Number One Porters Court Villa in Barbados

NUMBER ONE PORTERS COURT

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Number One Porters Court - For up to 5 people.

Please note that this property is not suitable for children under the age of 7.

Number One Porters Court is tucked away in a quiet corner within the secure, landscaped tropical gardens that offer just 8 secluded, privately owned villas. Located in their own tranquil setting, the villas are centred around an attractive communal swimming pool complete with a sun deck, loungers and sunshades.

PLAN OF PORTERS COURT - WITH NUMBER ONE HIGHLIGHTED:-

THE LOCATION:-

Situated on the beautiful ‘platinum’ west coast of Barbados in the parish of St. James, Porters Court is less than 200 metres from the superb white sandy beaches washed by the crystal blue waters of the Caribbean Sea.

Many water sports, including scuba diving and snorkelling are available locally. There are several tennis courts available for hire and, for golf enthusiasts, two of the finest courses in the Caribbean – The Royal Westmoreland and Sandy Lane - are within easy reach.

The famous Lone Star Restaurant is just a short walk away, as is the world-renowned Royal Pavilion Hotel where you can sample the superb food and first class service on offer in the beach-front restaurant – an excellent choice for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Alternatively, you can just chill out with a cool drink and a bite to eat in Ju Ju's Beach Bar which is just south of The Lone Star - or the Ramshackle Bar which is just north of it.

You will find amenities such as the Limegrove Lifestyle Centre - with its shops, cafes & cinemas, plus lots more - bars, banks, a supermarket, Post Office, medical centres, a cyber cafe and an air-conditioned shopping mall with duty free shops in Sunset Crest & Holetown - just a short bus/car journey/half hour walk away - plus an excellent selection of restaurants to suit all tastes and budgets. Several of the bars and restaurants have tables overlooking the sea – these are ideal locations for a cooling cocktail at sundown or a romantic meal. On the way from Porters Court to Holetown you will find a few bars - the famous Groots Bar & Restaurant is a 20 minute walk away.

MAP SHOWING THE LOCATION OF PORTERS COURT (NOT TO SCALE).

Please note that Store House Gap is now named Store House Road and the road off of that - which leads to Porters Court- is named Patanne Gardens.

THE ACCOMMODATION:-

Number One Porters Court is very elegantly furnished to reflect colonial plantation-style living. Built along a traditional yet stylish chattel house design, it has high pickled pine ceilings, hardwood flooring and coral stone rendering.

Made to feel like a home-away-from-home, this modern, comfortable villa is air-conditioned throughout and there are ceiling fans in every room.

The spacious living area opens out to both the front and side of the shaded, L-shaped veranda – complete with a ceiling fan, a Weber electric BBQ and a large table & chairs - ideal for al fresco dining. This is the perfect place for peaceful relaxation and for watching the hummingbirds flitting between the exotic plants and trees. You may also catch sight of the monkeys at dawn and dusk. There are blinds that help to block out the sun at the end of the day and provide more privacy.

Inside the villa, the lounge area includes a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, Satellite TV, a DVD player, an ipod doc, a CD player/radio - with a selection of CD’s - and a telephone for accepting incoming calls and making outgoing local calls - which are free. A wireless Broadband connection is also available for guests.

The well-equipped kitchen area includes a washing machine and tumble dryer (detergent supplied), an oven & hob, large fridge/freezer, a microwave, toaster, coffee maker, an iron & ironing board, crockery, cutlery and glassware. Picnic cool boxes and ice packs are also provided for guests’ use.

Both of the large bedrooms are beautifully decorated in muted, tropical tones.

The master bedroom offers twin beds that can be made up as a king size bed, fitted wardrobes, bedside tables and lamps, a dressing table - complete with a hairdryer, bedside radio/alarm clock - and an en suite bath/shower/w.c. room. This bedroom has direct access to the veranda.

A safety deposit box is provided for guests' valuables.

The second bedroom is adjacent to a small study area and it offers twin beds that can be made up as a king size bed, bedside tables, lamps and radio/alarm clock, fitted wardrobes, a dressing table – complete with a hairdryer - and an en suite bath/shower/w.c. room.

A folding bed can be provided for a 5th person.

For your convenience, a powder room with a toilet and hand basin is located off the living area.

There is a private car port should you wish to hire a car during your stay.

Your housekeeper will give you a warm Bajan welcome on your arrival at Number One Porters Court. Please do not hesitate to ask her any questions that you may have regarding your stay in Barbados.

