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Welcome to Renoir Cottage
Immerse Yourself In History
Renoir Cottage is a one-bedroom holiday let that sits above the bay of Moulin Huet, in Guernsey, with breath taking views of the sea and coastline. Built in 1780, to defend the bay of Moulin Huet from Napoleonic invasion, the Watch House and Battery were lost in time. Over the past ten years they have been renovated and restored, Renoir Cottage and surrounding area are now listed as a site of special significance, with outstanding beauty and nearby historical interests that include the Renoir Walk and Moulin Huet Tea Rooms, which is now over 100 years old.
The Watch House, now known as Renoir Cottage, offers guest a comfortable, rustic stay that embraces both the natural beauty of Guernsey and the history of the building and landscape. It has a rich history and has been visited by many famous historical figures including the French impressionist painter, Renoir and the French writer, Victor Hugo. It has undergone major restoration over several years, going from a basic ruin to an outstanding structure. Boasting modern facilities, you will also find many local historical items, that have been sourced to adorn both inside and out, to enrich your experience.
Offering a double-sided log burner for cosy evenings, the luxury of underfloor heating and all the necessary modern appliances for the convince of your stay, it is ideal for a peaceful writing retreat, walking holiday, to reconnect with nature, or have a romantic break, or even for your honeymoon.
The Bay itself makes for good swimming and many other water sports. It has natural beauty and is abundant in local wildlife, from rare insects to the occasional sightings of pods of dolphins and seals. Many native birds of both land and sea can be spotted with many sightings of raptures, in the area. At nighttime there are dark skies with minimal light pollution, bats and nighttime insects are in abundance and the Milky Way can be seen on a clear night.
Please read the accessibility and safety information before booking your stay.
Renoir
In 1883 the French impressionist painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir visited Guernsey for a short period, he painted 15 paintings of the area around The Cottage and Moulin Huet Bay.
Included in these paintings was 'Brouillard a Guernesey' (Fog on Guernsey), depicting The Cottage you see today, in its full glory, above the bay of Moulin Huet.
Victor Hugo
The Cottage was opened as a picnic house serving lemonade, tea and hiring out picnic equipment, such as linen and cutlery.
The site was visited in 1859 by the famous, French author, Victor Hugo who live in exile in Guernsey between 1851 and 1870. A photo of which can be seen with guests that attended.
Victor Hugo spent a lot of time at the bay of Moulin Huet writing and relaxing.
We are very proud to be featured in Channel 4's, The Great British Home Restoration, Series 2, hosted by Charlie Luxton, who filmed us during parts of the restoration of Renoir Cottage.
