 Herm 's harbour is on its west coast . There are several buildings of note in the vicinity including the White House , St Tugual 's Chapel , Fisherman 's Cottage , " The Mermaid " pub and restaurant , and a small primary school with about eight children . During a busy summer season , up to 100 @,@ 000 tourists visit the island , arriving by one of the catamaran ferries operated by the Trident Charter Company . Cars are banned from the island , as are bicycles ; quad bikes and tractors used for staff and luggage transport respectively are allowed . 
