Some excerpts from the website of Admiral's Inn that might be useful
Admirals' Inn consists of three buildings situated in a secluded section of historic Nelson's Dockyard at English Harbour, on the south coast of Antigua. The main building is a three-story Georgian brick structure with a spacious
terrace looking out over the water and the yachts lying at anchor. There are nine (9)
rooms on the two upper floors, while the
lounge, dining and
kitchen facilities are on the ground floor. A ground floor annex just across the pillared lawn, houses four (4) more
rooms, and adjacent to that is the Joiner's Loft
apartment, with
two double rooms,
two bathrooms, a
kitchen and a spacious
living-room area looking right out over the harbour. Each
room has a
private bathroom with
shower. Most are furnished with two twin beds, but three of the
superior rooms have one queen. The annex
rooms each have a small
patio and
garden entranceway, while the front
rooms in the main building have a nice view out over the harbour.
Air-conditioning telephone in
rooms at the superior and moderate rate categories, while all other
rooms are cooled by ceiling fans. We serve all meals on a la carte basis, with a varied selection of items. Our tree-shaded
terrace is a delightful place to sit and dine, looking out over the water. Local seafood is our speciality, and we use fresh local produce whenever possible. A full range of wine is available. We provide evening entertainment in the form of steelband or local string flute band occasionally during the season, but in general the atmosphere is peaceful and low-key. Other late-night entertainment is available within walking distance. Admirals' Inn is quite unique, being housed in such lovely old buildings and located in such an interesting Dockyard. Staffed entirely by West Indians, it enables guests to become acquainted with both the unique heritage and the present day people of this little Island. We welcome people to experience a holiday that is off the beaten track, but not isolated in a resort situation.
SWIMMING AND SNORKELING. Our boat is available to take you to the beach at Freeman's Bay, at the entrance to Harbour. It is a white sandy beach with no road access, and there are good snorkeling reefs nearby. If you wish to have beach chairs, please ask the boatman to bring some with you. The boat will come back for you whenever you request. There is no charge to resident guests for this
trip. There is also a lovely beach at Pigeon Point in Falmouth Harbour, now a National Park. Our car can take you there (about 5 minutes drive) and call for you later, or you may want to walk back through the valley. Ask at the
desk for snorkeling gear and beach towels, and enjoy our beaches! WALK TO FORT BERKELEY (about half a mile). The footpath to Fort Berkeley, the fort at the entrance to English Harbour, begins by the southern wall of the Dockyard, on the Harbour side of the Copper and Lumber Store. Walk around the wall on the wooden dinghy pier and then follow the path up the hill and to your left along the ridge. From there on the path is clear and open. This is a pleasant walk with a good view at the end. The fort is interesting as a fine specimen of old time military engineering. An information sheet on the Fort is available at the
desk. A collection of items pertaining to the Dockyard and the history of Antigua is housed in the Admiral's House. There is a more comprehensive Museum in the town of St John's. Bus service runs daily to and from St John's. We have a selection of small boats for your free use within English Harbour. It is also possible to arrange charters for day or half-day sailing, or for off-shore fishing. Apply at the
desk for arrangements. A network of walking trails has been developed in the area which enable you to enjoy the natural
beauty and rich heritage of the National Park. A trail guide is available. Please advise the
desk of your plans, and always walk with at least one companion. VISIT SHIRLEY HEIGHTS. The fortifications here were the army counterpart to the naval installations at the Dockyard and there are various arched ruins to see. Stop at the new Dow's Hill Interpretation
Center on your way up, and end up at the Lookout which has a fine view of the Dockyard and its surroundings, especially pleasant at sunset with
cocktail in hand!
