Dear Friends,

As promised I am writing to keep you abreast of the latest developments relating to the future plans for the Hotel.

Planning consent was finally obtained in May 2010 and having listened to all the concerns expressed by our many regular visitors we have now decided to phase the work over two winters, so that we remain open as usual during our normal season.

Phase one will entail  closing the Hotel in October 2010, reopening as normal in April 2011, during which time we will build the four new suites at the North end of the garden by the swimming pool, refurbish the indoor pool pavilion, and create another suite in four of the rooms next to the pool.

Phase two will entail closing the Hotel in October of 2011, and reopening again in May 2012, during which time we will convert the remaining bedrooms including the Teän Restaurant into a further fourteen one, two, three and four bedroom suites. The existing Bistro will be completely refurbished and upgraded and new menus will be introduced that will improve upon the existing food standard in our current main restaurant.  An outdoor heated Infinity pool and a Spa pool will be built in front of the existing pool and the landscaping will be improved with Pergolas being added for shade.

Our primary business will then be that of an all-suite hotel, operated along the lines of how it is run now. It is for our customers to decide how and if they wish to invest in our business, so if there is sufficient interest, we will keep an open mind.

The really good news is that we plan to stay open for ten months of the year, closing only in January and February each year for essential maintenance and personnel holidays.

We strongly believe that the improvements we are proposing will enhance both the Islander and the Visitor experience on St Martin’s and hope that you will support our plans. We also believe that this development will act as a catalyst for those on the Island who run tourism related businesses, who wish to extend their own seasons.

Keith Bradford    

General Manager

Summary of Proposed

Opening and Closing Dates

2010 Open April to September inclusive,

2011 Open April to September inclusive,

2012 Open May to December inclusive,

2013 Open March to December inclusive.