< Home Silver Mines The enterprise that cost the Seigneurship. In 1834 Seigneur Pierre Le Pelley lll granted a 21 year mining concession for Sark. Mining began in 1835, mostly at Port Gorey where four shafts were sunk and a railway and jetty built. A rich seam of silver was struck but it was very narrow and did not last long. In 1839 Pierre drowned at sea and his brother Ernest took over as Seigneur. A brief period of prosperity followed but there was an ever-present need for more money and new pumps to prevent flooding. In 1845 a gallery ceiling collapsed and seawater flooded in, drowning ten miners. Legend has it that on the same day a ship loaded with Sark Silver was wrecked off the coast of Guernsey and all cargo lost. The ill-fated enterprise then came to an end, as did 120 years of Le Pelley Seigneurship when the family lost the Fiefdom of Sark as a result of the mining debts.

< Home Operation Basalt The commando raid on Sark that changed the course of history. Operation Basalt was a commando raid that took place on Sark on the night of the 3rd October, 1942. The objective of this raid was to gather information about conditions on Sark and to try and capture one or more German soldiers to take back to England for interrogation. Against all odds, the objectives were achieved but the consequences of the raid were to have repercussions far and beyond the little island of Sark. The commandos landed on the rocks below Hog’s Back and scaled the cliff to the headland above Dixcart Bay. The shore party only had some three hours to conduct the mission before their boat skipper was ordered to leave, with or without them. They broke into La Jaspellerie house where they encountered a Mrs Pittard who most helpfully provided them with information on where some German soldiers could be found; a few hundred yards away in Dixcart Hotel. Mrs Pittard was eventually deported to Germany as a reprisal for the raid in early 1943. Her grave is to be found near to the grave plot of the Seigneurs of Sark. At Dixcart Hotel the commandos discovered a sentry, who was dealt with quietly by knife. Inside the hotel they captured five German soldiers, restrained and herded them back towards the boat. However, upon realising how few men had them captured the Germans started to resist and cry out. In the ensuing melee two of the prisoners were shot dead, two escaped and the Commandos beat a hasty retreat with their one remaining prisoner to the Hog’s Back. Fortunately for the commandos, the skipper had waited beyond his ordered time to leave and was still waiting for them. Mission accomplished they headed full speed back to Portland. In reporting about the raid to the Prime Minister Mr Winston Churchill, the deportations from Sark were heard about in England for the first time. Adolf Hitler, on discovering that German soldiers had been shot with their hands tied issued his infamous and illegal ‘Commando Order’, which in effect ordered the killing of any Commando or irregular soldier captured, no pardon was to be given. However, those captured could be interrogated before being murdered. Many brave men went to their deaths due to this direct order from Hitler.

< Back Dixcart Hotel Bedrooms 14 Sleeps 28 Hotel About Dixcart Hotel Situated at the head of Dixcart Valley, Dixcart Hotel is reopening for the 2026 season under new management, offering a fresh and relaxed approach to island hospitality. The hotel features a collection of comfortable and well-appointed rooms, designed to provide a peaceful base from which to enjoy Sark. A continental breakfast is served daily in the conservatory, overlooking the gardens — a welcome addition for the 2026 season. With its tranquil setting and easy access to the surrounding countryside, Dixcart is an ideal place to unwind and explore the island. Garden Rooms Located on the ground floor, these rooms offer direct access to the garden terrace, overlooking the hotel’s private grounds. Each room accommodates up to two guests and can be configured as either a double or twin. All rooms include Wi-Fi, TV, and tea and coffee making facilities. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower and bath. Valley View Rooms Situated on the upper floors, these rooms enjoy views across Dixcart Valley. Each room accommodates up to two guests and can be configured as either a double or twin. All rooms include Wi-Fi, TV, and tea and coffee making facilities. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower and bath. Room Types The hotel offers the following room categories: • Valley View Rooms – located on the upper floors, overlooking Dixcart Valley • Garden Rooms – ground floor rooms with access to the garden terrace • Standard Rooms – front-facing rooms offering a more affordable option • Courtyard Family Room – a larger room suitable for families, with space for additional beds or a cot All rooms can be configured as either double or twin. Some rooms can accommodate additional fold beds or a cot depending on availability. Capacity The hotel can accommodate up to approximately 28 guests . Rates Rates vary depending on season and room category. Please contact us directly for current pricing and availability. Contact reception@dixcarthotel.com + 44 (0) 1481 832 042 Visit Website Location

