St Pierre du Bois is colloquially known as St Peter's by inhabitants, who themselves are known as the St Pierrais. St Peter's is the centre for the Guernsey Western Parishes, which includes Forest, St Saviour's and Torteval. The parish lies about five miles west of St Peter Port. St Pierre du Bois descends from a high plateau and consists of hills and valleys running down to Rocquaine Bay, which forms the entire western edge of the parish. At the north end of the bay the land is sheltered from the onslaught of stormy seas and high tides by the sand dunes. At the tip of the Braye peninsula is the islet of Lihou. It is joined only at low tide by a rough half-mile causeway, meaning that it is only safe to cross to Lihou at certain times of the day. The island houses the ruins of a 12th century priory and was used by the Germans for long range artillery practice during the World War II occupation. Pubs in the area include the Longfrie Inn and L'Eree Hotel. The parish church has some unusual features as it is built at the bottom of a small valley and the inside is not flat but diagonal in appearance
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Places to Stay near St Pierre Du Bois
The Globe Inn (72.20 miles)
1 At the Beach (72.62 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
Chillington House (73.82 miles)
Salcombe Harbour Hotel (74.09 miles)
Tides Reach Hotel (74.19 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 (74.22 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 (74.25 miles)
Frogwell B&B (74.26 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
Up The Creek (74.61 miles)
It is owned and managed by Carole and Keith ... More | visit website
Herons B & B (74.89 miles)
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