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Europe: Private Castle Island of Brecqhou Now Open to Public

A small Channel Island owned by the prominent Barclay Brothers has opened its magical gardens and vineyards to the public with new day tours.

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When booking a trip to the storied isle of Sark, one of the last traditional Norman fiefdoms in Europe, visitors will now have the added opportunity to explore the little-known neighbouring island of Brecqhou. Found within the Bailiwick of Guernsey of the Channel Islands, an archipelago of British dependencies dotting the waters between Britain and France, these islands have a distinctive character harkening back to their Norman origins.

As the last remnants of what was once the vast Duchy of Normandy, established by Viking raiders in the 9 th century, Sark and Brecqhou have an abundance of fascinating historical sites, as well as being blessed with natural beauty and a sunny climate. Sark, being small and lacking in industry, has a tourism-based economy that has flourished with the establishment of small luxury hotels and, for some well-to-do Brits, the lure of advantageous taxation policies.

Sark is actually two islands – Greater and Little Sark, with Brecqhou a few hundred feet to the west – joined together by a small isthmus notorious for being so narrow that schoolchildren, walking from the little island to the mainland school, once had to crawl across it for fear of being blown off the precipice during high winds. Thankfully, a protective railing was built in the early 20 th century, one of the seldom-seen changes made on the islands.

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A visit here is like turning a page back in history – horse-drawn carriages are the main transportation, most homes are quaint cottages, and light pollution is so negligible that Sark was awarded the honour of being the world’s only “Dark Sky Island” by the International Dark Sky Association. The group designates places where a lack of artificial light can let astronomy be done with the naked eye – virtually all other such places are uninhabited.

Sark and Brecqhou’s isolation has led to a remarkable continuation of the islands’ traditional culture and political structure – including their own language, an ancient variation of French called Sercquiais – making the islands seem like escapes from the complications of the modern world. In fact, this distinction is more than merely symbolic; neither the Bailiwick of Guernsey or nearby Jersey is considered a part of the United Kingdom or the European Union, although they do participate in a common travel agreement.

The independence of these islands, of course, will draw in some rather independent personalities. Frederick and David Barclay, identical twin brothers and billionaire owners of The Daily Telegraph newspaper, purchased the island of Brecqhou in 1993, and set about renovating it dramatically with a large Gothic-style castle, complete with battlements, two swimming pools, and a helipad.

Some feathers were ruffled on Sark when the brothers, disputing the historical claim to the island by Sark’s rulers, lobbied for Brecqhou’s political independence. Perhaps this controversy has cooled down, however, as shown by the new arrangement between four luxury hotels on Sark and the Barclays. Day boat trips to Brecqhou are now free for guests of any lodging in the Sark Islands Hotel Group, and will shortly be open to all visitors of Sark.

According to a recent press release, the business community on Sark feels that visits to Brecqhou will be an added draw for tourists, and it certainly impressed a delegation of UK and French tourism officials who recently made the journey. Locals are equally enthusiastic; Kevin Delany, who is the managing director of Sark Estate Management, had especially high praise for Brecqhou’s gardens.

“Brecqhou is a special place to visit for anyone coming to the Channel Islands,” he said. “Over the past 16 years around 190,000 trees, shrubs and flowers have been planted on Brecqhou and the landscaped gardens have developed and matured into an idyllic haven for 2,000 species.” Of course, giving visitors the chance to get a glimpse at the famous Barclay Brothers’ private castle won’t hurt Sark’s tourism, either.

Read the press release here: Brecqhou Opens to Public

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Brecqhou: how windswept eyesore became Barclays' getaway

In the Barclay family album there is a snap taken during a holiday on Sark which, according to the authorised Brecqhou history, shows one of the brothers' sons lounging on a clifftop opposite Point Beleme, the highest point on the neighbouring island. "Little did they know then that they would become the proprietors of Brecqhou," the author, Peter Rivett, reflects.

In 1993 Sir David and Sir Frederick Barclay bought the 32-hectare (80-acre) island for almost £3.5m. The Mayfair estate agent ad had described it as impressive, highlighting features such as a stone manor house, a private harbour and a helipad. Ownership also came with "tax free status".

The Barclays' official history, however, gives a more damning appraisal of Brecqhou when it was first taken on. It was "something of an eyesore ... There really was no alternative to knocking the lot down and starting again".

A bit of an extreme location, perhaps, but the perfect getaway for billionaires fiercely protective of their privacy. So reclusive are they that there is no photograph in circulation among newspapers taken since 2000, when they were pictured receiving their knighthoods for charitable works.

