This is Jersey - 1979 - Part 8

From 1979 comes this holiday guide - "This is Jersey". This is a flat brochure which is larger that the later glossy designs, and it doesn't have nearly as many pages - 16 double sided in all, including front and back covers.

It does provide a very interesting snapshot of the tourism scene in 1979, just as it was more or less at its peak, just before Bergerac launched, and before the package tour market and cheap holiday destinations abroad made Jersey's prices suddenly more expensive and the bottom fell out of the market.

Tourism is today rebuilding a new approach geared to the lifestyle of the modern tourist. It still has plenty to offer, but the old style of tourism probably won't sell today. But here's a chance to capture that flavour.




The Bonne Nuit Hotel, as noted last week, is closed and is now an appartment for a holiday let

"This immaculate 1 bedroom apartment is set on the islands' north coast above Bonne Nuit Bay which has a lovely beach and a small fishing harbour, popular with anglers, with fishermen's huts on the quayside."

"The apartment is beautifully presented and has stunning north coast and french coast views from both the open plan living space, the bedroom and the paved patio. There is access on to the north coast cliff paths going west towards Wolf's Caves and east, past La Crete Fort, towards Bouley Bay. There is a popular beach kiosk in the bay which is open during the day but also offers evening dining. "





Both Oscars and the Beau Vallon Hotel in Trinity have now gone.




At the foot of Mont Felard, the Mont Felard Hotel was built on the site of Richmond House. It was turned into a hotel in 1947 by William Turner and he sold it to the Alker family four years later. In the 1980s it was bought and run by Hughie and Joyce Behan, who also turned West Park Pavilion into Behan's West Park.

Back in 2005, it made the headlines in the JEP:

The doors of the Mont Felard Hotel shut for a week this morning after the Licensing Assembly suspended its licence for seven days. And a strong warning has been issued to all pubs that they face long suspensions or permanent revocation of licences if they serve underage drinkers or too much alcohol to adults who later go on to cause trouble.

It is now  part of the Randall group now, but apparently run as a pub rather than a hotel.

"Situated at the bottom of Mont Felard Hill with ample free parking, this is the place to go for live televised sports and live entertainment. In its spacious interior there are four large TV HD screens, two dartboards and a pool table – enjoy a game whilst cheering on your favourite team."

No longer a Mary Ann house, it is now part of the Boathouse group, rebranded as "The Tree House". In between it went under the name of "The Landmark".

A 2010 review said:

"My first visit for 20 years and it's now known as the Tree House Bar & Resturant although the old La Marquanderie sign is still on the front wall. A sort of conservatory has been stuck on the side of this old stone pub losing some of the outdoor seating and possibly the fountain? It's well geared up for food although I only tried the Liberation Ale which was excellent. The old traditional interior is now a beige/grey mess in the style of an office plus a couple of pool tables."

This one's gone too! I haven't been able to find anything about it, so if anyone has memories please let me know.