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Celebrity chefs of the calibre of Gary Rhodes are not often involved in Caribbean hotels, but the Calabash is a rare exception. Gary Rhodes has instilled menus and standards that have elevated what was already a highly rated restaurant into a cult venue.
Aside from this gastronomic glory, Calabash is a boutique, all-suite luxury hotel in Grenada and a very good one at that. Arranged in a horseshoe shape around a perfect Caribbean beach and enclosed by tropical gardens, a sense of peace pervades.
In keeping with the Caribbean laid back approach, each of the 30 spacious suites are decorated in an informal yet luxurious style. All have whirlpool baths while some boast plunge pools set within walled terraces. The pool suites include outside showers, flat screen TVs and large, quirky tropical photographs on the walls surrounding the pools. The stunning Thorneycroft Suite offers over 200 square metres of space, with a large balcony, sun deck and private pool.
For those hankering after a home-from-home experience, the superb villas are ideal for groups who want the freedom of an exclusive villa with the service of a hotel. Three five bedroom villas, a four bedroom villa and a two bedroom poolhouse villa provide the ultimate in Caribbean hideaways.
Not only is the setting of the restaurant magical, but the cuisine is exceptional, including Caribbean takes on classic Rhodes’ inventions. Other touches include complimentary fruit on the beach, canapés in one’s room and full à la carte breakfast served on guests’ balconies or terraces.
The Heaven and Earth Spa focuses on the holistic treatment of the body as a whole, offering a combination of treatments and advice, including diet and lifestyle to create a balance of mind, body and soul. A welcome head, neck and shoulder massage is complimentary for all guests.
A large swimming pool, fitness centre, floodlit tennis, snooker and water sports are all available at the hotel with an excellent dive centre close by and right on the beach. What more could one ask for. This really is the perfect holiday destination.
Bailey Robinson
The Courtyard, Hungerford
Berkshire, RG17 0NF
t: +44 (0) 1488 689777
f: +44 (0) 1488 681973
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