In Antigua, a 17th Century Mansion Becomes a Boutique Hotel

By: - December 29th, 2021
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The Weatherills Hotel in Antigua. Photos by Maria Blackman.

One of Antigua’s oldest properties is set to become the island’s newest hotel early next year. 

It’s called the Weatherills Hotel, and the family-owned boutique hotel is set in an historic, restored 17th-century colonial mansion. 

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There’s an on-site, working windmill on the 40-acre property.

The property, tucked amid 40 acres of gardens in northern Antigua, has a total of seven bedrooms. 

That’s along with an on-site restaurant and flexible event space, including for weddings. 

There’s even a working windmill on the property.

— CJ

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