Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or less)
Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car not necessary Nearest amenities: 1.6 km
Notes:
Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
THE APARTMENT The 2-bedroom air-conditioned apartment has a double bedroom, a twin bedroom and an extra double sofa bed. It is conformably furnished and the rooms are spacious, light, airy and bright. From the open plan lounge/dining area there are large patio doors opening onto a balcony with views over the yacht club and the Caribbean Sea.
The kitchen is fully equipped with all the essentials you need to cook at home and there is a 24-hour store conveniently located just 50 metres away, the apartment comes with all the necessary bedding and towels. A maid cleaning service is available at a reasonable extra charge. Should you want to do any washing during your stay there is also a laundry room available on site for your use. There is also a site mangers office and 24 hour security. The rental includes cable T.V. maintenance costs, bills, local telephone calls and Internet access, if you bring a configured laptop.
Apartments and pool
Lounge
Kitchen
Guest bedroom
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The Christ Church region
BARBADOS - THE TROPICAL ISLAND
With endless miles of white, powdery sand, exotic lush green botanical gardens, a rich colonial history, acres of sugar plantations, not forgetting the diversity of the wild Atlantic coast to the East and the gentle lapping of the Caribbean sea on the beautiful beaches of the West coast, Barbados is truly an amazing place for a holiday.
Most importantly, the Bajans are the friendliest people in the Caribbean and with excellent custom care and very little crime on the island you will be happy to explore Barbados and no doubt make a lot of new friends.
It’s the most visited island in the Caribbean, with English as the first language, driving on the left and English food in all the supermarkets, you always have a comforting feeling of home.
A holiday in Barbados can be leisurely or as active as you wish, with unbelievably glorious beaches, interesting sightseeing trips, numerous island excursions, sailing adventures, deep sea fishing and diving opportunities, plenty of restaurants, bars and night-clubs and the islands infamous Rum punch!
Barbados is blessed with 3000 hours of sunshine a year and with the north east trade winds keeping the temperature at a constant 27-30 degrees centigrade and just enough rainfall to keep the island lush and green, anytime of year is a good time to visit. This climate means that Barbados has some of the best golf courses in the world.
Bridgetown / Carlisle Bay area
BRIDGETOWN Bridgetown the capital of Barbados, with its lively duty free shopping centre, wide variety of bars and restaurants and numerous historical sites is just a short walk along the beach. From Bridgetown water front you can book a deep sea fishing trip, a catamaran cruise to swim with the turtles, a glass bottom boat or a submarine tour and a trip up the west coast in an old paddle steamer or sailing ship.
CARLISLE BAY From the beautiful beaches along the bay you enjoy water sports then everything is available on the beach opposite the apartment such as jet skis, water skiing, banana boat rides, snorklling and even scuba diving. For those of you who enjoy surfing or kite surfing the surfs always up at the beaches on the south and east of the island.
LOCAL ACTIVITIES If you are a keen golfer, the Rockley Golf course is only 15 mins away. The island also boasts other world class golf courses such as the famous Sandy Lane and Royal Westmoreland which are both 30-40 mins drive up the coast.
The apartment is situated in the historical Garrison area and only 5 mins walk from the Garrison race course where you can picnic and enjoy a day out at the races.
OTHER ACTIVITIES There are numerous 4 x 4 safari tours round the island, or try a banks beer, rum or Malibu distillery tour. You can visit various historical sites on the island, including The Plantation House, Barbados Museum, The Military Museum and visits to The Flower Cave and Flower gardens.
EATING & DRINKING If you don’t want to cook at home and prefer to venture out and sample some of the local cuisine and evening entertainment there are restaurants and bars within easy reach, including the Hilton Hotel, the Barbados Grand, Brown Sugar and Lobsters Alive. The famous night club Harbour Lights is within easy walking distance, where you can enjoy a local show with dinner and then dance the night away at the beach front disco (including all drinks) The Royal Barbados Yacht Club is directly opposite the apartment, you can have temporary membership of the yacht club (if you speak to June in the office at Banyan Court), which means you can enjoy the best deals on the island for food and drinks. As well as afternoon tea on the terrace or gin & tonics while watching the amazing sunset from the club’s beachfront bar.
For a lively night out, the St Lawrence Gap area is a 15 mins drive and is packed with nightlife in bars and waterfront restaurants offering local fresh fish dishes.
A little further along the coast is the fishing village Oistins, where you can experience the famous Fish Fry Festival held every Friday evening.
For a special treat ,book Sunday brunch at the Crane Hotel and enjoy the food while you listen to the gospel singers.
How to get there
Direct flights operate daily from UK airports to Bridgetown, Barbados.
FLIGHTS - Here are some sites where you can find some good deals.
Sofabeds (1), Single beds (2), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 4
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Shared outdoor pool (unheated), Shared garden, Swing set
Access:
Secure parking
Further details indoors: LOCATION The two bedroom spacious apartment is less than 8 miles from the international airport and less than a mile from central Bridgetown, the capital of the beautiful Island of Barbados. It’s in a great location, situated in a well kept quiet residential block only 1.8 miles from the famous Kensington Oval cricket ground and only half a mile from the popular Garrison Race Course.
It’s just a short 180-metre walk to the nearest beach and directly across the road from The Royal Barbados Yacht Club. Google Earth co-ordinates, Latitude 13° 5'0.67"N Longitude 59°36'26.61"W
GETTING AROUND The main coastal road has excellent transport links, with local buses directly into Bridgetown, the airport and all destinations along the beautiful West Coast and the lively South coast resorts. Taxis are readily available and easy to find, but if you decide to hire a car there is a dedicated parking space allocated to the apartment within the grounds.
Further details outdoors: POOL & GARDENS Within the apartments private grounds you can enjoy the well-maintained garden and a large play area with swings for leisurely days spent sunbathing, plus a swimming pool for a refreshing dip or just relax poolside on the sun lounges and chairs provided.
PARKING & SECURITY The apartment has it's own allocated parking space for your car. The complex also benefits from 24 hour security guards patrolling the premises.
LAUNDRY FACILITIES Washing machines and dryers are provided for residents use in the laundry room on site.
CLEANING If you want to have the apartment cleaned for you during your stay, then a cleaner can be arranged through the site office.
Further details
Available all year round for short (1 week) or long lets (3 months)
All prices are quoted in British pounds.
To confirm a booking a 50% deposit is required at the time of booking along with a £100 returnable security deposit, paid into a UK bank account.
Balance 6 weeks prior to arrival.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
Convert to:
Prices for group size 4
Period
From
To
Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
2008
16 Jul 08
31 Dec 08
560£ 560
8080
8080
Flexible
02
Prices for group size 2
Period
From
To
Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
2008
16 Jul 08
31 Dec 08
385£ 385
5555
5555
Flexible
02
The owner's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Availability notes
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Advertiser joined: 4 Feb 2008 This property added: 4 Feb 2008
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