Sausmarez Manor
Sausmarez Manor
3.8
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Sausmarez Manor is still the seat of the seigneurs de Sausmarez since C1205. There are a number of interesting things to do or see whilst you are there;- Historic House tours a Subtropical Garden, a Sculpture Park, a ride on train, Ghost Tours, a Short Golf course, Craft shops
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3.8
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Ian M
Backworth, UK450 contributions
Jun 2024 • Family
Our guide gave a very interesting and amusing tour of the manor house, explaining the history of the building and its occupants, though not all of the rooms are available to visit as they are private. The tour lasts about an hour. Afterwards went for a coffee and some Guernsey Gauche in the restaurant, which I have to say was the best I have ever tasted.
Written 20 June 2024
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Ann H
York, UK2,618 contributions
Jun 2024 • Family
We spent a very pleasant couple of hours wandering around this manor and grounds enjoying the warm sunshine. We didn't pay for the house, looked at the farmers market(seemed more like a craft fair) and paid for a wander through the sub tropical gardens that had a sculpture trail within it. We enjoyed the gardens and identifying the plants and guessing the price of the sculptures!! There is a cafe with food and drink that we visited for some cold drinks. There are a few small craft outlets to look at to, a small train ride ( fee) and a childrens play area too. Adequate free parking.
Written 27 June 2024
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Linda P
1 contribution
Mar 2025 • Couples
The ghost tour was certainly a highlight of our recent visit to Guernsey. Saw the poster whilst visiting Sausmarez Manor that day and booked at the last minute! The charming Monsieur welcomed us into his beautiful entrance hall where an impressive log fire was roaring in the grate. From there our group learned the history of the Manor and were regaled with family stories and, often amusing, accounts of ghostly encounters. Before leaving, we were offered a drink and given the opportunity to share any ghost ly stories of our own! A very entertaining evening, well worth the visit. Thank you Monsieur and we wish you many happy years in your beautiful home.
Written 10 March 2025
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Mark E
12 contributions
Sept 2024 • Couples
We came to see the house (rather than the gardens, cafe or farmers' market) for which one needs to arrive at one of the pre-set times and join a guided tour. If the idea of a tour makes your heart sink, be aware that this is rather different - the fascinating house is still a private home of one of the last Seigneurs of the Channel Islands, the collection is absolutely fascinating and the tour - by a true enthusiast - is like being shown around by an old friend. We arrived only just in time yet we were still allowed in and altogether it was one of the best experiences we had on the island. The visit does assume a certain appreciation for art, literature and design - if you don't share such passions you might not enjoy the visit as much as we did. By the way, despite the spelling, the name is pronounced something like "summary" and yes, there's a family link with the similarly named "Saumarez Park" with its museum of folk culture that's further north.
Written 2 October 2024
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Dornick
London, UK245 contributions
Apr 2024 • Friends
This manor house tells the story of two Guernsey families connected to it. It is a guided tour and the house guide was most interesting and gave us ample time in each of the rooms to soak in the atmosphere. The grounds are lovely. Very worthwhile visit.
Written 13 April 2024
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Gerry L
2 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
Took the grandchildren there ,they loved feeding the ducks on the pond. They enjoyed the miniature train ride .Mike the driver was fantastic and made the ride so interesting and fun for the children.
We moved on to the pitch and put ,the gentleman at the gift shop supplied the golf clubs ,balls and score card free of charge.
Definitely going back
Jacob Sofia, Mel and Gerry
We moved on to the pitch and put ,the gentleman at the gift shop supplied the golf clubs ,balls and score card free of charge.
Definitely going back
Jacob Sofia, Mel and Gerry
Written 22 August 2024
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GTSSurrey
Bisley, UK1,091 contributions
Sept 2024 • Couples
Went here for the famers market and we were very disapointed. Almost no staff and certainly no farmers; more like a secondhand stalls sale and a couple of craft stalls. Not a produce stall in sight. The tea room was fine with nice outside seating in the sunshine and a slice of toasted Guernsey gache; yummy.
Unlikley to visit for the market again unless the stalls improve significantly.
Unlikley to visit for the market again unless the stalls improve significantly.
Written 24 September 2024
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Kerry K
Bournemouth, UK22 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
We enjoyed our visit here. The tour guide Robin was fantastic, so knowledgeable and entertaining.
Don't be put off by some negative reviews. It could do with a lick of paint in some places but we enjoyed the tour, the gardens and it offers a yummy tea room.
Don't be put off by some negative reviews. It could do with a lick of paint in some places but we enjoyed the tour, the gardens and it offers a yummy tea room.
Written 11 August 2024
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John B
27 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
The tour around the Manor House was very interesting, made more so by our enthusiastic guide who explained the various changes of ownership over the centuries and the physical alterations to the Manor.
The tropical gardens also contain the art sculptures so you obtain two things for the price of one.
The cafe is also worth a visit which serves a range of snacks and cream teas, including Guernsey Gache.
The tropical gardens also contain the art sculptures so you obtain two things for the price of one.
The cafe is also worth a visit which serves a range of snacks and cream teas, including Guernsey Gache.
Written 28 July 2023
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Organiker
Southampton, UK296 contributions
Sept 2022 • Couples
Firstly, the tour round the mansion was excellent. A really knowledgeable and pleasant lady helped make the most of what is a relatively modest property with her descriptions of its interesting history. The sub tropical gardens and sculpture exhibition is worth a miss as the gardens were dark and neglected especially at £6 a head. Avoid.
Written 30 September 2022
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Hello, I think this post should be on the Saumarez Park page and not Saumarez Manor, the two places are different and you are describing Saumarez Park.
Written 3 June 2019
Dear Visitor,
You are quite right it is not Sausmarez Manor that was being described but it was Saumarez Park. I have tried to notify Trip Advisor but it seems to be impossible to get to them. Where it says send a message it immediately turns into an offer of a cheap stay somewhere.
I am not sure what to about this. I have tried on a previous occasion to get another which was a good review about this manor here but posted on a a similar named manor in Jersey called Samares Manor in Sept 2017 .
I doubt if this will be noticed by them but I can only try.
Thank you for being so public spirited.
Written 3 June 2019
We eventually found the entrance to the grounds having followed directions as a short detour from a walk we were on. Disappointed to find a sign at the car park entrance detailing No Dogs. We walk everywhere with our dogs keeping them under control on a lead and always clean up after them. Thought we would have been able to take them in and around the grounds to see the sculptures etc. But alas Not. Any particular reason why dogs not allowed? Thanks
Written 14 June 2018
I was Traveling on a Tour from a Cruise so I have no Ideal. Bummer for You'll
Written 15 June 2018
maureen w
Camberley, United Kingdom
how much is the tour and does it run on a Saturday
Written 10 September 2016
We didn't bother doing the tour because the whole place was rather disappointing to be honest. Worth a walk and the picnic. I think the tour was £7.50 per adult. Suggest you look at website. Regards
Written 11 September 2016
Please can someone tell me if it is ok to swim in the Moray Firth at Adversier? I want to go in July n ext year and stay near the beach. However I don't have any idea if it is safe to swim there. I would appreciate your comments. Would Nairm be a better place to stay??
Written 24 October 2015
sausmarezmanor
Guernsey, United Kingdom
I dont know why you are asking me as we are in Guernsey and the Moray iFirth is in the north of Scotland
Written 24 October 2015
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