£479pp—Guernsey: luxury break w/meals & flights, save 33%

The Old Government House is "the grande dame of Guernsey hotels", says The Daily Telegraph — "it's full of old-world charm and traditional five-star service, with thoroughly modern amenities". This 4-night break is now £479 per person with Channel Islands Direct, including the short flight from the UK. That saves up to 33% on prices we've seen elsewhere, plus the offer also includes free 3-course dinners.

What's included

• Return flights, with checked luggage
• Four nights at the 5-star Old Government House, in a King Room
• Two free 3-course dinners — you'll dine at The Brasserie Restaurant on the first night (worth £30 per person) and at The Curry Room restaurant on the second night (worth £45 per person)
• Daily breakfast

When
Depart from London Gatwick, Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Exeter, Manchester, or Southampton on select dates 1 October-15 December, 2021; 5 January-15 March, 2022.

Travel on select dates 6-30 September, 2021, from £737 per person.

For more information, see Channel Islands Direct's website. Call 0800 408 5693 to speak to an agent.

Update (5:50pm, 19 May): The price for 6-30 September, 2021, was incorrect at the time of publish. The correct price is £737 per person.

Hotel details
The Old Government House is in St. Peter Port, just a couple of minutes' stroll from shops, restaurants, and bars. It's set at the top of a small hill, which gives it fantastic views across the lively harbour town and out to the islands of Herm and Jethou in the English Channel.

The hotel mixes elegance with eccentricity — it's full of antique furniture and artworks while bold colour choices throughout the hotel are striking, with deep-red carpets and fabric-lined walls.

There are three restaurants: al fresco dining at The Olive Grove, 2-AA-Rosette The Brasserie Restaurant, and Indian speciality restaurant The Curry Room. You'll get a free 3-course meal in each of the latter two. Daily breakfast at The Brasserie Restaurant is also included, with options such as homemade buckwheat granola, poached smoked haddock, and a full English.

King Rooms are three categories higher than the entry-level rooms at the hotel — they're larger and have a seating area. Wi-Fi is free throughout, and homemade treats are left each evening during the turndown service.

Guests get access to the hotel's spa, which includes a sauna and a steam room, a whirlpool, and a gym. There's also a heated outdoor swimming pool with sun loungers, which is open between May and September.

About Guernsey
Guernsey, the second-largest of the Channel Islands, lies about 30 miles off the west coast of Normandy. Its capital, St. Peter Port, is a pretty bustling harbour with museums including Victor Hugo's (author of Les Misérables) exile home and a museum depicting Guernsey's struggle under German occupation in the Second World War. Overlooking the port is the imposing 17th-century Castle Cornet, which is a 20-minute stroll from the hotel.

Other options

• Add extra nights from £100 per person
• Solo travellers can book the offer from £799
• Add a day trip to Herm, including ferry crossing, with lunch at the Mermaid Tavern, for £38 per person
• Add a day trip to Sark, including ferry crossing, with full-day bicycle hire, from £55 per person
• Add a day trip to Sark, including ferry crossing, with a 2-hour horse and carriage tour and entry to the Seigneurie Gardens, from £72 per person

Transfers & baggage
Return transfers are £20 per person. A 20kg checked-luggage allowance is included.