The House, Barbados

Location

The House by Elegant Resorts on the Caribbean island of Barbados is an intimate boutique hotel blending chic design with minimalist grace. Located on a secluded stretch of Barbados' pristine 'platinum' west coast, 40 minutes from the airport, The House is a sophisticated retreat, offering an attractive, contemporary style, exclusively for adults only. Its restrained sophistication creates a relaxing and unique setting allowing you to take in the natural beauty of Barbados and the hotel's renowned Service Ambassadors will go out of their way to spoil you and ensure your stay is entirely stress-free.

Accommodation

There are 34 simple, air-conditioned suites with a mini-fridge, cable TV, espresso machine and balcony or terrace. Ocean View Junior Suites have direct views over the beach and Caribbean Sea beyond, while other rooms are located on the ground floor with a patio and direct access to the lawn that leads to the beach.

Some One Bedroom Garden View Suites have private plunge pools and overlook the courtyard garden, while the One Bedroom Ocean View Suites have a separate living room, two bathrooms, two balconies and ocean views.

There's a complimentary beach service of ice cream, water and fruit and a nightcap turn down service plus you can also enjoy the use of the Tamarind Cove hotel's facilities.

Dining

With an emphasis on enjoying the peaceful, relaxing location next to the picturesque Tamarind Cove hotel, Daphne's Restaurant - one of the island's best - certainly encapsulates this ideal. The day begins with complimentary champagne breakfast served in a stylish open-air lounge, followed by sophisticated all-day dining and cocktails and rounded off with classic Italian cuisine, fine wines and weekly themed dinners ranging from seafood to delicious Bajan specialities.

Facilities

With an emphasis on romance, the facilities on offer at The House more than make the most of the intimate island setting, with a wonderful spa, sunset catamaran cruises, romantic tours and candlelit beachside or in-room private dining all on offer. There's also a fitness centre, swimming pool, yoga classes and a range of watersports to choose from.

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