La Fregate
St Peter Port, Guernsey
Good Hotel Guide Review
High above St Peter’s Port harbour, this elegant, extended 18th-century town house allows guests to awake to ‘fantastic views’ across rooftops and a sea frescoed with boats, to neighbouring islands. The original property initially takes centre stage with a thick stone entrance, and a bar-cum-lounge sporting beams, exposed brickwork and plush sofas. It opens on to the sun-soaked terrace above the old granite wall, ‘just the spot for a refreshing drink on a hot day’. Huge windows exploit the hilltop position in the bedrooms, four of them newly refurbished, with a sand, aqua and peach palette inspired by the island setting. Many in the new wing have a balcony or terrace designed to catch the early morning sun; each comes with fluffy robes, crisp bedlinen, turn-down. In a dining room washed with ocean light, freshly landed seafood stars on Tony Leck’s seasonal menu. For instance, Herm Island oysters, champagne butter; Guernsey brill, champ potatoes, asparagus, lobster beurre blanc. The well-considered vegetarian dishes include Guernsey smoked Cheddar beignets; asparagus, poached hen’s egg. Breakfast has ‘much choice’. A pretty path drops from the hotel garden into the town centre.
Hotel details
Address
Beauregard Lane
Les Cotils
St Peter Port
Guernsey
GY1 1UT
Channel Islands
Telephone
01481 724624
Bedrooms
22.
Open
all year.
Facilities
lounge/bar, restaurant, lift, private dining/function rooms, free Wi-Fi, in-room TV (Freeview), terrace (alfresco dining), ½-acre terraced garden, unsuitable for disabled.
Background music
in bar.
Children
all ages welcomed.
Dogs
guide dogs only.
Credit cards
Amex, MC, Visa
Prices
per room B&B single £100, double £205–£260. À la carte £50.
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