Hillside Rooms
Four ground-level double rooms set in various corners of the gardens, each with its own covered verandah and hammock.
Sleeps: 2
Beds: 1 double bed
Bathroom: 1 ensuite bathroom with bathtub and shower
Kitchen: No kitchen
Outdoor space: Private covered verandah with table, chairs and hammock
Wi-Fi: Complimentary Wi-Fi
Our Starting Category
Hillside Rooms are comfortable double rooms with their own verandahs. They are our starting accommodation category and suit couples and solo travellers who want a good room and outdoor space without needing the extra living area or kitchenette of a cottage or villa.
If you would like more space, have a look at the Gingerbread Cottages; for a more open outlook and balcony setting, compare the Balcony Rooms.
Verandahs Among the Gardens
Each Hillside Room opens onto its own covered verandah with a table, chairs and hammock — somewhere to sit with a book, have a drink, or simply look out into the gardens.
The four rooms are set in different parts of Hermitage, so their exact outlook and surroundings vary. No two are quite the same, but all share that easy connection between the room, the verandah and the garden outside.
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The photographs show the Hillside Rooms as a category; each room’s building, layout and outlook has its own character.
Full Accommodation Details
Sleeps: 2
Beds: 1 double bed; cot/crib available on request at no charge
Bathroom: 1 ensuite bathroom with bathtub and shower
Air conditioning: No — Hermitage is designed around fresh air and the natural hillside breeze, with screened windows, ceiling fans and floor fans in every room
Kitchen: No kitchen — in-room refrigerator, coffee and tea facilities
Outdoor space: Private covered verandah with table, chairs and hammock
View: Garden outlooks vary from room to room
Wi-Fi: Complimentary Wi-Fi
Access: Ground-level rooms reached by garden paths; some have a few exterior steps. Please contact us if mobility is a consideration
In-room amenities: Hair dryer, iron and ironing board, in-room safe
No Two Are Quite the Same
The four Hillside Rooms share the same essentials, but each has developed its own character according to where it sits at Hermitage. Layouts, outlooks and access vary slightly from room to room.
If a particular practical detail matters to your stay — especially mobility or access — let us know when you book and we will do our best to advise you.
What Is Included
Breakfast is included with every stay.
A little Hermitage hospitality
We think breakfast is an important part of hospitality, and therefore include it with your stay. Afternoon refreshment is an important tradition too, so around 5pm we like to offer our guests tea, coffee or a little rum punch in the Great House — just about the time the monkeys tend to pass through the garden.
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Beyond that, you have daily housekeeping, use of the pool with towels provided, Wi-Fi, drinking water, coffee and tea in the room, plus the restaurant, bar and tennis court. The Hermitage team is close at hand if you need a taxi, car rental, help planning a day out, or another practical detail taken care of.
Paid laundry service is available if you need it.
Where They Are
The Hillside Rooms are set in different parts of the gardens around the Great House and pool. All are on the ground floor, although Hermitage itself is built on a hillside, so paths between the rooms and the main house include lawns, slopes and garden paths.
If mobility is a consideration, let us know before booking and we can advise which accommodation may suit you best.
Rates and Availability
Live prices and availability for Hillside Rooms are shown in our secure online booking. Rates include breakfast and local taxes, and vary by season, occupancy and the details of your stay. Our rates and booking guidance explains deposits and cancellation.
If you have a question about the rate, your dates are flexible, or you are planning a longer stay, please get in touch. Seasonal offers are sometimes available.
Practical Questions
Do Hillside Rooms have a balcony or verandah?
Every Hillside Room has its own private covered verandah with a table, chairs and a hammock.
What beds do the rooms have?
Each room has one double bed. A cot or crib for a baby or toddler is available on request at no charge. There are no rollaway or sofa beds in Hillside Rooms.
Is there air conditioning?
No. Hermitage is designed around fresh air and the natural hillside breeze, with screened windows, ceiling fans and floor fans in every room.
Are there steps to reach the rooms?
Yes. Each room is reached by a small number of exterior steps, and the paths between buildings include stone flags, garden paths and sloping lawns. None of the routes is completely step-free, so please contact us if stairs or uneven ground are a concern.
How close are the rooms to the restaurant and pool?
The Great House, restaurant and pool are all reached on foot through the gardens. If a shorter or easier route matters to your stay, please contact us and we will do our best to advise you.
Is there a refrigerator in the room?
Yes. Every Hillside Room has an in-room refrigerator.
Can a child stay in a Hillside Room?
The rooms sleep two, with a cot or crib available for a baby or toddler on request. For older children or additional sleeping space, please ask us about another accommodation category.
Compare Other Stays
The closest comparisons to a Hillside Room:
Balcony Rooms
The same double-room format, with a private porch or covered balcony and a little more openness to the sky.
Gingerbread Cottages
More space to spread out, with a separate sitting room, kitchenette and porch.
Or browse all rooms, cottages and villas and our rates and booking guidance.
Questions about your stay?
We’re a small, family-run hotel and happy to help you choose what will suit you best.