluefishing.co.uk
landing fees and VAT free fuel, 07781 100829 or 07781 413044 truebluecharters.co.uk
Aurigny Air Services Alderney Airport prides itself on its ladymaris2alderney@gmail.com Avante 2
Direct flights from Southampton service for private aviation. The small alderneygiftbox.com Available out of Alderney.
and Guernsey. Flights via Guernsey airfield means you can land and enjoy 07781 115132
from Bristol, East Midlands, London the island without the delays and Manche Iles Express davevenn4@gmail.com
Routes from Dielette and Guernsey. avantealderney.com
Gatwick, London Stansted, Norwich, frustrations of busier destinations.
Southampton, Manchester, Jersey, 01481 701316
Leeds Bradford and Grenoble. Go to flyalderney.com to find out liz.sebire@manche-iles.com Sailing to Alderney?
manche-iles.com The Harbour Masters office will be
01481 267267 more.
delighted to welcome you and advise
reservations@aurigny.com
aurigny.com
Condor Ferries on visitor moorings. Please contact Port
Alderney Airport
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Ferry services to Guernsey from Control VHF 74 or call 01481 82007.
01481 822624 Portsmouth, Poole and St Malo.
airport.gg/alderney-airport Water Taxi
01202 207216 +44 (0) 7781 121046 or VHF Channel 73
condorferries.co.uk
44 45Tour Operators
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There are a number of tour operators that offer
holidays in Alderney. The headings detail the kind of
holiday they specialise in.
WHERE TO STAY
WHERE TO STAY
AIR PACKAGES SPECIAL INTEREST
Alderney Holiday 01621 734777 Naturetrek 01962 733051
Alderney Holiday, part of Travelsmith, is a Nature Tour Operator coming to Alderney
travel agency providing package holidays every year in May, June and September.
from the UK and Guernsey. info@naturetrek.co.uk
sales@alderneyholidays.com naturetrek.co.uk
alderneyholidays.com
Amarok +33 (0) 6 95 60 86 29
Premier Holiday 08444 937531 Amarok L’esprit Nature is a French nature/
Independent tour operator and part of photography tour operator.
the Premier Travel Group, specialists in info@amarok-espritnature.com
affordable, tailor-made holidays. amarok-espritnature.com
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premierholidays.co.uk
Zenith Holiday 0203 1377678 Sherpa Expeditions 0208 5772717
Ferry Services & Charters Zenith Holidays has been operating since
2009 and offer a wide range of activity
Offering a self-guided walking tour around
the Guernsey Bailiwick islands.
holidays. sales@sherpaexpeditions.co.uk
Good to know reservations@zenithholidays.co.uk
zenithholidays.co.uk
sherpaexpeditions.com
Michel Jeanne
PUFFIN FRIENDLY ZONE GuernseyTravel.com 01534 496 660 French-speaking guide is able to guide a
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Offering holiday and short breaks to the
Lady Maris II If on a boat please help our puffins by
observing our ‘Puffin Friendly Zone’
Bailiwick of Guernsey including dedicated
group for a day or a weekend on Alderney.
randojersey.over-blog.com
breaks to Alderney.
Your local, friendly, stable boat with plenty of between March and August. This marine enquiries@citravelgroup.com
space both inside and out. Le Goût du Voyage +41 (0) 21 711 19 21
exclusion zone covers the south-east bay guernseytravel.com
Swiss travel agency organising island
FARES, SCHEDULES & BOOKINGS of Burhou and is in place to protect the Bontour 01534 496 687 hopping trips in the Channel Islands.
email: ladymaris2alderney@gmail.com largest population of Atlantic puffins in Part of C.I. Travel Group, Bontour is a Jersey +41 (0) 21 711 19 21
Charters & further details call the Channel Islands during their breeding based company established over 30 years legoutduvoyage.ch
Darren +44 (0)7781 100 829 or ago.
season.
