Scotch on the Rocks, located between Afterglow villa and the Jamaica Inn in Ocho Rios, has recently completed a fantastic renovation. The villa has been enlarged and restored to its original beauty. Scotch on the Rocks sits on a small rise overlooking Sandy Bay in Ocho Rios. This ocean front 4+ bedroom, 5 bath villa is nestled in a lush tropical, orchid filled, gardens overlooking the sea. The villa was originally built by a Scottish lord, The Earl of Mansfield in the early 1950's.
Scotch on the Rocks has beautiful, new travertine flooring throughout the first floor and original, high polish, mahogany floors in the upstairs. The villa interior consists of a lovely living room opening onto a large (24x12) outdoor, covered verandah with comfortable cushioned wicker seating and beautiful hardwood lounge chairs. This area is perfect for watching the morning sunrise or evening sunset, or relaxing in the afternoon with a cool drink. There is an indoor dining room seating eight and and outdoor dining area which can seat 18 and overlooks the pool and ocean. The first floor also an outdoor covered game room (20x12), perfect for cards, puzzles or other board games.
Bedroom Configuration:
The bedrooms are beautifully furnished in Jamaican mahogany, antiques, and original art. All have air-conditioning, spectacular new private baths, and porches looking out to sea. Fine bed linens, duvets, down pillows complete the perfect setting. All the upstairs bedrooms have large louvered doors which completely open up to their own private outdoor porches, giving the rooms a wonderful tropical Jamaica feel. Each bedroom has cable TV with 20 inch flat screen TV's and DVD player. The villa can accomodate up to 10 adults and 2 small children in 5 bedrooms.
-Master bedroom (18x12) has a King Bed, indoor seating area, antique writing desk, and an outdoor porch with table and chair and padded lounge chair. There is a separate dressing room (6x9) and large private bath with shower and bidet. The bathroom has a travertine stone floor and natural stone countertops. The Master Bedroom has a 32 inch flat screen TV (cable) and DVD player.
-Bedroom #2 (12x12) has a Queen bed and lovely antique writing desk. The bathroom is completely new and similar to the master bath. There is a side porch looking out to sea.
-Bedroom #3 (12x11) has a Queen bed and bath with luxurious full bath. The private porch overlooks the sea and side garden.
-Bedroom #4 (14x16 and 8x8, L shaped) is located in a private cottage attached to the villa. This bedroom is perfect for children (with twin beds) or adults (with King bed) as a large luxurious master bedroom suite. The cottage has two twin beds (convertible to a King), sofa bed, cable TV, DVD, VCR, games, a game table and large, new bathroom with tub and shower.
-Bedroom #5 ground floor bedroom off the living room, with two twins or a king bed, air conditioned, full size bathroom with tub and shower. Opens to terrace and pool with beautiful sea view.
Outdoors the villa is surrounded by multiple level terraces. The upper terrace is covered for dining and outdoor seating, the lower terrace has a fresh water pool and comfortable lounge chairs with luxurious cotton cushions. The pool and verandah both have hidden speakers for outdoor music. There are lighted steps down through the rocks to a large dock with gazebo and ladder into the sea that gives perfect access to a gorgeous sandy swimming area in crystal clear water. The rock cove has a small sandy area that provides an easy entrance into the water for children.
Scotch on the Rocks is a short walk to the Royal Plantation where guests can visit and use the spa, gym and tennis for a small fee.
Scotch on the Rocks or "Scotchie" as the villa is affectionately known, has a caring, capable and pleasant staff of four, composed of butler, cook, caretaker/assistant cook, housekeeper and gardener. They will prepare wonderful meals of your own choice, introduce you to Jamaican cooking and delicacies and generally look after your every need.
Villa Amenities:
•5 air conditioned bedrooms with en-suite full baths
•Large fresh water pool
•Private dock with gazebo and protected sea swimming
•2 Kayaks and snorkeling gear
•Two phone lines
•Wireless ADSL Internet connection throughout villa
•Cable, flat screen, TV's in all bedrooms
•Spacious outdoor covered verandah for dining or relaxing
•Convenient to all sights and shopping in Ocho Rios
•Full staff