Wake up, place yourself in the jacuzzi and stare off into the horizon or on the flip side go mountain trail riding at Braco Great House Stables...relaxation or a little adventure awaits

VILLA KELSO has spectacular views of the Caribbean Sea and neighboring views of Silver Sands and Jamaica's north coast. Enjoy the private swimming pool, large furnished verandah and beautiful manicured gardens while staring off into the the blue sky and sea.

Just 40 minutes from Montego Bay, 15 from Falmouth, a UNESCO historic site, and set in the tiny village of Duncans — in a parish where 88 great house sugar plantations once held sway — this elegant villa, owned by a prominent 'old Jamaica' family, is unlike any other on island.

Totally-private and hidden away behind canary-yellow walls and wrought iron gates, with manicured lawns and gardens that look out to sea, Villa Kelso honors the Scottish heritage of its Jamaican owner.

Here, you'll find treasures: fine English, Scottish, Jamaican & American antiques; a classic West Indies covered verandah — a sweeping 70 feet of breeze-cooled outdoor living space -- fine china, silver; plus mementoes of a gracious, yet little-known way of island life. The style is elegant, comfortable and cossetting.

For a wedding or anniversary, a memorable reunion, birthday party or company celebration of up to 150 guests -- or just one extraordinary holiday for yourself, family & friends — it's very easy to fall in love with Villa Kelso.

Choose relaxation...

Relax poolside in the jacuzzi, or on the villa's own private beach. Play tennis on the villa's new court.

Dine casually on the terraces or expansively in the antique mahogany-filled dining room.

Gather in the spacious living room or around the baby grand piano. You'll find many hideaways here for a good book, a good chat or a very good private massage.

Choose excitement...

Ride through the surf and over the hillside. Snorkel. Windsurf. Bamboo raft down a lazy river. Stroll along glorious white talcum powder sands.

Staying at Villa Kelso means you also have guest privileges at the private Silver Sands Beach Club and Braco Great House Stables, 10 minutes drive down from the villa.

CHOOSE LUXURY...

Beach privileges at the private Silver Sands Beach Club are included with your stay at Villa Kelso -- restaurants, bar, watersports rentals and arguably the finest stretch of white sands on Jamaica's North Coast. Here's the start to a fantastic beach holiday and villa experience, away from the resorts.

Four well-appointed bedrooms (2 with king size beds, 2 with two full-size beds), plus a separate children's room with 2 twin beds. 5 bathrooms, a/c and ceiling fans, 5 satellite tvs, stereo, vcr library, modern eat-in kitchen -- 5,550 sq.ft. of vacation living at its best. Sleeps 2-10 guests.

Live-out staff: a wonderful cook/housekeeper, cleaning lady/laundress, gardener/caretaker and night security guards. Babysitter also available. Local drivers and expert island-wide guides available for touring off-the-beaten track.