About us
La Seigneurie has been the seat of the Seigneur of Sark since 1730, when Susanne le Pelley purchased the Fief.
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The house dates from 1565 and has been developed continuously since, with the most significant additions by the Georgian and Victorian le Pelley and Collings Seigneurs
Brief History
1
~6th Century
St. Magloire establishes a monastery on the site of the present Seigneurie. Remains of the monastery exist to this day.
2
1565
Queen Elizabeth I grants Sark to Helier de Carteret (the Seigneur of St. Ouen), as a Royal Fief. Sark is settled by Jerseymen. La Perronerie is built on this site by the le Gros family.
3
1730
Susanne le Gros marries into the le Pelley family and purchases the Fief. She moves the Seigneurial seat from Le Manoir to La Perronerie, which becomes La Seigneurie.
4
1835-1839
The le Pelley family buy the tenement opposite La Seigneurie. The walled gardens are then created by Pierre le Pelley III.
5
1852
Marie Collings buys the fief of Sark from the bankrupt le Pelley family, becoming the first Seigneur of the present family.
6
1853-1882
William T. Collings begins major developments of the estate. The chapels, northern section of the garden, and iconic Seigneurie tower are built.
7
1974 - 2016
Michael Beaumont, the father of the present Seigneur opens the gardens to the public for the first time.
8
2016 onwards
Christopher Beaumont inherits the Royal Fief of Sark and the estate. Creates the amphitheatre, the le Pelley Fruit Garden and other projects.
9
Today
The Seigneurie Estate is open to the public to enjoy the beauty and tranquility of the gardens.
The gardens are a place to relax, unwind and find inspiration. There are four diverse acres to explore and an on-site Café and Restaurant to enjoy. The Walled Garden is one of the finest of its kind in the British Isles and has regularly won awards for its planting schemes and diversity of flora. A highlight for children is our delightful maze with a mini castle at it's heart. There are woodland walks, a duck pond with a bridge to St Magloire's island in the middle. This was recently built and installed by the Seigneur, a former military engineer. A stumpery and a walk dedicated to grasses of all shapes, sizes and colours will appeal to your senses. The Amphitheatre at the front of the house has benches to rest upon or eat a picnic. The shade and fountains are perfect for relaxation. Look out for the cannons and the Falconette.
Open from Easter to October from 10am until 5pm