We were over in Barbados but were unhappy with the beach and what we felt was overcrowding and widespread construction activity so off we went to Mustique after 3 days.
We called the Cotton House and a lovely lady called Simmonique in reservations could not have been more helpful, an attitude we found with all staff and management right the way up to Pippa the GM who is a real pro. Within 20 minutes not only did she find space for us (entailing a couple of room changes and an upgrade) but also booked our flights and arranged meet and greet on departure and arrival. This was not special to us but available to all.
As soon as we arrived we knew we were going to love it!
Cheap it ain't but boy do you get your money's worth. There are only 17 rooms of different types, sizes and facilities including pools etc.
First few days we had a Grenadine Suite. No sea view but two splendid rooms and two of them have pools. Next we had the Tower room which is one room but a character and view to die for. you sit on the balcony for breakfast overlooking cove and beach and then the sunsets......
Finally we were upgraded to a duplex suite which has two floors and a pool which was great.
In the hotel there is a lovely (and usually peaceful) pool and a fabulous beach which is great to snorkel from. On the beach there are plenty of spread out sun umbrellas and very comfortable sun beds. There are two guys who work the pool and beach, they are Kenny and Sean, two St Vincent guys who also epitomise the friendly attitude of the hotel.
The spa and gym are very good as is the main restaurant and beach cafe where you get the greatest sundowners in view and drink!
The island itself is very pretty with lots of beautiful beaches that are practically deserted apart from very useful sun shades and tables set up where the hotel will deliver a picnic if asked. you get around if you hire motorised golf carts which cost around US$50 per day. Go to Macaroni beach and live the dream.
Was told the above is Mick Jagger's dog. Jagger has a house in the next bay alongside Tommy Hilfiger and Bryan Ferry but the pooch gets better snacks from Cotton house guests like me!
Hotel food is good but not the cheapest. so for a change go to Basils overwater restaurant/bar especially on their 'Jump Up' evening on Wednesdays (I think) or try the Firefly which is a great place to eat as well as a great late evening watering hole.
Would we go back? like a shot! Second time we might take a villa or book the two bed villa attached to the Cotton House.
My advice? go there and enjoy!
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