Mount Nevis Estate, Nevis, West Indies

LEEWARD House is quiet and private, yet there is gourmet dining just a couple of minutes away using a private footpath to the Mount Nevis Hotel, which is noted for its excellent cuisine.

Within easy walking distance are the ruins of the historic Cottle Church, built by plantation owner Thomas Cottle in 1824 for his family and the workers on his estate.

The grounds of the church are well kept and the stonework has been capped and restored by enthusiastic conservationists to preserve the building for future generations. There are a number of hiking trails in the area.

Just five minutes away from the house by car is the famous Nisbet Beach, one of the best in the Caribbean, and in the opposite direction Oualie Beach, slightly more informal but extremely popular with families and offering fishing aboard the Sea Brat, diving, snorkelling and much more.

The people of Nevis are some of the friendliest in the Caribbean, local history is fascinating and visitors cannot fail to be captivated by this very special island – the ‘Queen of the Caribees.’