Biras Creek

One of the best kept secrets in the Caribbean, this unpretentious retreat pampers guests with its inimitable style. The centrepiece of the estate is a knoll-top pavilion, a castellated structure with native stone walls and a soaring roof. The secluded bay with its expansive beach of the softest, whitest sand and hypnotic breaking surf is just one of the qualities that this member of ‘Relais & Chateaux’ is justly famous for.

Accommodation

The 33 recently renovated Biras Creek suites in 16 stone cottages feature simple, sophisticated and elegant décor capitalising on the outside beauty while providing diverse landscape choices for guests. The Garden and Ocean Suites have king-size beds and private garden shower, while the views from the two Grand Suites and the Premier Two Bedroom Ocean Front Suite seem to go on forever. Each non-smoking suite comes complete with air-conditioned bedroom, sitting room, ceiling fans, iHome player, safe, furnished verandah and two bicycles. The Grand and Premier Suites feature Sony LCD televisions, DVD players and Bose iPod sound decks.

Facilities

Hilltop stone ‘castle’, housing the restaurant and bar - Complimentary watersports including Hobie Cats, Sunfish, Lasers, windsurfers, kayaks, snorkelling equipment, introductory scuba session and general instruction - Complimentary Boston Whaler dinghies to explore surrounding islands - Scuba diving, water-skiing, fishing, glass bottom and motor boat tours at extra charge - Two floodlit tennis courts - Hiking trails - Spa By The Sea including Decléor therapeutic treatments.

per person including international flights, full board in a Garden Suite.

Room supplements (per person per night) from

Ocean Suite £31; Grand Suite £163.

Getting There

British Airways (Gatwick) - Antigua with onward flight to Beef Island.

Airport Transfer

35 minutes by boat.