Bougan Villa
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About the home
Bougan Villa is a lovely house situated in a small and quiet development in Bottom Bay on the unspoilt SE coast of Barbados. The house has been finished to a very high standard and has all the accommodation and facilities needed to ensure that visitors have an amazing holiday on this beautiful island.
The Atlantic breeze on this side of the island means that even on the hottest days the temperatures are comfortable. Bottom Bay beach (voted as being in The Times' and Conde Nast's top-ten best beaches in the world) with its white sands and coconut palms is 3 minutes amble away. Harrismith, Palmetto and Long Bay (our personal favourite) are also stunning beaches which are just a short stroll.
For those of you looking for exciting night life and fine dining, the busier South and West coasts are a brief car/taxi/bus ride away. For the surfers amongst you a trip to the legendary Soup Bowl at Bathsheba on the East coast is a must, and is only 20 minutes drive away.
The well equipped kitchen contains all you need to prepare a six course banquet or a simple G&T! All three of the bedrooms are air conditioned and the master suite consists of a walk-in wardrobe and en-suite shower room. The inside living area is comfortable, light and airy and leads out onto the shady extended terrace which is perfect for lazy days and al fresco dining overlooking the private pool with surrounding deck and large lawned garden. We also have a raised deck area, from which the views are even better... the perfect place to enjoy the sun rise or set and to gaze out to sea.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 6, 3 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | Bottom Bay, 100m |
| Will consider: | Corporate lets House swaps Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car advised Nearest amenities: 2km |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | No pets allowed No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | DVD player, Staffed Property, Sea view |
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| General: | Air conditioning, TV, CD player, Safe, Satellite TV |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Cooker, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms of which 1 en suite and 1 shower room, Solarium / Roof terrace |
| Furniture: | Single beds (4), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace, Private outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden, BBQ |
| Access: | Parking space |
Further details indoors:
As well as all equipment listed above the kitchen is equipped with ample crockery, cutlery, pots, pans and utensils. There is a large oven with easy clean ceramic hob and grill, and the large fridge freezer has an integral water and ice dispenser - for keeping those Bajan rums cool.
The single beds in the bedrooms can be pushed together to form additional doubles if required and there is bed linen for either single or double set up. There is ample storage in all three bedrooms. Each of the bedrooms have mosquito nets should they be required.
There is an LCD flat screen TV with integrated DVD player and Direct TV (satellite channels).
There is wireless internet access available locally on Atlantic Rising for a small fee. Our Housekeeper will be able to arrange this for you.
High chair and cot can be hired from our housekeeper, subject to availability.
UK cellphones can be used on the island but costs can be expensive. Local cellphones are available to hire at bmobile.com.bb or by calling +1 800 804 2994.
Further details outdoors:
The large front and rear gardens are mainly laid to lawns and are bordered by native species of trees, shrubs and flowers. The swimming pool and terrace are to the rear of the villa. There are steps from the lower terrace up to the roof terrace.
Further details
Bed linen, bathroom and kitchen towels are provided.
Our housekeeper who lives nearby will meet you on arrival at the house and is on call for questions and queries 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Free on-line check-in is available for your return flight.
Our housekeeper is a UK registered child minder and is available to babysit. Payable locally.
A WiFi service can be available from our housekeeper's WiFi. Payable locally.
For stays of longer than 10 days, there will be a weekly clean carried out at a charge of £25 per clean. Additional cleaning can be arranged locally with our housekeeper if required.
A holiday pack containing maps, contact details for our housekeeper and further information on the island will be provided to you on secured booking.
Please do not hesitate to email us with any questions that you may have.
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The St Philip Parish region
Our house is located in St. Philip - the largest parish on the island of Barbados, situated on the beautiful SE coast.
There are many varied and wonderful attractions and activities on the island of Barbados, many of which can be found in all the best travel guides and on tourist websites. Rather than repeat all of this readily available information, we thought we'd share with you our favourites and recommendations :
Bottom Bay beach (of course!) - just a few hundred yards from the house.
Long Bay beach - in the shadow of Sam Lord's castle - expansive stretch of sand deserted most of the time. It has a natural swimming pool at the North end which is sheltered from the waves by a rocky barrier meaning that the water is calm making it great for kids.
