Nestled in the picturesque parish of St Martins, The Ellingham Cottages offer a tranquil retreat amidst Guernsey's stunning south-coast cliffs. Explore the scenic hiking trails, leisurely bike rides and quiet sandy bays nearby or unwind on your private patio with shared garden views.
Reviews
9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
2 bedrooms1 bathroom74 sq m
Popular amenities
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue
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About this property
Two Bedroom Cottage at the 4* Ellingham Cottages, perfect for families
The Ellingham Cottages are nestled within the beautiful parish of St Martins in the south-east of the island. We are only two miles from the picturesque harbour town of St Peter Port and yet are perfectly located for easy access to the stunning south-coast cliffs for scenic hikes; tranquil green lanes ideal for leisurely walks and bike rides; and quiet sandy bays perfect for sunbathing away from the crowds.
The two-bedroom classic cottages at The Ellingham Cottages are on two levels and sleep 4 people, plus an infant (travel cots available on request). The cottages are available for weekly bookings with a Saturday changeover. There is another two-bed cottage which welcomes guests on a Sunday - listed separately.
Downstairs is a fully-equipped kitchen with fridge/freezer, oven, hob, microwave, washing machine etc. The living room has two comfortable sofas and a dining table which seats 4 people. A high chair is available on request. The cottages have a 32" flat-screen TV, plus DvD player and free-sat channels. The bathrooms have either a bath with an overhead shower, or a separate shower.
The patio doors lead to a lovely shared terrace - a perfect spot for enjoying your breakfast. To the front of the cottage is a small garden that catches the afternoon and evening sun. Plus there is a large shared back garden with plenty of places to sit and eat.
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.
The Cottages are a short walk to Sausmarez Manor, with it's sub-tropical gardens, sculpture park and weekly Farmers' Market. Other attractions are Castle Cornet, Vale Castle, the Occupation Museum, Aquarium, Oatlands Play Centre and boutique shops, plus there are the wonderful islands of Sark and Herm to explore - both only a short boat trip away.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the cottage: WiFi
Parking and transport
Car not required
Onsite parking options include a garage
Food and drink
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
TV
Video library
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Housekeeping on request
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
Near a hospital
Near the marina
Things to do
Bicycles
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
We should mention
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
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. Travelling with kids? Consider Princess Royal Centre for the Performing Arts and Fort Grey Shipwreck Museum. 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 mountain biking nearby. Visit our St. Martins travel guide
Is Two Bedroom Cottage at the 4* Ellingham Cottages, perfect for families pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Two Bedroom Cottage at the 4* Ellingham Cottages, perfect for families?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Two Bedroom Cottage at the 4* Ellingham Cottages, perfect for families?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Two Bedroom Cottage at the 4* Ellingham Cottages, perfect for families?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Two Bedroom Cottage at the 4* Ellingham Cottages, perfect for families 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 Fermain Bay. Petit Bot Bay and Icart Point are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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Two Bedroom Cottage at the 4* Ellingham Cottages, perfect for families Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
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The property was clean and spacious, with all the required amenities. There was an online handbook with lots of useful information. The bus service was great and it was nicely situated. We would stay here again.
My partner, son and I had an enjoyable week in Guernsey at Ellingham Cottages. The cottage had all we needed, including basic provisions on arrival and a change of towels mid-stay. Good facilities on site including dvds and books to borrow. A short walk to the bus stop and supermarket.
The best self catering property we have had in 30 years, the towels and linen were changed regularly and the cottage was cleaned often too. The management were on site and quickly (in 2 minutes) responded on the one occasion we had a problem, supermarkets and a nice pub/restaurant within a 2 minute walk. A very well appointed and equipped property.
Really helpful when booking and on arrival. Even went to the trouble of getting me gluten free bread and oat milk, thank you! Very clean, had everything we needed. Peaceful location, very near a bus stop.
Wir haben uns in dem sehr sauberen und gemütlichen Reihenhaus sehr wohl gefühlt. Die ganze Anlage ist sehr gepflegt. Jede Wohnung hat eine eigene Terasse. Die Lage an der sehr schönen Südküste und in der Nähe von St. Peter Port hat uns sehr gefallen. In unmittelbarer Nähe gab es zudem zwei Supermärkte.
