Charming seaside cottage 100 metres from sandy beach

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9.8

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Torteval, Channel Islands

Victor Hugo House14 min drive
Petit Bot Bay14 min drive
Guernsey Harbour14 min drive
Guernsey (GCI)16 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

This lovely seaside cottage is located a few paces from a sandy, west coast beach and close to the island's stunning cliffs. It is owned by a Guernsey family whose members lived on the homestead through the Occupation years. Perfect for families, friends, nature enthusiasts, history buffs and beach lovers.

Breathe in the fresh sea air and relax to your heart's content in this stylish, rustic/modern, granite cottage. Enjoy sipping a drink on the front patio with views toward Rocquaine Bay and Fort Grey. Previously featured in Country Homes & Interiors magazine, the cottage features a working fireplace, exposed interior stone walls, tongue-and-groove boards, ship’s mast beams, distressed wood floors and a Shaker kitchen. Three bedrooms (one with en suite shower room), family bathroom and downstairs cloakroom. Small, sunny, fully enclosed back garden with decking, picnic table for six and bistro table for two. Washer/dryer/dishwasher. Pyramid system installed in 2023 provides constant, robust wifi.

Close to the beautiful Pleinmont cliff paths and nature reserve, Fort Grey Shipwreck Museum and Second World War Occupation historical sites. Restaurant/pub with sunset terrace within easy walking distance. Nearby is a Pony Club/ABRS accredited riding centre that offers hacks and riding lessons.

Languages

English, French

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Well-behaved dogs, upon approval at booking.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking in cottage or on property at all.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Torteval

Located in Torteval, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. Fort Grey Shipwreck Museum and German Occupation Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Guernsey Harbour and The Royal Guernsey Golf Club. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.

Torteval, Channel Islands

What's nearby

Saumarez Park - 12 min drive
Victor Hugo House - 14 min drive
Petit Bot Bay - 14 min drive
Guernsey Harbour - 14 min drive
Castle Cornet - 16 min drive

Getting around

Guernsey (GCI) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Longfrie - ‬4 min drive
‪Wicked Wolf - ‬10 min drive
‪Rockmount - ‬10 min drive
‪Nineteen Bar & Grill - ‬12 min drive
‪Crabby Jacks - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming seaside cottage 100 metres from sandy beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming seaside cottage 100 metres from sandy beach ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming seaside cottage 100 metres from sandy beach ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming seaside cottage 100 metres from sandy beach located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Fort Grey Shipwreck Museum and within 6 miles (10 km) of German Occupation Museum and Little Chapel. German Underground Hospital and Petit Bot Bay are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Jim W.

26 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Seaside cottage

Great location and friendly owner. Would recommend.

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

9 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

The cottage is amazing, the host is friendly and the location is stunning. We’d stay again!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim W.

1 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Glorious Guernsey cottage

This beautiful Guernsey cottage is highly recommended. Relaxed check in and out with such a helpful host. Superb location for two lovely beaches. Looking forward to returning.

Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth M.

21 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect holiday in Guernsey

We all had the most wonderful holiday in Foxfire Cottage. The cottage is very comfortable and is in a great location with a beautiful sandy bay (perfect for a dip!) and lovely headland walks close by. Siriol was very communicative, helpful, warm and welcoming. Thank you, Siriol. We enjoyed our time in Guernsey very much and do hope to return.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anja K.

24 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best cottage ever

Beautiful cottage, spacious rooms, comfy beds, modern bathrooms, cosy back garden. Very nice and always helpful landlady, close to the beach, nature resort around the corner… cannot think of anything to improve!

Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

olive b.

22 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Olive

Authentic cottage with amenities and beach close by cottage beautiful and everything provided that you needed for your stay . Siriol the owner greeted us on arrival and showed us around the cottage where to find things

Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate T.

20 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage in perfect location

Loved staying here. Would highly recommend. Very pretty, cosy and comfy cottage with all the bits and bobs you need. 1-2 mins walk from the beach and hotel with restaurant nearby too. Definitely returning.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

20 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Pleinmont!

We stayed at Foxfire Cottage for a week in September and we had a fabulous time. The cottage is a lovely historical building located literally minutes from the beach, a bus stop and a pub and restaurant. It really was the perfect base to explore Guernsey. All the rooms were comfortable, clean and cosy. We especially loved the stable doors at the front and back of the cottage! The Wifi at the cottage was a little patchy, probably due to the very solid stone walls! There was also some noise from the airport (possibly hard to avoid on an island). Otherwise, we had a wonderful stay. Thank you!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ulrike v.

