Guest Stories - Love Guernsey

I’m a girl from the South of Holland: Zeeland. Zeeland (Sealand) is a beautiful department of Holland characterised by the North Sea. It’s my homeland. Now I’m living with my husband and children in the centre of Holland and I’m often homesick. Homesick for the sea, the rest, the cal, the people, the sentiment, the atmosphere. But now…. I’ve been to Guernsey and what I am enjoying –…

If your looking for a beach to go to then go to cobo beach or shell beach on Herm. Herm is a small island and shell beach has 125 different types of shells.You can take a boat from St Peter Port. If your looking for somewhere to eat then walk down the road from The Ellingham Cottages , you will come to Bella Luce Resturant, it has beautiful salty sea food to serve you. If your interested in golf…

After the bustling crowds of Amsterdam two American ladies landed in Guernsey. Immediately my blood pressure dropped into relaxation mode. The Ellingham Cottages acted as our base for many wonderful adventures. I hadn't bicycled for some time but soon it all came back to me. The narrow lanes bordered by beautiful summer flowers and chocolate box cottages were a visual delight. We met many…

To my American friends back home , Guernsey seemed an odd place to go for a European vacation. Most had never heard of Guernsey of The Channel Islands. (Although one or two were familiar with the Guernsey cow!) Why not Italy? I was often asked. I wanted to find a hidden paradise away from the tourist traps. A peaceful tranquil place full of beauitiful scenery. Guernsey and the Ellingham Cottages…