Craigston Chapel, Carriacou
Craigston Chapel, Carriacou
History
Craigston Chapel was built in the 1930’s , on the grounds of Craigston Great House, itself built in 1784, to serve the Catholic community of the nearby village of Bogles. The story goes that the completed building was never consecrated, as plans changed, and over time the building was used as a store room and an animal pen. As a young boy growing up at Craigston I remember a flock of sheep being penned there at night and streaming out to pasture in the morning.
Having lost the roof in a long forgotten hurricane, it was refurbished as a cottage in 1968, and has recently undergone another up-grade and modernization.
The building has very thick stone walls……making for a cool interior…. in European Farmhouse style, and is essentially one room internally with a partition separating off the bedroom from the open-plan living, dining and kitchen areas. On each side of the building there are extensive verandas giving a choice of lounging space, either to avoid the sun as it moves overhead, or to catch the constant breezes on the Eastern side and the glorious sunsets over the Harbour on the Western side. .
Although built in the Great House grounds, which comprise 10 acres of landscaped gardens and orchards, Craigston Chapel is far enough from the main house for it to be completely private, and, although accessed through the main gate, has its own side drive and parking.
This is a very charming, very breezy, cottage, with all needed amenities including free WiFi and internet radio, and lovely views of the town and harbour. It is nestled against park-like mature trees on the Eastern side.
This cottage is ideal for a couple, but could accommodate one other adult or child on a roll away if desired. It is within easy walking distance of the main town of Hilsborough and several beaches.
This is an ideal, historic and very affordable, location from which to explore and enjoy Carriacou.
Property Details:
- 1 bedroom
- 1 bathroom witih shower
- Converted Chapel
- Sleeps 2 adults and one child on a rollaway bed
- Converted historic chapel
- House keeper 2 x week excluding public holidays, (no cooking)
- Local cell phone with $ 20 EC provided
Guests can enjoy
- An outdoor grill
- Parking space
- Internet access
- Balcony or Terrace
- Cooker
- 1 Bedside Cots (extra daily charge)
- Dining Seats (4)
- Double Beds (1)
- Freezer
- Grill
- Hair Dryer
- Housekeeping Included
- Internet Access
- Internet Radio
- Iron
- Kettle
- Linens Provided
- Living Room Seats (4)
- Microwave
- Mountain Views
- Ocean Views
- Parking
- Patio
- Private Garden
- Refrigerator
- Safe
- Shared Garden
- Shower Rooms (1)
- Staffed Property
- Suitable For Children Under 5
- Toaster
- Towels Provided
- Wi-Fi
- Garden and Ocean views
- Well equipped kitchen with blender
- Coffee machine
- Kettle
- Toaster
- Microwave
- Grill
- Stove with oven
- Hammock
- Pets Allowed – No
- Smoking Allowed – Yes
- Kid Friendly – One child only
See our seasonal rates below:
Default Rates
| Max # of Guests | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | $150 BBD | $900 BBD | - |
Winter Rates
From 16-Nov-2016 to 01-May-2017
| Max # of Guests | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | $170 BBD | - | - |
Craigston Chapel, Carriacou Island, Grenada
About the neighbourhood
North of Grenada, the island of Carriacou, land of the reefs, is a 13 sq mile island fringed with white sand beaches, beautiful blue green bays and coral reefs. The island retrains much of the charm of bygone years but has modern facilities– internet, cell phone service, daily flights and daily fast ferry service.
The perfect place to go swimming, snorkeling, diving, sailing, fishing, hiking, bird watching. Or if one is less active, try a hammock to read in or visit the local museum with all its Carib and Arawak artifacts and information. No hustle of the big city but a more leisurely pace of life.
Access
Car advised
How to get there
- Airport: Lauriston : 5.0 km
- Ferry: Hillsborough: 3.0 km
Book your flight to Grenada on various international airlines– BA, Virgin, Air Canada, Jet Blue, AA, LIAT etc and then you have the option of a connecting flight on SVG (St Vincent & the Grenadines Airline) or using the daily ferry service from Grenada.
You can book SVG on line– do note that their luggage restrictions are not the same as the international carriers. Depending on your connections, it may be necessary to over night in a guest house or hotel in Grenada. Others prefer to take the ferry which allows them more luggage. You can ask us specific questions if necessary.
Activities nearby
Hiking, Snorkeling, Swimming, Bird Watching, Fishing Nearby, Watersports Nearby, Nearest Beach: 1.0 km.
At A Glance
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