Aaron +44 (0)7781 413 044 bontour@citravelgroup.com Zirrus +49 (0) 5254 937 967 7
SCHEDULED SERVICES bontour.co.uk German speaking tour operator based on
• To/from Cherbourg for a day out in France or
Visit alderneywildlife.org and Guernsey offering island hopping holidays.
connections to Channel ferries and trains. visitalderney.com for further details. info@zirrus.de
• Direct link to Sark and onward to Guernsey.
• One way, day trips and period returns.
SEA PACKAGE zirrus.de
FLEXIBLE CHARTERS Jerseytour +33 (0) 2 40 20 16 02
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• To French ports, Guernsey, Sark, Jersey and the UK south coast. French Travel agency organising island
ROUND-THE-ISLAND BOAT TRIPS
hopping trips in the Channel Islands
• 2 hour voyage visiting the bird sanctuary island of Burhou,
the gannet rocks Les Etacs, Trois Vaux, Telegraph Bay, Bluestone Beach, resa@jerseytour.com
Longis Bay and much more!
jerseytour.com
46 47Where to stay
HOTEL
Braye Beach Hotel HHHH GOLD (HOTEL) The Blonde Hedgehog
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Braye Street, GY9 3XT Le Huret, GY9 3TR
T: 01481 824300 T: 01481 823230 / UK 03302235540 (local rate)
W: brayebeach.com W: blondehedgehog.com
E: holiday@brayebeach.com E: book@blondehedgehog.com
Alderney boasts a wide selection of excellent
accommodation. Our guide is here to help you find
the perfect place to stay.
USING OUR LISTINGS...
WHERE TO STAY
WHERE TO STAY
HOTEL STAR RATING
Generally the larger of accommodation types Alderney runs a voluntary star rating scheme Situated directly on Braye Beach, which means A warm and welcoming haven within Clarence
with on-site facilities and a wide range of guest alongside our Quality Assured scheme. Each that the views from the bedrooms, restaurant House, The Corner House and The Blonde
services. An establishment providing a full property is assessed by Quality in Tourism and bar are hard to beat. Hedgehog itself.
within the above categories. These standards
formal service for guests. 27 rooms | From £110 PRPN 18 rooms | From £180 PRPN
can be viewed at: qualityintourism.com quality-
GUEST ACCOMMODATION schemes. GUEST ACCOMMODATION
From cosy guest houses and stylish Inns H Simple, clean and comfortable with no frills
to modern serviced apartment style HH Well presented and well run
The Georgian House HHHH SILVER (INN) The Victoria HHHH SILVER (GUEST HOUSE)
Victoria Street, GY9 3UF Victoria Street, GY9 3UG
accommodation. The majority provide HHH Good levels of quality and comfort T: 01481 822471 W: georgianalderney.com T: 01481 822754 W: thevictoria.gg
breakfast and some offer evening meals or HHHH Excellent standards in all areas E: info@georgianalderney.com E: info@thevictoria.gg
even a packed lunch to take on your island
HHHHH Exceptional throughout
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adventurer.
SELF-CATERING
From historic forts to stylish houses these
properties are perfect for families or friends
wanting to explore Alderney on their own PRICE GUIDE
timescale. Guests have exclusive use of these Hotels and Guest Accommodation, per room
fully equipped properties providing the perfect per night (PRPN) or per person per night
base for your island discovery. (PPPN). Popular and friendly pub with restaurant, garden Boutique guest house offering a range of bed-
Self-catering, per unit per week (PW).
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and B&B rooms. rooms all with a coastal charm.
