Description:
Because this hotel is so intimate, whether you like it will depend on whether you click with the owner and the other guests. Basically, it's an upscale private home in the style of the British colonial world at its most rarefied that accepts paying guests. It was built for a socially prominent heiress, Kitty Spence, granddaughter of prairie-state populist William Jennings Bryan, and later served as the home and laboratory of a horticulturist who successfully bred 560 varieties of flowering hibiscus. The estate's 15 hectares (37 acres), set 168m (550 ft.) above the coast and 11km (6 3/4 miles) west of Ocho Rios, thrive with flowering plants as well as memories of such luminaries as Noël Coward, who used to play the grand piano that graces one of the public areas. There are absolutely no planned activities here. Bedrooms are a delight -- spacious, well thought out, and exceedingly comfortable. The staff is on hand to help supervise children, maintain the property, and prepare meals for anyone who gives advance notice. The nearest beach is a 10-minute ride away.
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User Reviews for High Hope Estate
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A wonderful trip to a beautiful location !
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High Hope is one of the most beautiful places that you can imagine to spend a relaxing holiday. Dennis and Ludo are superb hosts , and their staff are extremely friendly and helpful....
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- posted on 05.09.12
- by AlanJolley53
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Best of the best can be yours at High Hope Estate
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My wife Barbara and I spent 5 incredible days at The High Hope Estate Bed and Breakfast in the hills above St. Ann's Bay. We were going to stay only two days, but had to extend...
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- posted on 03.01.12
- by MLHARRISFL
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Relaxing place
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What a beautiful property ! The panorama is breathtaking and the garden is just magical... a great place to relax The owners are very friendly, the staff is kind and helpful and the...
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- posted on 02.20.12
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Awards:
Frommer's
- Recommended 2010
- Details
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Contact:
- visit website
- tel: +1 876 972 2277
- fax: +1 876 972 1607
- send email
Address:
- 16 Top Road
- St Ann's Bay
- Ocho Rios
Amenities:
- bar
- business-facilities
- child-care
- handicap-accessible
- restaurant
- solarium
- swimming-pool
Payments:
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