The parish of Vale is situated to the north east of the island of Guernsey. It consists of two separate territories. Vale Castle sits on the eastern coast of Guernsey looking out at what used to be the separate island of Clos du Valle. La Braye du Valle, the channel separating the island was drained and reclaimed in 1806 by the British Government as a defence measure. There is evidence to suggest that the castle, which was built somewhere between 1370 and 1400, was built on the site of an Iron Age hill fort that had been there since about 500-600 BC. Further evidence of the earlier inhabitants of the parish includes Le Dolmen de Déhus, which incorporates a dolmen deity known as Le Gardien. The area of L'Ancresse is outstanding, offering beautiful Victorian villas and some of Guernsey's oldest farmhouses; as well as golf, beaches, walking and boating at the Beaucette Marina. Also of note is Bordeaux Harbour, which was formerly a fishing harbour, but is now used more as a beach. The choice of pubs in the parish includes the Houmet Tavern at Grand Havre, Vale and Chandlers at Braye Road, Vale. Chandlers also offers live music.
Camping
La Bailloterie Camping & Leisure
Dentist
Estate Agent
Market
Pub and Bar
School
Vale Infants' School
Vale Junior School
Shops
DW Arundell & Co
Pavillion Home Furnishers
Elite Office Supplies
Langlois Photography
Places to Stay near Vale
The Globe Inn (72.38 miles)
The Venue Hotel (72.46 miles)
1 At the Beach (72.64 miles)
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No. 1 is a stunning ground floor apartment with ... More | visit website
Chillington House (73.90 miles)
Portland Lodge (74.06 miles)
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Frogwell B&B (74.10 miles)
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The Heights Hotel - Portland (74.30 miles)
The Heights Hotel is a 3* hotel set on the summit of Portland amidst newly awarded World Heritage site. We are a Modern, friendly hotel with high standards of both accommodation and ... More
Salcombe Harbour Hotel (74.41 miles)
The Penthouse (74.54 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
Tides Reach Hotel (74.58 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
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