Sugar Mill House

Historic Villa – Sugar Mill House

Sugar Mill House is a luxury Bequia Villa nestled within the walled grounds of an ancient sugar mill dating back to the 18th century. Designed by Mustique-based architect Thomas Dehen, offering spectacular views overlooking the estate’s feet and the Caribbean Sea.

The villa features a sizeable custom-built mahogany kitchen, fully equipped with modern appliances. A large open-plan living, dining & entertaining area features a spectacular high-arched, circular roof. In the middle of this area is an ample hardwood dining table seating eight guests plus a daybed for reading and afternoon siestas. There is a beautiful blurring of the lines between indoor & outdoor living as the area moves out into the lush, tropical gardens.

The Location

An oasis of tranquillity, yet less than a 10-minute drive to the main town of Port Elizabeth, the bars & restaurants of the Belmont Walkway, and the calm waters that lap the white sands of Princess Margaret & Lower Bay. Take a stroll across your private Mt. Pleasant estate, enjoying the cool breezes & encountering numerous tropical fruit trees, bird species, land turtles & brightly coloured iguanas – feel at one with nature. There are also two neighbouring beaches, Ravine Bay and Hope Bay, which are only a short hike away from the property.

To read more about Bequia Island and how to get there, click here to view our About Bequia Island page.

Bequia is an island in the Grenadines, in the south-eastern Caribbean, with no big hotels or golf courses, just secluded beaches and a variety of small bars/restaurants. There are just 5000 friendly inhabitants.  Although Bequia is relatively undeveloped, it has a bustling nighttime scene and fantastic bars, cafes and restaurants. To read more about Bequia Island and how to get there, click here to view our About Bequia Island page.

The Bedrooms

The bedrooms are both furnished with king-sized four-poster beds. Highlights include a sitting area and spacious en-suite bathrooms featuring contemporary pebble showers, hardwood vanities, and glass & marble sinks. One shower is a very generous space with an impressive circular open-air design but still offers privacy.

The primary bedroom is built within the ancient sugar mill’s foundation, not far from the main plantation building. It is a very large comfortable suite with a spacious en-suite bathroom and is surrounded by several large round beautiful glass windows, which all have views into the property gardens. It comprises a king-sized solid-hardwood four-poster bed and a beautiful round open-air natural-pebbled double shower. It has a walk-in closet and a beautiful hand-made vanity with glass sinks and high-end faucets. This suite has an office desk and a large glass door that opens up entirely into the property gardens.

The second bedroom is built within the ancient sugar mill’s foundation, not far from the main plantation building. This very spacious suite boasts elegant Balinese furniture. It comprises a custom-made king-sized four-poster bed, a sitting area, and a large en-suite bathroom. The bathroom consists of a solid hardwood vanity with green marble sinks and a custom-made round natural pebbled shower. This bedroom has an office desk and a walk-in closet, including two sets of large doors (one glass, one solid wood) from which one can either walk into the property’s gardens or to the room’s own private outside stone patio area.

The Staff

The management team of Sugar Mill House are very flexible. Whether your requirements are for full butler service and kitchen staff providing all meals or a laid-back self-catering experience, your needs can be easily accommodated, including adding additional beds for children.

Services

At Simply Islands, we understand the importance of a seamless travel experience. We work closely with transport providers in Bequia and Saint Vincent to ensure that all transportation arrangements for our guests are in place, ensuring a stress-free journey.  We can arrange for your rental car delivered to your villa and for a taxi to pick you up at the airport or port. To learn more about Bequia Island, and its wonderful facilities, including and discover how to get there, we invite you to visit our comprehensive guide on our About Bequia page. For detailed information on how to get to Bequia.