Villas for Rent

Hunter - 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, the wastrel and privateer Samuel Hall Lord. Hunter is one of only ten privately-owned villas in the colourful gardens of Castle Close Estate. This cottage offers a spacious living room with peaked ceiling, an adjoining dining room to seat eight, a lovely kitchen with moulded counter tops, and a separate laundry with washer and dryer. An enclosed courtyard, accessed from the master bedroom, dining room, and kitchen, offers private alfresco dining. There are three air-conditioned bedrooms, each equipped with ceiling fans and an ensuite bathroom. The master bedroom contains a king-size bed, and the bathroom has both a shower stall and a tub. One of the other bedrooms is furnished with a king-sized bed and the second with two singles. From a large terrace off the living and dining areas, the soothing sounds of a waterfall by the pool can be enjoyed. The private pool and deck are accessed off this terrace via a short wooden bridge. For those who prefer to sit around the pool in a shaded location, a new pagoda has now been added to provide some protection from the sun at one end of the pool deck. Daily maid service is provided; however, for those guests who wish to try local dishes in the cottage, additional arrangements can be made for a cook. There are several beaches within easy walking distance. Like all of the Castle Close Villas, this cottage has been tastefully furnished, and the use of coral stone wall finishes and tropical hardwood floors make it a very appealing place to stay.