An escape to Barbados offers beautiful white sandy beaches, sunny weather, and friendly locals. The west coast of the Caribbean Island offers a luxury resort lifestyle, where you can spend your days on the beach or by the pool, cocktail in hand. If you’re a surfer, head to the east coast where you can ride the waves year round.
The soulful street food is the best way to live like a local in Barbados. Head to Oistins Fish Fry on a Friday or Saturday night to taste seafood straight from the sea, and dance the night away to the live reggae and samba bands.
It is wonderfully warm year round in Barbados, but try to plan a visit around an island festival. Don’t miss the Crop Over festival, a 300-year tradition signifying the end of the sugar cane growing season. The party continues for a whole month, and attracts 100,000 people from around the world, including Barbados citizen Rihanna.
If you’re looking to make your island getaway more permanent, we’ve put together a selection of our most secluded and relaxing properties in Barbados.
Cove Spring House
Offering magnificent views of the Caribbean Sea, ‘Cove Spring House’ is beachfront luxury at its finest. The seven-bedroom residence is nestled on a secluded cove on the Barbados West Coast, presiding over one acre of lush tropical gardens. Enjoy time away from the 9-5 in a private 20-seat theatre and fully equipped gymnasium. For those who love to entertain, the house is accompanied by an adjoining three-bedroom cottage. The property is designed to soak up the Caribbean sun, with a sundeck, swimming pool, jacuzzi and easy access to the Barbados beach.
Monkey Manor
Monkey Manor is a grand, elegant and contemporary seven-bedroom property in an exclusive gated community minutes from the beach. Beautifully designed, the house itself features lavish finishes, sleek marble floors, and a stunning 6 ft chandelier in the entryway. Spend the days playing golf or tennis in the estate, and be enchanted by the Barbados sunset in the evening while relaxing on the 1000 sq.ft. west-facing terrace.
Cockade House
Experience a slice of Barbados history in Cockade House, which was originally build in the 1700s as a Sugar Plantation home. After two redesigns, the house is now an exquisite blend of historic architecture with modern features. The property offers a tranquil and secluded lifestyle, sitting on an abundant 5.5 acres of lush, tropical gardens. Along with the ample entertaining space in the house, the property is close to the West Coast nightlife and fine dining.
