Fort Belan – By The Way

We had the whole fort to ourselves when we stayed. Loved the remote location right on the beach. Very quiet and very comfortable cottage. Will certainly book again. Sept 2023

Fort Belan defies easy categorization. An extraordinary, historic and beautiful space - we were blessed with remarkable weather and could enjoy the whole quadrant to ourselves. The 270-degree views from the ramparts are as good as anywhere on the planet; in the more common wet weather, it would be very cosy. Our room was simple, clean, comfortable, well equipped and spacious. It was unusual to pay for electricity and linen. Our host kindly provided towels which we did not have during a mixed hotel and AirBnB-style trip. September 2021

We absolutely loved our stay at Fort Belan's 'By The Way' cottage. The location is just amazing and feels so remote which we loved. The cottage itself is well equipped but a few aspects could be updated - especially the sofa which looked quite 'well loved'! I really enjoyed playing the beautiful piano. We would definitely return. July 2021

Fort Belan is a magical location. You stay in very quaint "cottages" around an immaculately maintained garden/courtyard, deep within the huge fortifications of a Napoleonic fort. By-the-Way is the smallest but cutest. It comprises a cosy bed/sitting room with a clever, tiny mezzanine built-in which really only a child could comfortably use. But there is a small but very grand, full bathroom and a super separate kitchen ( reached through a small tunnel through the massive fort wall! ) Staying Monday to Wednesday we had the whole place to ourselves and the peace and remoteness were heavenly.WE LOVED EVERYTHING ABOUT FORT BELAN, BY-THE-WAY. If I had to find fault I'd say it needs a new sofa, there's no life left in the current one and the arrival instructions need to make it very clear how remote you are... don't forget the wine, it's a looonnnng way to any shops! May 2021