Guernsey Gems & Highlights
Guernsey Gems & Highlights
Book NowJoin us as we head to the hidden gem of the British Isles; the pretty island of Guernsey for our Guernsey Highlights tour, cruising from Poole in Dorset landing in picturesque St Peter Port. During your stay discover our base, the charming, historic capital of the island, one of Europe’s prettiest harbour towns with cobbled streets and stunning harbour. Guernsey’s rural charm and a more leisurely pace of life enchant visitors back, time and time again. Our Guernsey highlights tour brings together the very best the island has to offer on an included island tour. With plenty of time to relax this makes for a great taster on one of the prettiest of the Channel Islands.
Your Holiday Includes:
Door to door service
Executive Coach Travel on the UK Mainland only
East Cliff Overnight Hotel – 13/05/2027 – 1 Night
Porterage
Dinner, bed and breakfast (dinner to be held at the Carlton Hotel, next door)
En-suite bedrooms
Ferry from Poole to Guernsey 14/05/2027 (Foot Passenger)
Port to hotel, local coach transfer
Les Rocquettes Hotel (mainstay hotel) 14/05/2027 – x4 nights
Dinner, bed and breakfast
En suite bedrooms
Full island tour of Guernsey with the services of a local coach and driver
Excursions
Ferry from Guernsey to Poole 18/05/2027 (Foot Passenger)
Hotel to port, local coach transfer
East Cliff Overnight Hotel – 18/05/2027 – 1 Night
Porterage
Dinner, bed and breakfast (dinner to be held at the Carlton Hotel, next door)
En-suite bedrooms
£103.00 single room supplement (Limited Availability)
Itinerary:
Thursday
Depart Leyland at 08.00hrs for our journey to our overnight hotel in Bournemouth with a suitable lunch stop en-route. Dinner at the East Cliff this evening will be taken at the Carlton Hotel.
Friday
This morning following breakfast, check out of our overnight hotel ready to travel to Poole to board the ferry as foot passengers to St Peter Port in Guernsey. On arrival we will be met off the ferry by Island Coachways who will provide our port to hotel transfer. Arrive at the hotel to a warm welcome while your case is taken to your room. This evening enjoys a 3-course dinner.
Saturday
Today we join a local coach and driver for a full island tour. Take a scenic drive through to St Martins and St Andrews. You will have an opportunity to explore The Little Chapel. Originally built in 1914, the chapel is known for being one of the smallest in the world and is decorated beautifully in broken china, shells and pebbles. The Little Chapel features in the book "The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society" which was released in March 2018. Travel via Pleinmont Point where you will be able to see stunning views of the south coast with a chance to visit the restored German gun battery and a stop at Guernsey Pearl. Back on board the coach the driver will take you around the west coast to visit some of Guernsey's favourite beaches, Grandes Rocques and Pembroke Bay. The tour will then come to an end, finishing with a scenic drive through the heart of St Peter Port back to the hotel. (please note any admissions fees for attractions are not included in today's island tour).
Sunday and Monday
Over the next 2 days you have free time to relax at the hotel, enjoy the leisure facilities and explore the island independently. There is a convenient, frequent bus service that stops outside the hotel, the hotel also offers a shuttle service into St Peter Port, this runs once a day and is subject to availability, please ask reception for details.
Tuesday
Check out of our hotel following breakfast. Take the local transfer back to the port to board the ferry as foot passengers to Poole. Disembark and re-join our coach to make the short journey back to the East Cliff Hotel in Bournemouth for our overnight stay. Dinner this evening will be at the Carlton Hotel.
Wednesday
Check out of our overnight hotel following breakfast for the return journey home with a suitable lunch stop en-route.
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| Hotel | East Cliff Hotel, East Overcliff Drive, Bournemouth, BH1 3AN |
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| Hotel Star Rating | 3 Star |
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| Hotel Contact | 0330 028 3412 |
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| About the hotel | The Bournemouth East Cliff Hotel is in Bournemouth’s East Cliff area, set in gardens and conveniently situated just 5-minutes’ walk from the town centre, close to the beach and pier. Relax in comfortable guest lounge areas. Guest bedrooms are beautifully appointed, comfortable rooms, designed with comfort in mind. |
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| Hair Dryer | Yes |
| Lift | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes |
| Toiletries | Yes |
| Safe / Safety Depoist box | No |
| Air Con | No |
| Pool | No |
| Gym | No |
| Iron | Yes |
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| Hotel | Les Rocquettes Hotel Les Gravees St. Peter Port GY1 1RN Guernsey |
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| Hotel Star Rating | 3 Star |
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| About the hotel | Located on the outskirts of St Peter Port, originally a country mansion, Les Rocquettes was built in 1765. The charming hotel has an excellent location, being within walking distance of the town centre of St Peter Port and is well served by the Guernsey bus service, the hotel also has a seasonal shuttle service into town which runs once a day, departing mid-morning, returning late afternoon (see reception for details). The hotel is just a 15 minutes’ walk from Candie Gardens, and a 30 mins walk to St Julians Pier and the beautiful harbour. Facilities include an indoor pool, gym, hot tub, sauna, attractive gardens and stylish onsite bars. Guest bedrooms are spacious, comfortable rooms with all the amenities you would expect for a relaxing stay. |
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TV | Yes
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| Hairdryer | Yes |
| Lift | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Toiletries | Yes |
| Safe/Safety Deposit Box | Yes |
| AC | No |
| Pool | Yes |
| Gym | Yes |
| Iron | Trouser Press |
| Tea/Coffee | Yes |
| Porterage | Yes |
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Below is a list of coach joining points available on this tour. Please note, not all pick-ups are available on all departures.
Below is a list of coach joining points available on this tour. Please note, not all pick-ups are available on all departures.
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| Keele Services | Keele Services |
| Leyland Tesco Extra | Leyland Tesco Extra, Bus Lane |
| Lymm Moto-Services | Lymm Moto- Poplar 2000 Services Coach Bay WA13 0SP |
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