Resort description:

Originally an 18th century coral warehouse and sugar mill, the late British designer, Oliver Messel carefully restored many of the original features of the Cotton House.

The restoration of an original Oliver Messel house to the "Coutinot House" which now boasts five of the most deluxe and distinctive rooms and suites. In the Caribbean with the third refurbishment and development in 2004 saw the creation of the two bedroom Cotton Hill Residence, two Duplex Suites, a large swimming pool and a number plunge pools and the total refurbishment of all existing rooms.

Located on the tiny Grenadine island of Mustique which is only 3 by 1/2 miles, the Cotton House is situated on a picturesque hillside surrounded by the Caribbean Sea to the west and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. Mustique is one of the most exclusive private islands in the world.

Rooms and accommodation:

Coutinot Sea Front Rooms luxury king rooms with views of the Caribbean Sea. All are furnished with woven rattan signature pieces and feature four-poster beds crowned in decorative netting. One room (Tower) sits privately on the upper level featuring an elevated bathtub providing bath-time sea and sunset views. An outdoor shower completes the bathroom experience. The two rooms on the ground floor feature private plunge pools, separate baths and showers located in tropical garden settings. In-room luxuries include entertainment center, mini-bar and air-conditioning.

Grenadine Suites With two suites located on the upper level and two on the lower floor all with French doors opening from both the bedroom and the living room onto a large privately furnished veranda. The two suites on the lower floor feature private plunge pools which flow from the suites veranda with an elegantly furnished pool deck. These accommodations are suited for couples with maximum two children, as extra twin beds can be added in the living rooms. A door separates the bedrooms from the living rooms and the suites each have one main bathroom on suite with a powder room located off the living room.

Facilities at Cotton House:

• Snorkelling and windsurfing
• Spa (local charge)
• Gym
• 2 tennis courts
• Horse riding (local charge)
• Beach
• Swimming pool with pool bar
• 3 restaurants including Verandah Restaurant, The Great Room, Beach Café Restaurant and Bar

Additional information:

Other recommended idyllic escapes in St Vincent and the Grenadines:
Palm Island
Raffles Resort Canouan

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