E12. Gorgeous 1800's house, sleeps up to 8 guests (extra visitors can be accommodated at reduced rates at a nearby inn), completely modernized in every respect . Hot tub and lap pool, private courtyard and easy walking access to the World Heritage Town of St. Georges.

We are the exclusive agents of this renovated Georgian home filmed by PBS This Old House as their Bermuda project. This gorgeous 200 year old house was sympathetically restored in keeping with its location within the historic preservation area of the Town of St Georges, a World Heritage Site.

The property sleeps up to 8 guests (extra visitors can be accommodated at reduced rates at a nearby inn), and is completely modernized with high end executive fixtures. There is a designer travertine landscaped Mexican colonial courtyard with hot tub and 8.5’ x 14’ swimspa, and an upstairs verandah extending to a deck overlooking St Georges Harbour. CHECK IN TIMES FOR THE HOUSE IS 2PM. Bags can be dropped off on arrival if your plane gets in earlier.

The former capital of Bermuda, the Town of St. Georges will take you back nearly 400 years to 1612. The town is the oldest continuously occupied settlement in the English New World. In recognition, it has been named as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, a rare and coveted designation. The extraordinary atmosphere of the town is captured not only in its gentrification but in the fact the folks live in these historic buildings. The ongoing matter of everyday business has somehow been managed within the confines of a pretty town with winding roads and oddly shaped buildings perched curbside. Its history embraces many roles: a thriving frontier town, military and naval outpost and colonial capital to name but a few. Crammed now with pretty shops and attractive cafes, it is centered on a beautiful waterfront square, with museums and galleries just steps away, including a replica of the Deliverance, popular with children and adults alike. This tiny ship bore the early settlers on to Jamestown, Virginia after a year of collecting desperately needed food and ship building to escape the island they were shipwrecked upon. There is a fine golf course behind the town and Tobacco Bay (a spectacular beach) , gardens and churches to explore and dazzling walks to enjoy in the area. Buses run into Hamilton and beyond, and there is a ferry service into Hamilton and Dockyard as well: please check the schedules on the homepage of www.bermudarentals.com for times of departure and return. As the island is only 22 miles long, even at the sedate pace of 14 to 20 miles an hour, you can explore the entire island comfortably from your taxi, on the mopeds or by public transportation.

Additional attractions would include: the Tuesday night street market with stalls and vendors in the Town Square; shops stay open until 9 pm. There are walking tours daily and a special re-enactment of the old ducking stool - a punishment reserved for nagging or gossiping women from a long time ago! Every street offers wonderful old houses perched right on the road allowance or set deep in lush gardens. This is a place to explore happily on foot. There are museums, old government buildings and meeting halls, and handsome forts to explore … as well as pubs and cafes in which to linger. The oldest church in the Western hemisphere still in use is the truly lovely St. Peter’s Church. With its exceptional timbered interiors reminiscent of shipbuilding techniques of long ago, handsome collections of silver and cedar furniture, and the flanking graveyard that holds so many of the island's earliest settlers, the church welcomes your visit and appreciates your donations towards its maintenance. Nearby local restaurants include range from Continental, Indian, Japanese, Italian, and English Pub fare. They include The Village Grill, Sushi Tei, Café Gio, Carriage House, White Horse, George & Dragon, Temptations, as well as the Tavern By The Sea. There is also an Internet Cafe on Water Street called Cafe Latte. There is a mini-bus service provided in the St. George/East End area for a nominal charge, and the main bus service is about a 2 minute walk and will take you to all points on the island. For the independent adventurer, there are several cycle liveries close by for those wanting to rent scooters or pedal bikes. Boat tours and sports fishing as well as land tours are available and a ferry service runs between - St. George and Dockyard 7 days a week much faster than by bus, - St George’s and Hamilton 5 days a week in about the same time as the bus. Dockyard is splendid collection of buildings dating from the early 1800’s used by the British Navy to re-provision their ships. Now converted to museums, shops and artisans studios, a trip to Dockyard is a must- and to get there by ferry will combine the pleasures of a cruise, with stunning scenery and a fascinating glimpse into Bermuda’s colonial past. And then there’s the modern capital of Hamilton, with all of its attractions- and all points in between! The mini bus and taxi service is available from the town square or phone them to come and pick you up.

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SeaExpress:
There is a fast ferry catamaran which runs from St. Georges to Hamilton. It's an intereating alternative to the bus as it will stop in Dockyard (which is the western most point of the island) on the way to Hamilton. The ferry is $4 per person each way and the trip takes 1 +/- hours. Currently ferries leave as follows BUT YOU MUST VERIFY THIS WITH THE WEB SCHEDULE. See Bermuda Government website on ferry service

Leaves St. George: 10 am, 11 am, 12 noon, 1:30, 3 pm, 4 pm

The last Ferry leaves Hamilton to St. Georges at 2:30 pm so you will probably bus it or cab it back to St. George after your day's outing.