NUMBER ONE PORTERS COURT - VILLA LAYOUT:-

TO CHECK AVAILABILITY:-

If you would like to check the availability of Number One Porters Court please click on the following link:- www.relaxingretreats.co.uk/enquireNumber1PortersCourt.htm

Alternatively, you may prefer to call to make an enquiry via UK Tel : 01293 426832.

THE RATES (in pounds sterling) for renting Number One Porters Court.

To calculate the cost per person, please divide the rates by the number of people sharing.

4^th January 2012 - 30^th April 2012	Up to 4 people: £ 195.00 per night. 5 people: £ 215.00 per night.
1^st May 2012 - 30^th June 2012 & 1^st September 2012- 18^th December 2012	Up to 2 people sharing 1 bedroom: £ 120.00 per night. 2 to 4 people sharing 2 bedrooms: £ 140.00 per night. 5 people: £ 160.00 per night.
1^st July 2012 - 31^st August 2012	Up to 4 people: £ 150.00 per night. 5 people: £ 170.00 per night.
19^th December 2012 - 3^rd January 2013	Up to 4 people: £ 250.00 per night. 5 people: £ 270.00 per night.
4^th January 2013 - 30^th April 2013	Up to 4 people: £ 195.00 per night. 5 people: £ 215.00 per night.

The rates shown above include all taxes, maid service (twice a week), electricity (including air-conditioning), linen and towels (including beach towels).

Additional maid service can be arranged if required.

If you wish to see how much the prices equate to in a different currency, please enter the pounds sterling (GBP) rates that are shown above into a currency converter such as the one available online at www.xe.com/ucc/

YOU WILL HAVE SOLE USE OF THE VILLA REGARDLESS OF THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE IN YOUR PARTY.

Price promise: You should not find this property advertised for less anywhere else. If you do, please let me know.

OPTIONAL EXTRAS:-

A pre-arranged transfer from Grantley Adams Airport to Porters Court. (Approx. 40 minute drive. BDS$ 65-BDS$ 80).

A welcome pack of basic groceries (provisioned to your specification) can be ordered beforehand and will be delivered to the villa prior to your arrival.

HOW TO BOOK/TERMS & CONDITIONS:-

If you would like to make a booking for Number One Porters Court please contact Bajan Retreats on 01293 426832 (24 hour telephone/voicemail) or by e-mail to:- barbados@relaxingretreats.co.uk

Credit card payments are not accepted at this time. (This is in order to keep the rates low and to avoid high bank charges for this small business).

A deposit cheque (or Banker's Draft/International Money Order if you are not resident in the UK) for 25% is required to secure a booking.

Once I have received your deposit payment I will send you a Booking Confirmation, together with my 'Car Hire' and 'Before you Travel' information.

A cheque (or Banker's Draft/International Money Order if you are not resident in the UK) for the balance will be required 8 weeks prior to your arrival at Number One Porters Court.

Should the booking be made less than 8 weeks prior to the arrival date at the accommodation, the full payment will be due.

Full payment must be completed before your stay commences. Therefore, any ‘late’ bookings must be made and finalised no less than 10 days prior to your arrival at Number One Porters Court.

The following cancellation charges apply:-

Cancellation more than 8 weeks prior to the arrival date - Loss of deposit.

Cancellation less than 8 weeks prior to the arrival date – Loss of 100% of the total cost.

As with all holidays, travel insurance is strongly recommended.

10 to 14 days before you arrive in Barbados you will receive a useful information pack that includes maps and many general tips designed to help you get the most out of your holiday.

GUEST BOOK.

"Hi Irene,

We are having a ball; the place is more than we imagined, the weather is fantastic, the food and all the folks are great. We love Kerri-Ann and Denny and Number One Porters is just perfect. We eat ALL our meals out doors, enjoying the beautiful weather.

All is working out fantastic and again thanks so much for making all the arrangements !

Speak again after we return home in March.

Regards",

A&D - Edmonton, Canada. Jan./Feb./Mar. 2012.

"We had a great holiday and found your services were absolutely brilliant. The electric BBQ was great - we used it all the time".

MM - West Sussex, UK. March 2010.

"Hi Irene,

Just a quick e mail to thank you for your very helpful information pack and advice before we left.

We had a wonderful week, it was very restful and we hope to go for a little longer next year.

The house was very comfortable and we really enjoyed our week there.

Best wishes,"

CH - London, UK. March/April 2009.

" The villa was above and beyond our expectations. It was extremely well-equipped and more beautiful than the photos. We were very impressed with everything".

