St Helier, Jersey, Central Accommodation.

Blue264

Thank you.

I forgot to mention, my grandparents used to stay at Rozel Bay, whilst we stayed in St Helier, and we'd meet for dinner a few times during the holiday.
I got nostalgic for the place last night as I used to love the rockpools and cafes at Rozel, and found this link to the hotel.

http://jersey.blogs.com/rozel_bay_jersey/

This is high praise indeed...

"LUNCH: The Rozel Bay Inn was described in a national newspaper by globetrotter Alan Whicker as his 'favourite place on earth'. Who are we to argue?"

Nile

Another vote for using the bus. As described, the bus stop is right outside the airport arrivals terminal and the bus journey is good.


We hired a car while we were in Jersey and the car was delivered to our hotel. Driving around the island was great, I'd definitely recommend it.


We also hired bicycles for a day. As long as you don't take them onto the beach, you'll be okay.;) As we cycled along the promenade near St Helier, my OH's hat blew off and a nun (who just happened to be passing) picked it up.:D Bizarre but true.

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Nile wrote: »

Another vote for using the bus. As described, the bus stop is right outside the airport arrivals terminal and the bus journey is good.


We hired a car while we were in Jersey and the car was delivered to our hotel. Driving around the island was great, I'd definitely recommend it.


We also hired bicycles for a day. As long as you don't take them onto the beach, you'll be okay.;) As we cycled along the promenade near St Helier, my OH's hat blew off and a nun (who just happened to be passing) picked it up.:D Bizarre but true.

.....Hadn't thought about bikes, Nile, that might be fun, thanks.

Crimson

Tarry

The buses are quite good in Jersey. I stayed in La Bonne Ville in Roseville street, a short stroll to St Helier itself, it is connected on the bus route.

Rob50k

I have lived and worked on Jersey and Guernsey, have to say preferred Guernsey and would holiday there given the choice just to add a different view point. It is smaller, feels friendlier, quieter, less commercial, better restaurants, no chain pubs, McDonalds KFC etc so properly feels like a break from the UK, Jersey always felt a bit like any large UK seaside town, weymouth etc.
Bus transport great on both islands so anywhere you choose accommodation is unlikely to be more than a 5 min stroll from the bus route. If you like the sound of Guernsey then I lived in a holiday let for a bit that was very nice on a bus route about 10-15 mins out of main town but then so is everywhere as you can drive around the whole island in about 40 mins, place i stayed for a while was https://www.lapointefarm.com

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Rob50k wrote: »

I have lived and worked on Jersey and Guernsey, have to say preferred Guernsey and would holiday there given the choice just to add a different view point. It is smaller, feels friendlier, quieter, less commercial, better restaurants, no chain pubs, McDonalds KFC etc so properly feels like a break from the UK, Jersey always felt a bit like any large UK seaside town, weymouth etc.
Bus transport great on both islands so anywhere you choose accommodation is unlikely to be more than a 5 min stroll from the bus route. If you like the sound of Guernsey then I lived in a holiday let for a bit that was very nice on a bus route about 10-15 mins out of main town but then so is everywhere as you can drive around the whole island in about 40 mins, place i stayed for a while was https://www.lapointefarm.com

Thanks, Rob50k - We have settled on Jersey this time but really would like to spend a holiday in Guernsey in the future so thank you for posting.

Crimson

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We went to the Isle of White last year for our family summer holiday, which was great!

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Help_I_Have_No_Money wrote: »

We went to the Isle of White last year for our family summer holiday, which was great!

Did you go to ''Blackgang Chine''? Excellent fun for my 3 year old and toddler.

MrsB2100

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It's tempting, wallbash, but I'm a wimp and would need brave pills. I'll let my chum know in case she's brave enough!
Thanks, 'though!

Crinson

Ah, Crimson! So glad I'm not the only person who feels like this! I am a total wuss at driving ... even in Jersey! Take the bus and watch the world go by, I say!

Years ago, we stayed at the Alhambra B&B and it was wonderful! 10 mins walk from St Helier town centre and very close to the beach. *sigh* So wish I could be there ... I adore Jersey!