Number of guests: 6
Bed and bath: 3 bedrooms, 2 baths
Why we love it: Garden, terrace, sea views, plunge pool
You can head straight onto Gibbes Beach’s ultra-white sands from this pretty stone villa, which sits in St. Lucy, Barbados’ northernmost parish, and the only one named after a female saint. It’s every inch the beach house with driftwood-panelled ceilings, coral-print cushions, and glorious sea views, but the feel inside is all country-house elegance. Tastefully chosen soft furnishings and sofa fabrics pair with a fresh, neutral base for a sophisticated feel, and there’s a lush tropical garden with a terrace, barbecue, and home bar, plus a plunge pool for much-needed midday cooldowns. It’s a good option for families, with three air-conditioned double bedrooms, one of which has an en suite shower room and a private balcony for sundowners after the kids are tucked up. Jump in the car and you’ll be among the sights and sounds of buzzy Speightstown within five minutes.
