L'Horizon Hotel and Spa

Soft golden sand and crystal clear waters make St Brelade's Bay one of the most sought after beaches in Jersey, and thus a pretty fantastic location for a hotel. The elegant building was built by Colonel George Hicks, from the Bengal Army no less, in 1850. Since then they've added some luxurious features including an indoor heated sea-salt swimming pool with views out to the ocean, and there's The Grill that catches the eye for its impressively high standard of cooking. Executive chef Richard Yearnshire uses great Jersey produce as a foundation for exciting modern flavour combinations; red mullet from St Malo, for example, might be paired with pickled gooseberry and duck tongue bolognaise, while among main courses squab pigeon and ox cheek comes with parsley root, liquorice and dandelion. Save room for impressive puds such as spiced butternut squash cake with a sorbet and custard. The large beachfront terrace is a prime spot to eat.