The local speciality, rum, is very cheap on the island, and there are many types – the Four Square distillery is very close by and is great to visit. Rum shacks are everywhere on the island, and are quite an experience! Our favourite is Helene's Watering Hole at the entrance to St Lawrence Gap ("Absolut" advertising all over it!)
When it comes to dining, you really are spoilt for choice in Barbados. Some of the best restaurants in the Caribbean (and some suggest the world!) are a short drive away.
The Bottom Bay area
One of the most beautiful beaches in the world right on the doorstep!
Bottom Bay is a quiet location with a small local shop and bar at Wellhouse, which is about 1km away as well as several other local rum shacks. 5 minutes drive away is the Six Roads Shopping Complex with bank, post office, supermarket, fast-food restaurant and other retail outlets.
Other suggestions/recommendations further afield :
Earthworks Pottery and it's associated art gallery is an interesting visit, and also a nice spot for tea or lunch and a Banks beer in its treehouse cafe.
Bajans love sport, and the undisputed island favourite is cricket. If you are lucky enough to be on the island for a big test match, try and get tickets to the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown.
Golf - the Island has many famous courses, but the best and most challenging (according to the local pros) is at the Barbados Golf Club on the South of the island. If you're as proficient at golf as we are, then you might prefer crazy golf at Ocean Park (aquarium), on the route to Oistins from the house!
Horse racing is very popular, and meets are held by the Barbados Turf Club every two weeks on a Saturday at the Garrison Savannah racecourse. This is a great day out.
While at the Garrison you may notice one of the Barbados national sports fields - the national team rugby pitch! Barbados is a great venue for touring rugby sides, and on Saturdays there will usually be a local match being played as the horse-racing goes on around it. The rugby club will be open so pop in and say hello to the players and club members. The national side (current Caribbean Champions) came within a cat's whisker of qualifying for Rugby World Cup 2007, and are hopeful for further success in the future.
There are many great sailing trips departing from Bridgetown, and a trip on the Cool Runnings catamaran (with stops for turtles and snorkelling) is a very enjoyable excursion.
Brian Talma's "Beach Culture - De Action Shop" at Silver Rock (Silver Sands) where you can learn to kite-surf or wind-surf is a great find, where you can participate or just watch "de Action" with a beer.
On the East of the island Bathsheba, Soup Bowl (surfing championships held there) and Cattlewash exemplify the rugged coastal landscape and are breathtaking. Andromeda Gardens is also close by and has many examples of the amazing local flora.
How to get there
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| Airport: | Grantley Adams International: 10 km |
Bottom Bay is situated just 15 minutes drive from Barbados' Grantley Adams International Airport, a destination for many European, Caribbean and North American airlines.
Pick up your luggage and within 30 minutes you will be relaxing with a cool Banks beer on the terrace! (www.banksbeer.com)
Flights From the UK (starting from around £350) :
Virgin Atlantic - www.virgin-atlantic.com
British Airways - www.ba.com
Caribbean Airlines - www.caribbean-airlines.com
BMI - www.flybmi.com
First Choice holidays offer chartered flights at competitive prices - www.firstchoice.co.uk
Flights from North America -
Air Canada - www.aircanada.com
American Airlines - www.aa.com
US Airways - www.usairways.com
Delta - www.delta.com
Air Jamaica - www.airjamaica.com
Taxis to Bottom Bay can be picked up from the airport although we highly recommend the following car hire companies :
Top Car Rentals - www.barbadoscarrentals.com - ask for Cheryl
Stoutes Rentals - www.stoutescar.com - ask for David
Activities near Bottom Bay
Watersports
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
A winter sun break
Good nightlife
Cycling holidays
Reviews
 27 Jul 2011 |
This was our second trip to Bougan Villa within the last 12 months but this time with our 11 year old daughter. The beauty about this place is it's peaceful and relaxed setting, the beaches... more |
31 May 2011 |
This accomodation was lovely and airy and clean and well maintained, with everything you would expect to find, as well as some nice extra touches, like an ice-making machine in the fridge and comfy... more |
Guestbook for Bougan Villa
"Wow what a holiday, accommodation was fab everything you need comfortable, relaxing and a stones throw away for lovely beach, scenery and shops.Pool was fantastic.A great holiday never to be forgotten" Linda Kathleen, April 2010
"Our holiday was fantastic. The location was superb with so many lovely beaches a short walk away. The Villa was light, bright and immaculately clean with everything you could wish for on a holiday and much more. The pool area was lovely, and the garden very pretty. We didnt have to move to have a fantastic time!
