If you are looking for high standard, self catering- rental accommodation in Jamaica, you have just found the perfect holiday retreat. You honestly don't have to look any further-your search is over. We offer everything you might possibly need for that perfect Caribbean vacation at prices everyone can afford.

Almond Tree Villa is an impressive large and attractive four bed-roomed residence with a 25ft by 15ft private swimming pool and terrace set in beautiful gardens. The villa sleeps up to eleven people comfortably and is situated in the peaceful suburban district of Eltham, near White River and only three miles and a ten minute drive into the centre of the exciting tourist resort of Ocho Rios.

Accommodation and facilities within the villa.
The spacious master double bedroom has an en-suite bathroom with toilet, and fitted shower. There is a king sized solid wooden bed, two bed side tables, a fitted walk-in wardrobe and dressing table with drawers, together with cable television.

Another large bedroom adjoins the master bedroom. This room is equipped with a double bed and a bunk bed and is ideal for children, enabling the two rooms to be used as a family suite or alternatively the room can be used as a second double bedroom.

The third double bedroom at the front of the house is furnished with another king sized bed, two bedside tables, a chest of drawers and a large built in wardrobe. This room also has cable television.

The main bathroom has a toilet, wash basin and fitted shower and is shared by the third bedroom and another spacious fourth double bedroom at the rear of the property. This fourth bedroom is furnished with a double bed and a single bed, together with a bedside table, small couch and a fitted wardrobe. Every room is equipped with a powerful ceiling fan and shuttered windows.

The newly fitted kitchen is of a good size with a four ring gas cooker. The kitchen is equipped with a fridge freezer, toaster, microwave oven, electric kettle and coffee percolator and facilitates the large lounge/dining room that has cable television, a DVD player and a six-seat dining table. There is also plenty of seating around the television with three full sized settees.

Please ask Marvin for a selection of DVD's to view while you are there at the villa.

Swimming Pool.
The pool is a recent addition to the property. Many of our guests had previously commented that a swimming pool was the only thing missing. Now our guests can spend many a relaxing day lazing around the pool on a sun lounger while sipping a cool drink or two as the kids happily splash and play around in the water. The pool measures 25ft by 15ft and is ideal for children being only 3ft deep at the shallow end where the steps enter and 5ft at the deep end.

The pool is very private and secluded being situated in the back garden and of course you and your party will enjoy exclusive use.

The gardens.
The lush gardens that surround the villa are filled with a variety of colourful flowers and plants. The various fruit trees include mangos, oranges, coconuts, ackee and soursop.

Marvin the house manager
The house manager Marvin and his partner Tessa reside at the rear of the property in a self contained apartment. Marvin is justifiably very proud of his lovely gardens and apart from security, which is his other role at the villa, he is always happy to offer his services as chef to ensure your holiday is enjoyed to the full.

Bed and Breakfast Option
Many of our guests prefer to book with breakfast included and at only £5 per head per day and £2 for small children it makes great sense. Marvin is renowned for his cooking and what better way to start the day than with a good hearty Jamaican breakfast served outside on the Pool Terrace. Your party can pre-order a varied weekly breakfast menu by speaking to Marvin when you arrive at the villa.

The Jamaican breakfast menu includes a choice of:-

• Ackee and Salt Fish
• Callaloo and Salt Fish
• Bacon and Callaloo
• Corn Beef
• Brown Stew Chicken
• Liver
• Kidney
• Mackerel Run Down

• Fried Dumpling
• Fried Bammy
• Boiled Green Banana
• Boiled Dumpling and Yam
• Coffee
• Tea
• Orange Juice
• Toast and Butter

Using the villa for outside parties and Wedding Receptions
The gardens are ideal for outdoor parties and we have previously held a number of small wedding receptions that have been a great success. Whether you would like to have a little get together with old friends you have in Jamaica or use the gardens for a reception we will be happy to help out.

There will be a small but very reasonable charge to use the villa and gardens as a venue when guests wish to invite other friends and family into the grounds for such an event. Part of this fee is paid to Marvin and Tessa for their help with the catering, serving and general tidying up during and after the event.

Maid Service with Tessa
There is a maid service, which is included in the price of your holiday with Tessa coming in once a week to clean throughout the villa and change bedding.

For those guests who want to get away from it all Tessa is also available to do your washing and ironing. For the very reasonable price of only $1000 Jamaican dollars Tessa will wash and iron your clothes to a high standard.

If guests would prefer to do their own washing they can do so when Tessa is on hand to show them how to use the facilities. There is also a wash tub at the rear and an iron and ironing board are provided.

Airport transfer.
We offer airport transfer to or from either Kingston or Montego Bay airports. Both airports are about 60 miles away.

Please ask for a quote when booking. You will find our prices for airport pick up to be the most competitive.

Daily transport.
Marvin owns a Toyota Corolla hatchback that is licensed as a taxi and is always available to offer a very useful service to and from the villa. You will have his mobile phone number and you can phone him whenever you need a drive back from 'Ochi' or from the nearest beach. We will supply you with a 'pay as you go' mobile cell phone to use while you are staying at the villa. You will find it very useful for local calls especially to contact Marvin.

Tours and the local beaches.
If you are interested in booking a tour please speak to Marvin. He is available for charter work locally or to any part of the island. Let him show you the sights of Jamaica, he knows all the beauty spots, near and far.

There are several wonderful beaches within a few miles of the villa, Reggae Beach, Golden Sands, Shaw Park Beach, James Bond Beach and Laughing Waters. Bob Marley's birthplace at Nine Mile and playwright Noel Coward's house Firefly with its spectacular view over Port Maria are worth a visit. Right on your very doorstep is White River where there is a choice of kayaking, tubing or rafting down a three mile stretch of the river from the 17th century landmark Spanish Bridge.

Please ask Marvin for a quote for one of our great value tours to see places like Blue Mountain, Negril, Black River, Treasure Beach, Somerset Falls, Port Antonio or anywhere else you would like to visit.

In and around Ocho Rios
Ocho Rios has grown from being a small fishing village into a splendid major tourist resort with an impressive array of hotels, restaurants, bars and nightclubs. The local shops offer everything from arts and crafts to T-shirts and other souvenirs. The market is well worth a visit with its huge selection of exotic fruits, fresh produce and fish.

Dunns River Falls and Jamaica's newest tourist attraction Mystic Mountain with its Rain Forest Bobsled and Sky Transporter are both located in Ocho Rios and a must to see.

Other nearby tourist attractions include Prospect Plantation and Chukka Cove famous for horse riding, Dolphin Cove where you can swim with the dolphins and the tourist centre of Island Village which contains several restaurants and bars, including Margaretaville and an air conditioned cinema.

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