Lovely place in a lush tropical garden. We had the cottage with sleeping room, kitchen and living room, nicely furnished with antique furniture, lots of space. Dave was a great and very helpful host. We would definately come back here again!!

To help you with your decision:
Go here if...
- you like to be in a nice and privat environment
- you love nature and like to eat fresh fruits
- you want great value for a reasonable price
- you have a rental car and plan to explore the island anyway

It might not be the best place for you to choose if
- you want to live centrally and close to the beach
- you search nightlife
- you don't like dogs (even if Daves dogs are nice and well educated)

We chose this property because of its proximity to the hospital at which we were working. The owner, Dave Kennedy, was so helpful in all aspects of our visit—from airport transportation to trips to the hospital to suggestions on dining. By the end of our stay—which included airline strikes, aircraft failures, and cancelled flights—we were thrilled at the decision we made to stay at Epping Forest……….not because of its proximity to our work site but because of its ability to bring calm to the end of very difficult and hectic days! Every morning a delicious breakfast awaited, and every evening our gracious host awaited, and each day the views were amazing.

Our rooms had comfortable beds and plenty of fans to cool off in the evenings. We can't wait to stay again!! Thank you for a wonderful visit.

Epping Forest is a complete gem! We loved every single thing about this B&B. It all started when I called the host, Dave, to book the cottage. He was so easy going and just said “I’ll meet you at the airport with a sign…just bring your fees with you.” How refreshing to stay with a host that wasn’t paranoid about our not showing up or not paying our fees! Right away, we knew we would love it.

Our flight was late getting in and Dave waited for us patiently. He whisked us away from the stressful travel day, giving us a personalized tour of the island as we made our way to his property. I immediately felt at ease, and I loved all the helpful info that Dave provided.

When we arrived at Epping Forest, Dave showed us to our cottage (we rented the new little cottage) and it was as cute as can be. I appreciated all the special touches, like the fresh flowers in the living room and the lovely turned down bed. It was all so inviting! Dave even filled our refrigerator with fresh food for the morning’s breakfast. No detail was overlooked.

We were then allowed to get settled while Dave prepared a lovely dinner. My husband was starving and this was just the icing on the cake for our first night of vacation. Instead of scrambling around, finding a taxi and a place to eat in a foreign place, Dave’s lovely meal, cocktail and other personal touches washed away our stress and fatigue and set us up for a lovely trip!

Over the course of the few days we stayed at Epping Forest, Dave helped us with every detail, from helping us rent a car (and delivering us to the agency) to providing recommendations on the very best beaches and sites to see. We felt as though we were staying with a good friend and even found ourselves socializing with Dave and other guests late into the evening. We loved every minute!

The cottage and the estate are beautiful, even more so than all the photos online. We felt very safe and secure. Everything was clean and comfortable. The pool is wonderfully refreshing and the views are fabulous. The cottage is a dream…very spacious and so cute.

If I had to think of a complaint, the only thing would be that the bed could have been more comfortable, but honestly, it didn’t impact our trip in the slightest…

I can honestly say that had we not stayed with Dave at Epping Forest, our trip to Grenada wouldn’t have been nearly as enjoyable. We learned a lot, had much fun socializing and the stay really set us up to enjoy the island and surrounding beauty.

Where to begin? Grenada is a wonderful country, a true Caribbean gem with lots to see and do, especially if you're into history... and rum. But more about that later.

As we came to Grenada from Carriacou, Dave met us at the dock, and after about a 10-minutes drive we arrived at the gates of Epping forest. The B&B is part of the former plantation, with the main building being the old plantation house, lovingly restored and reconstructed by Jackie and Dave. However, we stayed at the cottage, which is a bit secluded in a private part of the garden, which Dave had built himself. At the time of our stay, we were the only guests on the property.

As we settled in, several lovely surprises awaited us: We arrived late in the afternoon, and had no car or time to go shopping, but the fridge in the cottage was fully stocked, and Dave even cooked us dinner on the first night. A lovely meal, followed by fresh mangoes, picked from the tree in the garden! The cottage was very clean - and cleaned daily! - and we had far less mosquito problems than on other Caribbean islands.

Both the main building and the cottage are furnished with either selected antique or handmade antique replica furniture, made of full wood, giving a special and warm touch to the whole place. Small details everywhere showed that the whole place was taken care of with love. Flowers in the living room and on the bed were a nice touch - Dave had good advisors on that one ;-)

Any plantation house is not complete without its pets. Epping forest is no exception. Three lovely dogs, Stella, Sandy and Spike, roam the garden, and although very playful, they are mostly well behaved. Spike is a bit on the spoiled side, always demanding petting, a big cuddly baby in a mean-looking dog's body. But he obeys commands once you tell him to go away, as well as his other furry friends.

The garden of the B&B is absolutely wonderful, even if you have no plans whatsoever for the day, you can just linger around and enjoy all the wonderful flowers, trees and fruit. If the fruit is ripe, you are free to pick it!

Dave, our host, was a great company, always willing to share local information, stories, and rum and coke. We had a great time with him, and he was very helpful in making the best of our Grenadian experience. He arranged our rental car, suggested the right places to see and things to do, and everytime we wanted to go someplace, he would draw us a little map, outlining the way, pointing out the landmarks so we don't get lost, and places to see. The road system in Grenada can be a bit confusing, waypoints are scarce, and at many places non-existent. Even having a road map sometimes doesn't help. That's why Dave's maps ("after the church to your right, turn left at the big stone block") were a life-saver. Even before we left, we decided that if we get back to Grenada, Dave's place will be the place to stay.

One more tip if you'd really like to experience Grenada and its community:
Every second Saturday, there's a hike/run/climb/race through the Grenadian forests and villages, The Hash. Do plan your stay to include a Hash Saturday, and check out the Grenada Hash House Harriers at http://grenadahash.com.