< Back Sue's B&B Bedrooms 4 Sleeps 7 B&B / Guest House About The Guille family have lived on the Island for over 450 years. George’s boat takes visitors around the Island daily during the summer, weather permitting. Now their family have flown the nest they can sleep 7 people, in 1 single en-suite and 3 double/twin en-suite rooms. Televisions, books, games, torches and wifi are available; rooms have tea/coffee making facilities and hairdryers. The two upstairs south facing rooms overlook the garden and sea and breakfast is served in our sunny veranda or in the garden. We look forward to welcoming you. Sue’s B and B has been given the Breakfast Award from the Quality In Tourism accreditation inspectors. Sue's B&B & Tea Garden can accommodate a total of 7 people: 3 Double/Twin ensuite and 1 Single ensuite B&B Terms £75.00 (per person, per night) Contact suebnbsark@gmail.com +44 (0) 1481 832 107 Visit Website Location

< Back The Stables Bedrooms 5 Sleeps 10 Self Catering About One of Sark’s most spacious and characterful self-catering homes. The Stables is a beautifully styled five-bedroom whole-house retreat set in the heart of the island. Warm, spacious, and full of character. Think wide oak floors, sage green kitchen, boho interiors, and a garden that feels like the world has slowed down. Sleeping up to 12 across five bedrooms (doubles and twins available), this is the perfect base for families, friend groups, and celebrations. There is room for everyone, and space to breathe. From the doorstep, the island is yours. Cliff paths, beaches, dark skies, and silence. No cars, no noise, no rush. What’s included: • 5 bedrooms (doubles and twins on request) • 2 bathrooms • Fully equipped farmhouse kitchen with range cooker • Spacious lounge and dining room • Private gardens • Fast Wi-Fi • Welcome hamper with locally baked fresh bread and cookies delivered to your door Rates From £450 per night · 2 night minimum Also open to solo travellers and couples at a reduced rate. Please enquire directly. “What a beautiful place. Khiya’s attention to detail is impressive and the house is so homely and welcoming." Sean, Google Review Contact stayat.thestablessark@gmail.com Visit Website Location

< Home L'Epercquerie The original landing harbour. L'Epercquerie Common was used by the Monks on Sark between the 6th and 14th centuries to dry fish and conger eels on wooden stakes. The old Norman French word for stake was ‘perques’, thus giving the area the name it still bears today. L'Eperquerie Landing was the main port until Creux Harbour was opened in 1588. The Landing was vulnerable to invasion from the French and as such the headland was fortified. Remains of the fort walls, square bastion, archway and guardhouse still remain. At the time of the Occupation a family of 10 is said to have been living in the old guardhouse, La Garde.

< Home Creux Harbour Opened in 1588 for easier access to Jersey. The original entrance to the bay was blasted through the rock in 1588 and still remains today. The main entrance, along with the protective harbour wall, was not built until 1866. Creux Harbour allowed easy access to Jersey which was important in the 16th century as Sark's first Seigneur originated from St Ouen in Jersey. Today the harbour is mainly used by local fishermen & visiting boats. It is also a much loved swimming spot at high tide in the big natural pool.

< Back Clos A Jaon Bedrooms 14 Sleeps 28 Self Catering About Built in 1700, Clos a Jaon was for generations a simple pair of cottages with an adjacent barn, built of Sark granite walls and thatched roofs. Having become uninhabited and fallen into disrepair over the centuries, the once beautiful properties enjoyed an initial restoration in the 1970s, before an ambitious project was undertaken in 2015 to completely renovate the buildings. Sympathetic changes have been made throughout to enhance the beauty and practicality of the properties, such as repointing the exterior walls to restore their condition to their original glory and increasing each bedroom’s space to ensure the most comfortable stay for our guests. Lavender flowerbeds, an original well and wine barrels adorned with fuchsias accent a magnificent cobbled courtyard, with a small secluded garden hidden by hedgerows and trees and a nearby outside dining area. Clos a Jaon also boasts a recently refurbished mature ‘kitchen garden’, with raspberries and strawberries as well as an incredible array of seasonal, organic vegetables and herbs, and a small apple and plum orchard, with an adjacent asparagus bed and chicken pen where organic free range eggs are collected – all available for our guests’ consumption. Clos A Jaon comprises of 4 individual self catering houses: Le Petit - sleeps 4 Le Grand - sleeps 6 Le Grange - sleeps 8 Le Friquet - sleeps 10 Terms per Day - High / Mid / Low season: Le Petit - £365 / £285 / £235 Le Grand - £585 / £385 / £315 Le Grange - £645 / £470 / £415 Le Friquet - £645 / £470 / £415 Contact closajaonsark@gmail.com +44 (0) 7911 710 976 Visit Website Location

