Gingerbread Hill

Top choice in Montserrat


Created by David and Clover Lea, American hippie transplants and devoted Montserrat champions, this charismatic hilltop refuge consists of four artistically decorated self-catering units with spacious verandas and sublime ocean views surrounded by gorgeous gardens. The crown jewel is the Heavenly Suite with a rooftop terrace and views for miles. The Sweet & Simple room downstairs is Montserrat's best budget pick.


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0.28 MILES

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2. Woodlands Beach

1.12 MILES

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1.33 MILES

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4. National Museum of Montserrat

1.81 MILES

This modest little museum presents exhibits on aspects of island culture and history from Amerindian times to the present, including photos and dioramas…

5. Montserrat Volcano Observatory

1.94 MILES

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6. Rendezvous Bay

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7. Belham Valley

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