Superior Garden Cottage with Private Outdoor Courtyard

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 479 sq m

Enjoy the area

St Martins, Guernsey

Sausmarez Manor6 min walk
Wid Subtropical Garden6 min walk
Guernsey Harbour5 min drive
Guernsey (GCI)12 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Garden

About this property

The Ellingham Cottages is nestled within the beautiful parish of St Martins in the south-east of the island. Whilst only 1.5 miles from the picturesque harbour town of St Peter Port, it is also perfectly located for scenic hikes along the stunning south-coast cliffs; leisurely walks and bike rides along tranquil green lanes; and sunbathing at the nearby quiet sandy bays.

The Ellingham Cottages has 12 two and three-bedroom cottages. Three of the cottages are rated as 'superior' cottages as they offer that little bit more than the (still very lovely) 'classic' cottages. Guests can enjoy enhanced amenities such as wall-mounted televisions in one of the bedrooms, a private Netflix account, DAB radios and luxury toiletries. Whilst the classic cottages enjoy a shared terrace, these superior cottages each have a private terrace or courtyard with built-in BBQ.

Both superior cottages are on two-levels and sleep 4 people, with a king-bed in the master bedroom and two single beds in the second bedroom. The bathrooms have a bath with an overhead shower. On opening the patio doors of the Garden Terrace Cottage, there is a private walled terrace with a built-in BBQ and table and chairs. It has direct access to the large shared garden and gets the sun all afternoon and evening. The Courtyard Cottage has a private paved courtyard garden accessed from the bright and spacious living room. There is a built-in BBQ with a dining table and chairs, plus an outdoor sofa to lounge on. The third superior cottage is a ground-floor cottage and is listed separately.

The cottages are available for weekly bookings with a Saturday changeover.

Within just a few minutes walk is the parish 'high street', with some shops, a bakery, Co-Op, M&S Food Hall, garages, a pub, cashpoint and pharmacy. There is a regular bus service that runs past the cottage. The bus service is excellent - cheap, reliable and friendly drivers! This service travels to several places, including the main town of St Peter Port. There is also a circular bus route which you can pick up from The Ellingham which takes you all around the island.

Guernsey is a small island and thus relatively easy to get around. Whether you are wanting to lie back and relax on stretching sandy beaches, watch the bustle of the marina, experience culinary delights, or more active experiences, such as surfing, coasteering, wind-surfing, cycling, hiking, swimming or boogie-boarding - Guernsey offers something for everyone to enjoy. We would be happy to make recommendations.

St Peter Port is exceptionally charming, set along the sea-front and with a cobbled high street and VAT-free shopping. A wonderful day can be spent browsing the fashion, beauty and jewellery boutiques before stopping for lunch at a harbour-side restaurant, before maybe visiting the house that Victor Hugo lived in when in exile from France. It is lovely to have a simple sandwich lunch sitting on one of the many benches overlooking the harbour filled with yachts. From St Peter Port, visitors can take the short boat trip to the beautiful neighbouring islands of Herm and Sark.

Property manager

Fiona Elliott

Premier Host

Amenities

Living/dining area

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

St. Martins

Located in St. Martins, this cottage is in a rural area. Sausmarez Manor and German Underground Hospital are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Icart Point and Saints Bay Beach. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking nearby.

St Martins, Guernsey

What's nearby

Sausmarez Manor - 6 min walk
Wid Subtropical Garden - 6 min walk
Icart Point - 20 min walk
Guernsey Harbour - 5 min drive
Victor Hugo House - 5 min drive

Getting around

Guernsey (GCI) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

Wicked Wolf - 14 min walk
Golden Lion - 5 min drive
La Piazza - 4 min drive
Dorset Arms - 3 min drive
The Terrace Garden Cafe - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Superior Garden Cottage with Private Outdoor Courtyard pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Superior Garden Cottage with Private Outdoor Courtyard?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Superior Garden Cottage with Private Outdoor Courtyard?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Superior Garden Cottage with Private Outdoor Courtyard located?

This family-friendly St. Martins cottage is located in a rural location, within 1 mi (2 km) of Sausmarez Manor, Saints Bay Beach and Icart Point. Petit Bot Bay and The Gallery are also within 2 miles (3 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Judith B.

9 August 2023

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

Family Holidays

Perfect for. Family holidays. Place for a BBQ. Football and Badminton in the rear garden. Quick joinery to the air port and St Peter port.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lilean L.

4 August 2023

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

Heel mooi gezellige complete cottage

Heel mooie cottage Perfect gelegen Grote gemeenschappelijke tuin Wij hadden 1 van de grotere cottage gehuurd waar een groot stuk eigen tuin bij zat Complete keuken Grote slaapkamers Alles schoon en alles wat je nodig hebt aanwezig Hele vriendelijke mensen

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard P.

