Looking to book a holiday cottage on the English Islands?  Whether you are looking to book self-catering accommodation on the Isle of Wight, Guernsey or Jersey, find the best place for you to stay on Country Cottages Online.
 

Why Book a Holiday on an English Island?

Islands are known for their sense of escape and as a great place to get away from it all.  The English Islands promise adventure and a chance to escape from the mainland and discover the road less travelled.

Whether you want to discover the Isle of Wight, Guernsey or Jersey, each of England’s islands offer their own unique appeal, sights and places to visit.
 

Discover Guernsey and Jersey on Holiday

If you are thinking of taking an English island holiday, one popular option is the Channel Islands.  The Channel Islands as their name implies lie in the English Channel in between England and France, and are made up of Guernsey, Jersey and some smaller islands. Although not classed as part of the UK, they owe allegiance to the Crown in the same way as the Isle of Man.

For many us, the Channel Islands are associated with the import of daffodils and early tomatoes to Britain because of the milder weather and earlier spring.

The writer Victor Hugo wrote wrote Les Misérables whilst in exile in the Channel Islands which has gone on to be a resounding theatrical success.

Because they’re islands, they have a strong maritime tradition and several festivals each year to celebrate it, as well as annual festivals of flowers. If you enjoy wild flowers, a trip to the Channel Islands would be a pleasure. Find beautiful unspoiled beaches, elegant shops and good quality restaurants. Several operators offer cheap flights making them ideal for long weekend breaks.

The inhabited Channel Islands are : Jersey, Guernsey, Alderney, Sark, Herm, Jethou, Brecqhou (Brechou), and Lihou.