The magic of Hatter’s Castle

This is Hatter’s Castle in Carey Island. It is a relic from the colonial past, believed to be built sometime in the 1920s by the British/Dutch planters.

Today, it sits amid a quiet and peaceful surrounding in the interior of Carey Island. The castle’s renovation and maintenance is wonderfully undertaken by Golden Hope, who owns the vast palm oil plantation in the island which is just 90 minutes away from Kuala Lumpur.

When my family and I 'stumbled' upon this castle during a picnic stop in Carey Island on Christmas Day, we were truly struck by the magnificent structure of this old building.

It is occupied by a Datuk nowadays and word has it that his family and him are generous hosts who openly welcome visitors to their home.

Unfortunately the family was not in the day I was there! It was a pity as it would have been wonderful to see the interior of this castle.

Outside, with its big open area, the castle stands alone in this part of the island. Apparently, there are several other old colonial buildings in other parts of the island, all maintained by Golden Hope.