Luxury villa in Barbados, Fully staffed, Lagoon pool, Beachfront location, Beautifully decorated, Stunning views, Oliver Messel

Fustic House, St Lucy, Barbados, The Caribbean (Sleeps 11)

Built of white, coral stone, in the seventeenth century, this sumptuous plantation house was re-designed in the seventies by the famous theatre designer, Oliver Messel and is now the epitome of Caribbean glamour. His houses on Barbados and Mustique are sheer fantasy - he didn’t believe in internal stiarcases - much to the disgust  of Basil, the butler. Fustic House sits high on an escarpment, overlooking the sea at St Lucy, surrounded by ten acres of elegant gardens under mahogany, palm and ylang-ylang trees.

The airy rooms are strewn with plump chaise longues, white linen and flowing muslin curtains. There are a number of places to dine - al fresco on the terrace by the wood burning pizza oven, under the trees, threaded with fairy lights or by the lake with its bubbling fountain - the dining room is candlelit and its refectory table stands in front of the three hundred year old fireplace. There is a wonderful sense of space and many areas, terraces and drawing rooms for guests to relax. The incredible pool was blasted out of the solid coral with dynamite - the story goes that the surprise was sufficent to cause Lord Rothschild, a former neighbour, to spill his vodka and tonic in shock! - a beautiful lagoon, surrounded by dense vegetation. The sea and six Men’s Bay is a ten minute walk away and fresh fish can be purchased from the fishermen at Half Moon Fort, a little way down the coast.

Basil mixes a mean rum punch and the team of chefs produce daily, probably the best food in the Caribbean. From the fantastic breakfasts, throughout the day, the standard of catering is unquestionable. Fustic’s private beach house, Shoestring, is on the windswept Eastern coast - a beautifully rugged contrast to the sophosticated west coast of hotels and private houses - and a wonderful spot for one of Basil’s epic picnics.

In the evenings, the locals provide brilliant entertainment - music and dancing are available in the most surprising spots - or better known venues like the Lone Star, Baku and the Croc are ever ready, should one wish to leave the magical Fustic enclave.

PRICE from:
Low season  £8,713 per week
Mid season  £11,881 per week
Two weeks minimum over Christmas/New Year £39,209 per week

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