Guidebook for Flatts Village and Environs
Sightseeing
See Also Parks & Nature
*****OUR FAVOURITE: The Aquarium, Museum and Zoo is a fun place to visit for kids of all ages! There's a small onsite bistro and being so close makes it an ideal visit, especially on a rainy day. www.bamz.org
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Bermuda Aquarium, Museum og Zoo
40 N Shore Rd*****OUR FAVOURITE: The Aquarium, Museum and Zoo is a fun place to visit for kids of all ages! There's a small onsite bistro and being so close makes it an ideal visit, especially on a rainy day. www.bamz.org
These two magical caves and beautiful surrounding gardens are a real treat. If the famous Bermuda sun fails to come out one day, head to the caves for some underground sparkle!
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Crystal & Fantasy Caves
8 Crystal Caves RoadThese two magical caves and beautiful surrounding gardens are a real treat. If the famous Bermuda sun fails to come out one day, head to the caves for some underground sparkle!
Essentials
Groceries, Wine & Spirits and Pharmacy
Lindo's Market is a large supermarket with onsite liquor store, pharmacy and butcher, offering everything you would expect from a full service grocer.
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Lindo's Market
4 Watlington Rd ELindo's Market is a large supermarket with onsite liquor store, pharmacy and butcher, offering everything you would expect from a full service grocer.
The MarketPlace is a chain of grocery stores, open every day and as late as 10 pm most nights. You'll find US brands and local produce here and it's on a direct bus route.
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Shelly Bay MarketPlace
The MarketPlace is a chain of grocery stores, open every day and as late as 10 pm most nights. You'll find US brands and local produce here and it's on a direct bus route.
Belvin's is just across the street from Dean Hall Nursery and is open from 7am until late providing all the basics you may need.
Belvin's Variety
1 Vesey StBelvin's is just across the street from Dean Hall Nursery and is open from 7am until late providing all the basics you may need.
This is a large pharmacy for all your healthcare needs, plus international magazines, newspapers, greeting cards, snacks...you name it. http://phoenixstores.com/pages/collector-hill-apothecary
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Collector's Hill Apothecary
This is a large pharmacy for all your healthcare needs, plus international magazines, newspapers, greeting cards, snacks...you name it. http://phoenixstores.com/pages/collector-hill-apothecary
ACE WINE & SPIRITS offers a standard selection of Liquor, Beer and Wine and is open daily from 8am to 9pm, including holidays except Good Friday and Christmas. About a 7-minute walk from the cottage. Call 543-0029.
31 Middle Rd
31 Middle RoadACE WINE & SPIRITS offers a standard selection of Liquor, Beer and Wine and is open daily from 8am to 9pm, including holidays except Good Friday and Christmas. About a 7-minute walk from the cottage. Call 543-0029.
Parks & Nature
This is where Stephen learned to swim! This small but beautiful beach is one of the closest to the Nursery. In the summer months there is a lifeguard, a small concession stand and bathrooms on site. Take the Number 3 bus from outside the cottage along Harrington Sound Road to Devil's Hole and a 6-minute walk up the hill.
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John Smiths Bay Park
Devils Hole HillThis is where Stephen learned to swim! This small but beautiful beach is one of the closest to the Nursery. In the summer months there is a lifeguard, a small concession stand and bathrooms on site. Take the Number 3 bus from outside the cottage along Harrington Sound Road to Devil's Hole and a 6-minute walk up the hill.
With an onsite playground and shallow waters, Shelly Bay is a nearby retreat for you and the kids. It is easily accessed by bus and is also under a 2-mile walk via the railway trail.
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Shelly Bay Beach
With an onsite playground and shallow waters, Shelly Bay is a nearby retreat for you and the kids. It is easily accessed by bus and is also under a 2-mile walk via the railway trail.
This serene nature reserve for birds and the home of Portuguese Rock, has wooded trails and beautiful coastal views. Look out for the parrot fish! Free entry sunrise to sunset.
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Spittal Pond
109 South RoadThis serene nature reserve for birds and the home of Portuguese Rock, has wooded trails and beautiful coastal views. Look out for the parrot fish! Free entry sunrise to sunset.
Bermuda's historic railway trail is a beautiful emerald necklace running much of the length of the island. It's perfect for walkers, joggers, cyclists and equestrians. Largely flat, please note that the surface varies from sand to grass to tarmac. Pick it up near the cottage at the junction of Jenning's Road and North Shore Road to head West. Alternatively, walk carefully, cycle or bus to the Eastbound trailhead on North Shore Road beyond the Aquarium.
A footbridge across Flatts Inlet is under construction as of August 2023 and will join the above pick-up points.
Note: there is a small beach at the western (Jenning's Road) bridgehead (called Gibbet's or Gibbons' Bay, colloquially "Police Beach") which may be accessible Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 9am to 5pm and provides shallow, calm and secluded swimming.
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Railway Trail
Railway TrailBermuda's historic railway trail is a beautiful emerald necklace running much of the length of the island. It's perfect for walkers, joggers, cyclists and equestrians. Largely flat, please note that the surface varies from sand to grass to tarmac. Pick it up near the cottage at the junction of Jenning's Road and North Shore Road to head West. Alternatively, walk carefully, cycle or bus to the Eastbound trailhead on North Shore Road beyond the Aquarium.
A footbridge across Flatts Inlet is under construction as of August 2023 and will join the above pick-up points.