HOSTEL
Establishment providing dormitory style 4 rooms | From £70 PRPN 6 rooms | From £60 PRPN
KEY TO FACILITIES
bedrooms with shared bathrooms and kitchen
facilities. Restaurant The Ramblers Retreat HHH GUEST HOUSE Bonjour Guest House
32 Victoria Street, GY9 3XA 16 High Street, GY9 3UG
QUALITY ASSURED Licensed Bar T: 01481 824884 / 07781 130304 T: 01481 822152 / 07781 119891
Choose your accommodation with confidence, W: alderneyangling.com E: bonjour@cwgsy.net
Children welcome
as all accommodation listed has been inspected E: mark@alderneyangling.com
and assessed by an appointed Accommodation Accessible Facilities
Inspector. Establishments must
display a valid accommodation Dog Friendly
permit and may choose to also
display the Quality Assured logo. WiFi
Important information: at the time of booking
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please check your establishment’s cancellation
policy and if there are any extra charges for Friendly bed and breakfast accommodation A family run guest house, located in the heart
amenities. We recommend that appropriate
in Victoria Street, St Anne. of St Anne, close to shops and restaurants.
holiday insurance be taken out to guard against
such cancellation. Sleeps 8 | From £36 PPPN 5 rooms | From £38 PRPN
48 49GUEST ACCOMMODATION
SIMEROCK
Simerock St. Anne’s Guest House
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Les Venelles, GY9 3TW Le Huret, GY9 3TR
T: 01481 823645 / 07911 723309 T: 01481 823145 / 07781 122319
Guest House W: simerock.wix.com/simerock
E: simerock.guesthouse@hotmail.co.uk
W: stannesguesthouse.com
E: ingridmurdoch@cwgsy.net
WHERE TO STAY
WHERE TO STAY
Gill and Steve await you with a warm welcome.
A family-run guest house, overlooking farm- Ingrid welcomes you into her beautiful town
Simerock is a modern chalet bungalow, overlooking farmland,
land and near the southern cliff-top walks. house from the late 1700’s.
but centrally situated only 200 yards from both the Marais Square
and the top of Victoria Street. Cliff walks start just across the road. 6 rooms | From £100 PRPN 3 rooms | From £44 PRPN
Choose ground floor room, most en-suite or upstairs family suite.
All rooms have tea/coffee facilities, digital radio/T.V. Villa Mondrian Harbour Lights Tavern
Fontaine David, GY9 3XL Newtown Road, GY9 3YR
T: 07911 723703 / 07911 723161 T: 01481 822979
Les Venelles, Alderney GY9 3TW Tel: 00 44 (0)1481 823645 W: villamondrian.com W: harbourlightstavern.com
email: simerock.guesthouse@hotmail.co.uk E: lisa@villamondrian.com E: hello@harbourlightstavern.com
http://simerock.wix.com/simerock
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St. Anne’s
Guest House
High quality guest suites in a great location Recently refurbished, the Tavern is ideally
between the harbour and town. located with a selection of room types.
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4 rooms | From £70 PRPN 14 rooms | From £65 PRPN
L’ Haras Guest House
Newtown Road, GY9 3XP
T: 01481 823174
W: lharas.alderney2.com
E: lharas@alderney2.com
Good to know
All properties listed are registered
rvice for a
Personal Se xperience
States of Alderney approved
accommodation.
Personal E
Contact: Ingrid Murdoch
Tel. 01481 823145 Go to
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email: ingridmurdoch@cwgsy.net
A quiet guest house situated near the harbour
VISITALDERNEY.COM
www.stannesguesthouse.com for more accommodation details
and Braye Bay and its amenities.
5 rooms | From £36 PPPN
50 51Bonjour Good to know
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Guest Puffins start to arrive on Burhou in
House early April and leave at the end of
July. They can only be seen from the
16 High Street, Alderney, sea. Boat tours are available during
Channel Islands GY9 3UG this time with operators abiding by a
Tel: 01481 822152 wildlife code of conduct.
Email: bonjour@cwgsy.net
WHERE TO STAY
WHERE TO STAY
Situated in Alderney’s quaint cobbled High Street,
Bonjour is just 1 minute’s walk from shops, good
restaurants and pubs.