The loval beaches were beautiful and quiet, hardly anyone to share them with. The barbecue was great the staying in nights around the pool." JMD, March 2010
"House was exactly as described - spotlessly clean & had everything you could ask for. There were lots of books & info to help you get around - enjoyed the walk! The garden & pool were very pretty - a great spot to watch the birds & relax. It was very close to some amazing beaches & although it was a very quiet area (exactly what I was looking for), it was only a short drive to busier areas, restaurants, supermarkets, banks etc.
Housekeeper & gardener were very helpful & friendly.
A great holiday!" Karen, March 2010
"This villa was ideally located for our holiday, exactly as described.We had a very relaxing time that made for a wonderful holiday. It is looked after very well, with good support if needed. It is within easy reach of some great beaches and good local facilities. Highly recommended." SA & JC, Sep 2009
"A really relaxing holiday, a great villa with fantastic facilities. Excellent service from the friendly housekeepers! A short car/bus journey to facilities such as supermarket & bank. Fantastic empty beaches just a very short walk away. You are able to do as much or little as you want and we found it a great location to explore the 'real' Barbados. Can't wait to go back !!!" Pete & Amy, April 2009
"We had a lovely time and truly enjoyed ourselves. The house was very clean and bright and the use of your outdoor spaces kept us basking (or avoiding) the lovely sunny weather. Especially pleasant was your elevated deck which allowed us to watch the sun rise and set every day" BH, Dec 2008
"Just wanted to say that we loved staying at your Villa and we had the most amazing time. My children loved the place and the pool. You have a beautiful place with lovely furnishings...and all the essentials were there! Very refreshing." RA, Nov 2008
"Just a quick note to say how much we enjoyed our time at Bougan Villa... pool was excellent, especially for our daughter who rarely got out of it and G & T's on the deck or terrace were the norm each evening." RL, July 2008
"Heaven!!! Super super time in your fantastic place, thank you. The real difference for me is in your taste which just makes the entire experience more welcoming and relaxing." LJ, April 2008
"We both had a wonderful time at Bougan Villa and the walk you recommended was one of the highlights." PH, March 2008
"Wonderful spot - new, spotless and with everything you need for the perfect holiday in the sun! Best of all 2 minutes walk from the nicest (and one of the quietest!) beaches in Barbados." PS, December 2007
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 6 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| Early High Season 2011 | 14 Jan 11 | 1 May 11 | £ 615 | - | - | 3 Nights |
| Low Season 2011 | 1 May 11 | 1 Oct 11 | £ 595 | 125 | 125 | 3 Nights |
| Late High Season 2011 | 1 Oct 11 | 3 Dec 11 | £ 625 | 125 | 125 | 3 Nights |
| Christmas/New Year | 3 Dec 11 | 17 Jan 12 | £ 695 | - | - | 2 Weeks |
| Early High Season 2012 | 17 Jan 12 | 28 Apr 12 | £ 615 | 125 | 125 | 3 Nights |
| Low Season 2012 | 28 Apr 12 | 1 Jul 12 | £ 595 | 125 | 125 | 3 Nights |
| Summer 2012 | 1 Jul 12 | 1 Sep 12 | £ 615 | 125 | 125 | 3 Nights |
| Autumn 2012 | 1 Sep 12 | 21 Oct 12 | £ 595 | 125 | 125 | 3 Nights |
| Winter 2012 | 21 Oct 12 | 9 Dec 12 | £ 625 | 125 | 125 | 3 Nights |
| Christmas 2012 | 9 Dec 12 | 13 Jan 13 | £ 695 | - | - | 2 Weeks |
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Payment methods accepted include :
Bank transfer, personal cheque and PayPal.
Please note, PayPal transactions will incur a 3.9% surcharge.
A 25% deposit and completed booking form is required to secure booking. The remainder is due 8 weeks before the holiday start date.
Terms and Conditions are available on request and are sent automatically with booking form.
Check-in is 4pm onwards and check-out is by 11am.
Availability
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Contact the owner
* Required fields Please check the following errors: | 4 years listed You are contacting Nicola Dolman
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Languages spoken   The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2008. This house has received 2 reviews from previous guests.  |
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