One of the most luxurious accommodations in The Bahamas is steeped in glamour and imbued with memories of its past guests -- the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, Sir Winston Churchill, Aristotle Onassis, even the Beatles. Originally an 18th-century private home reflecting Georgian colonial architecture, it's now a compound of cottages and garden villas, in a setting of ponds, splashing fountains, and limestone patios. Even though it's not on the beach, guests who can afford to stay anywhere select this address because of its OldWorld-tyle and grace. Beach lovers go by taxi to either nearby Goodman's Bay or the Western Esplanade Beach, adjacent to Arawak Cay.
The historic garden rooms in the main house are spacious and individually decorated with antiques, though many prefer the more modern garden units. The Yellow Bird, Hibiscus, and Pool cottages are idyllic, but the most luxurious unit is the Mandarino Suite, with its private balcony. One of the pools evokes a Tuscan-inspired neoclassical fantasy.
Facilities:
2 restaurants (Graycliff and Humidor Churrascaria); 2 bars; babysitting; Jacuzzi; 2 outdoor pools; room service; sauna
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