The Shrine

The Shrine is a striking, contemporary seven bedroom accommodation set on 12,000 sqft of prime, dazzling beachfront land at Porters in the St James Parish of Barbados. The stunning accommodation is comprised of a spectacular five bedroom villa and a two bedroom cottage for smaller groups of up to four. The incredible interiors were designed and furnished by Kelly Hoppen MBE so as you would imagine, they are lavish and exquisite. The Shrine comes with staff to ensure your holiday is blissful and luxurious. For six days you will have use of a housekeeper, laundress, 5 Star Michelin Chef and a Butler. How incredible is that!

In addition to the fine stretch of glittering silver sand at your doorstop, you will find a fantastic and glamorous nightlife in Porters and close by, A UNESCO World Heritage listed capital not far away, a beautiful, rolling interior dotted with fabulous botanic gardens, sugar cane fields and plantation houses, brilliant turquoise bays and wild, pummelling surf on the east coast.

The villa and cottage are both absolutely stunning with much use of modern materials to make the best of their prime position. A meandering path takes you through the villa’s lush tropical garden directly to the beach where you can relax next to the calm, turquoise water with a cocktail and enjoy the peaceful, brilliant setting. The shimmering infinity pool softly blends with the striking Caribbean sea beyond. If the heat is getting to you, you can laze in the water on the trendy semi-immersed loungers. What bliss! There are various choices for alfresco dining and pre-dinner drinks.

The sublime, minimalist interior of the villa and cottage is very impressive. The décor is neutral and extremely elegant. The living spaces flow incredibly well and the kitchen is glossy and sleek. The spacious 1300 sqft master suite is elevated with breathtaking views of the turquoise water. The bathroom and private terrace are incredible. The bathroom is partly open to the elements. You can laze in the deluxe, free standing bath watching the glorious palms sway in front of the brilliant blue sky and sea. There is also a fantastic power shower. The Master suite is on the third floor with another king bedroom which also has an en-suite bathroom with a bath. On the second floor there is a King bedroom with en-suite shower room and on the fourth floor there are two King bedrooms, both with en-suite shower rooms. The cottage has two stunning bedrooms and bathrooms and is just as immaculate and attractive as the main villa. Boasting its very own plunge pool, it is ideal for those travelling in a smaller family.

The Shrine is absolutely delightful and a fantastic retreat where you can relax easily. The Michelin chef and butler as an added attraction! * Please note that in order to have access to the main villa, guests will need to select a number of guests above 4. Guests selecting a capacity of 4 will only have access to the cottage accommodation and the smaller plunge pool. Across the festive period, guests will need to rent both the villa and cottage (7 bedrooms in total) regardless of group size.