Hope Bay Estate

Description

This distinctive and elegant property is beautifully situated overlooking Hope Bay, one of the most remote and unspoilt beaches in the Grenadines.

Direct access to the beach

• Set in three acres of landscaped gardens and grounds
• Total privacy and seclusion with spectacular views
• Spacious and extensive accommodation measuring 11,500 sq ft

Hope Lodge truly encapsulates the essence of the Caribbean – luxurious but not flash, private but not remote, it is unique in all that it offers, ensuring that you’ll have treasured memories of your stay here.

This property allows two to three families or six couples to holiday in perfect harmony. Based on the popular Mustique theme of a central entertaining building with separate sleeping accommodation in individual lodges, the architecture is an intriguing mixture of modern and classic.

With plenty of opportunity for privacy and socialising together when congregating in the magnificent Great Lodge for meals and relaxation. This property also works well for one or two couples to stay in, having the whole estate privately to themselves for a quiet luxurious escape.

Coral stone steps lead down from the Great Lodge verandah and garden to the 45 ft x 15ft swimming pool. Surrounded by a generous coral stone terrace, this pool has a shady gazebo at one end and a raised hardwood decked area at the other. Being an infinity pool, the view from the pool over Hope Bay is truly spectacular. The Freshwater is cleaned by a salt sanitizer.

Hope is a modern pristine villa with 4 double bedrooms each with a private bathroom and dressing room. The main living space downstairs has at It’s centre a beautiful wooden staircase flanked by a spacious lounge and study. The lounge leads onto a sleek modern kitchen and a practical laundry and utility area.

• Cable TV
• DVD Player
• Fixed & wireless Internet available
• Washing machine
• Tumble dryer
• Dishwasher
• Ample parking
• Bed linen
• Towels
• Store cupboard essentials

The 40 ft x 15ft salt water infinity pool appears to have been carved from a piece of coral and sits overlooking the bay. A wide, enclosed pool deck with 8 sun loungers faces the sumptuous views over the bay and features gazebos at either end. Hope Villa, Sleeps 8

• Limited disabled access
• Not recommended for children aged below 6 yrs of age
• No all male/female groups
• No pets

Hope Bay

There is no road down to Hope Bay, only a track, ensuring that it retains It’s extraordinary wild and remote feel. The beach itself is about a quarter of a mile long with a backdrop of an old coconut tree plantation. The sea temperature is always warm but being on the Atlantic side, the waves are sometimes exciting.

The property is situated on the edge of Mount Pleasant overlooking Hope Bay, arguably one of the best and most exclusive locations on Bequia. This site has the ideal combination of relatively flat land at the top for the buildings and gardens, then below this the land slopes down  providing excellent separation and privacy. All the planting has been carefully selected for It’s suitability to the site and has been sourced locally. The gardens include Frangipani, palm, mahogany and fruit trees. Scented plants include jasmine and there is plenty of local colour such as hibiscus, periwinkle and plumbago. Garden and exterior pathways are lit by a dawn ’til dusk automated lighting system.

The Great Lodge comprises of a surprisingly huge reception room measuring 1092 sq ft with teak floorboards and full-height precision-made sliding glass panels which open fully along the entire length of the room, welcoming in the cooling trade winds.

A 12 ft deep wrap-around verandah with Peruvian mahogany floorboards presents guests with an area for total relaxation and sublime ocean views. Approached along jasmine-scented paths through a coral stone tiled entrance garden this building is centrally placed within the property and forms the main entertaining space.

A separate sitting room with a large flat screen TV and comfortable sofas for relaxing. The sitting room adjoins the main central space.

A fully-fitted working kitchen with stainless steel units and stone worktops, range cooker, double fridge, freezer and coffee-maker is located in this Great Lodge offering the ideal space for food preparation and storage.

Situated on each side of the Great Lodge, these 2 lodges comprise of very spacious double bedrooms, adjoining sitting rooms, fully-fitted dressing rooms and bathrooms, one has an adjoining shower in addition to the bath. A spacious decked verandah on each lodge affords wonderful views over the sea below for guests to enjoy.

The Guest Lodge has a very spacious double bedroom, fully-fitted dressing room and bathroom and shares the panoramic views across the ocean that all the lodges enjoy.

The Family Lodge has 3 bedrooms, 2 on the ground floor, ideal for children or teenagers, and the larger of the 3 on the first floor. All 3 bedrooms have en suite bathrooms.

All the lodges have ceiling fans, internet connections, air conditioning and mosquito nets fitted to the window openings and all have Cable TV. The house is also wired for 110 & 220V appliances. The Great Lodge also has a WiFi connection. Reassuringly there is a backup generator for the property which kicks in automatically in the event of a power cut.

Hope Bay is available fully staffed for additional fee. A Cook or Chef is available for breakfast, lunches & dinners, along with servers, nightwatchman and housekeepers / cleaners as required.