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Style: A series of linked cottages with immense West Indian style, with wooden verandas, pitched wooden ceilings, criss-cross balustrades and blue tin roofs. The buildings are painted in the most vibrant tropical colours, including electric orange, several surreal blues, fuschia and lime green. Inside, Limeberry Villa has bright Mexican and other Caribbean décor, with funky tiles, sculptures and artwork
The Beach: Long Bay, nearly a mile of excellent white sand, is five minutes drive down the hill. There is a hotel there with a beach bar. Smugglers’ Cove, an extremely pretty curve of palm-backed sand (usually with just a couple of vendors), is three minutes further on
The Rooms: 4 bedrooms en suite (showers only), each with a veranda, four-poster bed and air-conditioning
Key features: An eye-catching villa for Tortola vacation rentals with excellent views. Secluded freshwater swimming pool. Open-plan living area with well equipped kitchen leading to covered dining veranda with commanding views to Jost Van Dyke. Barbecue area with built-in gas grill and buffet counter, sundeck and dining area. DVD and CD player. 2 washing machines and 2 dryers.
Children: Not suitable for young children due to villa layout and design, and unfenced swimming pool
Staff: The housekeeper comes twice a week in winter and once a week during the summer. She will do personal laundry for you (extra) although there is a washer/dryer at your disposal. On arrival at Limeberry Villa you will be greeted by a representative |
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Description
A full review of Limeberry Villa will be published in due course. |
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Beach & Swimming
The closest beach is Long Bay, which is about five minutes walk. It is a very attractive swimming beach with a lovely stretch of sand. There is a hotel there. But close by (ten minutes walk), there is also one of the best beaches on the island. Smuggler’s Cove is not actually that well known, but it is a classic Caribbean strand, a curve of wonderful sand backed by palm trees along its entire length. As befits the name it is remote and quiet, so there is not much in the way of facilities. On busy days there is a vendor with a cooler full of cold drinks, but otherwise you will have to take your own. There are no watersports.
Limeberry Villa has a very attractive (though not large) freshwater pool with spill-over feature, set below the outdoor living area. It has a sitting ledge with a superb view but is protected from sight. |
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Sports & Recreation
There is not much on offer in the immediate area of Limeberry Villa, though the local roads do make for good paths for walking. The owners will happily help with arrangements for day sailing, diving, fishing, para-sailing, trips to other islands and sightseeing, even make advance reservations for any of these services if you wish. Please see our guide for the BVI for ideas of what is available.
There is some snorkelling equipment at the house, which you can use in Smuggler’s Cove, where there is a nice reef.
Massage therapists can be arranged to come in to the villa, or you can head down to Long Bay Beach Resort, where there is a small spa.
Limeberry offers three RIBs (Rigid Inflatable Boats) for hire, with which you can explore the coastline around the western end of the island if you have the requisite boat-handling experience. They are 5.85 metres long and rent at US$200 per day. |
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Locality
Limeberry Villa is perched on a hillside in the Belmont Estate area, a secluded development of villas at the far western end of Tortola on the north side. There is road that goes around the western point of the island, but it is quite rough, so the easiest access is via Long Bay, where there is a hotel.
The next bay, over a steep headland, is Apple Bay, which has a little more of a West Indian community. There are a couple of shops, bars and restaurants. Try the Sugar Mill for sophisticated food and Coco Plums for something a little more West Indian. You will also find the epic beach bar, Bomba’s Surfside Shack, which is famous for its Full Moon parties and unusual drinks additives.
Farther along in this direction you eventually come to Cane Garden Bay, where there is an excellent beach and several good beach bars. West End (over to the south coast from Apple Bay) is also lively. It has a marina and is the main ferry point for the island. There are also a couple of very lively waterfront bars. |
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Useful Hints
On arrival at Limeberry Villa, you will find complimentary welcome drinks in the fridge together with a complimentary starter pack of food to start you off. By prior arrangement a provisioning service can be booked. Please make your request at the time of your reservation. |
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Rates
| Limeberry Villa | 16 Apr- 14 Dec 2007 | 15 Dec- 07 Jan 2007-08 | 08 Jan- 15 Apr 2008 | 16 Apr- 14 Dec 2008 | | 1-2 persons | 3,500 | 7,000 | 6,300 | 3,500 | | 3-4 persons | 3,700 | 7,000 | 6,500 | 3,700 | | 5-6 persons | 3,800 | 7,000 | 6,700 | 3,800 | | 7-8 persons | 3,900 | 7,000 | 6,900 | 3,900 |
Rates are in US$ per week, and are subject to 10% Government Tax and Service Charge. Rates are subject to change without notice. |
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How To Book
If you wish to make further enquiries or book direct, please contact the owner of Limeberry Villa by using the DIRECT EMAIL ENQUIRIES facility at the top of this page, or if you wish to telephone, please click on TELEPHONE CONTACT to reveal the number.
You will need to send a deposit of 25% of the total rental fee to confirm a reservation and payment of the remaining 75% is payable 45 days prior to your arrival. If you are booking within 45 days of arrival, full payment must be made in advance to secure the booking. Please note that, whatever the time of year, there will be no refunds for late arrivals, early departures, or no shows.
Limeberry Villa does not accept credit cards. Payment is by bank transfer, or in the UK a sterling cheque. |
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Airport/Ferry Meet & Greet
The owners of Limeberry Villa are happy to arrange for a taxi driver (who knows the location of the property) to pick you up either at Beef Island Airport (about 45 minutes drive) or at the ferry terminal at West End (10 minutes drive). |
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Getting Around
Limeberry Villa is relatively remote at the western end of the island and so you will definitely need a car during your stay, to visit the beaches by day and restaurants in the evenings and of course to run errands such as the grocery trip. Please note that due to the rough access road, a 4 wheel drive jeep is recommended for Limeberry Villa. We suggest you book the car at the time of placing your villa reservation and ask for your vehicle to be delivered to the property approximately 3 hours after your scheduled time of arrival on Tortola or the following morning. The car hire company will issue your local driving permit when you take over the car. Vehicles can be returned at the airport or at the car rental office at a pre-arranged time on your departure day.
Please be aware that during the height of the winter season, over Christmas and New Year and then in February and March, cars become scarce so you are advised to order one well in advance. |
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