Spring House is an exclusive villa like no other, centrally located on the charming Caribbean island of Bequia (pronounced Beck-way), in the heart of St Vincent and the Grenadines. If you're looking for peace, tranquility, good food, wonderful beaches and a calm and friendly atmosphere, this really is the paradise so often sought but rarely found the island that tourism forgot.

Set in two acres of private grounds, Spring House is situated on the Spring Estate, just above the Firefly Bequia Hotel. Its quiet hill-top location benefits from cooling trade winds and stunning views of the coconut plantations, Spring Bay and the islands beyond. The hustle and bustle of the main harbour and yachting centre, Port Elizabeth, is just six minutes away and offers a wide variety of shops, bars, restaurants and activities.

Spring House was designed by Caribbean architect Michael Connell, and its elegant Georgian style reflects a period when charm and beauty were of paramount importance. By day or night you'll find Spring House reflects the island's cultural heritage and laid-back lifestyle; definitely somewhere worth lingering.

Built and furnished by local craftsmen, featuring local artists original work, and managed by a professionally trained chef and hotel manager, Spring House caters for up to 12 guests; guests who are accustomed to the finest vacation experience and who value the sanctity of their own private home away from home.

Make this a true vacation for everyone and forget about food shopping, lugging groceries to the house, preparing, serving and cleaning up. Let us do all this for you, while you get on with the more important things, like having the holiday of a lifetime.

At Spring House we want you and your family and friends to have the holiday or vacation that best suits both your needs and your budget. For some, this means a basic, self-catering, villa rental package with limited extra services. For others, this mean an all-inclusive luxury package with every need, thought and desire taken care of from the moment you step off your international flight.

When you choose our Standard Rate Plan, you will still enjoy the exclusivity of your own private six-bedroom resort with a full range of features, while benefiting from the savings of providing your own meals, drinks, tours and flight arrangements.

When you choose our All-Inclusive Rate Plan we will do everything we can to make your holiday as relaxing and stress-free as possible. From the moment you decide that Spring House is the place for your vacation all you have to do is book your international flight to Barbados or San Juan, and then leave the rest to us. Onward flights to/from Bequia or St Vincent are included, as are airport or ferry transfers, rental jeeps, a full staff including cook, maid, housekeeper, laundress, caretaker/gardener and more. We've included a meal plan that features an arrival Welcome Dinner, breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, cocktail hour and late-night snacks every day, as well as an open bar. Or take a picnic lunch for your beach or day trip, if you prefer.

For dinner, we invite you to sample some of the 25 or more fine restaurants on our island where you can enjoy the nightlife and make new friends.

Main Level features: Private swimming pool (40ft / 12.2m), gazebo and pool bar including fully stocked beverage cooler, TV and sound system. Separate lounge with 32in (81.3cm) plasma television with 50+ channels, DVD player, video game connections and stereo system. Large 12-seat dining room. Breakfast patio. Semi-formal tropically furnished drawing room, with covered wrap-around mahogany verandah featuring extensive wicker seating and casual dining area. Fully applianced kitchen. Barbecue, table-tennis table, secluded garden patios, basketball and badminton court. Tennis court available nearby. Handicapped ramp from main level to swimming pool deck.

Accommodation features: Six air-conditioned suites, with another bedroom and bathroom (disabled access) available by prior arrangement. Child facilities (cots, cribs, highchairs, etc also available). The bedroom suites are generously sized with plenty of storage space, and enjoy spectacular ocean views from their verandahs. Tropical sunshine floods each room, with louvered hardwood doors offering shade and a pleasant through breeze just right for an afternoon nap. The crisp white linen and swathes of fabric adorning each four-poster bed give an exotic feel to the rooms, providing you with the perfect setting to unwind and relax. The large bathrooms feature individually designed mosaics, by a prominent local artist, depicting flora and fauna native to Bequia.