Sehr schönes, gemütliches Cottage, bestens organisiert
Wir haben uns von der ersten Minute an auf dem Parkplatz willkommen und wohlgefühlt.
- Check In super problemlos und sehr nett und freundlich.
- sehr gemütliches und sehr sauberes Cottage (nach 4 Tagen wurden sogar nochmal die Handtücher gewechselt)
- Regionale "Willkommens-Lebensmittel" als Überraschung im Kühlschrank
- Super organisierte Anlage (Es gibt kostenlose DVD's, einlaminierte Routen- und Wandervorschläge zum ausleihen und mitnehmen, sowie viele weitere Dinge zum kostenlosen ausleihen).
Auch die Lage ist sehr ruhig und man kann fußläufig mehrere Pubs erreichen.
Einzig die Einflugschneise des Flughafen ist ein kleiner zu erwäahnender Punkt, der uns aber nicht weiter gestört hat, da hier nir kleine Maschinen starten und landen und das auch nur zu Tagesszeiten.
Alles in allem wären wir gerne länger geblieben und haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt
This property is in a great location for exploring the best area of Guernsey. Easy walk into village, local pubs/restaurants and access to pretty bays. This property has a number of properties adjoining each other and sharing some outside space. No pool or views of bays from actual cottages is available but this was not a problem for us. Cottages are clean and modern and as described in listing.
MARGARET S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified
8/10 Good
Heleen B.
7 Feb 2019
Nice cottage, perfectly situated
We had a lovely week on Guernsey. The cottage was very complete. Fiona and Simon made us feel very welcome.
Heleen B.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Christopher M.
16 Oct 2018
Great Stay on Guernsey
Excellent accommodation, good location, friendly and obliging proprietor, beautiful island, amazing value Lobster in local pub as well as decent pint (take a torch for the walk home!!!), brilliant bus service (you do not need a car in Guernsey); all in all a fabulous holiday.
Christopher M.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Danielle L.
8 Sept 2018
très bon séjour
Gîte très bien équipé avec très bonnes facilités collectives.
Tout à fait conforme au site internet et aux attentes
Non adapté aux personnes à mobilité réduite
Danielle L.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Gregor H.
3 Aug 2018
Wunderbare Lage im schönsten Teil der Insel
Die Cottages sind schön gelegen, wir hatten fantastisches Wetter, jederzeit Schatten auf der einen und Sonne auf der anderen Seite des Hauses - ganz wie man es möchte.
Die Vermieter, Fiona und Simon sind überaus freundlich und hilfbereit. Ein Willkommenspaket mit ersten Lebensmitteln und zahlreichen Tipps zur Insel.
Wir werden wiederkommen! Herzlichen Dank!
It was amazing!
Gregor H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Anja K.
27 June 2018
Wirklich schöne Cottages und unglaublich nette Gastgeber
Wir haben eine wunderschöne Woche bei Fiona und Simon verbracht. Das Häuschen war gut eingerichtet, der Garten mit den vielen Sitzgelegenheiten ist riesengroß und Simon hat alle unsere Fragen geduldig und humorvoll beantwortet! Ein wundervoller Platz auf einer wundervollen Insel...
Anja K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lüder K.
26 May 2018
Alles super - nette Vermieter, sehr hilfsbereit - tolle Unterkunft!
Nix zu meckern 👍
Außer: zu viel Autoverkehr!
Lüder K.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Christophe D.
14 May 2018
Super ? Impeccable ? Tout simplement... parfait.
Super séjour dans une location en tous points parfaite.
Les propriétaires sont très gentils et accueillants, les cottages sont très confortables, propres, bien équipés et bien situés.
Bref, Guernsey c'est... le paradis !
Christophe D.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Jane D.
13 Sept 2017
excellent!
Fantastic property with brilliant facilities for a young family. Safe extensive garden with toys galore. use of BBQ and sun loungers, even beach equipment for use - no need to carry your bucket and spade on the plane! Easy access to anywhere on the island via the wonderful bus service.