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Charming seaside cottage 100 metres from a sandy beach

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Exterior
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
TV, fireplace, books

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

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Torteval, Channel Islands
  • Petit Bot Bay
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Saumarez Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Guernsey Harbour
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Guernsey (GCI)
    ‪7 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming seaside cottage 100 metres from a sandy beach

This lovely seaside cottage is located a few paces from a sandy, west coast beach and close to the island's stunning cliffs. It is owned by a Guernsey family whose members lived on the homestead through the Occupation years. Available in the summer months, it is perfect for families, friends, nature enthusiasts, history buffs and beach lovers.

Breathe in the fresh sea air and relax to your heart's content in this stylish, rustic/modern, granite cottage. Enjoy sipping a drink on the front patio with views toward Rocquaine Bay and Fort Grey. Previously featured in Country Homes & Interiors magazine, the cottage features a working fireplace, exposed interior stone walls, tongue-and-groove boards, ship’s mast beams, distressed wood floors and a Shaker kitchen. Three bedrooms (one with en suite shower room), family bathroom and downstairs cloakroom. Small, sunny, fully enclosed back garden with decking, picnic table for six and bistro table for two. Washer/dryer/dishwasher. Fibre installed in 2025 provides robust wifi.

Close to the beautiful Pleinmont cliff paths and nature reserve, Fort Grey Shipwreck Museum and Second World War Occupation historical sites. Restaurant/pub with sunset terrace within easy walking distance. Nearby is a Pony Club/ABRS accredited riding centre that offers hacks and riding lessons.
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be within walking distance of Fort Grey Shipwreck Museum. Features include laundry facilities. The cottage includes amenities such as a kitchen and a washer/dryer.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a washer/dryer, and 2 bathrooms
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and a terrace
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Fort Grey Shipwreck Museum and 14 minutes from Guernsey Harbour
As a guest of this cottage, you'll find a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Torteval cottage is smoke free.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking in cottage or on property at all.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Note from host: Well-behaved dogs, upon approval at booking.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking in cottage or on property at all.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Charming seaside cottage close to sandy beach stunning cliffs

Reviews

Charming seaside cottage 100 metres from a sandy beach Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Glyn R.

Liked: Cleanliness
We felt there were not enough glasses to drink from and there were not enough towels in the bathrooms. However the shower in the en-suite was excellent although there was not enough light. The bed in main bedroom was excellent one bedroom had no curtains which was a bit of a problem
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, had most things we needed for a week with two couples and a family. Beds were comfy. Lovely touch with the beach toys available to borrow.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant F.

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Due to issues with the inter island ferry we were coming on being cancelled because of adverse weather conditions, sadly our trip was cut short to only 2 nights so we had to cram everything we wanted to do into one day so we didn’t spend any time at the cottage’s other than to sleep. However, everything we needed was in the cottage. It’s all as described in the blurb, Siriol was always quick to respond to our messages and meet us on arrival. I can highly recommend a stay here. We will be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect stay

From making the booking to checking out we could not fault. This meant the holiday was perfect. We received a personal welcome, wonderful gift which was such a nice touch. The location and accommodation were outstanding. Thank you and would definitely return. The historical newspaper is something to treasure.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely holiday

We loved the location and house, even though we found the WiFi very slow at times. But we were on holiday so it made us slow down too! Siriol was a wonderful host. Guernsey is beautiful and we loved visiting Sark and Herm too. Great food in the restaurants too. We had a lovely holiday,.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona C.

Liked: Cleanliness

August 9th

Lovely property in a fantastic area
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

RACHAEL M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Even better than

This property immediately felt like a home away from home. It feels more spacious than the images depict, and is just as charming and tasteful. The wonderful sea air did us all the power of good. You have the perfect beach on your doorstep. Siriol is a wonderful host. Absolutely first class.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely stay

A lovely cottage in an excellent position. We (5 adults) thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jim W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Seaside cottage

Great location and friendly owner. Would recommend.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

The cottage is amazing, the host is friendly and the location is stunning. We’d stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Glorious Guernsey cottage

This beautiful Guernsey cottage is highly recommended. Relaxed check in and out with such a helpful host. Superb location for two lovely beaches. Looking forward to returning.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect holiday in Guernsey

We all had the most wonderful holiday in Foxfire Cottage. The cottage is very comfortable and is in a great location with a beautiful sandy bay (perfect for a dip!) and lovely headland walks close by. Siriol was very communicative, helpful, warm and welcoming. Thank you, Siriol. We enjoyed our time in Guernsey very much and do hope to return.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

olive b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Olive

Authentic cottage with amenities and beach close by cottage beautiful and everything provided that you needed for your stay . Siriol the owner greeted us on arrival and showed us around the cottage where to find things
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful cottage in perfect location

Loved staying here. Would highly recommend. Very pretty, cosy and comfy cottage with all the bits and bobs you need. 1-2 mins walk from the beach and hotel with restaurant nearby too. Definitely returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Pleinmont!

