Description of The House...................5 star.......................Barbados:
The House experience begins when guests enter along an enchanting private driveway, with lily ponds and walls of blossoming bougainvillea, which capture the essence of tranquillity and the promise of pure indulgence ahead. Through the hotel's wooden doors guests are treated to a stunning and unobstructed view of its white sandy beach and the ocean ahead. The open plan lobby is designed to capture the relaxed and inviting charm of the island - one that is sophisticated, yet informal. This
The House...................5 star.......................Barbados Amenities:
Quiet privacy
No sign betrays the presence of this tranquil, 32-suite, couples-oriented West Coast resort, which is designed like a spacious and open-air private residence, and does not accept children under 18.
Personal Ambassadors
assigned to each couple attend to every need/wish around the clock, including serving complimentary bottled water, ice cream, and fruit at the beach and pool.
Italian linens
Guest suites have balconies or patios, Italian Frette-brand linens of 500-thread-count damask cotton, white goose-down comforters, and large, pale-marble bathrooms with twin-sink vanities.
Rental Notes:
Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI): Approximate driving time is 30 minutes
What to expect: Because children under 18 are not permitted, the resort is designed for couples seeking relaxing holidays in the ambience of a private residence. Entrance is through a gate with no sign betraying the resort?s existence. A white-clad Personal Ambassador assigned to each couple serves fruit smoothies on arrival and explains how s/he/ and a colleague will provide 24-hour service.
Amenity highlights: The resort's beach frontage comprises a 50-yard-wide section of a miles-long beach. A two-level pool complex features a 15-foot-diameter jetted section and a 36-foot-long swimming section. Use of snorkeling gear, boogie boards, windsurfers, kayaks, and small sailboats is complimentary, as is water skiing, wakeboarding, tubing, and banana boating. Complimentary food service consists of a breakfast buffet, high tea, and evening appetizers.
Insider tip: Water taxis transport guests to three partner resorts along the West Coast, where they may use pools and other facilities and charge restaurant meals to their rooms.
The House is located at Paynes Bay, St James,
Beachfront location: Yes
Natural Beach: Yes
Topless/Nude Bathing: No
Life Guard on Duty: No
Surf Warning Flags: No
Sun shelters on beach: Yes
Beach towels provided: Yes
Beach chairs provided: Yes
Beach Shower: No
Water Taxi: Yes
Diving Instruction available: Available Nearby Water-skiing
Available Nearby Jet Ski: Available Nearby
Parasailing: Available Nearby at additional cost
Sailing &Windsurfing: Yes - Complimentary
Scuba Diving: No not on site - Information available through the Ambassadors
Kayaks & boogie boards: Yes - Complimentary
Snorkeling: Yes -Complimentary
Boat Cruises: No - Information available through the Ambassadors
Deep Sea Fishing: No - Information available through the Ambassadors
Tennis courts: Available at sister properties
Fitness Centre: Yes - air conditioned - Complimentary
Golf: Yes - at Sandy Lane Golf Club
Boules: No
Bicycles: Available Nearby
Horse Riding: Available Nearby
Yoga: No - can be arranged at additional cost
Tai Chi: No - can be arranged at additional cost
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The House...................5 star.......................Barbados Hotel/Resort -
Barbados
