One of the best-loved Caribbean destinations, Barbados is most often associated with luxury hotels and resorts – of which it has some of the best. But it’s also a wonderful place for a villa holiday, with lots of choices to suit everyone from couples to extended families and groups of friends.
Villa holidays give you more space and more flexibility, with the likes of fully fitted kitchens, private pools, gardens, and even staff to cater to your every whim. They’re especially ideal for intimate groups, families, and generally anyone who wants the privacy and comforts of a home-from-home along with personalised attention. To inspire your next getaway, we’ve picked out some of our favourite Barbados villas.
Apes Hill Barbados
Uniquely overlooking both the east and west coasts of this gorgeous island, Apes Hill gives you the pleasures of a hotel combined with the privacy of your own home, with villas set on a resort with a strong community feel. Its 475 acres are perched 330-metres above the sea, offering breathtaking views of deep, winding gullies, coral rock formations, sand dunes, and white-capped breakers.
Apes Hill is renowned for its golf course, but it also offers other outdoor pursuits, including padel tennis, hiking along nature trails, and cycling. You’re also free to simply relax by your secluded private pool or in the spa, or you can opt for blissful beach days and thrilling water sports.
Villas at Apes Hill are elegant one-or two-storey sanctuaries designed to cocoon you in comfort, while the laidback 20th Hole restaurant is a cosy spot in which to refuel on delicious dishes based on local produce. You’re also only minutes from historic Holetown with its tempting restaurants, galleries, museums, and picture-perfect beaches.
Blue Sky Luxury
This is a vast portfolio of more than 200 of the finest villas and apartments in the whole of the Caribbean, 125 in Barbados – all of which are held to a 300-point check system to ensure they are only the best. Key to the experience is the fact that all Blue Sky Luxury staff know this region of the world like the back of their hands; they live in the Caribbean and operate on the ground, giving them intimate local knowledge of this island paradise.
Villas for everyone
Embrace ultimate luxury with a stay at the Villa Tamarindo, a luxurious five-bedroom retreat nestled in the exclusive Beachlands area of Saint James. This stunning two-story villa is set on a sprawling 4.5-acre estate and provides breathtaking ocean views from expansive terraces and sundecks. Guests can enjoy a private swimming pool, a well-equipped gym, and a media room, all while being pampered by a dedicated staff, including a private chef.
For families looking for an intimate villa stay, Easy Reach is a charming two-bedroom beach villa located on the renowned Mullins Beach in Saint Peter. This villa offers direct access to the beach’s pristine white sands and crystal-clear waters, making it an ideal spot for a relaxing getaway. Guests can enjoy the spacious living room that opens onto a covered dining terrace and a large wooden deck with sun loungers, perfect for soaking up the Caribbean sun.
To book your Barbados villa holiday, contact your Travel Counsellor today.
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