You will find a warm welcome,
generous English or Continental breakfast and
comfortable clean accommodation.
Package deals and evening meals by arrangement.
For details of tariffs, or to make a booking
ring the resident proprietors
Mel and Bill Walden.
LES POURCIAUX COTTAGE
A N I S L A N D C OT TAG E B Y T H E S E A
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EAT & DRINK
lespourciauxalderney.co.uk Call or message Gill on 07911 723120
Good to know
GETTING AROUND PARKING
Getting around Alderney couldn’t be Car parking is free anywhere on the island.
GETTING AROUND & TOURS
GETTING AROUND & TOURS
GO TO Just don’t forget to display your parking
easier, whether you choose car, bicycle or
on foot. VISITALDERNEY.COM disc supplied in your car hire.
For more information go to:FOR MORE ACCOMMODATION DETAILS
visitalderney.com/getting-around
All properties listed are registered
HEALTH & TRANSPORT
States of Alderney Tourism approved
There is no reciprocal health accommodation.
agreement Go to
with the UK. Medical insurance is strongly VISITALDERNEY.COM
recommended to avoid extra costs while for more information
you’re on holiday.
For more information go to:
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visitalderney.com/useful-information
52 53SELF-CATERING
Alderney Boutique Cottages
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Bluestone Cottage, Route des Carrieres, GY9 3YE
T: 01481 824607 (Office) / 07770 845971 (John) / 07766 238526 (Katie)
Alderney Boutique Cottages
W: alderneyboutiquecottages.co.uk E: reservations@alderneyboutiquecottages.co.uk
Elsinore HHHH GOLD Les Capucines HHHH GOLD
A two-storey, detached A few minutes from
house with sea views. Victoria Street.
Self Catering Accommodation Sleeps 8 Sleeps 6
From £1250 PW From £1100 PW
WHERE TO STAY
WHERE TO STAY
Alderney Bell & Co Self Catering
Boutique
3 Victoria Street, GY9 3UF
T: 01481 822562 W: bellandcoalderney.com E: info@bellandco.me
Aztec Cottage Barley Twist
Cottages Alderney
A traditional town house Enjoy incredible views
opposite the Museum. over Braye Bay.
Sleeps 6 Sleeps 6
Self Catering Accommodation Boutique From £840 PW From £1057 PW
ottages
15 Clos De Mer La Chouette
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A modern house well A traditional two
Boutique holiday houses situated for Braye Bay. storey cottage.
renovated to the highest Sleeps 10 Sleeps 4
Self Catering Accommodation
standard to make the most of From £1099 PW From £749 PW
your precious time together
52 High Street 57 Le Banquage
Attractive family home Moments away from
in the heart of St Anne. Braye beach.
Alderney
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Sleeps 7 Sleeps 5
£954 PW £854 PW
Boutique 8 Le Bourgage
Situated in a quiet
ottages
cobbled street in town.
Sleeps 4
From £749 PW
Self Catering Accommodation Go to
www.alderneyboutiquecottages.co.uk
reservations@alderneyboutiquecottages.co.uk
VISITALDERNEY.COM
for more accommodation details
07770 845971 (John) / 07766 238526 (Katie)
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01481 824607 (Office)
54 55SELF-CATERING SELF-CATERING
Alderney Accommodation Les Pourciaux Cottage Braye Cabin
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16 Victoria Street, GY9 3TA Longis Common, GY9 3YB Route de Braye, GY9 3XJ
T: 01481 823332 W: alderney-accommodation.com E: reservations@alderney-accommodation.com T: 01481 823882 / 07911 732120 T: 01481 822800
Braye View Meadows Braye Vista W: lespourciauxalderney.co.uk W: brayecabin.gg
Well-equipped 3 bed- Spacious 2 bed apart- E: lpca@suremail.gg E: reservations@brayecabin.gg
room bungalow. ment by the harbour.
