Cielo (formerly Fawlty Towers)
Luck Hill, Northwest, TortolaCIELO was formerly known as Fawlty Towers, but has been renamed - Cielo means "heaven," and this villa is truly heavenly! The entry courtyard with its colorful bougainvillea, banana and palm trees welcomes you into Cielo, a relaxing and very private hideaway set high on a hillside with simply breathtaking, sweeping views of Cane Garden Bay, St. John, St. Thomas, and green islets beyond.
Five pavilions offer spacious seclusion. The first of the poolside pavilions houses the large Great Room with bamboo blinds and a curved sofa dressed in bright fabrics, and connects to the very well-equipped kitchen pavilion via a cool lanai set for alfresco dining. Just outside the Great Room is a covered area overlooking the coralstone-tiled pool courtyard, edged by trees and flowering tropical plants, perfect for gathering for sunset cocktails.
Cielo's third pavilion is Sea Turtle, a two-story retreat with a sitting room on the main level (this sitting room offers a sofabed for children under 16, great for preteens and teenagers), and two staircases which lead to its very private king bedroom/bath suite below; Sea Turtle's bedroom/bath suite has its own sun deck and a double hammock.
Across the sunny pool deck is Cielo's fourth pavilion, offering the Caribbean Reef Room, an air-conditioned poolside queen bedroom/bath suite. On this pavilion's upper level are two more air-conditioned bedroom/bath suites, the king Oasis Suite and the Hibiscus Haven Suite. The king (or two-twin) Hibiscus Haven Suite features its own step-out balcony looking over the entry courtyard with views of green mountains beyond. The Oasis Suite's balcony looks out to relaxing ocean views.
The fifth pavilion, Coral Cottage, is accessed via a curved stone staircase from the pool courtyard or from the secret garden connecting this pavilion to the fourth pavilion. Coral Cottage pavilion is a very secluded haven, housing an air-conditioned queen suite with its own private patio for sunbathing and an enticing alfresco shower.
Cielo is generally breezy and comfortable in the summer months due to its high elevation; it's perfectly situated to easterly tradewinds. Artfully designed to provide both togetherness and seclusion, this serene villa with flower-laden gardens, native stonework, colorful tiles and gingerbread trim blends its bright, light and easygoing aura with constant cool breezes and wonderful sea views to provide a special ambience for families and friends seeking a most special Caribbean experience.
Room Amenities
· Each bedroom has a hair dryer, TV/VCR (3 TVs have cable), CD player & spa robes
· DVD players in pool bedroom & Great Room)
· Movie & music collections, radio, books, games
· A/C in all bedrooms (except not in Sea Turtle Suite, which is breezy)
· Answering machine
· DSL & Wi-Fi for your laptop
· Safe for valuables
· Dishwasher Property Amenities
· Built-in stainless gas grill
· Double hammock & mini-fridge in Sea Turtle Suite
· Baby gear (1 full-sized baby crib, 1 nylon Pack 'n' Play crib/playpen, highchair, 2 strollers, car + booster seats, baby monitor, play yard, children's toys, books, movies + beach toys)
· Beach bags & coolers Staff and Services
· Maid service two days per week (except holidays)
· Optional personal laundry service is available (there's a $20 per load charge to wash, dry + fold -- please ask the villa's housekeeper)
· With advance notice, we can easily arrange to have Fawlty Towers stocked for your arrival with your requested groceries, OR you may hire an accomplished chef for a special dinner or more meals if you wish. Massage, spa + beauty treatments can also be arranged for you at the villa...please inquire. Additional Details
· Children are allowed with notarized waiver required for all children under 5 years
· Smoking is not permitted inside the house |
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