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Guernsey and the Bella Luce have so much to offer, whatever time of year you visit us; from fantastic food and drink through to island hopping adventures, wildlife watching, fascinating historical sites and artisan producers.  Experience Guernsey like a local with us.


History: The Hero from The Bella Luce

We know that the Bella Luce was a private residence at various points in its history, but we had no idea that a highly decorated military officer had called this building “home” over a century ago. What follows is the story of Sir Lewis Halliday.

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Guernsey's "Hedge Veg"

When exploring Guernsey you will come across many small roadside stands selling fresh local produce - an island-institution known fondly as "Hedge Veg".

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The Guernsey Tom: A History of Guernsey’s Tomato Growing Industry

If you've visited Guernsey and wondered what was once grown in all of the greenhouses that cover the island, the answer is tomatoes - known affectionately as the Guernsey Tom.

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The Saints Bay Shipwreck

Guernsey has seen more than its fair share of shipwrecks over the years. In 1967 the cargo ship President Garcia famously ran aground at Saints Bay, just a short walk from The Bella Luce.

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Guernsey's Loophole Towers

History is in plain sight all over Guernsey and nowhere more obviously than around our coastline, which is punctuated by fortifications. One such set of fortifications are the loophole towers that can be found overlooking many bays.

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The Bella Back in Time: Occupation

History is everywhere you look in the Bailiwick of Guernsey; it is woven into the fabric of our islands and in some cases, built over them. Arguably the most important period in the history of the Channel Islands is the relatively recent chapter concerning the German Occupation during World War Two. We have been researching the history of The Bella Luce to uncover our building’s history and Occupation story.

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