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Introducing Jersey Heritage – captivating, historic retreats with unique stories to tell

4 November 2024
Barge Aground heritage let St.Ouen's Bay, Jersey

Jersey Heritage is a charity whose mission is to preserve and share the Island’s unique culture, through maintaining its major historic sites, museums, and public archives.

As such, each Jersey Heritage let is unique and special in its own way, with rich layers of history to uncover, intriguing stories to tell, and plenty to explore right from the doorstep.

Simply put, you won’t find lets like these anywhere else in the world. Barge Aground is an Art Deco folly that was once used as a canteen by occupying forces in World War Two, boasting sweeping views across St. Ouen’s Bay.

Built on a rocky outcrop in St. Catherine’s Bay, Archirondel Tower is a four-storey, red-and-white painted defensive structure that overlooks romantic secluded beaches, with views that lead all the way to France on a clear day.

Fort Leicester dates all the way back to the 16th century: named after a favourite of Queen Elizabeth I and built into the imposing rock face above Bouley Bay’s atmospheric harbour for the most incredible views.

So if you’re ready to travel back in time and become part of a living, breathing historic tale, simply browse our collection of Jersey Heritage lets here.

Author: Nina Jervis-Green
Main image: Barge Aground

Barge Aground

St.Ouen's Bay, Jersey, Channel Islands
A unique Jersey seaside folly, rich in art deco style and captivating history, dog-friendly and boasting direct access to the vast, scenic beach in St. Ouen’s Bay.
Bedrooms: 2
Sleeps: 6
From
£218.40 /nt

Archirondel Tower

St Catherine's Bay, Jersey, Channel Islands
A captivating and historic coastal retreat, rich in heritage and boasting a roof terrace that showcases Jersey's National Park to perfection.
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 4
From
£155 / night

Radio Tower

Saint Brelade, Jersey, Channel Islands
Stay in one of Jersey's most iconic and unique buildings, with dramatic 360-degree coastal views all around that promise to take you far away from everyday life.
Bedrooms: 3
Sleeps: 6
From
£190 / night

Kempt Tower

St Ouen's Bay, Jersey, Channel Islands
Indulge in a laughter-fuelled ‘sleepover' with your favourite people (and dogs) in an elegantly converted Martello tower that boasts magnificent 360-degree views of Jersey's longest beach.
Bedrooms: Open plan
Sleeps: 12
From
£707 2 nights

Fort Leicester

Bouley Bay, Jersey, Channel Islands
A historic military stronghold that's rich in comfort and historic drama, expertly transformed into a dog-friendly, distraction-free retreat elevated above Jersey's atmospheric coastline.
Bedrooms: 2
Sleeps: 8
From
588 2 nights

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