THE DISTILLERY
Tortola, BVI
4 (+1) Bedrooms and 5.5 Bathrooms (Sleeps 9)
The Distillery is a sensational property, which brings Caribbean
living to another level. Historic 17th century stone ruins
of an indigo plantation and later a rum distillery create the focal
point of this magical residence set on 8.25 secluded acres of
tropical gardens, meadows and forests. Situated in quiet Greenbank,
The Distillery has glorious views of lovely Brewer’s Bay and is
within a 10 – 12 minute drive of Road Town, the capital. At about 800
ft above sea level, gentle trade winds and delightful weather all
year round make air conditioning unnecessary in this exotic paradise.
The estate’s Great House was designed in classic West Indian style
with hip roofs, louvered doors and windows and a broad wraparound
verandah with fretwork railings. Built on three levels with a bedroom
on the upper and lower floor, the main level comprises the Great Room
with its beautifully appointed living and dining spaces, 20’ ceilings
and collection of antiques from around the world. Large French doors
open to the verandah, spectacular views and to a wide stone staircase
to the garden level and large pool with a fountain. Beside it is a
pavilion with a wet bar and dining area. A walkway leads though the
lush garden full of papayas, ginger, soursop, hibiscus, petrea, palms
and other tropical greenery to the master bedroom cottage and to the
distillery ruins, which are set in a courtyard. Its artfully restored
main boiling room, with its four huge 200+ year old sugar coppers,
has been transformed into perhaps the most romantic al fresco dining
and entertaining space in the Caribbean. An adjacent former rum
barrel warehouse is now the old English “Pig’s Eye Pub” with an
Edwardian snooker table. An alley of mahogany trees leads to a tennis
court with a gazebo that also has fantastic views and to a delightful
and very private artist’s studio/guest house.
Every detail of this historical landmark was re-designed by the
owners to maximize luxury, comfort and total privacy while respecting
the plantation’s ancient heritage. The result is a unique compound
where one finds a marvelous and romantic combination of great style
and utter charm. The grounds and buildings are completely in tune
with nature and the result is a sublime sense of peace and
tranquility. The Distillery offers uncompromising taste, beauty,
serenity and breathtaking panoramas. With its excellent staff and
amenities, this superb retreat is like a private 5-star hotel.
Great House
Main Level
- Great Room with
separate living, dining area and a wet bar with a mini-fridge.
Doors open to the wrap-around verandah with a covered dining area
overlooking the pool and Brewers Bay.
- Extravagantly
equipped kitchen
- Adjacent wine
room, pantry and powder room with an independent access
Upper Level (accessed by a staircase outside the Great Room)
- “Burd’s Nest”
bedroom with a king-size bed (can be made into twins),
bathroom en suite with a shower and a sitting area in a
gallery above the Great Room
Lower Garden Level (accessed by a staircase outside the Great Room)
- Spacious blue and
white bedroom with two double beds, covered verandah, mini-fridge,
coffeemaker, wet bar and bathroom en suite with a shower
The Cottage
Main Level
- Master bedroom with
a four-poster king-size bed, private decks, satellite TV, bathroom en
suite with shower, dressing area, walk-in closet and Italian tile
floors
Lower Level
- Study/Office with
Wi-Fi high speed Internet, satellite TV, DVD player and bathroom with
a shower. This very private and cozy room has a single day bed and
can be used as an additional guest room.
The Distillery
- Alfresco dining and
entertaining area
- “Pig’s Eye Pub”
with a dry bar, jukebox and snooker table
- Exercise area with
satellite TV, treadmill, free weights and iPod dock with speakers
The Studio
- Guest house with a
four-poster queen-size bed, kitchenette, daybed dressed as a sofa, balconies and bathroom with
shower
Amenities
DSL line and Wi-Fi (throughout property) for your laptop, 3 satellite TVs, satellite
music, CD players (the CD player in the Great Room has an iPod dock), 2
portable DVD players, radio, books, games, movie collection, answering machine, hair dryers,
safe for valuables, gas grill, hammock, dishwasher, laundry, tennis
balls, UV water purification system, automatic generator, dishwasher,
laundry and beach chairs, cooler and umbrella. Bedrooms have ceiling
fans and screened louvered doors and windows
Staff
Lydia, The Distillery housekeeper and cook, will prepare and serve for you 7 meals per
week (5 lunches and 2 dinners, or 7 lunches). She will stock the house
with groceries (please send your shopping list at least 10 days in
advance) and will shop for groceries once daily. You pay for all your
groceries and beverages. In addition, a complimentary breakfast buffet
will be set out for you every morning (except Sundays) from 8:30 to
9:30 a.m. and includes mixed fruit, breads, jams and other spreads, dry
cereal, milk, orange juice, eggs, ground coffee and teas. You prepare
your own breakfast and eat at the pre-set table.
Lydia’s hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, and 8 a.m. until 12 noon
on Saturdays. She isn’t available from noon onwards Saturdays, or
Sundays or holidays. On weekdays when she is preparing and serving
dinner (no later than 8 p.m., please), her hours are then 8 a.m. to 3
p.m. and approximately 5:45 pm to 10 p.m.
Services Available at an Additional Cost
Heating for the pool
Notes
- Children over 10
years only
- Smoking outside
only, please
- The tennis court
has a special synthetic grass surface, which has won rave reviews
from tennis pros.
- The Estate's property managers live in a
separate private gatehouse at the entry to the property with their
three well-mannered dogs. Your privacy is assured.
- In winter evenings can actually get a bit
chilly so bring a sweater.
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