Although this cache could be done as a quick park'n'grab, please take the time to view the restored water wheel. Either drive past slowly or you may park further up the hill and walk back to enjoy. A sign near the water wheel explains about its history.
With the exception of The Granary, a self-catering property and business, the houses in the hamlet of Moulin de Quanteraine are owned by the National Trust and are privately tenanted. The location of the cache is clearly away from the tenanted properties and we respectfully request that the tenants' land areas and privacy are respected.
Dating from the 16th Century, Le Moulin de Quanteraine is a unique farm complex which was given to the Trust in 1989 by Mrs. Elizabeth Silten. The main farmhouse has been expertly restored along with the ancient water wheel – an express wish of Mrs. Silten. The waterwheel has enjoyed two expert restorations during the last twenty years. Both times, the work was undertaken by College of Further Education students reflecting the Trust’s commitment to the preservation of traditional crafts. Le Moulin de Quanteraine was the last water mill to function in Guernsey, closing in the 1930’s. Its conservation has safeguarded an important chapter in the island’s history. This area is also the site of Guernsey's largest water ford, a project completed by the National Trust of Guernsey in 2015. Dog walkers are expressly asked to keep their dogs on a lead as there are geese and ducks in the area.