There followed one of the most ambitious landscape makeover operations conducted in the British Isles. Vast sections of the windswept, cliff-shorn island were cleaved off, lakes created and strategic hill ridges elevated such that the profile of Brecqhou was transformed.

The logic was all about wind. It was an attempt to engineer pockets of shelter from the salty Atlantic blasts that buffet the island for much of the year, making it almost impossible for anything to grow.

The previous manor house was razed and, in just three years, a concrete palace, with scores of rooms, was erected and precision-clad in granite to give a mock gothic fortress effect. Steel drainpipes were clad in lead, also for effect, with alternate drainage boxes, at the roofline, carrying the initials FB and DB. A green bench near the entrance is occupied by a bronze figure wearing a suit and reading the Scotsman – a plaque reveals it was commissioned in 1999 by Aidan and Howard Barclay, two of Sir David's three sons, when their father owned the Scottish newspaper.

This was Fort Brecqhou , known to all on the island simply as "the castle". To the architecturally unlearned it almost looks like a child's drawing of a fort in its simplicity – minus the moat and drawbridge. Stonework above the front door displays the motto "Aut agere aut mori" (Either do or die), thought to be a phrase associated with Scottish Barclay clan history. Two shields displaying the family coat of arms are carved beneath the Latin inscription, featuring Celtic crosses and ships.

At the back of the house, looking seawards, a sweep of lawn now takes visitors down to some mock ramparts spread from one side of the house, curving along the cliff edge and down a steep road to a newly constructed harbour. At precise intervals, there are 22 cannon – fired to mark special occasions, most recently the Queen's Jubilee . Also poking out from the parapet and elsewhere are a number of security cameras. A fake black hawk bobs around on a pole, frightening away seagulls who might spoil the pristine surroundings.

Work on the gardens has taken much longer than the house, but following completion the grounds have recently been opened to a limited number of visitors. Until recently, visitors to Brecqhou were unwelcome – when the BBC journalist John Sweeney was filmed landing on Brecqhou in an attempt to gain an interview in 1995, he was successfully sued for breach of privacy.

Now, though, anyone prepared to pay for two nights in one of the Barclays' hotels on Sark can visit for free – subject to security clearance. The official line is that the twins did not want to share their mid-Channel idyll until the gardens were finished. Only this year were they deemed ready for public enjoyment. Where once the poor soil and high winds left the island engulfed in dust storms, today there is an olive grove, vineyards, a carp pond with a bridge modelled on Monet's at Giverney, a football pitch and an organic market garden.

Mark Harrisson, a former helicopter pilot who manages the estate, delights in telling visitors of every hurdle set by nature in the Barclays' path; each one overcome despite the odds and cost. Rabbits had overrun the island, but a trapping programme was said to have cleared the entire population. Drainage and soil quality were also challenges.

Dozens of employees potter around the garden, some in golf carts, wearing navy shorts and light blue polo shirt with Brecqhou insignia. Harrisson wears a dark blue sports jacket and red tie, befitting his senior position. In 2008 the brothers sold Harrisson the rights to an enormous plot of land on Sark known as Vieux Port. Land registry records show he paid £25,000 for the land, which includes one of Sark's prettiest hotels, the Petit Champ .

Harrisson explains there is a strict rule that no photos are to be taken of the castle. After meeting our group off the boat, Harrisson says he will do his best to answer everybody's questions - "But if you ask something sensitive, I may have to side-step it." But he freely admits that the senior Barclays are not regular visitors to the island.

He estimates almost 120,000 tonnes of materials were brought on to the island during construction. Part of that would have contributed to the construction of several outbuildings, including the Dog & Duck pub for staff social events, an orangery, guest accommodation and a chapel, the design of which was closely overseen by Sir David and blessed by Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor.

Beneath the chapel there is a crypt. Asked if it may one day be someone's resting place, Harrisson says that time may well come. The church holds sporadic services – on Christmas Eve an Irish priest comes to lead a "lovely midnight mass", he says.

One of the few spots where you can still get a sense of the island's once more rugged beauty is Point Beleme, from where there are views to the west of other islands clustered in what is known as the Bailiwick — Herm, the much larger Guernsey and the privately leased island of Jethou, where the current tenant is British computer software tycoon Sir Peter Ogden.

In the opposite direction, little more than a stone's throw away are the jagged cliffs of Sark where the family holidayed. About 10 years ago, telegraph poles washed up on the shores of Brecqhou and the brothers had some fashioned into a cross and erected at Point Beleme. If it wasn't intended as a gesture to exorcise the demons from Sark it could well have been read as such.

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The beautiful Island of Sark in the Bailiwick of Guernsey , itself part of The Channel Islands , has a little neighbor just off its shore that has been hidden from the public eye for many years. The private island of Brecqhou has now been opened to the general public for day trips from Sark.

