The house crowns a hill on the eastern edge of town, the first of a growing number of palatial Mandeville residences. An eighteenth century great house set in a delightful garden on a 300 acre cattle property. Once a farm house and coffee factory owned by the Earl of Balcarres, Governor of Jamaica 1795 to 1801, it has been continuously occupied ever since and is filled with antiques, paintings and curios, each item with its own fascinating story which the owners Mr Arthur Sutton and Mr and Mrs Robert Sutton will relate to you. Countrystyle Ltd. Birdwatching and hiking are also available here. Robert Sutton, an ornithologist and his wife Anne, an environmental scientist, are both extremely knowledgeable about the island's wildlife and ecology.
Accommodation is also available by arrangement.
The birthplace of Jamaican National Hero, the Rt. Excellent Norman Manley, founder of the People's National Party and Premier 1955-1962. The site is maintained by the Jamaica National Heritage Trust. The house was destroyed by fire, leaving only the barbeques used for drying pimento grains and a terraced garden. There is a stunning view over the plains of Clarendon.