20 May 2023

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

Guernsey Hideaway

The superior cottage was immaculately clean and very well equipped. Location is a little way away from St Martin but close enough to the local, food serving pub and bus services to all parts of the island. Supermarkets close by for those who wish to cater for themselves. The only inconvenience for us was the bathroom being downstairs but it was no more than this. The week we stayed was extremely quiet leading to excellent sleep on a first class bed. All in all would recommend for two adult and two kids, four adults would be a bit tight unless very good friends!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea C., Halifax

10 September 2019

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

Comfortable home from home

We stayed in one of the superior cottages for a week in August 2019. It was comfortable and had everything we needed for our holiday. Our cottage had patio doors from the lounge which opened on to a private sitting area with a barbecue and then the main garden (I think this is the difference between the standard and superior cottages as most of them had a sitting area which was accessed through the entrance door.) Looking over the main garden was pleasant and would be a bonus for families with younger children as they could watch them play There is a football post, a toddler slide, a rabbit hutch and barbecues in the garden which is completely flat so great for running around in. I would recommend the cottages as a quiet home from home, with local shops in easy walking distance and bus stops in easy reach. If you are taking a ferry to one of the other islands it is a good idea to take the bus as long stay parking is difficult in St Peter Port.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ralph P.

13 August 2019

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

Tolle Ferienwohnung für Familien in Guernsey!

Die Ferienwohnung ist groß, sehr sauber und sehr gut ausgestattet. Das Personal und die Eigentümer sind sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit, wir haben uns in den 14 Tagen sehr sehr wohl gefühlt. Ich empfehle bei der Buchung nach Ferienwohnung 10, 11 oder 12 zu fragen, da diese zum großen rückwärtigen Garten rausgehen und damit abends Sonne haben. Die Lage ist für Selbstversorgung hervorragend, zwei sehr große Supermärkte sowie ein Drogeriemarkt befinden sich fußläufig in 5 Minuten Entfernung. Auch die nächste Bushaltestelle zu Fahrten nach St. Peter Port oder in den Westen der Insel ist buchstäblich vor der Haustür (100 m). Einziges Manko bei der Lage: Ellingham Cottage befindet sich genau unter der Einflugschneise des kleinen lokalen Flughafens. Nachts ist Flugverbot, der erste Flieger kommt morgens um 7 Uhr, für uns einzig störend war der Betrieb abends bis 20 Uhr (ca. alle 30 Minuten ein Flieger), wenn wir beim Abendessen auf der Terasse saßen. Die nächste Bademöglichkeit ist Fermain Bay. Am besten mit dem Fahrrad zu erreichen, aber Achtung: Es geht steil bergab zum Kiesstrand! Ansonsten empfehlen wir eher die Buchten an der Westküste, die sehr schön sandig und flach abfallend sind (Fahrzeit mit Fahrrad ca. 40 Minuten auf ruhigen Nebenstraßen). Bei der Selbstverpflegung empfehle ich in Bezug auf Gemüse auf die Privatangebote zu achten, die vor vielen Häusern in großen Holzkästen angeboten werden. Diese sind qualitativ sehr gut und häufig preisgünstiger als im Supermarkt! Auch beim Ellingham Cottage wird Gemüse angeboten, wir haben dies häufig genutzt und waren sehr zufrieden. Weiterhin empfehle ich die Anmietung von Fahrrädern bei GoGuernsey. Wir hatten die Fahrräder für zwei Wochen und haben diese intensiv genutzt. Abseits der Hauptstraßen kann man wunderschön Fahrrad fahren, alle Nebenstraßen sind asphaltiert. Einen Helm bekommt man vom Fahrradverleih, die auch im Falle einer Panne so schnell wie möglich Ersatzräder stellen. Weiterhin biete GoGuernsey Kajak fahren und Coastering an, wir haben beides gemacht und insbesondere Coastering hat uns sehr gut gefallen. Also, viel Spaß auf Guernsey! Ach ja, letzter Tip: An einem schönen Sonnentag unbedingt mit der Familie zum Baden auf die kleine vorgelagerte Insel Herm mit dem Schiff fahren (Herm Trident, für vierköpfige Familie ca. 50 GBP), Badesachen und Selbstverpflegung einpacken und an der Shell Beach einen wunderschönen Strand genießen!

About the host

Hosted by Fiona Elliott

The Ellingham Cottages is a family business, owned and operated by Simon and Fiona Elliott. Simon has family connections with the Channel Islands and spent many happy holidays on the Bailiwick of Guernsey as a child. We moved to Guernsey nearly 15 years ago and now have two children. As a family, we love the relaxed, safe and fun environment that is Guernsey - and would love to share it with you!!

What makes this property unique

There is a selection of great restaurants, bars, local shops and supermarkets within short walking distance of The Ellingham Cottages. The bus service is only a few minutes walk away and provides an excellent service - including the ever-popular island-circular route, plus the quick journey into St Peter Port.Our nearest beach is Moulin Huet which was captured in a series of wonderful oil paintings by the artist Renoir during his stay in 1883. From here join the beautiful cliff paths for a stroll with stunning views and access to numerous other bays.The Ellingham Cottages also has a Guest Library stocked with books, magazines, games, beach items and DVDs. There are also lots of pamphlets, maps, suggested walks and cycle routes and other information. You will be welcomed on arrival and shown to your cottage. Inside will be a small welcome pack of locally-sourced groceries so that you can enjoy a light snack before heading off to explore. We also provide a mid-week spruce up , whereby we give the apartment a quick clean and provide a clean set of fresh towels.