Fort Leicester Living Space with view of Bay

Fort Leicester

Lé Fort Leicester

An unusual military fort with harbour and sea views

Fort Leicester Exterior
Pricing from £ 15.87pp PP per night
  • Sleeps 8
  • Self catering
  • Dog friendly
  • Star Rating

    Wholesome family fun – Endless rain didn’t dampen adventure

    Stayed for a few days over the half-term holiday. While the weather made trips to the toilet and moving between the rooms a little soggy - we still had a brilliant family stay. Once the children got over the lack of Wifi we appreciated the quality time playing board games, making the most of the peace and solitude - the rain kept people away so we felt like Bouley Bay was our own little private playground. Lovely kitchen and facilities, stocked with everything we needed. Lovely and warm inside the rooms (I had been expecting it to be chilly but was lovely and cosy). A perfect place to reset and recharge and spend time with loved ones.

  • Star Rating

    Weekend with friends.

    Every we needed for a weekend stay with friends was available. The property is thoughtfully equipped and comfortable.

  • Star Rating

    A truly excellent short break

    We had a fabulous stay here with friends over the weekend. Everything is so well catered for, it’s spacious, clean and very well equipped. I would highly recommend Fort Leicester.

One of Fort Leicester’s most quirky features is that it is built into the surrounding rock face, creating three different levels that require guests to move outside to get from one room to another, with sections of grass in between.

The original guardhouse is now the main bedroom, with one king bed and two single beds and a wood-burning stove. The lower-level former military magazines are now a bedroom with two single beds. A later addition to the Fort is the searchlight housing from the Second World War, which now boasts a fully fitted kitchen with a lounge and dining area and double sofa bed.

There is a private garden and a terrace where a gun emplacement once stood – perfect for eating outdoors and watching fishing boats go in and out of the harbour. You can also explore the small beach below the Fort or take in the winding coastal paths to the nearby (equally scenic) bays. There is a beach cafe located in Bouley Bay, which is also home to one of Jersey’s diving schools.

A bay with blue sea and cliffs
Fort Leicester Exterior

History

Discover the history of this 19th-century fort

There has been an evolution of defensive works on the site of Fort Leicester, from the placement of a single cannon in the late 16th century to the construction of a fort in 1836, to modifications made by the German occupying forces during the Second World War.

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How many does this property sleep?

Fort Leicester sleeps up to eight people, with one large room at the top of the property with a double and two single beds, a second bedroom on the lower level with a twin bunk room, and a sofa bed on the next level down in the living room. Fort Leicester is a quirky site with each room accessed via the garden areas and exterior steps. Please see the floor plan for further information.

Can I hire the property for one night?

The minimum number of nights available for all of our properties (except for guided experience properties) is two nights. Please refer to the pricing section to see the number of nights available for each season.

How do I collect the keys?

Upon confirmation of your booking you will be sent a unique key code, which opens the secure key box on-site.

Does the property have parking?

Yes, there is parking for up to two cars outside of Fort Leicester on the pier with limited public parking nearby.

What are the bathroom facilities?

There is one bathroom on the second level of the property with a shower over the bath with separate WC.

What heating does the property have and does it have a fire?

Within the living area, bunk room and bathroom there are electric radiators. In the top bedroom there is a wood-burning stove, for which logs are provided. We provide sufficient wood for one fire only.

Does the property have a washing machine or dishwasher?

Fort Leicester has both a dishwasher and a washing machine. You will need to bring your own washing machine detergent, but dishwasher tabs are provided.

Are dogs allowed to stay in the property?

Yes, up to two dogs are allowed to stay at the property with an additional cost of £10 per dog

Is there a garden?

Within the grounds of the Fort there is a large, grassed outside area, perfect for relaxing in the sunshine. There is also a terraced area at the front of the living accommodation overlooking Bouley Bay within the German searchlight building.

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