Golden Rock Estate is a lovingly
restored 18th century sugar plantation located at the foot
of the rain forest. The estate covers 100 acres and is surrounded
by lush tropical gardens. There is a large spring-fed swimming
pool, tennis court, gourmet restaurant and bar, and an outdoor
dining area. The restaurant at Golden Rock is one of the finest
in Nevis and is famous for the candlelight dinners.
Golden Rock offers free shuttle
service to the town of Charlestown and to the private beaches.
Pinneys Beach, on the Caribbean, is a four mile long golden
sand beach, shaded by coconut palms. There is snack bar serving
lunch and changing rooms. The beach on the Windward coast
offers surfing and fishing.
There are rain forest tours,
walking journeys, and nature hikes available for guests. The
activities desk can arrange deep sea fishing, golf, message
therapy sessions, horseback riding, ocean kayak rentals, sailing,
scuba diving, snorkeling and windsurfing.
The sixteen free-standing
Cottages are tastefully decorated with antiques
and four poster beds, rocking chairs and island-made floral
print fabrics. All cottages have a private bath and a large
patio with tropical or ocean views overlooking the sea for
several miles.
The "Sugar Mill" is a split level suite in a
free-standing sugar mill. There is a four-poster bed upstairs,
a living room downstairs, and two baths.