ALDERNEY

Farm Court is in the town of St. Anne away from the busier streets, opposite the renowned Alderney Pottery. The majority of Alderney's tourist accommodation is not on the coast, which gives the glorious beaches the advantage of being free from the pressures of commerce. Yet island distances are small so that all the amenities are within walking distance of our central situation. As well as the choice of beaches with fine sand and safe bathing, all washed twice daily by the tides, there are exhilarating cliff walks, and extensive views over our tiny island - only 3.5 miles by a maximum of 1 mile wide.

A day's walk would take you around the beaches and cliffs and Victorian forts, with the remains of German occupation during World War II still evident.

The town is cobbled and charming with good pubs, cafes and restaurants. Food is served in some of the pubs. Shopping is limited but good; V.A.T does not apply! There is an occasional cinema; there are music recitals ; there is jazz on a summer eve'. The Pottery makes handsome dishes. There's a fascinating museum to give you the history of the island; and what a history - from Iron Age to Roman, to Norman, to Napoleonic, Victorian, World War evacuation and dark days.

Since then the island has quietly prospered, but change has been slow. No high-rise, no burgeoning commercialism: but a quiet place where you may enjoy the gannets at Gannet Rock and the oyster catchers on Fort Houmet Herbe ; and see the stars at night; or maybe listen to your favourite blues number whilst enjoying lunch in the garden of the Georgian House.

And then there is Alderney Week! Not that we're incapable of enjoying life all year round, but Alderney Week, the first week in August, is very special. Its celebrations are justly famous amongst regular visitors so accommodation is rather scarce. (It's not particularly easy to find accommodation throughout school holiday weeks: come between whiles if you are able.)

There are numerous well-established island events throughout the year. There's milk-o-punch Sunday in May for serious imbibers; the Air Race in June; sailing regatta in July; angling festival, Fun Run and half marathon in October; there are food festivals, angling festivals and wildlife festivals, tennis competitions, sailing events . . . and the splendid golf course is a challenging nine holes with unrivalled views. Our unique white hedgehogs may be seen and puffins visit the island of Burhou during the nesting season. There are boat trips and fishing is always on the agenda, as is sandcastling and sunbathing, walking and talking

So come and find for yourself the reasons that visitors become addicted to Alderney's way of life.