The Somerville Hotel, Jersey review: Sea views and subtle charm

Somerville Hotel (Image: Provided)

Some places don’t need to shout to make an impression. The Somerville Hotel, perched above the Jersey harbour village of St Aubin, is one of them. With sweeping views across the bay and out towards St Aubin’s Fort, it’s the kind of setting that immediately lowers your pulse.

On a clear day, the water below turns an almost surreal shade of blue. When I visit in March (see Attitude’s Jersey travel guide) the pool is closed for the season, but the view alone is worth the trip. Standing on the pool terrace with a coffee, watching the tide roll out, more than makes up for not being able to float in the water with a Martini (well, almost).

A sense of history

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