Farm Court
 Alderney
Channel Islands  GY9 3UX

Telephone: 01481 822075    Fax: 01481 82207

 Bed and Breakfast and Self Catering Cottage.

The accommodation is set  in a complex of farm buildings set around a cobbled courtyard garden on the edge of the village giving privacy to guests.

Its owner Moira Sleeman, has her priorities right - excellent en-suite showers, fresh milk rather than UHT cartons for bedroom tea, and proper breakfasts with homemade jams.

The comfortable bedrooms are decorated in simple style. .

Accommodation

All rooms have been fully refurbished, with the early stone farm buildings and cobbled courtyard forming the basis of a comfortable and simple holiday home.

Farm Court House adjoins the guest rooms that have their own sitting room and dining room. Breakfast is prepared in the House kitchen and is served in the dining room. Visitors using the cottage could also be accommodated as bed and breakfast guests should that be preferred.

The bed and breakfast accommodation is:- all ensuite with shower or bath, television, and the choice of twin or double beds. There is a guest sitting room and dining room, and a separate entrance from the courtyard. Accommodation is all at ground level. The courtyard is available for your enjoyment. There is a separate entrance to the guest accommodation leaving you to come and go as wished.

Where possible, the food we serve is locally produced. The island dairy farm produces delicious milk and cream. The bakery bakes good bread. And we can cope, we're sure, with your dietary requirements.

There are excellent nearby restaurants and hotels for luncheon and dinner.

At Farm Court we are enthusiastic about a host of activities and interests:- Should you wish to paint you will be encouraged by your hosts (in water-colours or oils). The landscapes and townscapes are beguiling. We can put you in touch with knowledgeable naturalists, historians, musicians, potters, jugglers, keep-fit fans and dancers! But, if you must work while you're here, we have 'the technology'.

Alderney

Farm Court is in the town of St. Anne away from the busier streets, opposite the renowned Alderney Pottery. The majority of Alderney's tourist accommodation is not on the coast, which gives the glorious beaches the advantage of being free from the pressures of commerce. Yet island distances are small so that all the amenities are within walking distance of our central situation. As well as the choice of beaches with fine sand and safe bathing, all washed twice daily by the tides, there are exhilarating cliff walks, and extensive views over our tiny island - only 3.5 miles by a maximum of 1 mile wide.

A day's walk would take you around the beaches and cliffs and Victorian forts, with the remains of German occupation during World War II still evident.

The town is cobbled and charming with good pubs, cafes and restaurants. Food is served in some of the pubs. Shopping is limited but good; V.A.T does not apply ! There is an occasional cinema ; there are music recitals ; there is jazz on a summer eve'. The Pottery makes handsome dishes. There's a fascinating museum to give you the history of the island ; and what a history - from Iron Age to Roman, to Norman, to Napoleonic, Victorian, World War evacuation and dark days.

There are numerous well-established island events throughout the year. There's milk-o-punch Sunday in May for serious imbibers ; the Fly-in and Air Race in June ; sailing regatta in July; angling festival, Fun Run and half marathon in October; there are food festivals, tennis competitions, sailing events . . . the splendid golf course is a challenging nine holes with unrivalled views. Our unique white hedgehogs may be seen. Puffins visit the island of Burhou during the nesting season. There are boat trips and fishing is always on the agenda, as is sand castling and sunbathing, walking and talking.

So come and find for yourself the reasons that visitors become addicted to Alderney's way of life.

How to get here

One generally travels to Alderney by air. Aurigny Air Services fly regularly from Southampton, Stansted, Manchester, East Midlands, Bristol, Gatwick, Dinard, Jersey and Guernsey. Rockhopper flies from Jersey and Bournemouth. There is a foot passenger service from France with the Lady Maris. Plans are in hand for a car ferry link. Contact us for current information and our airfare inclusive packages. We will be able to quote for your holiday, including airfares, taxi transfers, airport tax and accommodation when we know your requirements.

Car parking is available at each of the airports. The railway station at Southampton Parkway adjoins the airport and has a frequent service from London Waterloo and Southampton Central.

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The Cottage

The Cottage is for self catering use with a three person occupancy. The charge is £525 per week from Saturday to Saturday. An extra one or two people can be accommodated with a surcharge of £125 per person added. the weekly charge still applies if only one or two people book the accommodation.

The benefits of the 'air fare inclusive' charges do not apply to the self catering accommodation, although we will collect you from the airport and take you there on your departure

Terms: Please contact us for airfare inclusive rates. Upon confirmation we will require advance payment for non-refundable airfares. For bed and breakfast only we will request 25% deposit refundable if cancellation is made three weeks prior to departure.

Arrangements for children (under 12 years of age) can be discussed.

You are advised that National health cover does not apply in the Channel Islands, so we recommend that you arrange for medical and travel insurance.

Booking Farm Court

The year is divided into two periods:- spring and summer, from Easter to October; and winter - from November to March.

Charges for the winter period are lower than for spring and summer, but Alderney has a lot to offer other than the pleasures of Summer beaches

For further information please visit our website:-    www.farmcourt-alderney.co.uk

or Email:-    relax@farmcourt-alderney.co.uk

Farm Court
Alderney
Channel Islands
GY9 3UX

Telephone: 01481 822075     Fax: 01481 822075