JOY Retreat
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- Eco-glamping at a small Jersey retreat 15 minutes’ walk from St Aubin
- Elizabeth Castle 15 minutes’ walk and Jersey War Tunnels 50 minutes
- A 15-minute walk from the beach, indie shops and quayside restaurants
If you’d like to holiday under canvas in style while brushing up on your eco-credentials, take a look at JOY Retreat, a small glamping hideaway at St Aubin, Jersey. Run along organic lines, the accommodation is in spacious yurts – temporary structures so the site can be returned to its natural state with minimal impact – with lots of creature comforts to keep you cosy and comfortable.
Set in woodland overlooking St Aubin’s Bay, each handcrafted yurt is built from sustainably sourced materials and sleeps up to four guests in a mix of double and sofa beds. All linens and towels are supplied, along with bedside tables, reading lights and hanging space for your clothes. Pretty rugs add a touch of colour, and plants a hint of greenery. Your private outdoor space incorporates a firepit for barbecues, a picnic table and sheepskin-lined seating.
Each yurt has an ensuite shower and composting toilet, plus access to shared cooking facilities. Food crops and wild flowers are grown in rotation between the yurts to encourage wildlife corridors, and you can rent bikes to explore the island or connect with public transport services.
Campground type
4 Open now
Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- This is a quiet campground/park: no music is allowed.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- Guests under the age of 12 are not allowed on site.
Languages spoken
English
French
Spanish
Portuguese
Open from Wed, 1 Apr to
Site types & availability
10 
Yurt
4 people maximum 
Wifi at the unit/site Dimensions: 23ft width × 23ft length
Arrival daysFrom GBP 175 (GBP 175)
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- 10
Yurt (no pets)
4 people maximum 
No dogs allowed Wifi at the unit/site Dimensions: 23ft width × 23ft length
Arrival daysFrom GBP 175 (GBP 175)
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Reviews
100% would recommend this campground to a friend
100% would stay here again
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Perfect short stay
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Liked It was beautiful setting
Nice welcome and greeting and facilities were great
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Features
Dogs allowed low season only
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club Massages On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed low season onlyThemes
Leave the car at home Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Communal fridge Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearbyType
Tiny (1-10 sites)Accessibility
Accessible parking at site Dedicated quiet space Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mudNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
JOY Retreat
Mont de la Rocque
St Aubin
St Brelade
Jersey
Channel Islands
JE3 8BS
Directions Timezone
Europe/Jersey +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
49.19137°N
2.17183°W
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
You can have a potter around the indie stores in the seaside village of St Aubin (15 minutes’ walk), with its photogenic harbour and cobbled streets lined with relaxed quayside pubs and refined seafront restaurants – just the job for enjoying supper as the sun sets over the bay. Views stretch to the 400-year-old Elizabeth Castle, an austere fortress that you can reach on foot in about 15 minutes at low tide. Once there, climb the impregnable battlements or inspect the rooms where soldiers were once billeted.
Following Jersey’s former train line, the Railway Walk starts at St Aubin (15 minutes’ stroll from the pitches); you can follow the gentle trail through woodland to La Corbière (an hour and 20 minutes) on the island’s dramatic west coast. A causeway leads to the landmark La Corbière Lighthouse (an hour and a half), another splendid spot for glorious sunsets on clear days.
To learn about the island during World War II, visit the Jersey War Tunnels (50 minutes). At this underground museum, you can explore the tunnels on a self-guided audio tour, see thought-provoking exhibitions on life under German occupation and hear about the Resistance movement.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plage De La Vieille Eglise | 33.4 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Carteret | 33.9 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Face Au Cd 130 | 35 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Face Au Cd 166 | 35.3 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Face Au Cd 132 | 35.4 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
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Frequently asked questions
- Does JOY Retreat have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is JOY Retreat dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near JOY Retreat? You can have a potter around the indie stores in the seaside village of St Aubin (15 minutes’ walk), with its photogenic harbour and cobbled streets lined with relaxed quayside pubs and … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of JOY Retreat?
Read moreOn-site accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at JOY Retreat? From $328.72 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.