Note: there is a small beach at the western (Jenning's Road) bridgehead (called Gibbet's or Gibbons' Bay, colloquially "Police Beach") which may be accessible Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 9am to 5pm and provides shallow, calm and secluded swimming.
This small beach at the western (Jenning's Road) bridgehead of the Flatts Railway Bridge (called Gibbet's or Gibbons' Bay, colloquially "Police Beach") is accessible Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 9am to 5pm and provides shallow, calm and secluded swimming. NOTE: From August 2023 the railway trail footbridge continues to be constructed and access to the beach may not be permitted.
This the closest swimming location to the cottage, being 10 minutes on foot via Middle Road and Jenning's Road.
Gibbons Bay
This small beach at the western (Jenning's Road) bridgehead of the Flatts Railway Bridge (called Gibbet's or Gibbons' Bay, colloquially "Police Beach") is accessible Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 9am to 5pm and provides shallow, calm and secluded swimming. NOTE: From August 2023 the railway trail footbridge continues to be constructed and access to the beach may not be permitted.
This the closest swimming location to the cottage, being 10 minutes on foot via Middle Road and Jenning's Road.
Everything Else
Just across the road and open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., the local post office sells transport passes for use on the buses and ferries and the staff are a great source of local information.
Flatt's Post Office
65 Middle RdJust across the road and open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., the local post office sells transport passes for use on the buses and ferries and the staff are a great source of local information.
Rosewood Bermuda
Tuckers Point DriveThe Sense Spa at Tucker's point is a luxurious oasis of calm.
Food Scene
A venerable greasy spoon with sushi and great pizzas...available for eat in or takeaway! Always full of colourful characters and family friendly. Check the phonebook for menus. 236-3133.
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Speciality Inn
8 South RdA venerable greasy spoon with sushi and great pizzas...available for eat in or takeaway! Always full of colourful characters and family friendly. Check the phonebook for menus. 236-3133.
*****OUR FAVOURITE: Rustico (please note its relatively new location at 36 North Shore Road at the junction with Middle and Harrington Sound Roads) is a favourite - with delicious seafood, pastas and pizza and only a 5-minute walk from the cottage! We recommend dining there on your first night and are happy to make a reservation for you.
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Rustico Restaurant and Pizzeria
38 N Shore Rd*****OUR FAVOURITE: Rustico (please note its relatively new location at 36 North Shore Road at the junction with Middle and Harrington Sound Roads) is a favourite - with delicious seafood, pastas and pizza and only a 5-minute walk from the cottage! We recommend dining there on your first night and are happy to make a reservation for you.
The creators of Devil's Isle Cafe in Hamilton also operate this family-friendly cafe which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. There's a fresh and eclectic menu and great wines by the glass.
It's a quick walk from the cottage taking the short cut down the Paradise Lane (has stairs). Be careful when you get to North Shore Road as there is no sidewalk/pavement as you head west to the Pantry.
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Village Pantry
8 N Shore RdThe creators of Devil's Isle Cafe in Hamilton also operate this family-friendly cafe which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. There's a fresh and eclectic menu and great wines by the glass.
It's a quick walk from the cottage taking the short cut down the Paradise Lane (has stairs). Be careful when you get to North Shore Road as there is no sidewalk/pavement as you head west to the Pantry.
The exquisite Loren offers an upscale dining experience at Maree, yet your better bet may be breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner at The Pink Beach Club with its great food and stunning views.
If you prefer a relaxing visit over a food adventure, try The Spa at the Loren...and perhaps follow that up with a cool cocktail at the Pink Beach Bar.
Only a 10-minute taxi ride from Dean Hall Nursery.
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The Loren at Pink Beach
116 South RdThe exquisite Loren offers an upscale dining experience at Maree, yet your better bet may be breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner at The Pink Beach Club with its great food and stunning views.
If you prefer a relaxing visit over a food adventure, try The Spa at the Loren...and perhaps follow that up with a cool cocktail at the Pink Beach Bar.
Only a 10-minute taxi ride from Dean Hall Nursery.
Near and east of the bottom of Collector's Hill, 10 South (formerly North Rock Brewing) serves up great food and drinks from 5:30pm Tuesday through Sunday. Take out also available.
10 South Rd
10 South RoadNear and east of the bottom of Collector's Hill, 10 South (formerly North Rock Brewing) serves up great food and drinks from 5:30pm Tuesday through Sunday. Take out also available.
Shopping
Need to refuel your scooter? This station is just over the hill from the cottage. There's also small market with snacks, deli food, coffee etc. onsite. 236-6574.
ESSO Collectors Hill
65 South RdNeed to refuel your scooter? This station is just over the hill from the cottage. There's also small market with snacks, deli food, coffee etc. onsite. 236-6574.
Drinks & Nightlife
Swizzle Inn is a Bermuda tradition and home to the famous Rum Swizzle. A lively pub with great food, quiz nights, live entertainment and other goings on, Swizzle is a cool place to hang out. It's about 15 minutes by bus or cab from the cottage.
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The Swizzle Inn Pub and Restaurant
3 Blue Hole HillSwizzle Inn is a Bermuda tradition and home to the famous Rum Swizzle. A lively pub with great food, quiz nights, live entertainment and other goings on, Swizzle is a cool place to hang out. It's about 15 minutes by bus or cab from the cottage.