Villa Azura

At a glance

Villa Azura is a newly built villa set in an acre and a half of landscaped gardens overlooking the sea on the east coast of Antigua. A short five minute drive takes you to the white sand beach at Long Bay, or you can walk it in about ten minutes. There’s plenty of living space with a large sitting room opening out to a wide covered veranda, a sunken den area for chilling out, watching television or using the internet. An infinity edged pool has an adjacent pavilion with a day bed and other seating. The inside/outside dining veranda sits eight at the teak dining table and has a connecting hatch through to the very well-equipped, fully-fitted kitchen. A wonderful roof terrace is the place for sundowners and stargazing. Guideline pricing: US$ 1,000/night in high season (December to April) US$ 800/night in low season (May to November) Follow web link at the top of the page to the owners’ website and availability calendar.

Best for:

Private villa living in a quiet area close to good beaches.

Who for:

Couples, small groups of friends or families with older children

Not for:

Children under 10 years old

How to get there:

Direct flights from UK, US, Canada and Europe

Key features

Remote controlled electric entrance gate, ceiling fans in every living room, Evening Breeze air-conditioned beds, mosquito screens in louvred windows and doors, fitted mosquito nets for all beds, Wi-fi internet, telephone for local calls, flat screen television with cable TV, DVD player, iPod docking station, fully equipped kitchen and pantry, American range cooker, microwave, dishwasher, American top loader washing machine and dryer, 110v electricity with 110v/220v in kitchen, safe, solar hot water, bathroom toiletries for arrivals.

Style:

Painted louvre shutters, window and door frames in azure blue contrast with terracotta exterior walls giving a Moroccan feel. Inside, the vivid woodwork and splashes of strong colour in the soft furnishing break the cool pale pastel walls and high ceilings. A chic and comfortable home.

The beach:

Long Bay, a stretch of blinding white sand, is ten minutes walk away.

The rooms / villas:

Three bedrooms (two with kingsize beds and one with twin beds which can be pushed together to make a further kingsize bed). Each room has eco friendly 'Evening Breeze' air-conditioned beds, own pergola covered patio with sea views, en suite bathroom and outdoor walled shower area.

Children:

The property is more suited to adults or families with older children.

Staff:

House manager who lives locally, a housekeeper and gardener both of whom work 5 days a week. Once weekly pool maintenance. House provisioning and a cook or chef can be arranged if requested at the time of booking.