Ottley's Plantation Inn (Saint Kitts, St. Kitts and Nevis)

Perched on a hillside with panoramic ocean and mountain views, the elegant Ottley's Plantation Inn is set amidst 35 acres of manicured lawns and lush tropical gardens. A spring-fed swimming pool and gourmet restaurant are housed in the stone ruins of the sugar mill. Massage may be taken in the spa cottage that overlooks the lush rainforest ravine; a cobbled walking trail graced with luxuriant foliage winds through the rainforest below. Spacious guest rooms in the Great House and cottages, some with private plunge pools and Jacuzzis are charmingly furnished with colonial style mahogany and wicker, with ceiling fans and air conditioning. St. Kitts offers a wide variety of activities, all of which can be arranged with the help of the attentive hosts; a daily shuttle takes interested guest to beaches and the capital city of Basseterre. The romantic setting and friendly atmosphere at Ottley's will appeal to anyone seeking a quiet holiday in gracious surroundings.