Local Stores, etc. Somers Market  Across the bridge to Main Street and turn right, 50 yards to junction. Open 8a.m. to 10p.m. On Sundays you cannot buy alcohol in stores. Nearby is Robertson’s Drug Store, the Post Office and two Banks with 24 hour ATM’s. The Visitors’ Information Centre at Café Latte on Water Street is very useful with plenty of information.For unusual souvenirs or gifts try “Seaglass” or “Amos Art Studio”, both located at the western end of Water Street, the narrow bricked street leading west from the town square and opposite Dowling’s gas station.
Internet service is available at Cafe Latte, also on Water Street or, if you have a wireless laptop, try near “Tavern By The Sea” and, anyway, you should be able to pick up a wireless DSL signal in the apartment.
HOLIDAYS! – Alcohol may not be purchased from stores on Sundays so you need to shop on Saturday for necessities to last until Monday or beyond any holidays. On holidays stores, Banks and Post Office are closed. Public Transport operates on Sunday schedules on holidays. : Taxis are available (call 296 2121) but are expensive and you need to order well ahead, especially if it is raining.  Bus service to and from Hamilton is good and cheap. Bus # 10 or #11 from the bus stop outside the liquor store on York Street above Cafe Latte- about 300 yards away. The most economical way is:

1.        To buy a set of tickets from the Post Office (Water Street),

2.         Buy tokens from Liquor store next to bus stop (double ticket price) or Visitors’ Information Centre at Café Latte on Water Street.

3.         Pay exact cash fare on entering bus .

 Ferry service to Dockyard and Hamilton runs from outside this building. This is an excellent way to get around. Check schedule and fares at Visitors’ Information Centre.

 Rental bikes. Mopeds are available but not recommended due to our increased traffic, narrow roads and your insistence on driving on the right! Seriously, choose bus, ferry or taxi please.

Golf and Beaches: Bermuda has 9 golf courses, some public, some private. See the yellow pages or www.bermudagolf.org

The St. George’s Golf Club is within walking distance up Queen Street (or take mini bus from Town Square).

Mid Ocean Club, a renowned and challenging course (for member’s and their invited guests) is a 15 minute taxi ride away. This is the venue for the P.G.A. Grand Slam Tournament in October, 2007. Plan ahead and you may get to play a round. Sorry, I am not a member!

Adjacent is the Tucker’s Point Golf Club for members and their guests. Other golf courses are located towards the middle and west of the island.

Beaches: some of the finest in the world and nearby too! In St. George’s you can walk over the hill to Tobacco Bay, Fort St. Catherine beach or discover the tiny Achilles Bay at Blackbeard’s Hideout. Alternatively, a 10 minute taxi or mini bus ride will take you to Southside (former U.S. military base) and Clearwater beach as well as Turtle Beach. Make arrangements for return transport. Further afield, along the south shore in Warwick and Southampton Parishes there is a string of connected beaches including Horseshoe Bay where there are refreshment and changing facilities. At any of our beaches always obey any warning signs posted during stormy weather.

Water sports/ Fishing : For charter fishing check “Tenacious” docked next to the bridge or call Sloan on 735 9444 or www.atlanticspraycharters.bm  Alternatively, “Reel Hot” is operated by Nick New on 537 6040 or www.reelhotcharterfishing.com  Both captains are very experienced and knowledgeable.For water sports including scuba diving, boat and equipment rentals check Blue Hole Water Sports at Grotto Bay Beach Hotel on 293 2915 or www.bluewater.bm. Guided jet ski tours are also available from the White Horse Tavern or adjacent to Dowling’s gas station at the end of Water Street.

Dining :There is a wide variety of restaurants in or around Hamilton and St. George’s. The Yellow Pages and other brochures are good references but nearby are:“Tavern By The Sea”. Informal pub/ restaurant with indoor or outdoor seating. Take out pizza is good too. No reservations needed.

“White Horse Tavern”. Just across the bridge. Similar to T-by-Sea.

“Café Gio”. 50 yards up Water Street. Popular with locals and visitors. Semi casual, indoor/ outdoor, reservations essential.

“The Carriage House”. 50 more yards. More formal. Reservations.

“Griffins” at the St. George’s Club, timeshare resort up the hill opposite far end of Water Street. Semi casual; reservations.

“Blackbeard’s Hideout”. (April – October) across from Fort St. Catherine and beach.

 The “George and Dragon”, upper level, is a newly reopened restaurant on the town square.

“Mulligan’s” restaurant at the St. George’s Golf Club – very good and somewhat underrated for lunch or dinner.

 “Swizzle Inn”- Infamous casual pub/ restaurant on main road west of the Causeway on way to Hamilton just past Grotto Bay Hotel. No reservations. “Swizzle Inn, Swagger Out!”. These details provided by one of our hospitable homeowners!