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Sausmarez Manor

A rare example of American colonial architecture in the British Isles.

St Martin, Guernsey, Channel Islands, GY4 6SG

Sausmarez House in the Channel Islands

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Free admission to members of Historic Houses when you show a valid membership card.
Free admission to members of Historic Houses when you show a valid membership card.
Facilities
  • Accessible loos
  • Accessible parking
  • Cafe / restaurant
  • Easily accessible without car
  • Facilities for children
  • Free parking
  • Mostly wheelchair accessible
  • Shop
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The Manor Guided Tour covers 800 years of occupancy by the Seigneurs de Sausmarez, whose members of the family have been privateers, explorers, soldiers, sailors, churchmen, Colonial governors, Sportsmen, inventors, artists, traders, and in the law, some of whom have left their mark with the contents and architecture to this day.

The Wild Subtropical Garden is an ancient woodland surrounding a couple of small lakes and is inter planted with exotic and subtropical plants, trees, ferns and shrubs, which, because of Guernsey’s mild, equable climate can survive and flourish.

Visitors can enjoy seeing around 200 varieties of camellia, tree ferns from New Zealand, Australia and Tasmania, palm and banana trees, Bromeliads, Ginger Lilies, scores of Hellebore, a variety of Cyclamen and around 40 different bamboos. You can also see Brugmansias and a splendid sprinkling of spring bulbs including Narcissus, Pink and White Bluebells and a drift of Snowdrops. Unusual trees include the rare Werlie Golden Sycamour, a mature Davidii Handkerchief Tree, the summer flowering Liy of the Valey tree (Clethera), Cornus Variegata Contreversa Wedding cake Tree, the rare Nikau, New Zealand Feather palm and host of other native and unusual varieties.

The train that has been running every year since it was first installed in 1985 (by the engineer, the late Terry Leighand) has been expanded over the years. The par 3, 9 hole pitch-and-putt course is a testing course set in a shallow valley. Clubs and other equipment are supplied and are suitable for experienced and beginners alike as is the ‘vicarage’ Putting Green (except on Saturday mornings).

New For 2022, The William le Lacheur Coffee Museum (he introduced coffee to Costa Rica and traded with it all over the world).

The only working Coppersmith in the Channel Islands is a haven of beautifully crafted ‘Guernsey Milk cans’ and other copper ware.

There are two Holiday lets in the House. One at the top of the house with lovely views over the horses, fields, gardens and wood and the other on the ground floor traditionally known as the Dower Flat. For more information on any of the above ring 01481 235571.

 

With free access to a Royal Horticultural Society Partner Garden, the Wild Subtropical Woodland Garden alongside the varied sculpture, with hundreds of Camellias, Bamboos, Cyclamen, Ginger lilies in season, as well as Palm Trees and tree ferns in variety is a Poetry Path.

As no pesticides are used it is a haven for Wildlife including rareties like Gold Crests, Short Toed Tree Creepers, Wood Peckers, Honey Buzzards and the more familiar Mallard, Wood Pigeon and numerous Song Birds, Frogs, Bees and Butterflies, etc.

Take advantage of free Historic House Tour, covering 820 years of the Seigneurs, the House and the Island, Free use of Carpark and the Potager (Walled Garden) reserved for residents only, and the Golf.

Nearby to Renoirs favourite Beach on the Island, just up the road from Maison Victor Hugo in St Peter Port, some of the best cliff walks in Europe and on the edge St Martin’s Village with a Bank, Super Markets, Restaurants, a Pub and a lovely Norman Parish Church.

Opening Times

Please note: The information on the Historic Houses website is advisory, but please always check the website of the house or garden you intend to visit before travelling.

