At the island’s centre stands the spectacular, cloud-fringed Nevis Peak and the hotel nestles on its slopes. Spend the days recharging - there is a perfect balance of activity and relaxation on offer - by the fresh water pool, playing a game of tennis, having a massage or simply with a good book on the Inn's private beach, looking out to the wide ocean horizon.

During the 18th century Montpelier was a working sugar plantation and witness to the marriage of Lord Nelson to Fanny Nisbet in 1787. Today the 30 acre estate is a secluded retreat from the hectic pace of distant shores. Most of the sugar fields have given way to tropical vegetation, though a small portion of land is still farmed for sugar that is used in the kitchens of Montpelier.

Accommodation

• Montpelier Plantation has been meticulously restored in keeping with its heritage of elegance and style.
• All of the Inn’s seventeen rooms are alive with the light of the Caribbean and offer both comfort and stylish living.
• The spacious rooms offer views of the sea and the lush hillside.
• Rich fabrics and furniture are an elegant mix of traditional and tropical design.
• Each room has a private veranda open to the sun, to the wind and to the sea.
• A full cooked breakfast and afternoon tea is included. From the fresh squeezed juices at breakfast to the fresh made scones and cakes at tea time each meal is a delight.
• All rooms have recently been outfitted with air conditioning units.

Botanical Gardens

• The Botanical Garden of Nevis is a five-minute walk from Montpelier and is actually on the grounds of the original plantation. The gardens are an incredible collection of palms, orchids, cacti, flowering trees and waterfalls.

Mountain Biking

• Mountain Biking is one of the many new adventure sports in the Caribbean, and Nevis is an excellent place to enjoy it. Though small, the island of Nevis offers an abundance of trails and tracks to suit all levels of fitness and ability. There are also a number of cultural and historical sites to visit making rest stops interesting too.
• Why not enjoy a guided bike tour? A typical tour follows Nevis' old sugar cane plantation trails and roads, visiting local villages and has plenty of photo opportunities. Enjoy spectacular views and visit places in Nevis that are really worth discovering. The tour price includes the guide, bike, helmet and refreshments.
• For those individuals wishing to enjoy Nevis at their own pace, rental bikes are available too. Trek, Specialised and Gary Fisher bikes, in a full range of sizes, make up the rental fleet. Rigid, hard-tail or dual shock options are available depending on your specific needs.

Golf

• The renowned Robert Trent Jones II course, a part of The Four Seasons Resort, is open to all island visitors. The course is set amongst the plantation ruins and offers dramatic views of the sea and the neighboring island of St. Kitts.

Hiking

• Hike through the rain-forest, to ancient water sources or in search of wild growing medicinal plants.
• Hikes can be arranged for different fitness levels – including the chance to summit Nevis Peak.
• There are also trails that can be explored without the aid of a guide.

Horseback Riding

• Ride along the beach, through the ruins of sugar plantations and the tropical forest. A riding holiday can be specially arranged for you.

Water Sports

• Snorkelling equipment is complimentary.
• Other water sports include: deep sea fishing, sailing, windsurfing, water-skiing, Scuba diving.

An example packasge is the Plantation Getaway:

• Four nights' double accommodation with an upgrade to Canopy or Four Poster Room, subject to availability
• Airport transfers reimbursed from Vance Amory international airport to Montpelier
• Three candlelight dinners for two on the terrace overlooking the lights of St Kitts
• Champagne picnic at private beach
• Half day Island tour of Nevis
• Welcoming rum punch
• Daily full English cooked breakfast with fresh squeezed juice and home made breads and jams
• Daily afternoon tea with home made cakes and scones served on the Quarter Deck
• Fresh fruit in the room daily
• Nightly turn down service
• Concierge service
• Transportation to private Caribbean beach with lounge chairs, showers, and sun shelters
• Complimentary snorkeling and tennis equipment
• Complimentary internet services
• Includes 20% hotel tax and service charge