La Crete Fort Aerial

La Crête Fort

Lé Fort d'La Crête

A characterful and quiet Fort off the beaten track, with sea views

La Crete Fort Living Areas with Window
Pricing from £ 32.60pp PP per night
  • Sleeps 5
  • Self catering
  • Dog friendly
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    Truly a magical place to stay

    We had a stunning stay the location is fantastic with the most amazing views. Falling asleep to the sound of the sea and chirping oyster catchers will stay with me. Very roomy and great facilities. Everything you needed for a great stay

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    an exceptional experience


    The magnificent view, the original location, the calm, the layout and the equipment, everything was perfect!

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    Weekend stay at La Crete fort

    Had the most marvellous stay, accommodation and location were excellent, wonderful waking up to the coastal views

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Up to 40% off midweek bookings

Our beautiful properties are very special and offer many different features and locations to make your winter stay just that little bit more special. So whether you’re looking for romantic seclusion in front of a log fire, a cosy coastal base to share with friends or a family friendly retreat to enjoy during the holidays, we’ll have the property for you.

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Originally part of the fortifications of the Island, La Crête Fort is now a tranquil property built on Jersey’s rugged north coast, well off the beaten track. Full of character, this unique property dates from 1830 and is renovated throughout.

The Fort has a double (or twin) bedroom, a single bedroom and spacious shower room and toilet, which are accessed through the single bedroom. There is a large lounge/diner with a double sofa bed, then a flight of stone steps will take you up to a large granite room with a vaulted ceiling with access to a secluded and sheltered private garden terrace.

Due to its remote location there is no TV or Wi-Fi reception in La Crête Fort. The property is also set on different levels, all accessed via granite or concrete steps.

La Crete Fort Aerial

History

Discover the history of this fort

The defensive works at La Crête Point have evolved from a 16th-century boulevard to the construction of a fort in 1834 as part of an Island-wide defensive strategy against French invasion, to modifications made by the German occupying forces during the Second World War.

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How many does this property sleep?

La Crête Fort sleeps up to five people with one small, single bedroom accessed via the main bedroom, one double bedroom and a double sofa bed in the lounge. 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 two cars outside the property which is accessed via a coastal approach road. Further parking can be found at Bonne Nuit Harbour, which is a 10-minute walk away.

What are the bathroom facilities?

There is one bathroom with a shower and a separate WC.

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

La Crête Fort has gas central heating and electric radiators. The open fire in the top guard room cannot be used.

Does the property have a washing machine or dishwasher?

There is no dishwasher or washing machine.

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 per night up to z total of £50 per dog.

Is there a garden?

Within the property there is large, paved area with an outside table and chairs.

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