Somerville

If sea swimming isn’t for you, you can take a dip in the hotel’s outdoor kidney-shaped swimming pool, which is open seasonally and lies within verdant gardens of tropical plants such as palms and yuccas. Should the weather be inclement, there is a cosy lounge with a smattering of board games and books to while away the time.

In the award-winning Tides Restaurant the focus is simple. Top quality, traceable, seasonal ingredients, lovingly prepared by people who care, as well as breathtaking views across the bay. At Voyager Curiosity Lounge Bar & Terrace which boasts the best selection of beverages of any bar in St Aubin with a wide selection of decadent cocktails, excellent value champagnes, craft beers and so much more. Bar meals are available here along with afternoon tea, where elegant cakes combine with loose-leaf tea and, of course, the stunning outlooks. Tides and Voyager are very popular and often fill weeks in advance, so bookings are highly recommended.

Each of the 59 elegantly furnished guest rooms are unique in shape and size with antique furnishings and soft lighting adding charm, comfort and character. All room categories can be arranged with either double, twin or super king size beds. Classic inland facing rooms are well-presented with quiet relaxing views over the village or woodland with conveniences like a bath and overhead shower, Freeview television, tea & coffee making facilities, telephone, hairdryer, bathrobes, safe, free WiFi and 24 hour room service.

If you prefer enhanced views, upgrade options include classic seafacing rooms with a seating area from which to watch the boats in the harbour come and go while superior seafacing rooms give you more space as well as those fabulous panoramas over the bay and beyond. Another option is the superior garden seafacing rooms which have their own private terrace where you can soak up the sun from one of the loungers or enjoy a leisurely alfresco breakfast. Inside, these rooms have a breakfast bar table area, comfortable sofa, flatscreen television and Bose docking system as well as a spacious bathroom with large bath and separate walk-in shower.