 Hotels Near St. Peter's Church - St. George Bermuda
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'St. Peter's Church', in St. George's, Bermuda, is the oldest surviving Anglican church in continuous use outside the British Isles. It is also reportedly the oldest continuously used Protestant church in the New World. A UNESCO World Heritage Site (together with related forticications), St. George's Town is the oldest surviving English settlement in the New World, having been settled by the Virginia Company in 1612 (in the aftermath of the wrecking of its flagship, the Sea Venture, in Bermuda in 1609). The church was established immediately, although the original building, fashioned from wood with a thatched roof, was quickly destroyed. Bermuda is famously stormy, and it was necessary to rebuild the church more than once over the following century, the final structure being of limestone walls, with a limestone slate roof lain on a framework of Bermuda cedar. The oldest parts of the current structure date to 1620, though the building has been much expanded and improved since.
As originally constructed, the church had no belfry, the bell being hung from an old-growth cedar directly behind the church. Although to all appearances dead, this tree was still standing until felled by Hurricane Fabian in 2003.
The church's interior is simple, but beautiful, with exposed cedar beams (prior to the blight which virtually annihilated Bermuda's cedars in the 1940s and '50s, the wood was considered inexpensive and those who could afford to favoured more expensive, imported woods. Today, the endemic wood is scarce, priceless, and proudly displayed in those homes which have it). The font of the church is 500 years old, older than the settlement of Bermuda. The walls of the church have commemorative plaques on the inside, and there are gravestones set in the outsides...those of the notables who were considered worthy enough to be buried under the church floor, such as the printer of Bermuda's first newspaper (the Bermuda Gazette), Joseph Stockdale. The grave yard which surrounds the church has been filled for decades, all new burials taking place in the municipal graveyard on the far shore to
The Bermuda cedar used as a belfry when St. Peter's Church was first built was toppled by a storm in 2003.
Notable exceptions were Governor Sir Richard Sharples and his Aide-de-Camp, Captain Hugh Sayers, who were buried side-by-side in the East of the church yard after their 1973 murders. An area of the yard to the West of the church was reserved for burying slaves, prior to the 1834 emancipation of slaves throughout the British Empire.
The South-facing church and its yard sit well back, and somewhat higher than Duke of York Street, the main road that passes through St. George's in front of it. A high, wide flight of steps descend from the church to a small yard, or square on the North side of the road. At this East side of this yard is the church hall, a small building which was increased in size by the addition of a second floor in the 1980s.
The Church was established as the parish (for the town and the surrounding area) of the state church, the Church of England. A system of parishes was established throughout Bermuda, the parishes being both religious divisions, each centred on a parish church, and political ones. The January, 1620, reconstruction of St. Peter's was overseen by Governor Nathaniel Butler. When the Parliament of Bermuda was created in 1620, it first met in St. Peter's, on 1 August, pending completion of its own dedicated home, the State House. The Church of England in Bermuda became grouped with that of Newfoundland, in the 19th Century, as a common bishopric. With the building of the Hamilton Cathedral in 1894 (the year it was consecrated as such - it would not be completed 'til 1905), Bermuda attained its own bishophric. Had the capital not relocated to Hamilton from St. George's (which it did in 1815), St. Peter's might have become the cathedral. There had been an attempt to replace St. Peter's in the 19th. Century with a larger building at a new location. Begun in 1874, this building was for various reasons never completed. Today, the magnificent ruin of the Unfinished Church, on Church Folly Lane, is a popular visitor attraction in St. George's. In 1978, the Church of England in Bermuda became the Anglican Church of Bermuda.
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Fairmont Hamilton Princess in Hamilton 1-800-230-4134
76 Pitts Bay Rd., Hamilton, hm08 Bermuda (BMU) (Downtown-City Center)
The Fairmont Hamilton Princess is located downtown and is a 5 min walk from the business district, shopping, restaurants, nightlife and public ferry. We have 410 guest rooms with 113 renovated deluxe rooms in the Bermudiana House with flat screen televisions, private balcony, wireless internet, rain forest showers, I-Pod docking stations, spacious work desk area. 2 pools (1 fresh 1 saltwater), 2 restaurants offering al fresco dining, Art Gallery, coffee shop, moped rental, spa, complimentary fitness center (24 hours) automated business center (24 hours). Hotel is wireless. Internet is complimentary if guests are enrolled in our free loyalty program - Fairmont President's Club, as well as complimentary local calls, etc. In additon to our meeting space we have great outdoor venues overlooking the Hamilton Harbor. We also have Fairmont Gold which is our concierge level with private check-in, private lounge, gourmet continental breakfast, afternoon tea, hors d'oevures, honor bar, 2 complimentary work stations and dedicated board room. Guests can take the complimentary hotel ferry to our sister property Fairmont Southampton and have signing priviliges.