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Season start 2025: 29 March

House Tours
April: Mon – Sat*, 10.30am only
May: Mon – Thurs 10.30am & 11.30am / Fri & Sat* 11.30am only
June to Sept: Mon – Thurs 10.30am, 11.30am & 2.30pm / Fri & Sat* 11.30am only
Oct: Mon – Sat* 10.30am only
*Please note Friday & Saturday 11.30am tours may be cancelled on occasion due to wedding bookings. Please check the website

Wild Subtropical Garden Visits:
– Open all year from 9am – 4.30pm

Ghost Tours:
– Held every Thursday throughout the year at 6.30pm.
– Duration: 1 hour
– Includes complimentary glass of wine or soft drink

Miniature Train:
– Operates April to October
– Open weekends 10.00am to 4.30pm
– Open daily during half term and school summer holidays 10.00am to 4.30pm
– Weather permitting

Market at the Manor:
– April to October
– Weekly market of stallholders selling homegrown, handcrafted, homemade and handpicked goods.
– Open Saturdays 9.30am to 12.30pm

The Barn ArtShop:
– Open all year
– 10am to 5pm daily
Pitch & Putt
– Open April to November
– 9am to 5pm daily

The Tea Room
– April to October
– 10am to 5pm daily

Admission

Please note, free admission for Historic Houses members only applies to the Manor.

House Tours:
– Historic House members = FREE (please show your membership card)
– Adult £10
– Senior £8
– Student/Child £5
– House & Garden Ticket = Adults £16 / Seniors £14

Wild Subtropical Garden:
– Adult = £7
– Senior = £6
– Student = £5
– Child (Under 14) = £3
– Child (Under 3) = FREE
– Family 2 Adults & 2 Children = £18
– Disabled = FREE
– RHS members FREE first week of the month

Ghost Tour
– Adult £12
– Child (Under 16) = £10

Miniature Train
– Adult = £3.50
– Senior = £2.50
– Child under 12 = £2.00
– Family 2 x Adults & 2 x Children = £9.00

Pitch & Putt
– Please visit separate website for full details – www.pitchandputtguernsey.com

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Getting here

St Martin, Guernsey, Channel Islands, GY4 6SG

Halfway between the Airport and the Harbour. Look out for the Brown Signs.

From St Peter Port Drive along Seafront going South, straight up the hill. Left at the roundabout at the top. Past the Fermain Tavern, for 3/4mile. Look out for Brown sign on left pointing right. Turn there.
From the South West, drive along Forrest Rd and follow signs saying St Peter Port South. Through St Martins Village, past the Coopand Queen’s Arms, left at the lights and is 1st drive on the left opposite the brown sign.

Buses 92 93 94 and 95 stop at the pedestrian entrance.

These are correct at time of going to press; however it would be wise to ask at the bus station or the bus driver. From the terminal ensure the 92 and 93 are going South as they go both ways right round the Island.

Tours of Sausmarez Manor

Ghost tours take place every Wednesday at 6.30, cover 10 hauntings, and come with a free glass of wine. The tours need to be booked in advance and cost only £10. They are conducted by the Seigneur. Phone: 01481 235571.

‘The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie’ tour covers the wartime occupation experiences of his Great Aunt with readings from her dairies and includes the Famous Slaughtered Pig and German Officer incident. These take place on Thursdays at 6.30 and include a free glass of wine and an individual Potato Peel Pie. Please book more than two days in advance on 01481 235571.

The above two tours are not eligible for free admission to Historic Houses members.

Sausmarez Manor Ghost Tour, Guernsey

Sausmarez Manor Ghost Tour, Guernsey

Sausmarez Manor Ghost Tour, Guernsey

Sausmarez Manor Ghost Tour, Guernsey

Sausmarez Manor Ghost Tour, Guernsey

Sausmarez Manor Ghost Tour, Guernsey

Sausmarez Manor Ghost Tour, Guernsey

Sausmarez Manor Ghost Tour, Guernsey

Sausmarez Manor Ghost Tour, Guernsey

Sausmarez Manor Ghost Tour, Guernsey

Sausmarez Manor Ghost Tour, Guernsey

Sausmarez Manor Ghost Tour, Guernsey

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