Early History The romance of Strawberry Hill Jamaica Luxury Resort starts with its sweet name, given by the reputed original owner, the 18th century British man of letters, Horace Walpole, 4th Earl of Orford, the son of Prime Minister Robert Walpole and cousin of Admiral Lord Nelson. In 1780, the Royal Family granted Horace the Blue Mountain property in the Crown Colony of Jamaica. Horace rejoiced to discover that the … Continue reading History