Gingerbread Hill

Had a great time staying at Gingerbread Hill. I rented to small Mango Cottage. It was perfect for myself. Hot during the day indoors but I handled it. David and Clover were very welcoming, although she wasn't present during my 10 days, but she kept in contact. David picked me up from the airport and took me to the store to get supplies. I spent time with him and his son Noah who was super friendly. Even had dinner and drinks with them. If I needed anything David was easy to contact and help me out. Definitely recommend Gingerbread Hill. Montserrat was one of the most friendliest places I have been. Rent a car, David and Clover will have it delivered to your place of stay. Thank you so much!!! PJ B.

We have just spent 11 nights staying on Gingerbread Hill in the two bedroom villa with our 16 year old son. It was our first time in Montserrat and it was amazing. Clover was very helpful making sure that we were met at the airport and taken to collect supplies , she arranged car hire and made sure we had everything we needed including samples of local fruit 😀

Stayed at the sweet and simple and it was very much that. It could do with some minor cosmetic fixes so don't let that put you off when you come to stay. Cooking facilities are outside so I'd advise cooking before it gets dark. The grounds are beautiful and we managed to get a coconut a day to crack open and drink fresh coconut water and also sprouted coconut! Although we only met Sonny, the Lea family are highly spoken of and accommodating. This island is community focused and people are willing to help in anyway they can. Rent a car and explore the island, don't each fruit you don't know! I hope you enjoy your stay and lean into the slow and calm Montserratian life.

My wife and I just completed an amazing stay in the Heavenly Suite on Gingerbread Hill. The suite is on a coastal mountain overlooking tropical forest and the Caribbean sea. The sunsets are spectacular! Being on a mountain there is a continual breeze that cools the suite and keeps insects away. ||The suite’s ambiance is so Caribbean with a large comfortable deck area to enjoy the view. The interior is quaint, yet fully functional for self sustainment like cooking meals, laundry and full WIFI.||Thanks to Clover and the Lea family for creating and sharing such a unique environment. The family are long term Montserratians with strong ties to the community. This is great as it allows them to link up with other services like diving, car rental, stores, restaurants, etc. They are super friendly and provide very interesting insights on the history of the island, especially the massive volcanic eruptions that drastically changed life of the island.

We are so glad we picked the Gingerbread Hill Guesthouse for our 8 night stay on Monserrat. David & Clover are the ultimate hosts! David picked us up at the airport and stopped at the supermarket on the way so we could pick up essentials. Clover arranged for our car rental. Their son Sunny took us on our full day tour of the island ~ including the Exclusion Zone(expensive tour but a must do to understand Monserrat). We stayed in all three units in the main building. Each has its own charm. The Heavenly Suite has the best bedroom - feels like you are sleeping in a tree house:-) The two bedroom villa was our favourite…with the view and porch-swing under the large covered area. Sweet and simple is basic but affordable. All units were well equipped with everything you need to self-cater. Wi-fi and hot water worked perfectly. The pool is an added bonus! We recommend watching David’s Documentary ‘The Price of Paradise’ (the guesthouse has it on Zip drive) as well as the Documentary ‘Under the Volcano’ - both are so interesting and again, help you understand the ‘other’ Emerald Isle. David’s book of the same name is provided in each suite and definitely worth a read. It’s a rare island that has no chain hotels or all-inclusives. Instead, they have people who grew up on the island or, like The Leas, who fell in love with the island and made it their home. These people operate guesthouses that are like staying in someone’s home. Things might not be the newest or brightest but they have an island charm that can’t be replicated. Visit Monserrat now…it is the Caribbean like it used to

Make the journey to Montserrat and Gingerbread Hill. We passed through last year and took a tour of the buried city with Sunny Lea, who mentioned that his parents have created a haven in Gingerbread Hill. Intrigued, we returned for almost a week, which was not long enough. While we enjoyed the outdoor activities, the tight-knit community is something special. Just mention David and Clover by name, and everyone knows them. We stayed in the Heavenly Suite, which was just delightful - spacious, open, airy, and comfortable, with roof access for 360-degree views and magnificent sunsets and star gazing. Even the kitchen offers views while doing dishes! The pool was a refreshing way to end the day after climbing the hill up from Bunkum Bay Beach. Clover painted two small portraits for me, which I shall treasure. It isn’t easy to ge to Montserrat, but once you are there, you might find it difficult to leave. P.S. the roads are few, windy, and steep, and everyone wants to welcome you to the island, so be sure to build in more time that you think you need. Thank you, Clover, David, and Noah, for welcoming us to your home.

What a wonderful escape, watching the Montserrat sunset from the swing each evening was a little slice of heaven. Quirky place with great hosts, who have lived on the island for many years and have a wealth of history to share. A safe place with the friendliest people ever. Buses were regular and gave us a break from driving and got us chatting to the lovely locals.

What a beautiful place! Gingerbread Hill is such a wonderful place to relax and enjoy the nature. It's also in a great location, close to everything on the island. Clover is so friendly and helpful and really wants you to enjoy your stay. We had an amazing time. I would highly recommend a stay here!