St Saviour is one of the ten parishes of Guernsey, situated on the west coast of the island. This beautiful parish features the 14th century church of St Saviour, which has some of the most beautiful stained glass windows of all the Channel Island churches. Another building much visited and much photographed is the farmhouse at Le Gron, St Saviours. Featuring a light brown granite front and round arch stone doorway, it belongs to the 'small parlour' type of Guernsey farmhouse. Traditionally, this type always has seven small square windows, four upstairs and three downstairs - two one side of the front door and one the other side. For hikers and nature lovers, the Millennium Walk, which opened up around St Saviour's reservoir in 2001, offers a two mile long nature walk where you can appreciate a wide variety of flowers, birds and fish. Fishing is, of course, prohibited in this protected environment and carries heavy penalties. The reservoir itself provides the water supply for the rest of the island. St Saviour is also home to traditional crafts such as the gold and silversmith Bruce Russell and Son, who still make the traditional Guernsey silverware; and The Guernsey Woodcarvers who continue making furniture using the traditional skills of their craftsmen.
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Places to Stay near St Saviour
The Globe Inn (73.31 miles)
1 At the Beach (73.68 miles)
Set in the peaceful village of Torcross, At the Beach offers a relaxing holiday destination while still having plenty in the local area to keep you entertained.
No. 1 is a stunning ground floor apartment with ... More | visit website
Whitehouse (74.90 miles)
Chillington House (74.90 miles)
Salcombe Harbour Hotel (75.23 miles)
Strete Barton (75.26 miles)
Frogwell B&B (75.28 miles)
Frogwell Bed & BreakfastSituated approximately 4 miles from the hustle and bustle of Dartmouth and within walking distance of the famous award winning 'Blackpool Sands' beach . We are ideally ... More
Tides Reach Hotel (75.34 miles)
The facilities and atmosphere of the hotel provide the most ideal surroundings for relaxing holidays, short breaks and weekends, when the motor car is forgotten and you simply relax and unwind. Whether you stay in the ... More
The Penthouse (75.36 miles)
Recently refurbished, decorated and equipped to a very highest of standards, this spacious apartment located in the heart of the town, has two large terraces with stunning views over the ... More
Stoke Lodge Hotel & Restaurant (75.39 miles)
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