Five of the best British island escapes

From a historic castle in the Isles of Scilly to a secluded cottage in Scotland. Chris Carter reports

St Peter Port, Guernsey
(Image credit: © The Red Carnation Hotel Collection)

On-trend glamping in Guernsey

The Channel Island of Guernsey has 27 beaches on its rugged coastline, each offering something a little different, says Sarah Hartley in The Mail on Sunday. The “huge sweeps of white sand” at Vazon Road, Cobo Bay or L’Ancresse Common are popular with families; surfers head for Portinfer. Saline Bay is a perfect spot amid the dunes for enjoying a “glorious sunset” and Le Gouffre has “fabulous views from its cafe and cliff walk”. As for places to stay, Camp de Rêves is the most “on-trend”. This “glamping” site enjoys views over the west coast, as well as “stunning sunsets over the Atlantic Ocean”. Its tents come equipped with a kitchen, bathroom with shower, lounge, private deck and private garden (from £143, guernseyglamping.com). Or for “an elegant and traditional take on Guernsey life”, stay at The Old Government House Hotel (£210, theoghhotel.com), in the heart of St Peter Port (pictured above).

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Chris Carter
Wealth Editor, MoneyWeek

Chris Carter spent three glorious years reading English literature on the beautiful Welsh coast at Aberystwyth University. Graduating in 2005, he left for the University of York to specialise in Renaissance literature for his MA, before returning to his native Twickenham, in southwest London. He joined a Richmond-based recruitment company, where he worked with several clients, including the Queen’s bank, Coutts, as well as the super luxury, Dorchester-owned Coworth Park country house hotel, near Ascot in Berkshire.

Then, in 2011, Chris joined MoneyWeek. Initially working as part of the website production team, Chris soon rose to the lofty heights of wealth editor, overseeing MoneyWeek’s Spending It lifestyle section. Chris travels the globe in pursuit of his work, soaking up the local culture and sampling the very finest in cuisine, hotels and resorts for the magazine’s discerning readership. He also enjoys writing his fortnightly page on collectables, delving into the fascinating world of auctions and art, classic cars, coins, watches, wine and whisky investing.

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