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~9.13 miles from St. Peter's Church
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Elbow Beach Resort in Hamilton 1-800-997-5148
60 South Shore Rd., Hamilton, PG04 Bermuda (BMU) (Oceanfront)
Located on 50 acres - premier cottages and suites - 3 award winning beach front restaurants Pool, Beach, Spa, Fitness Center
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~9.18 miles from St. Peter's Church
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Newstead Belmont Hills Golf Resort & Spa in Paget 1-800-997-5149
27 Harbour Rd., Paget, PG02 Bermuda (BMU) (Resort)
With warm breezes, first-class amenities and breathtaking sunsets, The Newstead Belmont Hills Golf Resort and Spa creates an experience like no other. Our accommodating suites give you a Bermuda experience like no other, combining the comforts of home with the luxury of an island paradise. We'll see to all the details, so your time on the island is as relaxing and restorative as can be. Speaking of time, you'll have no trouble filling yours with soothing spa sessions, exclusive golf privileges (including one complimentary round of golf each day during your stay), shopping in downtown Hamilton (just a five-minute private water taxi ride away), quiet strolls on nearby beaches or watching the sailboats from the infinity pool. Lose yourself in the dreamlike views of Bermuda, live luxuriously in gorgeous, pastel cottages and finally learn what it means to truly escape.
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~9.18 miles from St. Peter's Church
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Cambridge Beaches Resort & Spa in Somerset Village 1-800-230-4134
30 Kings Point Rd. Somerset, Somerset Village, Bermuda (BMU) (Resort)
Cambridge Beaches provides an authentic Bermuda escape, enjoyed without the demands or distractions of children, as Bermuda’s only resort that caters exclusively to adults.
Exemplifying luxury at its finest, the resort is set on a lush, 30-acre peninsula on the western coast of Bermuda. Cambridge Beaches boasts 94 spacious accommodations in traditional pink Bermuda cottages with gorgeous waterviews; four private beaches; vibrant gardens and nature preserve; and spectacular water views from every vantage point of the property.
Guests return time and again for the world-class amenities that include: award-winning spa; three dining venues including the Tamarisk Room, rated by Food & Wine Magazine as one of Bermuda’s best restaurants; four private beaches; marina; afternoon tea in the historic main house; ocean-view suites with private plunge pools; bay-front infinity pool; nature preserve and picturesque Seaview Gardens.
Less than two hours from many East Coast cities, Bermuda offers direct flights from New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Miami, Toronto and other major cities in the U.S. and Canada.
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~12.86 miles from St. Peter's Church
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The Fairmont Southampton Hotel in Southampton 1-800-997-5148
101 South Shore Rd., Southampton, SN02 Bermuda (BMU)
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~12.96 miles from St. Peter's Church
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The Reefs Hotel & Club in Southampton 1-800-997-5149
56 South Shore Rd., Southampton, SN02 Bermuda (BMU) (Beach)
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~13.14 miles from St. Peter's Church
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Pompano Beach Club in Southampton 1-800-230-4134
36 Pompano Beach Rd., Southampton, SB03 Bermuda (BMU) (Resort)
Dramatically situated overlooking Bermuda's southwest coast, the 75 room, family owned and operated Pompano Beach Club is a tropical paradise - offering the personal attention of a boutique hotel and the amenities of a world class beach resort.
The resort's breathtaking oceanfront setting, extensive recreational facilities, exceptionally high level of personal, caring service (the resort has been Trip Advisor's # 1 ranked Bermuda resort since 2005), gourmet cuisine, spacious oceanview accommodations and casual, relaxed atmosphere are why so many of their guests return to stay year after year!
Pompano's spectacular shallow waterfront is the only one of its kind in Bermuda, attracting beachgoers, snorkelers, watersports enthusiasts and swimmers of all ages and abilities. At low tide, guests can wade out over 400 yards in knee to chest deep water, to reach the shallow coral reefs which line the edge of the sandbar. Snorkeling equipment is available for rent on a year-round basis and the resort's seasonal watersports center rents kayaks,a Hobie Cat sailboat, windsurfers and battery-powered chaise loungers to help everyone enjoy the crystal clear waters in front of the resort. Pompano attracts a lot of golfers because the Robert Trent Jones designed Port Royal Golf Course - Bermuda's most popular public course and the home of the PGA Tour's Grand Slam event - is right next door!
The resort has several different rate categories, with their top of the line, oceanfront de
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~14.34 miles from St. Peter's Church
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