Taking care of beaches, parks and paths There is also no radio, CD player or DVD player. Lihou covers 38 acres and forms part of Guernsey's west coast Ramsar site, an international recognition of its importance as a wetland habitat. Small mp3 style speakers are also OK but not large systems with amplifiers. As a general rule if you can see available dates then you can book them. Attempting to flush sanitary products, cotton buds, make-up wipes or your hopes and dreams will result in potentially serious damage to the system and disruption to your stay. GuernseyTravel.comHeron HouseJersey AirportJerseyJE1 1BW, Copyright © 2014 - Follow the causeway, which is approximately 750 metres long, across to Lihou Island. It becomes a pool at approximately half tide down to half tide up. The seasonal ban runs from 1st May to 30th September, and the main beaches which implement the ban include Cobo Bay, Fermain, Vazon, Ladies Bay, L’Eree and Pembroke Bay. The only electrical items that may be brought with you are low power items such as mp3 chargers, phone and camera chargers and laptops. Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2011. Some outdoor attractions on the island do not allow dogs at all which includes the Little Chapel, Lihou Island and its causeway, due to the wildlife found on the island and the ever-changing tides. Guernsey, Channel Islands Picture: Guernsey: Lihou Island - ruined priory - Check out Tripadvisor members' 1,262 candid photos and videos of Guernsey Sadly no fires are allowed on Lihou. What do we do with our waste food and rubbish? There is adequate crockery, cups, mugs and cutlery for 30 but there are no glasses provided as a matter of course. The water in Lihou comes from a 230 foot deep borehole. A couple or small group can hire the house, but there is a minimum charge. The one and a half hours after the causeway closes is the best time for residents of the house to swim as all the day visitors will have gone and the water is at its warmest. 11407 Cronhill Drive Ste F Owings Mills, MD 21117 Phone: 443-927-9254 • 877-810-5007 Fax: 410-581-7782 We advocate for on-leash access to town, county and state parks. We ask that if you see visitors crossing to the island with a dog that you ask them to return. Transport for luggage to and from the island is provided by the Lihou tractor. Dogs are not allowed on Lihou so don’t take your dog, if you do, you’ll be asked to turn around. The causeway is constructed of different materialism, with a mix of cobbles, shale, gravel and larger bolders. If you are planning to use the fire it is advisable to bring a saw, kindling and matches with you. Lihou is an environmentally sensitive island and a fire would be devastating. Wood can either be scavenge from the beaches (outside of the bird breeding season) or brought with you to the island. Most groups stay for short periods and as such the levels of laundry after a group’s stay would be enormous. Hotels nearby. A list of our most commonly asked questions and their answers. However we only release dates for the following calendar year for the general public from the beginning of September of the current year. This is to take account of the extra time for the warden and wear and tear on the tractor in the salt-water environment. The restriction of dogs and cats is due to the year round importance of Lihou as a bird reserve. Yes. There is no freezer. Failure to observe these guidelines will result in power failure throughout the house and its systems. This is for basic hygiene reasons. Cigarette ends are litter and should be dealt with as such and in a responsible manner. Self-catered apartments and hotels often accept a dog on a request basis or are only allowed during the off-peak season. Each year, dogs are banned from seven bays in Guernsey, between May and October. Dozens of new on-leash dog walking trails have been established in town and county parks that previously banned dogs as a result of LI-DOG… This is often a wet, slippery and uneven surface. Travel Group Ltd, Some of the flights and flight-inclusive holidays on this website are financially protected by the ATOL scheme. Guernsey has loads of dog-friendly accommodation, including hotels and self-catered apartments, offering a style to suit everyone’s preference. Burhou, a tiny island off Alderney, is a bird sanctuary. Yes. If you do not receive an ATOL Certificate then the booking will not be ATOL protected. Sanitary products must go in the bin. If you do receive an ATOL Certificate but all the parts of your trip are not listed on it, those parts will not be ATOL protected. Most, if not everything, you need for cooking is provided. Dogs are not allowed on Lihou so don’t take your dog, if you do, you’ll be asked to turn around. There is no dishwasher or microwave. The beds are currently configured as: 1 x 10 bed dorm (5 x bunk beds)1 x 7 bed dorm (2 x bunk beds and 3 x singles)1 x 6 bed dorm (2 x bunk beds and 2 x singles) 1 x Triple room (1 x bunk bed and 1 x single)3 x Double rooms (each have one double bed only)2 x 4 bed rooms (2 x bunk beds). Wildlife in both islands Dog owners should always prevent their dog from chasing or disturbing wildlife. If your dog eats a particular brand of food, you might also want to bring that with you or check you can buy it easily in Guernsey. In the capital of St Peter Port, there is The Terrace Garden Café and Le Petit Bistro Café. Please also avoid burning painted wood, plywood or MDF. The isolated nature of Lihou means assistance in the event of an emergency is some time arriving. 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