Sleeps 6 Sleeps 4
From £650 PW From £600 PW
1d Clos de Mouriaux Heathcoate
Cozy 1 bed apartment 5 bed house in a quite
WHERE TO STAY
WHERE TO STAY
in a quite location. area with sea views.
Sleeps 2 Sleeps 8 +2 Situated in a peaceful location with spectacular Close to town with wonderful panoramic views
From £497 PW From £750 PW views of Longis Bay. of Braye Bay.
Sleeps 4 | From £850 PW Sleeps 4 | From £630 PW
Hope Cottage 4/5 La Trigale
Homely 3 bed bunga- Comfortable 2 bed Farm Court Cottages Fort Clonque
low with sea views. town house by Town. Les Mouriaux, GY9 3UX Clonque Bay, GY9 3UT
T: 01481 822075 T: 01628 825925
Sleeps 6 Sleeps 3
W: farmcourt-alderney.co.uk W: landmarktrust.org.uk
From £630 PW From £515 PW E: relax@farmcourt-alderney.co.uk E: bookings@landmarktrust.org.uk
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49 Le Banquage 12 Le Huret
Beautiful 3 bed house Traditional 4 bed town
near Braye beach. house in St Annes.
Sleeps 5 Sleeps 9
From £665 PW From £700 PW
Pipedreamer Rock Bottom Two charming self-catering units set in the Enjoy staying in an historic fort (owned by the
Spectacular 4 bed house 2 bed annex with sun- delightful grounds of Farm Court. Landmark Trust) that gets cut off by the tide.
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with beautiful views. set views. Sleeps 5 | From £600 PW Sleeps 13 | From £1380 PW
Sleeps 8 Sleeps 4
From £1214 PW From £525 PW
Fort Corblets La Heche Stables
Corblets Bay, GY9 3YJ 4 Longis Road, GY9 3YB
T: 01481 823730 T: 07889 844443
Sandpiper Cottage St John
W: fortcorblets.co.uk W: airbnb.co.uk
Modern 2 bed town Large 5 bed traditional
E: ameliastuart_2@hotmail.com E: mikecocker@mac.com
house with garden. town house.
Sleeps 4 Sleeps 9
From £600 PW From £1004 PW
51 High Street St Martins
Large stylish 4 bed Newly furbished, 4 bed
town house. 18th Century house.
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Sleeps 8 Sleeps 6
Self-catering south wing apartment in a unique Beautiful well equipped two bedroom house
From £675 PW From £497 PW
Victorian fort. located in St Anne.
Sleeps 4 | From £650 PW Sleeps 4 | From £750 PW
56 57Camping
SELF-CATERING
La Marette 5 Little Street
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La Marette, GY9 3UQ Little Street, GY9 3TT
T: 01481 823347 T: 07974 455431
W: lamarettestudioapartment.co.uk W: 5littlestreet.com
E: gerdhein@hotmail.com E: 5littlestreet@gmail.com
WHERE TO STAY
WHERE TO STAY
Studio apartment in a quiet location and with Full of home comforts, this family home has a
use of a sunny garden. great town location.
Sleeps 2 | From £497 PW Sleeps 6 | From £650 PW
Saye Beach Campsite The Old Tea Room
Saye Bay, GY9 3YJ 28 High Street, GY9 3TG
T: 01481 822556 / 07781 190585 T: 07768 648146
W: sayebeachcamping.co.uk W: theoldtearoomalderney.co.uk
E: info@sayebeachcamping.co.uk E: charliegauvain@gmail.com
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Reconnect with nature by sleeping
Self-catering tents from £45 per night based on Boutique guest house offering a range of under the stars and camping at the
2 people sharing. Minimum stay 2 nights. bedrooms all with a coastal charm.
picturesque Saye Beach Campsite.
