The White House

César award in 1987

The setting is the 'greatest attraction' of the only hotel on this 'beautiful car-free island which you can walk around comfortably in half a day'. Siôn Dobson Jones is the manager; 'all the staff are friendly and efficient'. The island has cliffs, beaches, a little harbour, an inn and a 10th-century chapel; guests arrive by ferry (a tractor transports luggage from the quay). Refurbishment of the bedrooms continues; visitors this year who found their bedroom 'utilitarian' liked the modern bathroom. There is no television, clock or telephones in the rooms ('they don't seem appropriate on Herm'). Some rooms are in cottages in the grounds. Children are welcomed: high teas, family suites with a second bedroom, baby listening. In the formal conservatory restaurant (jacket and tie required for men), chef Nigel Waylen's daily-changing menus might include chilled poached salmon, cucumber noodles; honey-roast breast of duck, roasted sweet potato, red wine jus. No background music. There are no dress or age restrictions in the Ship Inn brasserie. Much to do: tennis, croquet, a solar-heated swimming pool.

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Local attractions

Island Rib Voyages
High-speed boat trips around Herm and Guernsey.
Kayaking
Hire kayaks and life jackets direct from Shell Beach.
Sea fishing
Join keen angler Richard Seager on a fishing trip around Guernsey.

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Discount Vouchers

This hotel accepts the following discount vouchers:

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Contact Details

The White House

Herm, via Guernsey HERM Channel Channel Islands GY1 3HR

Telephone

01481 750075

Website

www.herm.com

Discount Vouchers

This hotel accepts discount vouchers which entitle readers to a 10% discount off their normal B&B rate for a single night's stay

Further Information

Bedrooms

40, 18 in cottages, some on ground floor.

Open

27 Mar-6 Oct.

Facilities

3 lounges, 2 bars, 2 restaurants, conference room, 1-acre garden (tennis, croquet, 7-metre solar-heated swimming pool), beach 200 yds, Herm unsuitable for disabled.

Background music

none.

Children

all ages welcomed.

Dogs

allowed in 1 room, not allowed in public rooms.

Credit cards

MasterCard, Visa.

Prices

B&B £100-£150 per person, set dinner £27.95, see website for special offers.

GHG voucher offer

Buy the guide and claim 25% off B&B rates on certain dates