Fodor's Expert Review Olveston House

Rented to island hoteliers by Beatles producer Sir George Martin, this 1950s villa brims with history, including the owner's fabled AIR Studios (where Sting, Elton John, Eric Clapton, and Paul McCartney recorded) and guest rooms that are each named for a Beatles tune and adorned with a gold record, antiques, and sleigh or four-poster beds. Three guest rooms have access to the wraparound porch; the other three have air-conditioning. The 5 acres of lush grounds offer spectacular views of the steaming Soufrière. A Montserrat Who's Who gathers in the restaurant. Margaret, now the sole owner, greets arrivals with fresh-baked cookies, and her bountiful British breakfasts include fresh seasonal local juices and homemade preserves.