Strawberry Hill Gardens
Strawberry Hill was one of the first coffee plantations established in the early 19th century. Landscaped as a private gardens from 1880 onwards the 50 acre estate contained many walks, viewing spots and plants species. The hotel was built around the original landscape exposing and preserving the walks and views. Plants were added and care taken to retain the historical integrity of the grounds. These images are just a sample of the 350 species that have been catalogued so far.
This slope faces west towards Kingston and is the remains of the original coffee plantation dating from 1780. Sheltering under Cedar, Teak and Mahoe trees are the majority of the cottages- Tree, Timbuktu 1-4, Gong, Cedar, 59 Steps, Birdshill and Highate.
The site for the Bar, Restaurant, Pool, Conference room and Mountain View 1&2, the Great Lawn provides the setting for guests to capture the peace and beauty of this mountain retreat.
The Old Driveway is one of the few recognisable remains of the original landscape delineated by old Junipers, that now is reduced to a small winding path that hides the Spa.
Currently under development, this newly cultivated section of the Western Slopes will bring together organic vegetables and coffee for the Hotel to use and guests to enjoy.
At different times of the year spectacular displays of bulbs and corms appear throughout the gardens. This particular page shows the day lily hybrids found in the flower bed next to the Bar.
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