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Clay Villa Plantation House & Gardens

P.O Box 1062, Basseterre P.O Box 1062, St. Kitts
869-465-2353
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Ranked #1 of 12 attractions in Basseterre
Type: Tourist/ Visitor Centres
Owner description: Attractions includes a Plantation Home, Natural Gardens, Museum, Gift Shop, Cellar Pub and Wildlife. Activities includes Family Tours, Groups and no... more » Owner description: Attractions includes a Plantation Home, Natural Gardens, Museum, Gift Shop, Cellar Pub and Wildlife. Activities includes Family Tours, Groups and no age limit. « less
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essex
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 attraction reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

We went on the Royal Caribbean Adventure of the seas excursion to a plantation/beach trip. After a short, although a little bumpy ride in a mini bus around the beautiful island. We were met by Phil a british ex sailor for a fantastic visit to his famiy home and gardens. The gardens were beautifully set out with paintings on the... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

We took the Roayl Caribbean Adventure of the seas excursion to Planatation House it was an amazing place, so many things to see the house was full of some many interesting things collected by Philip and his wife (the owners of the house and guide). The gardens are wonderful beautiful plants, trees, animals and fish. Philip was so interesting and... More

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Barnsley, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

One of the most beautiful attractions on St. Kitts is the Clay Villa Plantation and Gardens The plantation house is full of stunning memorabilia along with Stanley Gumbs museum. The gardens are full of colour and splendor with trails through the foliage. There are stunning walls murals, hidden statues and a pet sanctuary, which houses monkeys, tortoises, cockatiels, rabbits and... More

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Bel Air, MD
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

I would highly recommend visiting the Clay Villa Plantation even if you only have one day on St. Kitts. And if you would like an island tour that can be customized to your interests, I would also highly recommend booking one through Clay Villa and request Leroy Procope of All Stars Professional Taxi Service as your driver/guide if he is... More

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Nanaimo, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

Philip and Bridget opened up their home, gardens and property for us to enjoy. If you love to take photos of beautiful tropical plants then this is well worth the price alone. The house was amazing and we had enough time to enjoy a rum and then head for the beach.

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Mills River, North Carolina, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

My family and I recently visited St. Kitts on a cruise. We are more the do-it-yourself types and chose not to do an organized shore excursion. I had heard great things about the plantation so we had Elvis (Cab driver) take us there. We arrived before they opened but Philip let us in and allowed us to wait inside. Once... More

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cardiff, uk
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

Hi to Bridget and Philip We recently visited during a cruising holiday, and were made to feel at home by the owners who showed our group around. It felt like a little corner of paradise, and we are wishing ourselves back to sit on your terrace with your wonderful views. Philip mentioned alovera as a laxative, if you ever sell... More

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Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

How often are you greeted like family and get to tour the house and gardens with the actual owner! Philip and Bridget live here with their daughter and this place is truly a hidden treasure and definitely worth seeing. Philip has a quirky sense of humor and relates many of his life stories during the tour. The villa has a... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

This is the only plantation house still owned by the original St. Kitts family, way back in time other plantation houses had slaves and due to the fact that this household never agreed to slavery when slavery was over they were allowed to keep their plantation, where others where taken back by the new government!! The owners gave a wonderful... More

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Prince Frederick, Maryland, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

This was our absolute favorite excursion on the cruise that my family just finished. The family that owns the property are genuine and wonderful! They have meticulously taken care of this property, we could not find one corner ignored and we were thoroughly impressed! You MUST do this if you go to St. Kitts, it cannot be missed. These guys... More

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