T his historic Victorian estate was built in 1874 by Scotsman Robert Simpson. Lovingly restored by Glyn and Linda Davies as their family home since 1976, the estate retains the integrity of its heritage. I t features spacious and elegant dining and sitting rooms and six authentically restored guest rooms. A wrap around verandah overlooking the beautifully manicured gardens is a favorite spot for enjoying breakfast and afternoon tea. Original art, oriental carpets, European antiques, English lace and fluffy down comforters enhance the feeling of bygone years.
All rooms have private baths and queen beds.
French doors open onto private decks that overlook the garden. Each room has a king bed, a sitting area by a wood burning fireplace, and a discretely hidden TV, VCR and wet bar. Abbeywood, Greenwich and Plumstead cottages were crafted to epitomize the English Style Garden Cottage. E ach entrance opens into intimate private courtyards where you can linger over breakfast and listen to garden fountains. Hardwood floors, book lined walls, oriental rugs and fine art add to the feeling that you are tucked away in the English countryside.