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The House, a small and stylish Barbados hotel, strikes a note different from anything else on the famous ‘Platinum Coast’. Even as you arrive it stands out, with water reflecting flaming torches at the coral stone entrance. Inside, it is a hushed homily to minimalism on a theme of white and navy blue with polished hardwood decking. Sepia photos line the white walls, hip music plays and ‘Ambassadors’ (staff) move quietly in the background. It centres on an open lounge with a fabulous through-view of hardwood chairs and tables beneath massive blue ‘sails’ and then the beach and sea. For all the stylised leanness though, the House is more accessible than you might imagine. It is informal and very easy-going, with very comfortable, air-conditioned suites set over three storeys, almost all looking onto the beach. It has a calm and generally low-key atmosphere, and with Daphne’s Restaurant next door, it is an excellent Caribbean escape.
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KEY FEATURES
| A small elegant hotel in Barbados with 24 hr House Ambassador service including on the beach. Daphne’s Restaurant for lunch/dinner. The Deck for champagne breakfast. Lounge for canapés and afternoon tea. Beach dining on request. Swimming pool and Jacuzzi. Watersports including waterskiing at Tamarind Cove. Daytime water taxi between sister properties (West Coast only). Guest library with board games and internet access. WiFi in public areas. Air-conditioned fitness room. Preferred tee times at Royal Westmoreland Golf & Country Club. |
STYLE
| A striking minimal style in white, navy blue and polished wood. White walls with sepia photographs and blue awnings. Stylish tropical escape |
CLIENT PROFILE
| Independent travellers, many couples with a certain hip style. A pleasant mix of nationalities. Popular for honeymoons or a wedding in Barbados |
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| A full review of The House will be published in due course. |
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Children
Minimum age restriction of 18 years of age. |
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Rates
From US$653 per room, per night on a BP basis during summer 2008. Includes service charge and government tax. BP (breakfast plan) = room and breakfast. Complimentary watersports, fitness centre, tennis (at sister hotels), afternoon tea, evening canapés, and day time water taxi to sister hotels on the West Coast. Please see the hotel’s website for availability and specific room rates, including any promotional offers, for your requested dates. |
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How to Book
If you wish to make further enquiries or a reservation for this delightful tropical escape, please use the WEB LINK or DIRECT EMAIL ENQUIRIES facility at the top of this page to make contact with The House in Barbados, or if you wish to telephone them, please click on TELEPHONE CONTACT to reveal the number. |
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UK Tour Operators
If you wish to book through a tour operator or travel organiser, please follow the link below.
See List of UK Tour Operators
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Locality
The House sits on a 750ft sandy beach in St James, mid way up the west coast of Barbados, at the heart of activity of the ‘Platinum Coast’. Sister hotel Tamarind Cove is situated on the other side of Daphne’s and all three are part of the Elegant Hotels Group portfolio, which also includes Colony Club to the north of Holetown, Crystal Cove about five minutes to the south and Turtle Beach on the South Coast. A short drive up Holders Hill inland will take you to the Barbados Polo Club.
The House is about a mile south of Holetown, where the English first landed in 1625 and came back to settle in 1627. There are two shopping centres in the town, the smaller Cave Shepherd Plaza close to Sandy Lane and the larger West Coast Mall in Holetown itself. Here you will find a large supermarket, bank, photo centre, duty free shops, video rental, and various shops and boutiques. Close by is the Chattel House Village, a series of wooden shops in traditional looking Bajan style, which sell mainly souvenirs, the 24 hour Sandy Crest Medical Centre, and a market stall where you can buy fresh fruit and vegetables. As a local community, Holetown has all you would expect to find in a small town – police station, post office, parish church, bank, pharmacy, clinic, fitness centre, school and so on.
There are a good number of restaurants from posh to pizzas within just a few minutes’ drive of The House in either direction. The famed restaurant Daphne’s, which has a lovely setting on the beach, is just a few steps away. The trendy bistro bar Scarlet is also within easy walking distance, situated just across the road from The House. A short drive to the south you will find the excellent The Cliff and Calabaza and to the north is the celeb favourite the Lone Star. There are any number of restaurants in Holetown itself, including The Mews, Café Indigo, Olive’s and The Tides. There is also good nightlife in Holetown with lively weekend gatherings in 1st and 2nd Street where the restaurants and bars stand shoulder to shoulder, with some providing live music. Drinkers tend to spill out into the street to mingle, creating an easy-going ‘street party’ type of atmosphere. The current ‘hot spots’ are the Mews, the Elbow Room, Spago’s and Lexy’s. |
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Meet & Greet
If you are travelling independently, taxis are usually available at the airport and will cost around US$22 each way. The ride from the airport is around 35 minutes, depending on the traffic. Alternatively, if you would prefer to be taken care of from the minute you arrive at the airport, with a range of services that can include limousine transfers, a Concierge Service is offered by St James Travel & Tours.
If you are booking through a travel organiser, it is likely that their representative will be at the airport to meet you. This service and your return airport transfers should be included in the cost of your holiday. Please check at the time of booking. |
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Getting Around
Hiring a car to explore the island or to visit different beaches for the day is easily arranged. Book via your tour operator or direct with Stoutes Car Rentals. Ask for them to deliver your vehicle to The House Barbados, where they can also issue your local driving licence. Be aware that at the height of the winter season there is often a shortage of cars, so you are advised to book yours in advance. If you want a car for a week or more the rates can also be better. Vehicles can be returned at the airport or be collected from the property at a pre-arranged time on your departure day. Taxis are readily available through reception. It is also easy and quite fun to take buses along the West Coast main road. |
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