When former Munich schoolteachers Otmar and Sonya Schaedle dropped anchor at Bequia in 1978, they hadn't planned on becoming innkeepers, much less discovering and restoring an 18th-century French estate house and sugar mill. 
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Now, two decades later,  they've added a pool to what is perhaps already the most romantic place to stay on Bequia. 

What distinguishes 
The Old Fort 
from its competitors? 

The dramatic 
mountaintop setting 
overlooking the Atlantic
(most of Bequia's inns are on the waterfront in Port Elizabeth)

The architecture reconstructed stone archways and walls, heavy handmade wood doors and rafters; and the cuisine, a potpourri of West Indian, French, and German fare, with most of the ingredients grown on the property. If you bring your family, be prepared: the Schaedle children own a menagerie -- a donkey, a dog, cats, peacocks, a parrot, parakeets, a rabbit, and chickens -- that'll have your kids demanding the same.

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An independent and well-travelled clientele in search of a rental villa property will find, above all, the ultimate in privacy at The Old Fort.

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Local market shopping and provisioning will be handled by staff as part of the service. The cost of the food and beverages, however, is additional and will be added to the final bill. Daily menu planning will be in consultation with the guests, if desired.

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As a villa rental 
The Old Fort 
will be closed 
to the public. 

You will have exclusive use of the entire property and estate house with 5 double rooms.

A household staff of 4 
including 
~ the hotel's chef ~
will cater to your every need.


The proprietor resides in a private cottage on the estate and is always available to assist you in any way. Two rental vehicles are included in our villa option.

OUR VILLA RATES HIGH SEASON: 04JAN/31APR - US$10,500/week LOW SEASON: 01MAY/20DEC - US$8,500/week CHRISTMAS/NEW YEARS: 21DEC/03JAN - US$12,000/week The Universal Currency Converter Rates are in US Dollars per night for the estate, as described above, with five double rooms. All rooms have queen-size beds and ensuite bath. The Master Suite main bedroom, children room, sitting and balcony areas Sun Room Top Tower (360 degree views) Honey Room Most romantic, traditionally for our honeymooners (air condioned) Planter's Room The old time original: 250 years (air conditioned) Petit Nevis Room With balcony for its beautiful views across the islands Rental period is 5 nights or longer. Combination Villa/Yacht Package A 10% service charge and a 7% Government Tax are included. Two rental vehicles are included. ~ Reservations must be accompanied at the time of booking by a 50% deposit. A further payment of 50% is required 60-days prior to the date of arrival.  REFUND POLICY Grenadines.Net offers a 100% Refund (less 10% administration plus 2.95% credit card processing fee) provided that we receive written notice AT LEAST 60-days prior to the date of arrival. Guests are therefore urged to purchase travel insurance.