Herm might be the smallest of the Channel Islands, yet it holds within its stunning scenery, natural beauty, and rich history, a huge spirit that is bound to captivate anyone who sets foot on its seemingly untouched pristine beaches and scenic trails.
Herm has no cars, bikes or cats, perfect for our two-year-old Spanadoor Poppy, who seemed every bit as excited as we were to explore the miniature island – just a mile-and-a-half long by less than half-a-mile wide. It's so small that, depending on the tides and sea levels, the overall land mass fluctuates by around 25%. Tide times are also important for the local oyster farmers, whose farming site is on Herm’s Fisherman’s Beach.
It is here that they grow Guernsey and Herm Oysters, available to sample across the island or they can be freshly delivered to your cottage. During special weekends at Shell Beach you can order from a specific Herm Oysters menu and watch as the oysters are shucked 'sea-to-fork’ style for you.
Or, you can book a day on the farm to learn firsthand from the master mermmeliers about how the oysters are grown, raised and harvested, before joining the talented chefs at the White House Hotel (the island’s only hotel), who prepare your oysters for tastings, and show you a selection of recipes and serving suggestions.
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