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Hermitage Plantation Inn

Address: Gingerland, Nevis
Phone: 869/469-3477; 800/682-4025
www.hermitagenevis.com

Price range: $$$-$$$$
Location: Nevis

Write a review | Avg. member rating: 5.0/5

Fodor's Review:

A snug 1670 greathouse—reputedly the Caribbean's oldest surviving wooden building—forms the heart of this breeze-swept hillside hideaway. Maureen and Richard "Lupi" Lupinacci and their son Richie are its vivacious soul and will introduce you to everyone who's anyone on Nevis. Lively and laid-back, it attracts a smart (in every sense) set, while remaining down-to-earth and family-friendly—rare for such a refined retreat. The owners' passion for all things Caribbean, from heirloom antiques to vernacular architecture, is apparent. Stone-and-gingerbread cottages are either painstakingly restored originals or meticulous re-creations, with hardwood floors, four-poster canopy beds, and hammock-slung patios or balconies. Families and honeymooners adore the two-story Blue Cottage, but the Loft, Pink House, and Goosepen Cottage are equally sybaritic; the three-bedroom Manor House has its own pool and wraparound porches. The 17th-century stone terraces are embroidered with Maureen's wild, English Romantic-style gardens (pluck your own fruit, or ask the kitchen to prepare a homeopathic bush tea); in genuine plantation fashion, the inn has its own stable, piggery, and livestock. A "fleet" consisting of a trawler yacht and a sloop offers sailing and fishing. Pros: wonderful sense of history; delightful owners and clientele; delicious food. Cons: long drive to beach.

Hotel Details: 8 rooms, 8 cottages, 1 house
In-room: no a/c (some), safe, kitchen (some), refrigerator, no TV (some), Wi-Fi.
In-hotel: restaurant, tennis court, bar, pool.
Rate includes: Full breakfast
Credit Cards: AE, MC, V