19 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tolle Lage und super nette Gastgeberin

Es ist ein wunderschönes Haus in dem man sich richtig wohlfühlen kann - wir habe die Woche sehr genossen. Durch Siriol fühlt man sich den ganzen Urlaub über herzlich willkommen und kann immer um Hilfe oder Tips fragen.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

8 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay in Guernsey

First of all, Siriol is a wonderful host who goes above and beyond to make her guests comfortable. She left us a loaf of bread with milk and butter upon our arrival and throughout our week was always available for whatever we needed, dropping off more dishwasher soap and even finding a DVD player for us when we asked if she had one. She is so warm and welcoming, and I loved hearing about her family’s amazing history in Guernsey ! The home is beautiful and in a great location. We loved the cottage feel of it and enjoyed our time there very much. Thanks Siriol for such a great week!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andy M.

18 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Marvellous property in a great location

The cottage is quaint and well-appointed, Siriol made us feel very welcome on arrival (and helped us pre-arrival to make sure we had provisions etc.) and shared some of the history of the property and her family. The cottage was equipped with brochures about the sights around the island, and even a parking disc. The location is really great, a stones throw from some great beaches and with facilities at hand (a hotel with bars and restaurant plus a beach side kiosk with hot snacks, drinks and ice cream). There were plenty of places to walk to from the cottage and driving further afield was easy and rewarded great views and interesting sights. We've arrived home thoroughly relaxed and refreshed.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Hans Walter H.

10 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Liebevoll gestaltetes Cottage mit historischem Flair

Nach einer warmherzigen Begrüßung durch die Hausherrin Siriol haben wir uns direkt heimisch gefühlt. Sogar der Kühlschrank war mit dem Notwendigsten für den ersten Abend ausgestattet! Prosecco zum Start in den Urlaub... stilvoll! Die Insel ist sehr gut ohne Auto zu bereisen. Wandern stand bei uns ganz oben auf der Liste! Der Cliff Path ist eine Wucht!! Die häufigen Busverbindungen mit einer Haltestelle in der Nähe des Cottages lassen die Lage des Hauses als ideal erscheinen. Die Meeresnähe macht die Lage absolut perfekt! Siriol ist bei allen Dingen sehr hilfsbereit. Am Abreisetag haben wir noch einen Arzt benötigt. Siriol hat alles arrangiert! Herzlichen Dank für die sehr schönen Tage auf Guernsey und in diesem Cottage! Wir werden auf jeden Fall wieder kommen!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

6 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything was really nice!

Perfect!

8/10 Good

helena v.

6 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

lovely cottage, near the beach.

We had a good very good stay at this cottage. There’s a little garden at the back and a bench at the front, when you look sideways you can see the ocean. You can start beautiful walks along the ocean right at the doorstep.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Olaf D.

16 June 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Toller Urlaub

Schöne Insel, schönes cottage, tolle Lage, ein rundherum schöner Urlaub

10/10 Excellent

Birgit B.

23 Sept 2018

Guernsey ist immer eine Reise wert

Dank Siriol Evans und ihrem wunderschönen und gemütlichen Häuschen haben wir hier eine unvergesslich Wochen verbracht.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Ulrike W.

19 Aug 2018

Sehr gemütliches, modernisiertes Cottage

Wir haben uns hier sehr wohl gefühlt, toll ist die Nähe zum Strand, ein Haus mit ganz viel Charm. Die Vermieterin ist sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Kleine Einschränkung: die Flugzeuge fliegen über das Haus und der Nachbar ist manchmal ziemlich laut.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Heidi I.

5 Aug 2018

Gemütlich und naturnah

Wir wurden von unserer Gastgeberin so freundlich und liebevoll empfangen, dass wir sie und ihr cottage gleich ins Herz geschlossen haben. Nur 200m Weg zum Strand. Direkt vom Cottage weg kann man die Westspitze Guernseys umrunden und dann den südlichen cliff path weiter wandern. Ein bus stop ebenfalls ganz in der Nähe hilft, die Insel ohne Auto-Stress zu erkunden.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Marie W.

7 Sept 2017

Top !

On a adoré notre séjour à Guernesey dans le cottage de Siriol. Le cottage est idéalement placé (100m de la plage et d un pub), cosy. Le petit jardin intérieur est très agréable, nous avons pu y prendre la plupart de nos repas. Siriol est très disponible et adorable Un havre de paix !

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Carmen R.

22 Aug 2017

Everything we could have wanted from a beach cottage. Beautiful, comfortable in a perfect setting.

The owner made our holiday with the warmest welcome and hospitality, very soon her delightful cottage felt like home away from home. We were pleasantly surprised by how big and airy the cottage is, with all the home comforts and mod cons a family needs to fully enjoy a holiday. Styled so beautifully, we were soon immersed in Guernsey hospitality. A perfect retreat to explore from with walks, cycling and horse riding. Our best days were picnics and swimming at the nearby sandy sheltered beach, topped-up with treats from the kiosk. Just perfect!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Anna D.

22 July 2017

Foxfire cottage

We've had a wonderful relaxing time in this seaside chic character filled cottage. Perfect location. Wonderfully helpful owner. Very friendly locals. Gorgeous portlet bay 2 mins away for great safe swimming for the kids and crabbing. Don't want to go home. Fallen in love with Guernsey.