This place doesn't have the polish and glaze of other choices here, but offers down-home qualities and quiet charm. This former sugar estate, built in 1815, lies in the lush hills only a 15-minute drive east of Charlestown. Set on 40 tropical hectares (99 acres), it fronts a 10-hectare (25-acre) garden. Guests live in fairly spacious surroundings, in a setting of pineapple friezes, island crafts, family heirlooms, and tile flowers. Fabrics are island made, with tropical flower designs. Cottages are scattered about the garden, and each has a four-poster king-size bed made of bamboo or mahogany. Rooms have large porches with views of the sea as well. The original stone tower windmill has been turned into a duplex honeymoon suite (or accommodations for a family of four). The hotel lies at the beginning of a rainforest walk; it takes about 3 to 4 hours to follow the trail round-trip (the hotel provides a map). For the equestrian, horseback riding can be arranged. If you want to go to the beach, the complimentary hotel shuttle will take you to either Pinney's Beach (on the leeward side) or White Bay Beach (also known as Windward Beach), which has good surfing.
Facilities:
2 restaurants; bar; beach shuttle; babysitting; horseback riding; outdoor pool; sailing; scuba diving; snorkeling; windsurfing
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