Rawlins Plantation Inn

Frommer's Review

This hotel near Dieppe Bay is situated among the remains of a muscovado sugar factory on the northeast coast, with a good sandy beach just a short drive away. The rather isolated former plantation is 105m (344 ft.) above sea level and enjoys cool breezes from both ocean and mountains. Behind the 5 hectares (12 acres) of manicured grounds, the land rises to a rainforest and Mount Liamuiga.

A 17th-century windmill has been converted into charming accommodations, complete with private bathroom and sitting room; the boiling houses, formerly used to distill cauldrons of molasses, have been turned into a cool courtyard, where guests dine amid flowers and tropical birds. Other accommodations are in pleasantly decorated cottages equipped with modern facilities. There's no air-conditioning, but ceiling fans and cross-ventilation keep the place comfortable. Each unit, generous in size, is decorated in a Caribbean country-house style with antiques, stone or white walls, floral prints, local art, and rattan furnishings. Many bedrooms have mahogany four-posters; all have fine linen. Bathrooms are superb, with plenty of shelf space, toiletries, and tub/shower combinations.

Facilities:
Restaurant; bar; outdoor pool; tennis court; croquet; laundry service

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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