Goat Hill

Sleeps 4-6

Designed by a famous American architect to benefit from views that encompass sunrise and sunset, and to be cooled by the most favourable trade-winds, Goat Hill was recently refurbished to the very highest standards.

A unique arrangement of separate pavilions means each bedroom suite opens up on three sides to balconies and ocean views. The interiors are sophisticated and elegant, with gleaming woods and plain but luxurious white canvas upholstery. Days begin with exquisitely presented coffee trays placed discreetly outside bedroom doors. Breakfasts with views are served under the shade of the ackee tree; lunches are served poolside on the terrace. Delicious home-cooked dinners are served outdoors by candlelight overlooking a shimmering vista of lights. With a private tennis court, a splendid swimming pool and guest membership access to a private beach club, this is the Caribbean in the ultimate style.

Room Description

Ground Floor: Kitchen •Living room with bar • Dining room in separate raised pavilion • Master double bedroom with four poster, hidden tub and large outdoor Jacuzzi  • Double/Twin bedroom

First Floor: Double bedroom with four poster • All bedrooms are air-conditioned and have terrace/balcony, en suite with outdoor shower TV, DVD and iPod dock

Price Includes

Villa rental only price for 2013 for maximum occupancy:

3 Bedroom rate (for up to 6 guests)

£6,051 per week, 15/12/12-15/04/13

£4,459 per week, 16/04/13-14/12/13

2 Bedroom rate (for up to 4 guests)

£5,096 per week, 15/12/12-15/04/13

£3,504 per week, 16/04/13-14/12/13

Please note prices may fluctuate slightly as our holidays are costed using the relevant exchange rate at the time of booking. Flights can be arranged on request, please call for details.

Extra Services

Cook Service: Your cook will handle grocery shopping and all meal preparation. They will pre-purchase your first few meals, pantry staples and a small starter bar (a few bottles of Red Stripe, moderately-priced wine and rum), then finish the week's shopping after meeting with you. At week's end, they will present receipts for all food and beverage and reconcile your account. If you wish to go to the various markets with her, you are welcome. Otherwise, simply review with her your tastes and distastes and she'll handle it all while you stay at the villa and relax.

The day starts while guests are still asleep. The cook quietly places pots of steaming Jamaican coffee on the veranda. Full breakfast is served when all guests are ready. A typical breakfast may include fresh-squeezed orange juice and fresh fruits, banana fritters or plantain, eggs, bacon, pancakes or cereal - or Jamaican ackee and salt fish. For lunches and dinners, your cook will prepare her own mix of Jamaican specialties -including delicious homemade soups and desserts, lobster, curried goat, jerk pork or chicken, pasta, lamb, beef, fresh fish - or serve traditional American fare as you request. Warning: Jamaican cooks are excellent and portions are generous!

Your maid and laundress will care for every detail of your bedroom and bath - providing fresh linens and flowers, returning your neatly-folded laundry, and turning down your bed each evening. The gardener will maintain the pool and grounds immaculately each day. Most villas are staffed by a butler as well who serves, tends bar and generally facilitates.

Available on request are masseuses, nannies and drivers.

Car hire: Car hire is essential for most of our properties in the Caribbean. Early booking is recommended.

Airport transfers: We can arrange your airport transfers for a smooth start to your holiday. Pre-booking is required.

Flights: We have Inclusive Tour fares available to all our Caribbean destinations. Please contact us for details.

Tenancy Times

Changeover day: Flexible

Sleeps 4-6

Facilities

Rental Includes

Butler • Maid • Laundress • Air conditioning • Pool towels included

Cook Service Inclusive with cook preparing 3 meals a day (cost of food is not included, shopping is available for an additional fee)

Facilities

Washing machine • Dishwasher • TV (satellite) • DVD • CD • Telephone • Safe • iPod docks • WiFi

Private Pool: 9m x 4.5m, 1m-2m deep with built-in steps

Your Location

Amenities: Beach 5 minutes drive • Golf 10 minutes drive • Tennis on site • Round Hill Beach Club 10 minutes drive (Kids Club available, charges apply) • Montego Bay 20 minutes drive

Your Accommodation

Ground Floor: Kitchen •Living room with bar • Dining room in separate raised pavilion • Master double bedroom with four poster, hidden tub and large outdoor Jacuzzi  • Double/Twin bedroom

First Floor: Double bedroom with four poster • All bedrooms are air-conditioned and have terrace/balcony, en suite with outdoor shower TV, DVD and iPod dock

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Explore the surroundings

Destination introduction

The third largest of the Caribbean islands, Jamaica - the land of water andwood - was held by Columbus to be ‘the fairest isle that eyes beheld’. Those who choose to visit for the first time will wonder why they waitedso long. Due to its size and culture, Jamaica feels more of a country than an island and it is one of the most vibrant and diverse of all the Caribbean islands.

Blessed with some of the most stunning scenery in all the Caribbean yet also offering a wide range of activities, the island has appeal for everyone. Much of the island is cloaked with lush tropical vegetation through which hundreds of rivers wend their way, sometimes forming the most spectacular waterfalls, and the Blue Mountain range, which forms the spine of the island, is famous for its delicious coffee. On the coasts there are rocky coves to explore amongst glorious white sandy beaches - a beach-lover’s paradise. Most of the tourism development is to be found along the north coast of the island, between Montego Bay and Port Antonio, however it is not over developed and still retains a true Caribbean feel. Here you will find the full range of diverse scenery, from waterfall stumbling over jungle mountain tops to picturesque bays with enticing whitesand beaches. Montego Bay is where much of the holiday accommodation is located, and is a bustling holiday resort, good for those looking for plenty of activities. The great Martha Brae River snakes through the area not far from Montego Bay and is the setting for beautifully scenic rafting trips.Ocho Rios boasts beautiful bays and spectacular cliff settings, and is a great place to savour authentic Jamaican life, whilst Port Antonio is a sleepy resort and is known as the Garden of Jamaica.

The Jamaican people are renowned for their hospitality, their love of music and their cultural traditions, with reggae of course being the most famous. The cuisine is varied and no visit would be complete without trying the local Jerk dishes (watch out for the hot spice!). But for many the real appeal of the island is its stunning natural beauty, which first inspired Columbus back in 1494.

Sports

North Coast: Eight 18 hole Golf Courses (six around Montego Bay) - Tennis (mainly at hotels) - Winsurfing - Kite surfing - Waterskiing - Snorkelling - Scuba diving - Game fishing - River rafting - Mountain biking - Rainforest treks - Walking - Horse riding - Polo.