La Ronce Cottage

La Ronce is a charming granite cottage dating from the 17th century. It is now on the Register of Buildings as a Site of Special Interest (SSI) due to its architectural and archaeological importance. The property is located in the Parish of St Ouen, 1 kilometre north-west from the Parish Hall, on La Route De Trodez. The site can be reached via Bus route 8 departing from St Helier.

La Vallette Farm

The importance of La Vallette lies in the fact that this property is neither exceptional or large, but is simply an example of the sort of farmhouse lived in by a Jersey family of the 18th century, well enough established to be proprietors, but never extremely wealthy. It is surrounded by its own land and is situated not far from the cliffs overlooking Bonne Nuit Bay.

The property is located in the Parish of St. John, 900 metres east from the Parish Hall, on the plateau above Bonne Nuit Bay. Access is from La Rue des Barraques down a track to the back of the farmhouse. The site can be reached via Bus route 4 departing from St. Helier. Rambling on La Vallette Walk is also highly recommended, just beneath the property, which will provide stunning views of Bonne Nuit Bay. It can be accessed from opposite the bus stop on Les Nouvelles Charrieres, the road leading to Bonne Nuit Bay.

Lavoirs, Wells & Pumps

The National Trust for Jersey looks after 20 Lavoirs, Wells and Public Pumps, which can be found all around the island. The Trust owns some of them: the lavoir de La Rue des Prés, La Fontaine St Martin, the wellheads of Le Don Baudins and at Le Jardin de la Croix de la Bataille. By arrangement with the Parishes and individual owners, the Trust also runs a programme under which it accepts responsibility for the care and maintenance of other lavoirs, wells and public pumps, which would otherwise fall into disrepair.

Le Câtel Fort

This 18th century guardhouse, situated on the eastern cliffs dominating Grève de Lecq Bay, is home to a profusion of wild flowers including gorse, wood-violet and white campion. Originally built to survey the northern approach to Jersey, it is now mainly used as a site for hire by people wanting to enjoy peaceful moments in a sheltered part of the North coast.

Câtel Fort is located on the eastern side of Grève de Lecq Bay. The site is 200 metres from Le Chemin du Catel, a steep little road starting just beneath the Barracks. Grève de Lecq can be reached via Bus route 9 departing from St Helier. There are several car-parks close to the beach.

Le Don Hilton

Le Don Hilton or La Caumine à Marie Best as it is also known, is an old guard house on the western side of Le Chemin de L’Ouzière, St. Ouen. It is also called ‘the white cottage’ due to its distinctive whitewashed walls and it was used as a landmark for sailors. The property resembles a small cottage, with a solid roof of vaulted masonry, dominates the St. Ouen’s Bay and is surrounded by Alderney Sea Lavender and Jersey Thrift.

Le Don Hilton is located in St. Ouen Bay, on a strip of land between La Grande Route des Mielles and the sea wall. The site can be reached via Bus route 12a departing from St. Helier. There is a car-park, opposite the building on the other side of the road.

Le Moulin de Tesson

Le Moulin de Tesson is located on La Rue du Moulin de Tesson and is the lowest of the group of watermills located along St. Peter’s Valley (also known as Le Chemin des Moulins). There has been a mill on the site for many centuries, owned alternatively by individuals or by the Crown. The current building probably dates from the first half of the 19th century, and was later home to a typical industrial revolution feature: steam power. The mill is currently undergoing important renovation work (e.g. water wheel replacement) and is not open to the public.

The mill is located in the Parish of St. Peter, at the junction between La Vallee de St. Pierre and La Rue du Moulin de Tesson, 200 metres after the Victoria Public House. The site can be reached via Bus route 8 or 8a departing from St Helier. A nice walk in the woods starts from Tesson and leads to Le Moulin de Quétivel.

Le Rât Cottage

Le Rât (which may refer to a tax or payment due) is the name given to this ancient small house on the Fief du Roi. Standing in its tiny garden, situated in a beautiful, unspoilt valley in the centre of St Lawrence, it is a very fine example of local vernacular architecture of the 16th or very early 17th century. Purchased by the National Trust for Jersey in 1937, the simple accommodation has continued to provide a family home for over 60 years. Although Le Rât is a small, unobtrusive dwelling it remains one of the Trust's most treasured possessions as it is without doubt one of the Island's most photogenic properties, reminding us all of a more tranquil simplistic lifestyle.

The property is located in the Parish of St Lawrence, 800 metres west of the Church, in La Rue de La Fontaine.

Louvain & Summerleigh Cottages

These two charming granite cottages date from the first half of the 19th century. There were generously donated to the National Trust for Jersey by Miss Journeaux as the best means of securing their permanent preservation in an area which has been subjected to considerable housing development.

The two cottages are located in the Parish of St Clement, 1 kilometre north-west from the Parish Hall, on the north side of La Grande Route de la Cote (Coast Road) opposite Pontac Common. The site can be reached via Bus route 1 departing from St Helier.

Morel Farm

Morel Farm was donated to the Trust by Mr A.J. Morel in 1939. Morel Farm as it stands today has been built over several centuries and is an amalgamation of different architectural styles. The fact that the house within the courtyard is of a later date than the encircling wall, well reflects this amalgamation.

Victoria Tower

Situated on a hill-top, the site is surrounded by wooded slopes and côtils, overlooking Anne Port Bay, St Catherine’s Pier and Mont Orgueil Castle. It is a place which enables visitors to have a glimpse of Jersey’s 19th century defence policy, whilst enjoying stunning views of La Deroute channel. The tower is set deep into the ground and unlike others in Jersey, is surrounded by a dry moat 4 metres wide and 3 metres deep, which would have prevented the under-mining of the walls. Victoria Tower also has a drawbridge to protect the entrance and a 32 pound gun was mounted on a traversing platform on top of the tower.

Victoria Tower is located within walking distance (600 metres) of Gorey Harbour. The site is at the end of the narrow lane passing by Seymour Farm. It can also be reached by buses leading to Gorey Harbour (1, 1a & 1b). There is a little car-park on the site.