St. Kitts holiday bungalow rental, Monkey Hill with walking, balcony/terrace, air con, TV

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'Wickets' (bungalow)

Home description

'Wickets' is greatly enjoyed as a family holiday home. The owner is willing to offer it to others who are prepared to respect it as such.

It lies in a quiet settlement at the foot of a range of charming wooded hills. It is close to the airport yet untroubled by the flight paths. The bungalow is brand new, comfortably furnished and has full air conditioning.

The Island is characterised by it's natural beauty and boasts a dormant volcano and extensive rain forests. Activities include guided walking tours, spear fishing, scuba diving and snorkeling. It's inhabitants are acknowledged to be among the friendliest in the Caribbean. English speaking visitors are especially welcomed.

The colourful town of Basseterre, a firm favourite on the cruise liner circuit, can be easily reached by car or public transport.. A little further away is Frigate Bay which has a beautiful beach fringed by several bars, al fresco restaurants, casinos and a superb golf course.

For cricket enthusiasts the test ground Warner Park can be reached in five minutes.

Wickets	Frontage
South Friars Bay

To see more photos please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/44842

The Saint Kitts Island region

St. Kitts and Nevis can be seen as a lush tropical paradise that many have compared with the South Pacific, with an intoxicating blend of sunlight, sea air and fantastically abundant vegetation. The North of the Island is dominated by the the sullen, cloud-fringed peak of Mount Liamuiga (pronounced Lee-a-mweega), a dormant volcano covered by dense tropical forest, whilst to the South a rocky road along the narrow peninsular leads to some beautiful secluded beaches. Over a short stretch of water lies Nevis where the ground rises upward into a cloud forest filled with elusive green vervet monkeys and brilliant tropical flowers. For ecotourists, or simply anyone who enjoys stunning natural beauty, St. Kitts and Nevis cannot fail to exceed expectations.

Historically, St. Kitts and Nevis were the pearls of the British Caribbean, rich and enormously important islands that were celebrated throughout Europe. Nevis, the "Queen of the Caribbees," possessed unimaginable wealth from its super-productive sugar industry, while on St. Kitts the impregnable fortress of Brimstone Hill stood as the Gibraltar of the West Indies. In this venerable history is plenty of romance as well, for it was on Nevis that the dashing young Horatio Nelson met, courted, and wedded Fanny Nisbet, all the while attending to the whirling social life of the island's prosperous plantation estates.

Today these islands are esteemed more for their long stretches of sugary sand than for their sugar cane. . The law here holds that no building here may be taller than the surrounding palm trees, and on both St. Kitts and Nevis natural preservation is a major value.

St. Kitts / Monkey Hill area

Basseterre and Charlestown, the islands' capitals, are among the most captivating and picturesque of the Caribbean's colonial harbour towns.

The Basseterre Water Front has a uniquely local flavour with a string of markets ranging from locally made clothes and crafts at Port Zante through stalls that sell local delicacies such as Goat Water and Salt Fish (a breakfast speciality!) to an area where one can buy fresh fish as it is landed.

Followers of test match cricket will be delighted to find that the Warner Park venue is only five minutes away from 'Wickets'.

Visitors to the Brimstone Hill fortress will discover much about the Island's colonial past as will as witnessing the spectacular views from it's vantage point.

Other activities include outstanding hiking through the islands' rain forests, golfing on internationally ranked golf courses, fishing, boating and diving or snorkeling through underwater reefs and unexplored wrecks. There is also an exceptional wealth of historic points of interest, including restored fortresses, haunted plantations, and ancient petroglyphs.

In the midst of all of these attractions are many of the finest and most welcoming plantation inns in the Caribbean. Still largely undiscovered, despite their extraordinary beauty, their remarkable history, and their unmatched charm, St. Kitts & Nevis offer a rare opportunity to visit the "Secret Caribbean."

A recommended way of getting around the island is by a narrow gauge railway that was originally built to transport sugar cane from the fields. It's air-conditioned carriages offer a comfortable and scenic journey covering a great deal of the Island.

Those who prefer Strip-style entertainment may be disappointed, yet the Frigate and Half Moon Bay resort areas offer plenty of nightlife with a distinct local flavour. A favourite pastime is to wander up and down the Frigate Bay sands taking in the variety of restaurants and bars that string along the beach, some offering calypso, soca or reggae music whilst others cater for American / European tastes - the atmosphere changes with every few steps taken. The restaurants interdispersed amongst the bars offer inexpensive and well-cooked local dishes. The nearby half Moon bay boasts large hotels with access to two good casinos and some high quality eating houses.

There are occasional Music festivals and ad hoc calypso nights that attract stars from around the Caribbean.

How to get there

Cheap flights available from Excel Airways (xl.com) fly directly from London Gatwick.
Other airlines, e.g. British Airways, fly scheduled services to neighbouring Antigua (ANU) from where there are frequent connections.
American Airlines / American Eagle fly scheduled services from Miami International Airport
There are also links from several American hubs via San Juan (SJU)
Inexpensive car hire available from local companies
Local buses run regularly to the town.
There are always local taxis available.

Activities near St. Kitts

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The interior is light and airy and the floor is fully tiled throughout. A dual voltage system accepts 220 or 110 volt appliances; the fittings / furnishings are of a modern style. Each window has mosquito protection and there are comprehensive security features that satisfy insurance requirements.

The domestic water supply is not potable, although there is a natural spring situated nearby.

Visitors are recommended to bring their own cell 'phone as inexpensive pay-as-you-go sim cards can be purchased locally (but please check that your phone is compatible with the US system).

Further details outdoors:
The bungalow lies in ample grassed grounds. It is located on a small residential settlement amid sugar cane fields with gentle walks into the nearby hills. A small feature 'Animal Kingdom' lies nearby. Farmed animals graze freely amongst the fields and an occasional monkey may be spotted foraging for food. Slightly further away, sub-tropical woodland boasts an array of interesting plant species including wild bananas.
Wild animals are not considered to be harmful but centipedes, although infrequent, have a bite that will require treatment.

Further details

All lettings are subject to a 9% goverment tax

Conditions

Strictly no smoking within the building.
A booking deposit of £150 /US$300 will be taken with the final payment balance due two weeks prior to departure. Refundable breakages deposit of £100/ US$200 required with final payment to be refunded within two weeks of your departure (subject to satisfactory property inspection).

Owner willing to assist to negotiate local car hire on your behalf. Drivers will require a temporary St Kitts driving permit, issued locally on production of regular licence.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
High season	6 Jan 08	30 Jun 08	450£ 450	7575	7575	Flexible
Event	30 Jun 08	13 Jul 08	750£ 750	100100	125125	Flexible
Regular rates	13 Jul 08	7 Sep 08	350£ 350	0-	0-	1 Week
SPECIAL OFFER!	7 Sep 08	5 Oct 08	200£ 200	0-	0-	1 Week
Regular rates	5 Oct 08	30 Nov 08	350£ 350	0-	0-	1 Week
High season	30 Nov 08	28 Jun 09	450£ 450	7575	7575	Flexible

The owner's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.

Rental rates are all inclusive and will be reviewed 31/8/2008 (existing reservations honoured).

Preferred payment methods are:

Cash

Bank cheque (effective following clearance)

BACS (effective upon receipt of funds)

PayPal

Availability

See below for next 6 months' availability - to see the next 24 months click here

Contact owner

To contact this owner please visit: http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/44842

Contact details for home 44842 Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:	Jeff Hill
Tel:	+44 1905 676109
Mobile:	+44 7781 457285
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Advertiser joined: 27 Dec 2007 This property added: 27 Dec 2007

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