Blossoming Lodge is a delightful home nestled in an area aptly named, The Garden, on the dazzling “platinum” coast between Speightstown and Holetown in the west of Barbados. This stretch of coast is an intriguing melting pot of superior luxe, high end spas, world-class golf resorts and star-studded restaurants as well as eclectic and historical local life.
The Royal Westmoreland Golf resort is an exclusive resort offering an array of amenities for a well-heeled, international clientele, and the day spa, Coral Reef Club (2.1 km) is set amid twelve acres of beautifully landscaped gardens on the calm West Coast of Barbados in historic Holetown, the Coral Reef Club is the epitome of West Indian elegance: a family owned luxury resort renowned for its special ambiance and classic island style.
Holetown will offer a slice of local Bajan life. The Chattel village is a melting pot of artisans, offering local crafts, art and jewellery. The Chattel houses provide a striking contrast to the colonial residences with their dazzling white coral facades and open verandas; the former are vividly coloured with fancy gables and gingerbread fretwork. The Chattel houses date back to plantation days; the small wooden shacks were designed to be movable, yet this didn’t limit their decorative charm; finished in candy pinks and pistachio greens with pretty shutters and sloping roofs.
Speightstown is also known as “Little Bristol” - this town offers evocative local life, fisherman casting their catch on the jetty, a distinctly nautical feel along with street vendors and eclectic dining options.
The island’s capital, Bridgetown is known for its British colonial architecture and historical sites blending with colourful shopping, an abundance of sea based activities and UNESCO world heritage status.
Water sports enthusiasts will be in their element, from sailing to snorkelling, jet-skiing to kite-surfing, Barbados has it all. One of the greatest delights of this island is boarding the sparkling waters for a catamaran cruise, along with a decadent buffet meal and drinks.