Summer House is a delightful home offering timeless elegance and traditional plantation style features, set across two storeys, within the well-heeled and prestigious Sugar Hill Resort on the glittering West Coast. Nestled among charmingly natural gardens offering a riot of tropical foliage, colour and the sounds of the ocean beyond, guests will enjoy the best of both worlds; a self-contained family home with its own outdoor spaces along with the world-class service level and facilities of the wider resort, and staff presence for a little additional pampering.
Entering this vivacious home, guests will immediately feel at their ease; the interiors blend quintessential Bajan influences along with European finesse and sea-side charm. Handsome proportions in the hallmark white-wash are offset by distinctive bottle green arched jalousie windows, with something of an Art Deco feel. Graciously, the indoors fuse naturally with the outdoor spaces; a chic balcony for dining al fresco with views of the canopy of tropical trees spreading to the coast, guests will feel as if they are dining on top of the jungle! As well as the sedate covered veranda, perfect for a refined afternoon tea in the local Bajan-British tradition.
Open plan living is stylishly executed, yet breezy and finished with a lightness of touch; comfortable sofas and all the contemporary entertainment options make for “downtime” whilst a dazzling white dining area is finessed with indoor plants, vivacious artwork, and accents of crimson across the soft furnishings. The outdoors offers a pool-side terrace, complete with loungers, a wicker lounge set - ideal for a rum cocktail or two in the evening and elegant parasols for reclining with a good book in the shade and cooling air of the trade winds. A simple, yet well-equipped kitchen offers an American fridge and top-range appliances, although guests have restaurants on site and the option of chef services.
Summer House has four bedrooms and en-suite bathrooms, each offering serenity and tranquillity within an understated style, fresh whites and crisp cottons, accented with pretty splashes of colour such as fuchsia, dusty pink or soft golds. Ornate hand-carved four-poster beds and dressing tables, or silk lampshades and antique chaise longue add a real tone and colonial flair. Three of the bedrooms are in the main house with the fourth bedroom in a separate cottage in the garden complete with its own mini fridge and microwave.
Summer House is an effortless choice; a true home-from-home, offering a vibrant space characterised by understated luxury and natural charm, every comfort has been considered, within the spirit of Caribbean ease and with a nod to the local traditions, whilst five-star comforts and amenities are on its very doorstep.
What we love about it
On-site facilities including an open-plan styled clubhouse with restaurant and bar, world-class tennis club featuring four tennis courts with flood lighting, fitness centre, swimming pool and members' lounge
Membership to the nearby Fairmont Royal Pavilion Beach Club
24-hour security and housekeeper 3 days a week; cook and babysitter on request
Golf course, beach access, private plunge pool and communal pool
What you should know
The whole villa may only be available for bookings at full capacity
Set in the Sugar Hill community (e.g. not for those seeking rural seclusion)
Three of the bedrooms are in the main house (the fourth is in the guest cottage)
Kids
Best Suited For: All Ages
Summer House offers a sumptuous, safe and secure and well-serviced environment for families with children. The magical gardens offer a fairy-tale style experience, along with a glistening pool for hours of splashy fun and world-class amenities at the Sugar Hill resort complex. With twenty-four hour security and on-hand staff, parents will enjoy a break too.
Barbados offers so much for family travellers. At only 21 miles by 14 miles, with 60 miles of pristine coastline, days at the beach as a family are the centre of a Bajan holiday.
From intriguing caves to mystical gardens, from vibrant street-fare to formal polo matches - genteel cricket matches and colourful street crafts, Barbados offers a unique experience for youngsters which will captivate small imaginations for years to come.
Sugar Hill, on the west coast, offers proximity to some of the most child-friendly beaches. Mullins Beach is a good option for kids with tranquil seas and long sandy stretches for sand-castle building whilst adults will enjoy rum punch from their rented parasols or older kids will indulge in water sports. Folkestone Marine and Visitor Centre in Holetown offers a fantastic museum and beginners snorkelling.
Harrison’s Cave offers a journey beneath the limestone surface that makes up much of the island - a mysterious 30 minute underground guided train trip taking in crystallised formations, intricate streams and awe-inspiring caverns. From collecting shells at the luscious Bathsheba Park, to a unique dining expense for the island’s traditional Friday night live music and fresh-off-the-docks flying fish, Barbados offers a vibrant, sensory experience for children.
Barbados offers a mystical experience for youngsters; one of the island’s traditions of swimming horses at dawn will leave exquisite memories for kids to cherish, and wildlife from tortoises to parrots to brocket deer will intrigue youngsters.
For older kids, Bridgetown offers several tours of intriguing shipwrecks, tropical fish and coral formations. Or, a combination of 4x4 jeep tour through the tropical forest followed by a leisurely catamaran trip for a full family day out, finished up with sumptuous buffet at the end of the day.
Extras
On Demand
Terms & Conditions
Arrival time 4.00 pm
Departure time 11.00 am
Smoking & Vaping is not permitted inside the property
Pets not allowed
Cot & High chair available upon request
It is recommended that all guests take out insurance to cover against potential cancellation and any accidental damage caused during your stay at the property
Security deposit
$750 charged to clients' credit card 48 hours prior to the arrival and refunded in full after departure, subject to full damage inspection
