What of the room? We took one of the Verandah Suites: it had good AC, a very comfy bed, a deep bath (a rarity on the island) and, most excitingly, an open air living room leading right to the crescent-shaped private beach. Jamaica Inn has 53 rooms, all housed in beautiful single or double-storey blue Italianate buildings, but if you’re feeling spenny, three separate cottages are available. To help ease guests into the gentle, old-school swing of things, there are no TVs — but why would you need one? There are cocktail parties, croquet classes (glass of rosé optional), yoga sessions, boat trips, an ocean-view spa and a Bond movie on the beach every Thursday (Dr No screened while I was there). Most evenings start and end at the wood-panelled, club-style bar with punchy rum punches and, according to my wife, expertly made Negronis. For the full experience, dress up and enjoy the three-course dinner served on a candlelit terrace under the stars accompanied by a live reggae band.
