Villas for Rent

Baranga - a Castle Close Cottage In the Middle Ages, a castle's "close" was the area immediately adjacent to a great lord's keep. On the island of Barbados, the exclusive residential compound known as Castle Close also stands in the shadow of a great man's house... in this case, the splendid Regency "castle" built by the island's most notorious son, wastrel, and privateer, Sam Lord. The Castle Close villas are located on the south eastern coast of Barbados adjacent to Sam Lord's Castle. There are ten individually-owned private bungalows, some of which are available for short-term rental. Baranga is one of these villas nestled in the lushly-landscaped Castle Close. Recently renovated and re-decorated, the living area has a pickled peaked ceiling with a bar area and comfortable couches for lounging or watching cable television. The formal dining area lies between two of the bedrooms and the living room, while the gazebo that overlooks the large pool and waterfall is a perfect location for casual dining. From this area, you can enjoy lovely ocean views over the lush lawns and colorful shrubbery. The recently-added master bedroom opens onto the pool deck via French doors. This beautifully-decorated bedroom has a spacious ensuite bathroom with shower and separate Jacuzzi. There is an enclosed privacy garden which is accessed from this bathroom where guests may have an outdoor shower but are ensured privacy by the surrounding wall. There are two other bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms; while identical in size, their decor is delightfully different. Air-conditioning is provided in each bedroom but is seldom required, as cooling breezes waft through the villa by day and night. A well-equipped kitchen and laundry room round off the accommodations at this villa. Daily maid service is provided at Baranga. For guests who wish to take meals at the cottage, arrangements can be made for a cook to provide local cuisine. There is easy access to several beaches; the closest is just below Castle Close itself -- a staircase opposite the house leads directly down to that secluded, palm-shaded strand.