Queens Fort, Villa Melissa

Villa Melissa a perfect family villa in Barbados! It offers 5 ensuite bedrooms, spread over the main house and a self-contained cottage, all air-conditioned and with ceiling fans - an ideal arrangement for two families or a group of friends.

There are 3 air-conditioned bedrooms in the main house (2 of the bedrooms and bathrooms each with floor length windows accessing the garden, have recently been renovated) and both bedrooms have large walk-in showers and twin vanities. The master bedroom also has floor length windows on 2 sides, so it overlooks the pool and the garden.

A further 2 double air-conditioned ensuite bedrooms are in the delightful, self-contained cottage, constructed of original coral stone. There are fossils on its walls and the bedrooms are large and furnished in calming cream and taupe. The master bedroom with ensuite bathroom is particularly romantic with a delightful four-poster bed - often the first choice of accommodation for honeymooners. While the second bedroom can be arranged as a double or with twin beds. There is also a kitchen and 2 private terraces. There is a combination of King, Queen, and twin beds to suit most requirements.

There is an air-conditioned media room in the main house. This is equipped with a 60-inch flat screen smart tv and DVD player. The TV package includes Netflix and sports from the UK, USA and Canada plus the latest movies and live TV from popular destinations for guests' enjoyment. There is also a writing desk in this room for those wanting to tuck themselves away to work. A cloakroom is also located next to the media room.

An open modern kitchen opens right out into the garden. It is a cook's delight with 2 fridge freezers, 2 ovens, microwave, dishwasher, wine fridge, butler's pantry and much more. Of course, you don't have to do the cooking! Eurice the cook is there to look after you and of course the restaurants and bars in Barbados offer a wide range of wonderful, tasty cuisine in seafront settings.

The large saltwater swimming pool sits in the middle of picturesque and spacious gardens which are beautifully landscaped. The pool is divided into two areas by stepping-stones. These create a 3 feet shallow end which is ideal for children and there is ample comfortable seating close by so children may be watched from the water's edge. On the other side of the stepping-stones is a deeper swimming area which is 4' x 6” deep throughout; Ideal for those who like to swim lengths.

One of the most popular features of Villa Melissa is the thatched tiki bar fondly known as 'Chubs One Love Bar.' This is located next to the pool and from here you may sit in the shade and enjoy your favourite refreshment. It tends to be the focal point of the garden where guests sit and play scrabble, backgammon, and other games. A wonderful place to enjoy an evening cocktail before dinner. There is a choice of dining areas including the round coral stone table on the covered terrace. There is also an outdoor wooden rectangular table where you can dine under the stars by the pool. The bar has Sonos so bring your own music to enjoy.

Enjoy beach life yet escape to the oasis of the house and garden which is home to wonderful bird life. If you're lucky you will see green monkeys scampering across the garden walls.

Villa Melissa is located on the popular West Coast in the parish of St. James, a short drive from all the amenities, shops, restaurants, and bars of Holetown and on a private road that leads to the beach path, just a 3-minute stroll down a dreamy, leafy, path to the beach. If you take a stroll on the beach, you will find many luxury hotel resorts just a short walk, such as Coral Reef Club, Colony Club, Royal Pavilion and Glitter Bay.

Villa Melissa has been listed as one of the top 30 villas in the Caribbean and is rented with a cook, housekeeper/laundress and Ian, the general assistant. Ian will prepare your drinks at the bar and serve your meals.

For those parties needing more than 5 bedrooms Villa Melissa can be rented with Honeycomb House the beautiful 5-bedroom house next door (if) available.