The Ellingham Blog

There are many more author events coming up between now and 14th May.  Book your tickets at www.guernseyliteraryfestival.com Hear award-winning writers speak about their new books Discover popular voices and their inspiring life stories Get involved with current affairs and politics events Attend talks that focus on nature and the environment Explore events which touch on the themes…

Heritage75 will be a series of themed events taking place between April - October 2020 to allow visitors to experience different aspects of our rich history during their stay. Similary to the Heritage Festival in previous years, the programme will include guided walks , talks, exhibitions, tours, family fun days and much more.  Join Guernsey and its sister islands for 75 unique heritage-themed…

The Autumn Walking Festival 2019 14th – 29th September  This Autumn there are 44 unique guided walks all led by Accredited Guides. Each Guide is an expert in their field covering different local areas, themes, ability levels and timings from shorter town tours to longer cliff top routes to give you a taste of island life. Whether you want a peaceful stroll, a challenging ramble, a family…

My last vacation with my parents and what luck I had! We went to Guernsey!  After this summer vacation I am going to live on my own , so for the next vacation I (probably) won't go with my parents again. My mum was around my age when she first visited Guernsey. It is very special that after 35 years we can go together.  I loved the island,  I enjoyed it so much every night we went to Icart…

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…

The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows, was published in 2009.  It brought the delightfulness of the small island of Guernsey into the hearts of an international audience, quickly becoming a New York Times bestseller.  The novel has now been adapted into a film due to be released on 20th April 2018. The story begins in the aftermath of World War…

EVERY SATURDAY @ 9am - 12pm.          Selling a wide range of locally produced Guernsey beef, Sark lamb, fresh fruit and vegetables, homemade cakes, Guernsey cheese, chutneys, antiques and more!  The Farmers' Market at Sausmarez Manor is Guernsey's oldest market and a great place to visit if you arrival on island early on Saturday before check-in at The Ellingham Cottages.  Alternatively…