New! Villa The Great House, Antigua. The Great House was originally built.....for the Duke of Grafton (the illegitimate son of Charles II), on his instruction in the shape of his ship. Using solid shell white stone from the Cotswolds, brought in on galleons which then plied the trade route between the West Indies and Great Britain. Mercers Creek is complete with most of its original features, objects and furniture from bygone days and is surrounded by palm trees and an avenue of mahogany trees filled with bird song.
The house, with its sea island breezes, is a cool sanctuary from the ever reliable Antigua sunshine. It is blissfully private and isolated from the rest of Antigua, a lost treasure, hidden among 26 acres, which has preserved it as an unspoiled regal residence, for all these centuries.
Historically, plantation houses were built on an elevated position, to benefit from the cooling winds. Mercers Creek sits squarely with a commanding view over the sea, Guana island, and in its own creek, which is where the name derives from. The original sugar mill, with many features still intact, is without its running sail, taken no doubt by hurricanes past.
Throughout the centuries the Great House has been a haven and sanctuary for famous and infamous guests. Family lore recalls secret visits by the Kennedys, Greta Garbo, HRH the Princess Margaret and Humphrey Bogart amongst others”.
The Great House Antigua includes 4 en-suite bedrooms all fitted with original four poster beds, holding a maximum of 8 guests in the original stone plantation house. These plantation house suites include air-conditioning, antique furnishings and a wealth of history and stories. The four tradition island cottages, in vibrant Caribbean hues topped with traditional Antiguan pyramid roofs, vaulted ceilings, crisp lines and private terraces, opened in October 2019. Nestled within our tropical gardens each cottage is designed with guests’ comfort and privacy in mind. Our air-conditioned island cottages are the perfect place to relax.
Main House
Bedroom 1 (The Pineapple Room): Bedroom with two single beds, A/C, safe and adjacent bathroom with shower, vanity and WC. 2 guests maximum.
Bedroom 2 (The Dukes Suite): Bedroom with a king-size bed, A/C, safe and adjacent bathroom with shower, vanity and WC. 2 guests maximum.
Bedroom 3 (The French Suite): Bedroom with a queen-size bed, A/C, safe and en-suite bathroom with bathtub, shower, vanity and WC. 2 guests maximum.
Bedroom 4 (The Royal Suite): Bedroom with a queen-size bed, A/C, safe and en-suite bathroom with shower, vanity and WC. 2 guests maximum.
Guest Cottages
Bedroom 5 (Cottage 1): Bedroom with a king-size bed, A/C, ceiling fan, safe, private terrace and en-suite bathroom with shower, vanity and WC. 2 guests maximum.
Bedroom 6 (Cottage 2): Bedroom with a king-size bed, A/C, ceiling fan, safe, private terrace and en-suite bathroom with shower, vanity and WC. 2 guests maximum.
Bedroom 7 (Cottage 3 ): Bedroom with a king-size bed, A/C, ceiling fan, safe, private terrace and en-suite bathroom with shower, vanity and WC. 2 guests maximum.
Bedroom 8 (Cottage 4): Bedroom with a king-size bed, A/C, ceiling fan, safe, private terrace and en-suite bathroom with shower, vanity and WC. 2 guests maximum.
Once a vacation home is selected, the pampered adventure begins. Our concierge team will assist with creating a magical and immersive vacation experience. Our services include
While available for advanced requests, the concierge team connects with guests 30 days prior to arrival to coordinate arrivals and to reserve desired services and experiences. Guests with scheduled Christmas/New Year stays will be contacted 90 days prior to arrival.