Voted Caribbean Country House Hotel of the Year, Rawlins Plantation is a tranquil 10-room country Caribbean Inn, built from the ruins of a 17th Century sugar cane plantation, perched at 350 feet above sea level on the slopes of Mount Liamuiga at the "quiet" Northern end of St. Kitts, with spectacular views of the Caribbean Sea and neighbouring French and Dutch islands. Set in 12 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds and surrounded by fields of lush green sugar there is a wonderful feeling of space and serenity. Rawlins appeals to the sophisticated traveller seeking the real Caribbean getaway -- peace, seclusion, simple elegance, historical ambience, lovely gardens and good food – confirmed in such publications as Vogue, Cadogan Guide, New York Magazine, Andrew Harper’s Hideaway Report, and the Daily Telegraph.

Accommodation is in charming, distinctive cottages (most of them created from the old plantation out-buildings -- for example, the honeymoon suite is an enchantingly converted windmill) scattered throughout the beautiful and colourful gardens that are rich with an abundance of exotic and tropical flowers such as hibiscus, oleander, plumbago, sesbenia, African tulip, immortelle, datura, bauhinia and flamboyant. The cottages are individually and attractively decorated with white or stone walls, wooden floors, bright Cotton fabrics and occasional antiques. Facilities includes toiletries, hair-drier, bath with shower, ceiling fans and veranda, but in keeping with an old sugar plantation exclude mini-bars, telephone, television and air-conditioning.

Daily life at Rawlins is easy and simple -- full of uncontrived delights and pleasures. Walking the coconut groves and meadows above Rawlins. Ambling through the gardens of mango, papaya, banana, soursop, passion fruit, avocado, breadfruit and lime. Slumbering in an arbor hammock with the cool tradewind breezes. Admiring the antics of egrets, humming-birds, doves and kingbirds. Sipping rum punch and watching the gently swaying sea of sugar cane. Or simply reading that long-saved book and cherishing precious time with your partner. The more energetic might exercise in the pool or play a few sets of tennis, and when the time is right, rent a car to discover the sights and beaches of St. Kitts.

The food at Rawlins is highly acclaimed. An interesting, varied and innovative cuisine with a strong West Indian influence is served and prepared from the daily West Indian lunch buffet to the set four-course evening menu, with a care and imagination that is matched only by the excellence of the produce freshly gathered from the plantation gardens, nearby farmers and local fishermen. Rave reviews have been made by the Sunday Times, Conde Nast Traveller, and Country Life.

Facilities at Rawlins include a spring-fed swimming pool, grass tennis court, croquet, boules and great walks. Island activities that are easily arranged include island tours, kayaking, scenic island rail trips, scuba, rain forest hikes, ferry trips to Nevis, catamaran trips, car rentals, air charters, massage and beauty treatments, golf and sightseeing.

The serenity and beauty of Rawlins makes it an idyllic location for weddings.