We stayed at Foxfire Cottage for a week in September and we had a fabulous time. The cottage is a lovely historical building located literally minutes from the beach, a bus stop and a pub and restaurant. It really was the perfect base to explore Guernsey. All the rooms were comfortable, clean and cosy. We especially loved the stable doors at the front and back of the cottage! The Wifi at the cottage was a little patchy, probably due to the very solid stone walls! There was also some noise from the airport (possibly hard to avoid on an island). Otherwise, we had a wonderful stay. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay in Guernsey

First of all, Siriol is a wonderful host who goes above and beyond to make her guests comfortable. She left us a loaf of bread with milk and butter upon our arrival and throughout our week was always available for whatever we needed, dropping off more dishwasher soap and even finding a DVD player for us when we asked if she had one. She is so warm and welcoming, and I loved hearing about her family’s amazing history in Guernsey ! The home is beautiful and in a great location. We loved the cottage feel of it and enjoyed our time there very much. Thanks Siriol for such a great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Marvellous property in a great location

The cottage is quaint and well-appointed, Siriol made us feel very welcome on arrival (and helped us pre-arrival to make sure we had provisions etc.) and shared some of the history of the property and her family. The cottage was equipped with brochures about the sights around the island, and even a parking disc. The location is really great, a stones throw from some great beaches and with facilities at hand (a hotel with bars and restaurant plus a beach side kiosk with hot snacks, drinks and ice cream). There were plenty of places to walk to from the cottage and driving further afield was easy and rewarded great views and interesting sights. We've arrived home thoroughly relaxed and refreshed.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

helena v.

Liked: Cleanliness

lovely cottage, near the beach.

We had a good very good stay at this cottage. There’s a little garden at the back and a bench at the front, when you look sideways you can see the ocean. You can start beautiful walks along the ocean right at the doorstep.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carmen R.

Everything we could have wanted from a beach cottage. Beautiful, comfortable in a perfect setting.

The owner made our holiday with the warmest welcome and hospitality, very soon her delightful cottage felt like home away from home. We were pleasantly surprised by how big and airy the cottage is, with all the home comforts and mod cons a family needs to fully enjoy a holiday. Styled so beautifully, we were soon immersed in Guernsey hospitality. A perfect retreat to explore from with walks, cycling and horse riding. Our best days were picnics and swimming at the nearby sandy sheltered beach, topped-up with treats from the kiosk. Just perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Benoit B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Immersion pendant une semaine

Dépaysement total , déplacement à pied , en vélo et en bus pour découvrir l île . Chemin littoral au pied de la maison au pied de la plage , what else
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anja K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best cottage ever

Beautiful cottage, spacious rooms, comfy beds, modern bathrooms, cosy back garden. Very nice and always helpful landlady, close to the beach, nature resort around the corner… cannot think of anything to improve!
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ulrike v.

Liked: Cleanliness

Tolle Lage und super nette Gastgeberin

Es ist ein wunderschönes Haus in dem man sich richtig wohlfühlen kann - wir habe die Woche sehr genossen. Durch Siriol fühlt man sich den ganzen Urlaub über herzlich willkommen und kann immer um Hilfe oder Tips fragen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hans Walter H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Liebevoll gestaltetes Cottage mit historischem Flair

Nach einer warmherzigen Begrüßung durch die Hausherrin Siriol haben wir uns direkt heimisch gefühlt. Sogar der Kühlschrank war mit dem Notwendigsten für den ersten Abend ausgestattet! Prosecco zum Start in den Urlaub... stilvoll! Die Insel ist sehr gut ohne Auto zu bereisen. Wandern stand bei uns ganz oben auf der Liste! Der Cliff Path ist eine Wucht!! Die häufigen Busverbindungen mit einer Haltestelle in der Nähe des Cottages lassen die Lage des Hauses als ideal erscheinen. Die Meeresnähe macht die Lage absolut perfekt! Siriol ist bei allen Dingen sehr hilfsbereit. Am Abreisetag haben wir noch einen Arzt benötigt. Siriol hat alles arrangiert! Herzlichen Dank für die sehr schönen Tage auf Guernsey und in diesem Cottage! Wir werden auf jeden Fall wieder kommen!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Everything was really nice!

Perfect!