Villa Little Hill has a special scene all its own atop – you guessed it – a little hill. Part of the exclusive Tryall Club, forget rubbing shoulders with the holiday elite, from your 200m superb seat you’re literally a head above the rest! Yes, your personal panoramas are set to be as spectacular as this Jamaican gem, looking out across the resort and tropical landscape to the sea. The villa is a vision too – a lavish antique interior, four fabulous en-suite bedrooms and its own tennis court are just for starters. The ‘crown’ of the hill – a whopping 100ft covered terrace kitted out for social splendour, curving around a statement-circular pool and tropical garden oasis. Fully staffed with a chef, butler, maid and housekeeping, ‘king of the hill’ is more appropriate, and here you reign supreme.
We just love Little Hill’s wowing West Indian architecture. A labour of love, the interior has been fitted out with the same show stopping style – and deep pockets! Polished parquet floors are solid mahogany, as are the doors. Pale exposed stone walls are art-adorned, and you’ll be singing the praises of cathedral-style ceilings hung with chandeliers. Antique furniture, gold-gilded mirrors, fine china and heavy patterned drapes seem more manor house than holiday haven.
But don’t be deceived, there’s more than a dash of rum in this heady Caribbean cocktail! Spot the uplifting injection of colour in every room. The stone-flagged entrance with cast iron railings features a fabulous tropical mural; a beautiful bedroom is festooned with palm prints and native art; another is sky blue with coral and shell soft furnishings. With antique elegance comes the vivacious vibe so characteristic of the Caribbean. And if that weren’t reminder enough of one of the world’s most decadent destinations, there’s always the swaying palms and sun streaming in at each window and doorway.
This is where the outstanding architecture comes into its own. Remember that 100ft terrace? How indeed could you forget? Well, it opens into nearly every room. Living room, family room, bar area, bedrooms – throw open the doorways and let those trade breezes and Caribbean vistas mingle with the oh-so-impressive interior.
Better still, live the good life in the great outdoors. As you can imagine, 100ft fully furnished with numerous seating areas and an impressive dining suite offers endless opportunities to take in those perfect panoramas. Forget your personal chef, you’ll be dining out on those views all holiday long. Encircled by the terrace is your private pool, take a plunge into its 3m depths for a quick refresher from the rays, then find a sunny station on one of the plush loungers. With lush and large tropical gardens cocooning you in perfect privacy, wait for a glass of something chilled to appear, delivered with the finesse of the villa’s unobtrusive staff.
You’ll find that for all its antique charm, Little Hill goes large on modern comforts; air-conditioning, king size beds, stylish en-suites, and don’t forget the robes and slippers! From the little details to the big deals, luxury living doesn’t get better than this.
And the fact remains that Little Hill is just the tip of the iceberg – if the sultry Jamaican sun allowed such things. Here is your gateway to all of the fabulous facilities of the Tryall Club. $130 per person, per week is a small price to pay for all that’s on offer throughout its glorious 2,200 acres and a mile and a half of private shoreline. Get into the swing on one of the Caribbean’s most glorious golf courses contouring across the coast, or try your hand at one of many other activities, from tennis and yoga to kayaking and crochet. Yes this historic estate is – like Little Hill – big on old time charm (afternoon tea, anyone?), delivered with first class service. This is a premium resort in the most premier of destinations, for the ultimate luxury villa holiday experience.