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JULY 2018 / Flight Time / 49
6 OF THE B E S T
places to stay in
JERSEY
GORGEOUS BEACHES, BEAUTIFUL COUNTRYSIDE AND
PICTURE-PERFECT TOWNS AND VILLAGES – JERSEY HAS IT ALL,
PLUS AN AIR OF FRENCH JE NE SAIS QUOI
Barge Aground
The iconic Barge Aground is
uniquely positioned amongst the
dunes in Jersey’s only national
park in stunning St Ouen’s Bay,
with direct access to the beach.
Accommodating six people, the
décor has a 1930s theme, with
walnut floors and some original
1930s furniture. Two adult twin
bunkrooms are located in the
‘stern’ of the property while the
kitchen and bathroom adjoin the
large lounge and diner. There is
a comfortable double sofa bed
in the ‘prow’, which sleeps two.
Double doors open onto a large
Fort Leicester
Spread over three levels, this
magnificent 19th-century fort sits
above the picturesque harbour of
Bouley Bay. Dating back to the
16th century and rebuilt in 1836,
the guardhouse has been converted
into the main bedroom, while the
lower-level magazines have been
transformed into a cosy bunk
room and a bathroom. One of Fort
Leicester’s most quirky features
is that it is built into the rock face
on three different levels, so guests
have to move outside from one
room to another, with sections
of grass between. The searchlight
housing is now a fitted kitchen
with a lounge and diner.
There is also a terrace area
where a gun emplacement
once stood, which is perfect for
watching the boats sail in and out
of the harbour.
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2Durrell Wildlife Camp
Stay in five-star luxury and wake
up to the sound of lemurs and
orangutans. Durrells Wildlife
Camp is a collection of glamping
pods, each fully carpeted and with
a small camp stove to keep you
warm. There’s a fully-equipped
kitchenette and bathroom, and
free Wi-Fi. The camp is set
within 32 acres of the beautifully-
landscaped Jersey Zoo which
is home to some of the most
threatened species of animal
from all corners of the world,
living safely in large, open and
natural spaces. During your stay,
you get free unlimited access to
Durrell Wildlife Park during
opening hours, and the chance to
book behind-the-scenes animal
experiences.
terrace which overlooks the
bay, perfect for watching the
sun go down.
The property is close to many
beachfront cafés and restaurants
which are dotted along St Ouen’s
Beach with several surf schools
close by and two golf courses are
also a short distance away.