Bambu villa , glamorous

Nine miles west of Montego Bay is a large private site overlooking perhaps the most glorious view of sea and sky on Jamaica’s renowned north coast. Elegantly perched on eight and a half acres atop this hill is Bambu, a grand six-bedroom private villa distinguished by its classic architecture and appreciated by discerning vacationers.

• 7-Bedroom+ glamorous villa
• 10,000-sq-ft home on 8-1/2 acres overlooking breathtaking panorama of Caribbean Sea
• Full staff: butler, cook, housekeepers, gardeners, laundress
• 45’ Diameter round solar heated pool with special section for toddlers
• Wireless Internet
• TV den with granite bar and 52” television
• Private Fitness Room with view of the Caribbean Sea (treadmill, spin bike, yoga mats, weights, balls, jump ropes)
• Satellite, X-Box and Apple TV
• Complimentary overseas calls to US, Canada and land lines in UK
• Handicap accessible: 2 seamless shower entrances, 8’ wheelchair platform in pool, accessible arrival entrance
• Child friendly: connecting bedrooms, pool section for toddlers, nearby complimentary Kids Club

BAMBU was designed by architect Robert Hartley in the early 1960’s as a unique melding of West Indies architecture and Italian Venetian style. Its Palladian arches, dramatic central pool, Italian sculptures and breathtaking view make it one of the most photographed homes in this collection. In 1974, images of Bambu appeared in Slim Aaron’s A Wonderful Time: An Intimate Portrait of the Good Life

Multiple dining areas take advantage of the spaciousness and vast views from this special property.  Breakfast at the river is a marvelous way to start the day. Cocktails on the terrace over the bay and dinner in the gazebo feature one of the most beautiful nighttime light shows in the world.

Multi-million dollar renovations of interiors and grounds have resulted in an impressive face-lift of this elegant home. Wireless Internet, Apple television, new marble bathrooms and a state-of-the-art kitchen complement lovely new interiors.  Today its modern comforts and infrastructure mesh with Bambu’s original Euro charm and glamour.  As designer Charles Faudree wrote when it was featured on the cover of Veranda magazine, Bambu is the “….blending Old World elegance with New World comforts.”  Its newest folly is an open-air garden shower and bathtub outside a small hideaway bedroom downhill from the main house … with a nine-mile view across Montego Bay.

Notable also are Bambu’s sprawling grounds and gardens. Headed by talented Sam, the gardeners have created a lush and lavish tropical paradise, with natural stone pathways that wind through gardens to unexpected terraces for private quiet times.

With handicap access in mind, a separate entrance designed specially for guests in wheel chairs features a ramp to a level entrance to the villa, avoiding all stairs.  The Bambu pool features a broad 4″ deep wheel chair platform as well.  This shallow water platform is also a thoughtful, safe pool area for toddlers.

If you’ve left your pets at home while you’re on vacation, be advised that Bambu is home to three affectionate Mastiff pups.  At your preference, they may be allowed to roam the grounds and come in to play with the guests or be kept in their large, open-air kennel.

Accommodations

Master Bedroom – 500 sq ft + 130 sq ft Dressing Room and Office
High king size four-poster bed. Two separate Travertine marble his ‘n’ hers bathrooms feature double shower heads in each. From the bedroom, French doors open to a 26′ covered verandah with a breathtaking view of the sea and the distant town of Montego Bay.  The Master Suite is quite private from the rest of the villa. Both showers are handicap accessible.

Bedroom 2
High king size bed.  Travertine marble ensuite bathroom with double sinks and spacious walk-in shower.  French doors open directly onto south poolside terrace.  Bedroom 2 can be considered the second Master.

Bedroom 3 – Children’s Room
Two pairs of bunk beds, pink and white and very cute. The single door can remain bolted and locked to prevent unsupervised access to the pool terrace.  A pass-through in the children’s bathroom leads to Bedroom 4 next door, creating a connecting parent-child suite. Children’s room is  suitable for children up to 12 years old.

Bedroom 4
King size bed. Ensuite Travertine marble bathroom connects to Children’s Bedroom 3.

Bedroom 5
King size Beds. Ensuite Travertine marble and has spacious walk-in shower.

Bedroom 6
King size bed. Ensuite Travertine marble and has spacious walk-in shower.

COTTAGE – situated in the garden, below the Breakfast Terrace

Bedroom 7
Queen size bed with ensuite shower room, plus extra sleeping area with a double bed for up to 2 children under 8yrs (shares air conditioning with main bedroom), Outdoor bath tub and terrace.

Tryall Club Membership:  A Temporary Membership Fee of US$26 per person per day plus a 15% service charge for any guest 16 years and older will be required.  Payment will be made at the Front Desk in the Great House upon arrival.  After paying the Temporary Membership Fee, members may use most Club facilities at no charge except for the tennis shop, ball boys, bar & restaurant, spa, grocery, motorized water sports, nanny services, and golf.  Complimentary amenities include the beach, non-motorized water sports, tennis, the excellent gym, the Hummingbird Kids Club, Great House afternoon tea, the Manager’s Cocktail Party, and various special events.

Please Note: Tryall membership is guaranteed for guests traveling through November 30, 2023. Some villa beach memberships are not guaranteed if travel dates are beyond November 30, 2023. There may be occasions when some or all the facilities of the hotel may be closed for membership guest services due to a private hotel event. The Tryall Club reserves the right to change or alter its membership packages with no advance notice.

Distance Details

Beach: 9 minute drive to the Tryall Club
Town: 22 minutes via driver
Airport: 22 minutes
Doctor’s Cave beach is also about 10-15 minutes away