Located a short distance west of Jamaica’s bustling second city, Montego Bay, Great River House is a stunning five-bedroom villa with expansive grounds. Built by the Dupont family in 1956 and renovated by Tom Reed in 2008, the villa combines the elegance of the island’s colonial architecture with cutting-edge comforts, fittings and appliances. Capable of sleeping up to ten guests, Great River House is a fantastic choice for groups of friends, families and multigenerational getaways.

Part of an exclusive gated community, the villa is just minutes away from the Round Hill private resort. All guests enjoy club membership and can utilise its beach, pool, bar, tennis courts and striking waterfront terrace. Montego Bay’s downtown waterfront is approximately 15 minutes by car and is home to several excellent attractions. The National Museum West offers an intriguing insight into the island’s history, while Doctor’s Cave is a popular city beach.

The lounge on the main floor features classic chequerboard flooring and rich mahogany furniture. Sofas invite you to relax and look out over the veranda through large French doors, while the elegant dining space provides the perfect space to indulge in the delicious feasts prepared in the professionally-equipped kitchen by the villa’s full-time staff. A separate ‘club room’ includes a widescreen TV and DVD player for in-house entertainment, and for an extra memorable movie night, an outdoor projector can be hooked up for starlit films by the pool.

In the East Wing, the master suite features an antique, four-poster king-size bed and a spacious ensuite bathroom with a walk-in shower and twin vanities. The room opens onto a private veranda and the pool terrace. In the West Wing, all four of the bedrooms contain king-size beds. However, depending on sleeping requirements, the king-size beds can be swapped out for twin beds in two of the rooms. All four rooms feature lavish ensuites, with two benefiting from access to outdoor space.

Great River House’s outdoor areas are just as impressive as its interiors. With a tennis court, putting green, badminton, and croquet area, there is plenty to keep active guests busy. The snaking swimming pool includes a waterfall edge that overlooks the large, lush garden, where guests will find fruit trees, palms and pimento trees.

Discover an array of secret nooks dotted around the garden for alone time, or socialise and dine al fresco by the pool with friends and family. Great River House is an unforgettable holiday destination with all you need to enjoy a dream Jamaican escape.