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Belair Gardens Cottage
This quaint holiday cottage is nestled in a hillside banana grove with breath taking views of the Grenadines. Located on a private 3 acre estate adjacent to government forest, Belair Gardens Cottage, offers a tranquil setting where you can unwind and soak up the beauty of this little known Caribbean island.
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The island of Carriacou is situated at 12.26 N and 61.50 W. It is the largest island in the Grenadines chain and belongs to the tri-island state of Grenada. Volcanic in formation, the 13 square miles of rolling hills extend about 7 miles in length by 2.5 miles at its widest point. High North, at 955' above sea level, is its highest point. There are several sandy beaches and reefs surrounding the island. The seaport of Hillsborough is the main town with shopping and government facilities. Grenada is 27 miles to the south, but Carriacou's sister island, Petite Martinique, is only 3 miles away to the east.
Carriacou- pronounced CARRY-A-KOO
Language - The official language is English
Currency - The Eastern Caribbean Dollar is tied to
the US dollar and is stable. The exchange rate is $2.6882 EC for $1.00 US
Medical - Princess Royal Hospital in Belair, private
and national doctors practicing
Pharmacies - Vena Bullen and Sons, Charles Pharmacy, and Low Budget Drug Mart
Buses - Hillsborough to outlying villages $3.00 EC
Taxis - $4.00 to $11.00 US depending on destination
Jeep Rental - Barba's in Harvey Vale or Bullen's in Hillsborough; driving is on the left.
Telecommunications - Cable and Wireless ltd. in Hillsborough
Electricity - 220 Volts, 50 Htz provided by Grenlec
Banking - Barclays and National Commercial Bank in Hillsborough (no international ATM service) Hours: M-Th 8:00 am to 2:00 pm ; F 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Shopping - in Hillsborough, Harvey Vale, and Windward including food stores, hardware, clothing, and souvenir shops. Business hours are generally 8:00 am - 4:00 pm although some are open later.
Churches - Roman Catholic, Anglican, Jehovah's Witnesses, Seventh Day Adventists, Evangelical, Pentecostal, Church of Christ, and others.
Government Services - Police, Immigration, Customs, Post Office, in Hillsborough. Ministry of Carriacou, Beausejour, Carriacou; embassies and consulates in Grenada.
Ferry Service - OSPREY SHUTTLE
(Power catamaran)
Petite Martinique to Carriacou - departs 5:30 am & 3:00 pm
Carriacou to Grenada - departs 6:00 am & 3:30 pm
Grenada to Carriacou - departs 9:00 am (except
Sunday - 8:00 am departure) & 5:30 pm
Carriacou to Petite Martinique - departs 11:30 am & 7:00 pm
Sunday thru Friday; no afternoon trip on Saturdays to
or from Carriacou/Grenada
Fares: 1 way Carriacou/Grenada $ 40 EC or $15.00 US
round trip Carriacou/Grenada $ 75 EC or $28.00 US
Festivals - Carriacou Carnival Petite Martinique Easter Regatta Carriacou Regatta- 1st weekend in August Carriacou Parang Festival - weekend before Christmas
Holidays - New Years Day (Jan 1st) Independence Day (Feb 7th) Good Friday Easter Monday Labor Day (May 1st) Whit Monday (June) Corpus Christi (June) Emancipation Day (1st Monday in Aug) Thanksgiving Day (25th October) Christmas Day (25th Dec) Boxing Day (26th Dec)
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RESTAURANTS
There are numerous restaurants in Carriacou offering a range of fare including West Indian, sea food, International, European, and French Creole. Many are located in Hillsborough while others are scattered over the island. Prices vary from between $10.00 US to 25.00 US per person.
NIGHT LIFE
Carriacou is a sleepy island with an evening out consisting of gathering at the local rum shops and swapping stories or playing dominoes. However, occasionally live musical entertainment and dancing can be found at a few night clubs here and there.
UNDERWATER
Scuba diving and snorkeling trips can be organized through one of the three dive shops on the island. Dive excursions range from off shore reefs to walls and drop offs with a spectacular array of colorful fish, coral and plant life.
BEACHES & ISLANDS
Favorite beaches on Carriacou range from pinky/white to tan/gray sand and have shade trees. Paradise Beach is easily accessible by bus while scenic Anse La Roche requires a hike through the forest. Carriacou is surrounded by several lovely little islands which make ideal destinations for day trips. Speed boats can be hired to transport you to and from for a reasonable fee.
PLACES OF INTEREST
Carriacou's rich past has rendered many historical sites of interest scattered throughout the island including wells, plantations and windmill ruins both British and French. Other places to visit are the Carriacou Museum , Windward Boat Yard, Botanical Gardens, Anglican Rectory Garden, Canute Calliste Art Gallery and Oyster Beds.
HIKIING
There are many old tracks and trails criss-crossing Carriacou which make for good hiking. The countryside is very hilly and steep in some places, but worth the effort to reach some breath-taking views and ancient ruins.
TOURS
If you're not energetic, you can hire a taxi to give you a tour of the island. Also, taking the Osprey Express ferry to Petite Martinique is a nice day adventure.
Belair Gardens Cottage is about 2 miles outside of the main town of Hillsborough. A scenic, winding road takes you through the countryside and ascends to the village of Belair, some 700 feet above sea level. A jeep rental is recommended for those who wish to tour all the interesting sights on the island and to get to all the beaches. There are buses which go to and from Belair and Hillsborough a few times a day. Taxis are available, too.
Amenities:
The 400 square foot cottage accommodates two people comfortably with a queen size bed on the main floor, but will sleep 4 with an additional double bed in the sleeping loft. A fully equipped kitchen, bathroom with separate outdoor solar hot water shower, and a deck with a hammock are featured for your comfort.
No need for mosquito nets or fans as there is always a cool breeze up on this windward hillside. Your privacy and tranquility is assured as the cottage is located away from the main house, in which the owners live, and has a separate driveway.
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