Sark: A Timeless And Dreamy British Island Getaway

Forbes Lifestyle Travel Sark: A Timeless And Dreamy British Island Getaway Tim Lai Contributor Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. I write about travel, remote work & digital nomadism Following May 24, 2023, 05:15pm EDT | Press play to listen to this article! Got it! Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Sunset at La Coupée, the 100m-high isthmus connecting Greater Sark to Little Sark Ben Fiore There is an intrinsic curiosity about Sark arising from its relative unfamiliarity. As an island in the Bailiwick of Guernsey — the third most populated after Guernsey and Alderney.

With its population of 600, it is hard enough to find anyone from the island. Perhaps its most recent celebrity comes from the London 2012 Olympic Games when Sark native Carl Hester won the Dressage event along with colleagues Laura Bechtolsheimer and Charlotte Dujardin. As with all British gold medallists, the island’s only post box was repainted gold to commemorate the occasion.

LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 07: (L-R) Carl Hester, Laura Bechtolsheimer and Charlotte Dujardin of . . .

[+] Great Britain celebrate with their gold medals during the medal cerermony for the Team Dressage on Day 11 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Greenwich Park on August 7, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) Getty Images The Island of Sark Sark flag on flagpole textile cloth fabric waving on the top sunrise mist fog getty Ask a random layperson to point to Sark on a map, and there is a good chance they would miss it. The island’s diminutive 2 square miles would probably be invisible on all maps except those zoomed into the Channel Islands themselves.

MORE FOR YOU North Face, Target Latest Focus Of LGBTQ Culture Wars: Here Are All The Others Today’s ‘Quordle’ Answers And Clues For Wednesday, May 24 Spring 2023 Layoff Tracker: Meta, First Citizens Bank Axe Hundreds Of Jobs Sark has no airports, and so getting there requires a 35-50 minute ferry from nearby Guernsey or 70 minutes from Jersey, both of which are accessible by air or sea from the UK or France. No cars are permitted and it is best to be in decent physical condition as walking or cycling around the island will be required. The closest thing to a taxi or public transportation is a horse-drawn carriage, and for delivery of bulky goods there is a tractor that loops the island delivering luggage or supplies from the port to guest accommodation or other local businesses.

Corsaire de Sercq arriving from St. Peter Port in Guernsey. Ben Fiore Bicycles are permitted though, and is highly recommended to get around.

For an easier time on your legs and to make the most of your time on the island, electric bikes are the recommended option. Accommodation in Sark La Moinerie Village Entrance to La Moinerie Village Ben Fiore The Sark Estate manages two separate estates, each with their own charm. La Moinerie Village is a converted farm estate built upon the site of a former monastery.

La Moinerie Village Ben Fiore Located on the west side of the island, La Moinerie Village offers double, twin and single rooms in the 18th Century farmhouse, or just around the corner there are lodges for roomier accommodation. Connected lodges are available for families or close friends. La Moinerie Village lodges Ben Fiore La Moinerie Village lodges Ben Fiore Perhaps one of the greatest appeals of La Moinerie Village is the viewpoint just a few minutes walk further down and looking westwards for a spectacular panoramic view of Sark and its neighbouring islands.

La Moinerie Village viewpoint at sunset Ben Fiore Dixcart Hotel The Dixcart Hotel, another of the Sark Estate’s properties, is situated about 20 minutes walk away from La Moinerie Village, towards the southeast of Greater Sark beside Dixcart Bay. Dixcart Hotel courtyard Ben Fiore Dixcart Hotel rear terrace Ben Fiore Things to do in Sark If you are looking for an adventurous, thrill-seeking experience this island won’t be for you. Everything here is tranquil and serene.

There is hardly any noise, with the exception of the aforementioned delivery tractors once per couple of hours, and the occasional moo of a nearby cow. Wandering the back streets of Sark Ben Fiore Perhaps the best activity is to walk a loop and enjoy the sound of waves crashing into the rugged gneiss cliffs that make up the geology of Sark. Maybe even a kayak if you want to explore the caverns.

You will see the English Channel from just about everywhere on the Island. Ben Fiore Kayaking through the caverns of Sark We Are Here The Avenue, Sark’s main street Ben Fiore As a designated Dark Sky island, Sark provides great viewing of the heavens if you are able to plan for a visit during a new moon. Viewing the Milky Way on Sark Island getty Closing thoughts Tranquil, leisurely, simple.

These are probably the three words I would use to describe my visit to Sark. With the modern pace of life rushing by, this charming island is a nice place to sit back and enjoy the peaceful surroundings and detach yourself a little, without having to jet off to the other side of the world if you are located close to UK or France. Nothing on this island is fancy — the locals and visitors love it that way.

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