GETTING AROUND & TOURS
GETTING AROUND & TOURS
Sleeps 2-6 | From £45 PN Sleeps 5 | From £700 PW
Tucked away in the sand dunes, Saye Beach
Wuthering Heights ABO Accommodation (Hostel)
Les Butes, GY9 3UN Longis Road, GY9 3YB Campsite is the perfect place to base your
T: 01481 824295 / 07781 410199 T: 01481 822954 holiday with family or friends. It offers high
E: grannyannie2207@gmail.com W: alderneybirdobservatory.org standard facilities including a bathroom
E: abo.warden@outlook.com block, wet day room, play area for children
and picnic area, along with a well-stocked
shop and cafe. Hire a fully equipped tent or
just bring your own!
Saye Beach Campsite
Saye Bay, GY9 3YJ
SHOPPING
SHOPPING
T: 01481 822556 / 07781 190585 The campsite is a registered States of Alderney
approved accommodation.
A two bedroom property with stunning views Alderney Bird Observatory accommodation W: sayebeachcamping.co.uk
across Braye Bay and the harbour. for bird ringers and similarly enthusiast groups. E: info@sayebeachcamping.co.uk
Sleeps 4 | From £650 PW Sleeps 10 | From £25 PPPN £7 to £22.50 PPPN
58 59TRAVEL
TRAVEL
Guest House - The Victoria is situared on the cobbled high
street just a stone’s throw from sister house, The Georgian. It is
a traditonal and homely guest house with a contemporary twist
and coastal in design. Open year round, The Victoria has 6
en-suite bedrooms, a spacious dining room, and cosy living
room. The rooms are comfortable, all with modern amenities and the little extra touches. Breakfast is a feast
hosted and cooked by Ally with a menu that offers light and cooked options. Help yourself to Ally-made
granola, seasonal jams and compotes. Teapigs teas and Alderney roasted coffee are available all day.
Perfect for those looking to escape for a weekend, families, single travellers, and big groups – you can even
hire the whole House for the weekend! Price per room per night including breakfast starts from £60 single
occupancy, £80 double and £100 superior twin / double. See our website for news, offers and late availability.
WHERE TO STAY
WHERE TO STAY
W: THEVICTORIA.GG E: INFO@THEVICTORIA.GG T: +44 (0) 1481 82 2471
EAT & DRINK
EAT & DRINK
A bustling community pub in the heart of
St Anne. Renowned for a friendly
welcome, seasonally led menus, sun-trap
garden and crab sandwiches!
Open year round and from 9.30am every day
Cosy pub with real ales & cocktails THE MOORINGS
Food served daily for lunch & dinner BEACH BAR & CAFÉ
GETTING AROUND & TOURS
GETTING AROUND & TOURS
(Sunday lunch only)
Tea, coffee & freshly baked scones daily
Local & seasonal produce
T H E M O O R INGS IS T H E P E R F ECT V E NU E F O R R E L A X E D D IN ING,
Secluded garden & outside bar J UST A S TO NE ’S T H R OW F R O M T H E B E AU T IF U L B R AYE B E ACH
4 charming en-suite B&B rooms open all year t. 01481 822459 e . i nf o@th e moor i n g s.gg
Private dining room f. th e moor i n g sal d e r n e y
Corporate facilities WWW.THEMOORINGS.GG
Live music & entertainment
Bespoke weddings, functions & outside
catering specials
BAR, RESTAURANT & SUNNY TERRACE – TEA, COFFEE & CAKES – FOOD SERVED DAILY
SHOPPING
SHOPPING
W: GEORGIANALDERNEY.COM E: INFO@GEORGIANALDERNEY.COM T: +44 (0) 1481 82 2471 12PM-9PM – BREAKFAST SATURDAY & SUNDAY – FAMILY FRIENDLY (KIDS MEAL DEAL &
@georgianalderney PL AYROOM) – TAKE-AWAY STONE BAKED PIZZAS – BESPOKE WEDDINGS, FUNCTIONS
& OUTSIDE CATERING – LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT – OPEN MAY TO OCTOBERYou can also read
