Experts' Choice Award Bellevue House National Historic Site
What the experts agree on
This colorful Italianate villa stands out sharply from Kingston's stone architecture, with quirky nicknames like "Tea Caddy Castle," period-costumed staff, antiques, and a charming garden setting.
“A stucco-faced, vaguely Italianate villa with green trim and a red roof, jokingly referred to as the "Pekoe Pagoda" or the "Tea Caddy Castle" by some locals...afternoon tea is served here.”
– Frommer's
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"This somewhat exotic Italian-styled villa contrasts sharply with Kingston's more traditional stone buildings." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"The Italianate mansion is wholly asymmetrical, a pompous use of bright color abounds...the are plenty of antiques and a sun-drenched garden, with staff in period costumes adding further kooky charm" Full review
