We love the spring - who doesn't? And the first signs of genuine spring have been appearing in Jersey in the last week or two.
One of those is the increasing number of visitors as the holiday season gets underway. Another is the spring flowers. (more…)
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A Walk Out to See
Our big tides mean the sea often goes out a long way on some beaches, including in St Aubin's Bay, and one of our regular guests took the opportunity last week to walk out and explore the seabed beyond the fort.
While out there she looked back to see St Aubin's village and harbour looking postcard-perfect in the spring sunshine. (more…)
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Take the Train
Easter might have come early this year but it's not too early for the first signs of summer in St Aubin! These including Le Petit Train, which started regular services around the bay between St Aubin's Parish Hall (Salle Paroisialle) and Liberation Square in St Helier on Good Friday. Very popular it was, too!
You may or may not know that real live steam trains used to operate along almost the s...
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Jersey Tennerfest
From the start of October for six weeks, many Jersey restaurants take part in Tennerfest - offering excellent food at exclusively lower prices. One, two or three course meals are on offer, starting from as little as £10.
In our experience there is no compromise on quality, (more…)
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A Lovely Start to September
What a glorious start to September in Jersey!
It's just the weather for a sheltered beach or walking around one of our stunning coastal paths or beautiful valleys.
Where better to base yourself than at Porthole Suites in St Aubin? We're a minute's walk away from the harbour you see in the picture below and close to the bus routes.
We have a few spots left this autumn for our luxury self-c...
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Now Costa Coffee Comes to St Aubin
Just around the corner from Porthole Suites, and next door to the Foodhall, you'll now find a brand new Costa Coffee. Bringing a familiar brand and taste to St Aubin, this is the first Costa Coffee in Jersey outside St Helier. (more…)
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Silky tranquility!
Today was overcast, yet still bright and warm. Although it was raining on and off in St Helier, it was dry and lovely enough to sit outside in St Aubin, and (more…)
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A lovely Easter Monday walk to the Gunsite Café
St Aubin's village was delightfully busy and vibrant over the Easter break, especially during the sunny Sunday and Monday. Thanks to JD and GR, guests at Porthole Suites, who reminded us to add the Gunsite Café to our list of where to eat breakfast - it's not strictly speaking in the village, but it's an easy 15-20 minute amble along (more…)
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Sunny St Aubin’s, Jersey
Spring finally appears to be arriving! And what better than to celebrate it in the pretty harbour village of St Aubin?
The picture of St Aubin's harbour you see here, (more…)
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Where to get breakfast in St Aubin, Jersey
Your Suite in Porthole Suites has all you need to store your cereal, bread, butter and milk and you also have the facilities to cook a full English breakfast :-) But what happens if you fancy eating breakfast out, especially since spring has started? Here's where you can get breakfast in St Aubin, Jersey - and all establishments are within 1-2 minutes' walk from us:
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