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Visitors can now tour the private gardens, vineyards and chapel of Sir David and Sir Frederick Barclay, who bought the tiny Channel Island in 1995.

Since the public last saw the island, the brothers have transformed it with 190,000 trees, shrubs, flowers and vineyards planted. There are now 2,000 species on the island. There is also a village on Brecqhou, as well as orchards, chapel and a pub.

Day trips to Brecqhou are complimentary for all hotel guests booking through any of the four luxury hotels in the Sark Island Hotels group . Brecqhou will also soon open to anyone coming to Sark for the day or staying in other hotels and guesthouses on the Isle of Sark.

"Brecqhou is a special place to visit for anyone coming to the Channel Islands. Over the past 16 years around 190,000 trees, shrubs and flowers have been planted on Brecqhou and the landscaped gardens have developed and matured into an idyllic haven for 2,000 species." - Kevin Delaney, managing director of Sark Estate Management

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Sark itself is an incredible place to visit. There are no cars to be found and tracks here are used only by people on foot or travelling by bicycle or horse and carriage. Bliss.

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A World of Intrigue – Western Sark and Brecqhou

T he lush landscapes of Sark, with the absence of motorised vehicles, are some of the most peaceful places in the Channel Islands to go walking. I always enjoy the tranquillity that is second-to-none and the only sounds you should expect to hear are the rushing of the wind in the grasses and the plaintive cries of seabirds circling overhead.

The western side of Sark is especially quiet, situated away from the island’s main settlements. Combined with this opportunity for escapism, there is a wealth of intriguing sights. Spectacular cliffs topped by grassy plains line the entire western coast, providing stunning views out towards the island of Brecqhou.

Brecqhou was once thought to be part of Sark, but rising sea levels have long since severed the geographical ties between the two, with Brecqhou now lying a few hundred feet offshore. A private island, it opened its doors to the public in 2012 and visitors are now free to pay a visit.

Although the island is very small – only covering around 74 acres – the highlights include views of the grand castle known as Fort Brecqhou , as well as the beautiful seascapes out towards Herm, Guernsey and Jethou. Even without a direct visit, the views of Brecqhou from the Sark coastline can be worth it alone and one of the best spots for this is Pilcher Monument . Sitting atop the wonderful cliffs overlooking Havre Gosselin Bay and Brecqhou, this monument was erected in memory of an oil merchant killed in a boat wreck in 1868.

If you continue northwards from this point, the fresh sea air will gently blow you towards one of Sark’s very own natural wonders – the Gouliot Caves . This large cave system is the only one in the UK and Channel Island region to be protected by law , due to its distinct ecological significance. You’ll need to time a visit to the caves right, however, as they are only accessible at low tide.

A Wealth Of Wildflowers

With its warm maritime climate, the Channel Islands as a whole are ideal for wildflowers and Sark is no exception. During the spring months, thousands upon thousands of vibrant plants begin to bloom on the island’s headlands – a colourful example of nature at its very best.

In late March and April, the woodlands become carpeted in bluebells . These flowers are one of the most reliable indications that spring has arrived and they tend to favour shaded areas among ancient woodland. These habitats on western Sark are a prime location to see the species.

On the coastline, a range of wildflowers can be found, growing in colourful explosions of pinks, violets and yellows. In particular, look out for lilac sand crocuses and bright pink sea thrift – both common flowers which thrive on undisturbed headlands by the ocean.

Other species to be found include the forget-me-not, whose flowers are a contrasting mix of blue and yellow, and the mossy stonecrop, which is often described as resembling a small, furry caterpillar.

Sark also has its very own variety of wild garlic, which is a popular snack among the island’s population of wild goats. For the best way to see Sark’s wildflowers, consider getting involved in the Wild Flower Fortnight . During this event, you can enjoy guided walks which aim to provide some expert knowledge on the island’s floral diversity.

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It’s always a good idea to keep an eye out for wildlife on the Sark coastline. While the spring blooms are a bonanza for bees and butterflies, one of the most endearing creatures to be seen on the island is the Fulmar.

Fulmars are similar in appearance to gulls, however they are far more closely related to storm petrels and shearwaters, sometimes being compared to mini albatrosses. They can be distinguished from gulls by their straighter wings and softer features – a characteristic which has led to them being described as one of the prettier members of the seabird family.

Looks can always be deceiving however, and the innocent appearance of the Fulmar not to be underestimated, as they will happily spit a foul-smelling mixture of oil towards anything they see as a threat. For many years, this oil was considered valuable due to its perceived medicinal qualities, and was harvested by many inhabitants around the British Isles.

