Jersey ?

[Smilesonfaces]

Next August our daughter is away with school for 8 days and we are looking at our first couples holiday for over 20 years.
I had hoped for a cruise from Southampton but the dates are just not working for us. Med holidays seem so expensive for 2020 and we are restricted with our dates and time of return.

So to the point ... Just had a look at Jersey as it is somewhere we have never been. I fancy a short, cheap flight, a bit of luxury and nice food. Any suggestions please- hotel, area ? Please no one be offended but is it for older people ? My grandparents used to holiday there and so I have it in mind it is for older folk ! We are a couple in our 50’s but don’t quite see us as older folk yet !

Thank you so much for any replies.

[grant_w]

We went last year for their airshow.
We went Monday to Friday, flew with Easyjet and flights were about £30 each
We stayed in a hotel in St Helier which was walkable to the town and seafront areas, I would say 80% of hotel guests were on coach holidays, so in general, older people, which there seem to be a lot of in the area. Not a problem with that at all, at least it was quiet.

In our week we visited the zoo, the German war tunnels, drove round the island a couple of times, some amazing views to be found, and went to the airshow. Also we went on a boat trip out to the Ecrehous islands (near France). We really enjoyed that.
Plenty to do for 5 days.

I'd consider going back again, but definitely tie it in with the airshow again.

[Smilesonfaces]

Originally Posted by grant_w

We went last year for their airshow.
We went Monday to Friday, flew with Easyjet and flights were about £30 each
We stayed in a hotel in St Helier which was walkable to the town and seafront areas, I would say 80% of hotel guests were on coach holidays, so in general, older people, which there seem to be a lot of in the area. Not a problem with that at all, at least it was quiet.

In our week we visited the zoo, the German war tunnels, drove round the island a couple of times, some amazing views to be found, and went to the airshow. Also we went on a boat trip out to the Ecrehous islands (near France). We really enjoyed that.
Plenty to do for 5 days.

I'd consider going back again, but definitely tie it in with the airshow again.

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Thank you so much. Just checked and unfortunately our dates don’t tie in with the air show. The flights from Liverpool were similar, about £100 for the 2 of us, leaving a decent budget to stay in a better standard hotel.
At least it is an option to think of, like the idea of a day trip to France too.

[grant_w]

They do trips to other Channel Islands on big ferrys, ours was a small rib boat, where we hurtled out to these uninhabited islands, for a couple of hours of serenity. There are houses on the islands but you arent allowed to live there, but there was a lot of people there swimming etc. Then we went to the seal sanctuary before whooshing back.
Very enjoyable

[HFJohnson]

I'm from Jersey originally so will help if I can. I haven't lived there for 20+ years but go back once or twice a year.

I'm probably biased but it would be a lovely place for a couples holiday. There are plenty of historical sites to visit, walks around the coast and fab places to eat. We've also done a couple of the boat trips described above - they're great fun and a good way to get a different view of the island. You can also take day trips to St Malo and the other Channel Islands.

We stay with family when we visit so don't have much experience of hotels but, if they're in your budget, the L'Horizon and St Brelades Bay hotel are very nice and right on the beach.

I would recommend you look at hiring a car as well.

[Guest]

We went last Easter for a week or so. Similar ages to yourself. Some fab views, some amazing rugged walks and things to see and do.

Had a car and beetled about. We had a holiday cottage rather than a hotel room, but thoroughly enjoyed it.

[Smilesonfaces]

Originally Posted by HFJohnson

I'm from Jersey originally so will help if I can. I haven't lived there for 20+ years but go back once or twice a year.

I'm probably biased but it would be a lovely place for a couples holiday. There are plenty of historical sites to visit, walks around the coast and fab places to eat. We've also done a couple of the boat trips described above - they're great fun and a good way to get a different view of the island. You can also take day trips to St Malo and the other Channel Islands.

We stay with family when we visit so don't have much experience of hotels but, if they're in your budget, the L'Horizon and St Brelades Bay hotel are very nice and right on the beach.

I would recommend you look at hiring a car as well.

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Thank you so much. Those hotels do look beautiful!

[Smilesonfaces]

Originally Posted by FamilyGWales

We went last Easter for a week or so. Similar ages to yourself. Some fab views, some amazing rugged walks and things to see and do.

Had a car and beetled about. We had a holiday cottage rather than a hotel room, but thoroughly enjoyed it.

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Thank you. I hadn’t even thought of a cottage. I will take look.

[Guest]

Originally Posted by Smilesonfaces

Thank you. I hadn’t even thought of a cottage. I will take look.

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The ones we stayed at were in the country. Le hurel or similar. Very nice.


Macoles and freedom are the two main holiday lettings people.

We liked the countryside freedom, but it was a drive to everywhere, but nowhere was far...

[Clare]

Love Jersey, first started holidaying there 40+ years ago, over the years it’s changed but i feel for the best (from a holidaying and foodie perspective).

I love the St Brelade area, L’Horizon is lovely but I don’t pay rack rate (very expensive and hotel doesn’t merit the rack rate), St Brelade Bay hotel is also very nice. I also like St Aubin and have stayed at the Somerville overlooking the harbour.
Total luxury is Longueville Manor (service is faultless) but it’s off a main road so location isn’t great.