Imagine plantation luxury, in one of 20 large, custom-designed villas built to maximize the views and filled with hand-made and antique hardwood furnishings, shutters, and mosquito nets. At the Stonefield Estate Villa Resort, in St. Lucia, West Indies, you can relax and enjoy one of the most beautiful vacations in the world. http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/St_Lucia/stonefieldvillas/hotel/280/12/ en-us Copyright 1998 e-TravelMedia.com/CaribbeanMag.com Fri, 4 Jul 2008 22:29:39 EST With 20 spacious, plantation-style villas scattered across 26 acres, Stonefield offers uncompromised serenity, romance, luxury and beauty. All of the villas have spectacular views of Petit Piton. Many have beautiful ocean views. Sixteen even have private pools. All include fully-equipped kitchens and most have delightful outdoor showers. In addition, all guests can enjoy one of the most memorable pools in the world, dine on gourmet food at the Mango Tree Restaurant, and toast the sunset at the Bamboo Bar. Stonefield is located near the picturesque village of Soufriere, with shuttles to two nearby beaches and easy access to St. Lucia's natural wonders, including a drive-in volcano, waterfalls, rainforests, scuba and snorkeling, boating, horseback riding, and many other activities. Stonefield Estate is perfect for honeymooners, sunset weddings, anniversaries, couples, and families--anyone who wants to escape to plantation luxury and storybook romance, to spectacular Caribbean views and spectacular meals, to their own private paradise. Stonefield Estate Villa Resort has 20 large, private villas ranging from 1-bedroom garden-views to 3-bedroom ocean views with private swimming pools. To assist you in choosing the one that best suits your vacation needs, we've provided floor plans below with 360° views. Just click on the villas below you're most interested in to see pictures and floorplans. 4-poster queen size bed(s), safe, fridge, stove, coffee maker, blender, toaster, hammock for two, iron and board, hair dryer on request, ceiling fans, garden showers (except de Marqe and Plantation), CD players. Note: * The luxury one-bedroom category does not have cooking facilities. Beaches Jalousie Beach, at the Hilton, is located between the Pitons and is a beautiful white sandy beach of imported sand. In St. Lucia, all the beaches are public; for this reason umbrellas belonging to Jalousie Hilton are only for the use of their guests. Chairs can be rented for the day at US$15 per person. Jalousie has several restaurants and shops. There are also excellent water sports/diving center and tennis courts. (Unfortunately due to insurance regulations only resident guest at Jalousie can use their pool). Anse Chastanet Beach at Anse Chastanet Hotel is a beautiful black/gray volcanic sandy beach. The chairs and umbrellas that belong to Anse Chastanet Hotel are for the exclusive use of their guest. There is a restaurant and bar at Anse Chastanet Hotel. For the diving enthusiasts the Scuba St.Lucia Dive Shop offers a wide choice of diving activities. Snorkeling equipment can be rented from the dive shop. Malgetoute Beach A fifteen-minute steep walk down from Stonefield, Malgretoute Beach is a secluded rocky beach. There are two local restaurants situated at either ends of the beach, on one end of the beach one will find a number of sleeping yachts. Out at sea, there might be fishermen waiting for their catch. Otherwise this beach is quiet, isolated and perfect if you want to be alone and take in the beauty of the area. The Mango Tree Restaurant and Bar offer local cusine at its finest. The emphasis is on fresh produce grown on the estate and locally caught fish and meats. This open air restaurant has breath taking views of the pitit piton and caribbean sea. A menue can be forwarded on request. Type: Villa No. of Rooms: 12 Beach Location: Off Beach (Tropical Setting) http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/St_Lucia/stonefieldvillas/hotel/280/12/ Fri, 4 Jul 2008 22:29:39 EST