La Collinette Hotel Shortlist*

There’s a friendly atmosphere at this white-painted, flower-fronted Georgian mansion which has been run by the Chambers family for more than 50 years. Cyril Fortier is the long-serving manager. Most of the bedrooms overlook the grounds and gardens; each is supplied with tea- and coffee-making facilities and biscuits. Children are made very welcome, with a teddy bear gift as greeting. Newly refurbished in 2016, the relaxed, modern restaurant has a straightforward menu with good seafood options (perhaps Guernsey crab or scallops). Stay by the pool all day, or head out to explore – a stroll through Candie Gardens, nearby, leads to the harbour and shops. Spend the day at the beach, lose yourself down cobbled side streets, or island-hop from the pretty harbour to Sark and Herm. Lounge, bar, restaurant. Free Wi-Fi, in-room TV (Sky, Freeview). 1-acre garden. Background music. Heated outdoor swimming pool. Gym, massages. Children welcomed (baby-listening, high chair, cots, extra bed; children’s menu; children’s pool; play area). 1 mile W of town centre. 22 bedrooms (plus 15 self-catering cottages and apartments). Per person B&B £50–£82 (suites £78–£120). Dinner £22.