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Granaway
pool,
garden main house looking north. Granaway, an elegant manor house built in 1734, looks out on Granaway Deep and the sparsely inhabited islands scattered throughout the Great Sound. Granaway Deep was a prime anchorage for the privateers in the 18th and 19th centuries and Granaway, as well as several other stately waterfront homes, was used as a storeroom for the booty.. Share a taste of the past with us at Granaway where along with old cedar beams there are now modern conveniences such as
private bathrooms and
air conditioning or heat in all
rooms. The main house has
five guest rooms where a continental
breakfast of freshly baked muffins and fresh fruit is served daily with antique silver and Herend china on Bermuda cedar trays. If you want your own. Bermuda Romantic Getaway. ' 'Granaway Cottage, formerly the slaves quarters, has also been updated with
bathroom and full
kitchen and boasts beautiful hand-painted Italian floor tiles, a fireplace for cozy evenings in the winter, and
air-conditioning for the summer. There is a private
patio overlooking the Deep and the city of Hamilton, a mile to the East across Hamilton Harbour. The main city of Hamilton is easily and charmingly within reach by a short walk along Harbour Road to a ride on one of Bermuda's quaint ferry boats. Granaway is also convenient to the Middle Road bus routes. Our central location enables our guests to travel to the South Shore beaches only 2-3 miles distant in 5-10 minutes by moped or
taxi or an enjoyable 30-45 minute walk, part of which is along Bermuda's scenic railway trail and picturesque Tribe roads. Special features at Granaway include a luxurious
garden where guests may choose to enjoy
breakfast. The elegant
swimming pool is surrounded by lush tropical foliage where one may be lulled by the sounds of the fountain. There is also a waterside
patio and swimming area excellent for an early morning dip, snorkeling and barbequing and stargazing. We invite you to join us in an intimate moment enjoying the sun as it sets gloriously over the Somerset shoreline.. Granawawy is a wonderful place for a. for you and that special someone. A. Is breath taking especially in our
Granaway from the water of Granaway Deep. We offer five uniquely appointed
Guest Rooms in the main house, each with a
private bathroom in our. Bermuda Bed and
Breakfast. A continental
breakfast of freshly baked muffins and fresh fruit is served daily in your
room with antique silver and Herend china on Bermuda cedar trays. offers a quaint and cosy cottage adjacent to the house with a
private bathroom and
kitchen. Granaway Cottage with
private bathroom kitchen $200 - $280 in season $150 - $200 off season.
Guest Room with
private bathroom continental
breakfast served in your
room $130 - $180 in season $100 - $160 off season. Booking a
guest room or the lovely Granaway Cottage is easy, just fill in our convenient. If you have any questions before you book please. we would love to here from you! You may also find useful information in the section of this website or on the and don't forget to take our. There is a $25 charge for a third person in a
room or the cottage. 10% service charge and 7.25% Hotel tax are additional to the above rates and will be applied to your bill. A deposit for the first and last night is required. There is a 21 day cancellation policy.
Bermuda Accommodations. Bermuda Island Accommodations. Bermuda Resort Accommodations. Looking south from the main house. Looking south-west from the cottage. Looking north-east from the
pools edge. Looking south-west from the
pools edge. The
garden patio area. The
garden entrance way. The
pool side flowers. The cherub on the lawn
The State Department and the Department of Homeland
Security announce new travel requirements for all travelers, starting December 31, 2005, to and from Central and South America, the Caribbean and Bermuda. Passports will now be required for travel to these locations see
http://travel.state.gov. Your Personal Details. No. of people in your
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Your hosts Michael Carol Ashton. If you have any questions we would be happy to answer them. In addition to the contact details below,we also have an for your convenience. Granaway Guest House Cottages Harbour Road P.O. Box WK 533 Warwick Bermuda.
Tel: 441 236 3747
Fax: 441 236 3749