CJ - Kent, UK. February/March 2008.

Our two week honeymoon has just been amazing and memorable.

The villa is perfect, everything we could have dreamed of and more. We highly recommend a trip (or several) on the yellow buses – some of our best adventures have been on these and for any future visitors, do not miss the ‘Fisherman’s Pub’ at Speightstown for your introduction to Bajan food. Last word of advice – snorkel and swim every day – there’s so much to see out there. Wishing everyone who stays in this magical house a wonderful stay – just like ours has been."

D & L - Dorset, UK.

"Well, what can we say, a beautiful villa, warm weather, friendly people, good food, great time …..! Our fourth visit - gets better each time. No doubt we will return".

S & G - Dorset, UK.

"Thank you for letting us stay in this beautiful villa. We have had a wonderful time and hope to return soon. Highlights were the yellow buses as we often chose to travel on these even though we hired a car. - they were such good fun. Oistins on a Friday night – what an experience. The Fisherman’s Pub on a Wednesday night – only for the broad minded!

The Bajan people are fantastic and quite rightly proud of their island. They want visitors to enjoy it, and oh boy, we enjoyed it! "

J & D

"Our introduction to the Caribbean, and in particular Barbados, has been momentous. Apart from the obvious benefits of a lovely climate, stunning beaches and warm sea, our lasting memory is of a delightful, courteous and hospitable population who all seem to have our enjoyment as a number one priority and the eating out was spectacular. Thank you for equipping this holiday home so thoughtfully and tastefully".

P & D

"There was so much to see and do in Barbados! We had a hire car and saw most of the island during our stay plus days out, eg Atlantis submarine trip, and ‘Cool Runnings’ catamaran (an absolute must!) We swam with turtles and fish off the reef at Folkstone and Paynes Bay. We tried a variety of restaurants from The Fish Pot, Cocomos, The Coach House etc. - all very good especially The Fish Pot. Many thanks for the use of this beautiful ‘House in the Sun’."

R and J & L and A (PS We’ll be back)

"We really enjoyed our two week long-awaited holiday on this most beautiful island with its most beautiful beaches, flora and fauna. This villa is so comfortable and inviting. We received a very warm welcome from Erna who really does keep the villa in a spotless condition. Many thanks".

C & A

"We had a fantastic time and the villa was spot on – it’s a great place with everything we needed. It has been a great holiday but it went far too quickly as always."

L & S

"We had a wonderful, relaxing week – it was our first time in Barbados and we really enjoyed it. We explored a lot of the island even though it has been tough to tear ourselves away from the lovely verandah. This villa is beautiful and we hope to return one day. Thank you".

A & M

"Number One Porters Court was exactly as described. We were able to relax there. The verandah was a great boon – either as a wonderful place to sit having breakfast or, as in a few days, a shelter from the short burst of tropical rain. Erna kept the place spotless and Dennis has created beautiful colourful gardens".

P & C

"We enjoyed a wonderful stay - relaxing, comfortable, peaceful setting. Erna and Dennis looked after us exceptionally well. Tried many restaurants and enjoyed them all. Our 20^th visit to the Island but our first to Number One Porters Court – but hopefully not our last. Looking forward to returning to this beautiful villa next year. Breakfast on the verandah was wonderful with the cooling tropical breezes. Thank you so much".

P and J & N and R

"Barbados far exceeded our hopes, with its beautiful beaches, clear seas and contrasting scenery. The people are so friendly and helpful. Even our taxi driver dropped by for a chat. Superb restaurants – must be some of the best in the world. Number One Porters Court felt like a home from home. We really appreciated Erna’s help and her friendliness. Apart from saying ‘interesting’ roads (!) we’ve run out of superlatives. A wonderful, memorable holiday".

P and K & I and D

"A truly great twelve days here – hardly a drop of rain! Although 30 seconds after we walked to the Lone Star restaurant for dinner last night the heavens opened for ten minutes! Villa is in a nice secluded spot, lots of time spent on the verandah where we have seen lots of birds and wildlife. Very nice accommodation – just about everything you need. The pool was lovely and we spent lots of time there. We have been to Barbados a couple of times before so we didn’t venture out much this time and this property is perfect for a lazy holiday – we would certainly return".

M and J & T and J

Please contact property agent:

Irene Ford | Bajan Retreats

UK Tel / Voicemail: 01293 426832
E-mail: barbados@relaxingretreats.co.uk
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Web site: www.relaxingretreats.co.uk

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