The building was planned in 1785 (the year after Nelson arrived in English Harbour as Captain of HMS BOREAS) and completed in 1788. The ground floor was used to store pitch, turpentine and lead, and there were
offices for the engineers of the Dockyard upstairs. The brick passageway at the entrance divided brick-lined pits used for storing the pitch, which was in barrels. Some original pitch marks may still be seen at the foot of the stairs. The bricks used in the building were brought over from England as ship's ballast, and it is said that the ballast used on the return
trip was mostly rum. The
bar counter top is an original Workshop bench top found elsewhere in the Dockyard. One can still make out various ships' names carved on it by the Seamen of the time. a corvette built in 1867. A 5th rate 46 gun frigate, built in 1829. H.M.S. CANADA in the dockyard in April, 1882. This is the ship King. George V was serving on as midshipmen whilst at English Harbour. The ship's plan behind the
bar is of Nelson's ship, H M S BOREAS (meaning the North Wind), a 142 foot 28 gun frigate built at Hull. This plan is a photographic copy of the original Admiralty draft of this vessel. Every ship had to leave a draft submitted to their Lordships of the Admiralty for approval of design. The frame surrounding the plans is of lignum vitae, and is an original door frame from one of the entrances to the building. The round pillars on the grounds once supported a large boat house with a sail loft above. The plans of this building may be seen in the museum. The roof was destroyed by earthquake in 1871, and concrete caps were placed on each pillar to prevent erosion. If you are interested in the progress of the restoration of the rest of this historic Dockyard, please visit the
office of the National Park Authority, upstairs in the museum building Officer's Quarterad to accept any donations and give information. Each guest is asked to pay a small fee to enter the Dockyard initially. This will be added to your bill and paid to the National Park Authority.
Admirals' Inn consists of three buildings situated in a secluded section of historic Nelson's Dockyard at English Harbour, on the south coast of Antigua. The main building is a three-story Georgian brick structure with a spacious
terrace looking out over the water and the yachts lying at anchor. There are nine (9)
rooms on the two upper floors, while the
lounge, dining and
kitchen facilities are on the ground floor. A ground floor annex just across the pillared lawn, houses four (4) more
rooms, and adjacent to that is the Joiner's Loft
apartment, with
two double rooms,
two bathrooms, a kit-chen and a spacious
living-room area looking right out over the harbour.
FORM Please complete the form below. WINTER SEASON (December 15. 2007 to May 6. 2008). SUMMER SEASON (May 6. 2007 to December 15. 2007). Third person rate (Mod. Sup. Only): $30.00 MAP Supplement (full
breakfast dinner) $55.00 per person. Child Rate (throughout the year) $15.00 EP each when sharing with adults. 10% Service charge is added in lieu of gratuities. 10,5% Government tax will be charged to the bill. 1)3 day advance deposit at the reservation. 2) Balance: at the hotel after your arrival: If payment is done by cheque please send it at the order of : ADMIRAL'S INN P.O.Box 713 - St John's English Harbour Antigua - West Indies. As soon as we'll receive your cheque your reservation will be confirmed. PAYMENT BY CREDIT CARD. Choose your credit card. I AUTHORIZE YOU TO DEBIT MY CREDIT CARD FOR THE AMOUNT OF : CORRESPONDING TO 20% of the total of the reservation THIS DEBIT WILL BE DONE AFTER OUR CONFIRMATION
For any kind of information ro request, please contact us at: The Admiral's Inn P.O.box 713 - St John's English Harbour - Antigua - Wets Indies
Tel: (268) 460-1027 (268) 460-1153
Fax: (268) 460-1534
The round pillars on the grounds once supported a large boat house with a sail loft above. The plans of this building may be seen in the museum. The roof was destroyed by earthquake in 1871, and concrete caps were placed on each pillar to prevent erosion. If you are interested in the progress of the restoration of the rest of this historic Dockyard, please visit the
office of the National Park Authority, upstairs in the museum buildingOfficer's Quarterad to accept any donations and give information. Each guest is asked to pay a small fee to enter the Dockyard initially. This will be added to your bill and paid to the National Park Authority.
DAILY RATES IN US CURRENCY - EP. SUMMER SEASON (May 4. 2008 to December 15. 2008). Third person rate (Mod. Sup. Only): $25.00. WINTER SEASON (December 15. 2008 to May 5. 2009). Third person rate (Mod. Sup. Only): $30.00. To secure reservations a 3 day advance deposit is required, and will be refunded if the cancellation is received 21 days prior to arrival date in the winter season, or 14 days in advance in the summer. SUMMER SPECIAL During the summer months, we are happy to offer the 5th night free. Third person rate (Mod. Sup. Only): $30.00 Child Rate (throughout the year) $15.00 EP each when sharing with adults. 10% Service charge is added in lieu of gratuities. 10,5% Government tax will be charged to the bill.