Barbados is a large coral island situated to the east of the Windward Islands. Having belonged to the British Empire the island has a number of english undertones and is certainly and popular destination with travelers from the British Isles. The national sport is cricket and its fun to take in a match or two while visiting.  Since the 1960’s when air travel became more widely accessible many beautiful homes have been built on this island. Oliver Messel who designed houses here between the 1960’s and 1978 is responsible for some of the island’s most stylish properties. Many of our private homes available to rent are situated on the islands west coast, however if you venture east there are dramatic waves and a slightly younger vibe. This is a very charming and civilized destination where the traveller can relax and enjoy the weather and beautiful beaches . Barbados has an important musical heritage and is a great destination should you enjoy calypso or soca. The Crop Over ( the end of the harvest ) festival is an important cultural event where local musicians can compete and travelers to the island can experience a carnival like atmosphere.

Barbados has two seasons a wet season from June to the end of October and a dry season from November to May. The trade winds tend to keep temperatures down and most evening time temperatures are pleasant. The months to avoid are August and September when there is a high risk of tropical storms and hurricanes . Christmas and New Years are busy times as are the US holidays of Thanksgiving and Spring Break. Crop Over takes place in July each year.

A cricketer, a count or your children… Barbados is a brilliant destination for children – there are so many lovely beaches and the swimming is safe. There are also many other activities suitable for children and teenagers. Several of our properties have tennis, volleyball and even petanque courts. Water sports abound and for the young surfers the east coast is a must.