Lime Tree Farm

Top choice in Kingston, Blue Mountains & the Southeast Coast


This combination of a small working coffee farm with exclusive all-inclusive lodging is hugely appealing. It offers three large, luxurious cottages with jaw-dropping mountain views as well as fine meals consumed in the attractive open-air lounge. All-inclusive packages comprise wine with dinner, transportation to and from Mavis Bank, and a variety of birdwatching and hiking tours.


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Nearby Kingston, Blue Mountains & the Southeast Coast attractions

1. Mavis Bank Coffee Factory

1.37 MILES

Established in 1923 and located 1km southwest of Mavis Bank, this is the largest coffee factory in Jamaica, producing Blue Mountain coffee sold under the…

2. Cinchona Gardens

4.79 MILES

A dilapidated old house sits atop these 2.5-hectare gardens, fronted by lawns and exquisite floral beds. It's a little rundown, but the views are fabulous…

3. Fort Nugent

4.98 MILES

A small tower is all that remains of this fort built by the British in 1809, and named for the then governor of Jamaica, George Nugent.

4. Craighton Coffee Estate

5.35 MILES

Just north of Newcastle, you can take a one-hour tour of the attractive 200-year-old Craighton Estate Great House and coffee plantation. During the tour,…

5. St Mark's Chapel

5.52 MILES

St Mark’s Chapel in Irish Town is an attractive white 19th century clapboard church. It was heavily restored after being damaged by Hurricane Gilbert in…

6. Sculpture Park

5.63 MILES

This sculpture garden, on the grounds of the University of Technology, features nine sculptures by acclaimed Caribbean artists. These include Laura Facey…

7. Blue Mountain Peak

6.01 MILES

Highest of the highlights, Blue Mountain Peak reaches 2256m above sea level, and no visit to the area should neglect a predawn hike to its summit for a…

8. Hope Gardens

6.15 MILES

These 18-hectare gardens, replete with manicured grounds, exotic plants and beautiful flowers, date back to 1881, when the government established an…