The Fulmar breeding season starts in May, with the birds nesting in large colonies on the cliffs of islands such as Sark, where they can be seen all year round. The birds form monogamous pairs and are highly faithful to both each other and to their nest sites, often returning to the same breeding location year after year. Being true birds of the ocean, seafood is a favourite for the Fulmar and their diets consist of shrimp, squid and fish.

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Becqhou is a small island off the coast of Sark , which itself lies between Guernsey and Jersey .

The current residents — the twin brothers David and Frederick Barclay whose property includes the Telegraph newspaper and Ritz hotel — claim that they own it outright, having bought it in 1993. The neighbouring island of Sark considers it a tenement, and the UK’s Ministry of Justice, which oversees the Channel Islands , says it is a part of Sark.

Indeed, on this last point the British government is quite unequivocal, having spelled out in its December 2012 International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights:

The Bailiwick of Guernsey is the smaller of the two Channel Island Bailiwicks. It comprises the Island of Guernsey with the adjacent islets of Herm and Jethou , for whose administration Guernsey is responsible, and the separate jurisdictions of Alderney and Sark. The island of Brecqhou is part of Sark.

From 1929, Brecqhou was considered to be a part of La Moniere de Haut, one of the 40 parcels of land into which Sark was divided by the original 40 families that colonised the island. In that year, the Seigneur of Sark, Sybil Hathaway, sold Brecqhou to Angelo Clarke, and included with it a seat in the Chief Pleas, Sark’s governing body.

However, the Barclay brothers have since claimed that Brecqhou was never a part of Sark in the first place. Nonetheless, they have invested heavily in Sark over the years, now owning several hotels and much land on the island, and have involved themselves in its politics. Following its first democratic election in 2008, which was largely won by candidates opposed to the brothers’ financial activities on Sark, the brothers scaled back much of their activities and laid off close to 100 staff — around a sixth of the island population.

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Brecqhou (or Brechou) is one of the Channel Islands and part of the Bailiwick of Guernsey. It is located just west of Sark and has a surface area of approximately 200 acres (0.81 km2). Sark claims it as a tenement, and the Ministry of Justice, the department of the United Kingdom government with responsibility for the Channel Islands, considers Brecqhou part of Sark – but this is disputed by Brecqhou’s current tenants.

Since 1993 the tenement of Brecqhou has been owned by the Barclay brothers, the co-owners of The Daily Telegraph newspaper and former co-owners of The Scotsman. Under the Reform (Sark) Law 1951, the tenant is David Barclay. Since the purchase the Barclays have been in several legal disputes with the government of Sark, and have expressed a desire to make Brecqhou politically independent from Sark. They drive cars on the island, and have a helicopter, both of which are banned under Sark law. [Source: Wikipedia ]

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The name Brecqhou derives from the Old Norse brekka , meaning slope or escarpment and holmr = island or islet.

Brecqhou has a surface area of 74 acres and is separated from Sark by a narrow sound, Le Goulliot Passage.

Feudal relationship with Sark

In Sark, the word tenant is used, and often pronounced, as in French, in the sense of feudal landholder rather than the common English meaning of 'lessee'. The landholdings of Sark are held by 40 tenants , representing the parcels of the 40 families who colonised the island.

Since 1929 the island of Brecqhou has been connected to the title of the tenement La Moinerie de Haut , one of the 40 tenements. Originally La Moinerie de Haut was a parcel of land in the north west of Sark that was owned by the Seigneur. When the Dame, Sibyl Hathaway, sold Brecqhou to Angelo Clarke in 1929, she transferred the seat in Chief Pleas connected to this parcel to Brecqhou.

Since 1993 the tenement of Brecqhou has been owned by the David and Frederick Barclay, the co-owners of The Daily Telegraph . The brothers bought the island for £2.3 million in September 1993. David Barclay is recognised as the tenant. The brothers drive cars on the island, and have a helicopter, both of which are banned under Sark law.

The rule of Sark over Brecqhou, disputed by the Barclays, is based on the retention of Seigneurial rights in the contract of sale in 1929. The Barclays argue that letters patent establishing the fief do not mention the smaller island. They claim that the Seigneurs lost any title to Brecqhou on selling the island then.

  • 1966–1987: Leonard Joseph Matchan
  • From 1993: David and Frederick Barclay

Brecqhou, Herm and Jethou

Leonard Matchan occupied Brecqhou until his death on 6 October 1987 and issued stamps in 1969. The Barclays have issued stamps annually since 1999.

Public visits

In 2012 it was reported that the island is open to the public, by prior arrangement.

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