We are reluctant to write a good review for this property as it will only encourage others to book this wonderful rental! However, we can only say this was quite the most fabulous place to stay for our holiday of 16 nights on the West Coast in Barbados. The villa was perfectly located, just 10 minutes' walk north of Holetown where we were able to buy all essentials, with plenty of designer shopping and eateries. Speightstown, about 10 minutes north in the car or on the bus, had a more authentic Bajan atmosphere.
The villa itself was beautifully presented, spotlessly clean and was so much bigger than it looked in the photos. There were air conditioning units and fans in every room to keep us cool. We found the kitchen was fully equipped with all mod cons plus there was a large fridge/freezer with ice and water on tap! We chose to use the BBQ griddle situated on the patio mostly for cooking fresh fish and spent much of our holiday relaxing in the outdoor space, with its dining table, settees or sunbeds - we didn't eat inside once as the outdoor area was just so tranquil. The plunge pool was just a perfect size - again it was bigger than expected and you could stretch out quite easily so no need to use the communal swimming pool. In addition, there was so much wildlife in the garden to enjoy, tiny lizards, hummingbirds that frequented daily and even a fruit bat flew in one evening!
The bedrooms and bathrooms, all were a great size, perfectly decorated and furnished with everything you would need to feel totally at home.
We made use of the free beach passes to Royal Fairmont Hotel and Heron Bay beach was also just another short walk away perfect places to watch the sunsets.
We hired a car so we could visit all the provinces, visiting lots of sights. We kayaked from Speightstown up the North West Cost and snorkelled with the turtles in Carlisle Bay, south of the Island - both brilliant excursions. No need to hire a car though as the yellow buses that whizz around the island are plentiful and just $3 BDollars.
Eating out on the West Coast was expensive but, travel further afield, north or to the South or East Coast the prices are more reasonable.
The hosts, Heather and Mark, were brilliant for communicating details to us and making recommendations. They also left us a bottle of fizz with a welcome card on our arrival which was lovely. Wonderful villa, wonderful hosts, wonderful location. We will return!