< Home Pilcher Monument A warning to seafarers. On a stormy October evening in 1868 Agnew Giffard, his brother Walter, Russell Renouf, Dr. Gatehouse and J.G. Pilcher all set off for Guernsey from Havre Gosselin. They were warned it was too dangerous but tragically they did not take heed. The wreck of the gig was found seven miles from Dielette on the Normandy coast. Agnew's body came ashore in Havre Gosselin, Walter’s body was found in a small cave at the L'Eperquerie, Russell’s body was found in the Gouliot caves and two months later Pilcher’s body came ashore at Niton, Isle of Wight. The Doctor’s body was never found. The granite monument above Havre Gosselin was erected by Pilcher’s widow with an inscription warning others of the mighty power of the sea.

< Home La Coupee The most photographed place in the Channel Islands! La Coupee is an Isthmus of sedimentary rock connecting Big Sark & Little Sark. Until 1900 there were no railings and on windy days the school children would crawl over on their hands and knees. During the Occupation the residents of Little Sark were sent to live on Big Sark so that the land could be planted with potatoes. People were allowed to return each day only to attend the crops and animals. Following Sark's Liberation the captured German Prisoners of War were ordered to rebuild La Coupee, erecting the concrete supports and handrails that we see today. The reconstruction took around 6 months.

< Back La Mer Bedrooms 1 Sleeps 3 Self Catering About A bright sunny comfortable modern chalet off La Genetiere Lane, in a quiet corner of Sark, with hedgerows; trees and birds, situated on the edge of the garden beside the owner’s main house. Here you will find comfort; peace and privacy. 5 mins cycle, or 15 mins walk, from The Avenue. It comes with: 1 twin or double bedroom En-suite bathroom with walk-in shower A kitchen, fully equipped, with 2 induction cooking hobs, oven, fridge/freezer; microwave oven and breakfast bar. There is a living room with a small sofa bed, and a sunny private outdoor deck. There is also free wifi. Swimming pool, outdoors. Open May - September. Not heated but reasonably warm due to an insulated cover. 2026 Prices: 1 person: £65 p/n for 3 nights or more. £75 p/n for 1 or 2 nights. 2 people: £75 p/n for 3 nights or more. £100 p/n for 1 or 2 nights. 3 people: (1 child or small person on sofa-bed) add £40 p/n. Dogs: Only 1 small dog can stay. Sorry no medium or big dogs. Please contact us for bookings. Contact louise@louisehill.net +44 (0) 7781 120 567 Visit Website Location

< Back La Mezon d'Amon Bedrooms 4 Sleeps 10 Self Catering About Escape to our spacious, Scandinavian-inspired bungalow, the perfect retreat for families or groups seeking a peaceful getaway. With accommodation for up to 10 adults and 2 infants, this inviting home offers all the space you need for a relaxed and memorable stay. Designed with comfort and style in mind, it’s an ideal spot to unwind, enjoy the natural beauty and create lasting memories with loved ones on the tranquil island of Sark. Facilities Spacious Living, Cozy Comforts, and Modern Amenities 4 cozy bedrooms 1 with luxurious king-size bed. Sleeps 2. 2 with family bunk beds. Each room sleeps 3. 1 pullout double, sleeps 2. 2 modern toilets and a family bathroom complete with a bathtub for a relaxing soak. A spacious open-plan kitchen and dining area, fully equipped for self-catering, where everyone can gather for meals and create lasting memories. A large lounge area, designed for comfort and relaxation, ideal for unwinding after a day exploring Sark’s beauty. Step outside to a big private garden, offering plenty of space for children to play, fire up the barbeque and open some refreshments or simply enjoy a peaceful moment surrounded by nature with a nice cup of tea. This bungalow offers the perfect blend of comfort, style, and practicality, making it a home away from home. Tel 00 47 40563560 Terms Per Week from: £2380.00 to £4900.00 Contact sarkholidayhome@outlook.com 00 44 7781 145315 Visit Website Location