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Beach nearby, beach towels

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5177 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot Tub
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Luxury Spacious Villa 4 min from the beach, private garden & pool Approved Villa

Our charming holiday villa in St James Parish Barbados is just a
three-minute walk from the crystal clear Caribbean sea, with stunning views & coral beaches. Opposite the Royal Fairmont Pavilion Hotel on the west coast in the parish of St James.
Porters Court is an exclusive gated development of eight luxury chattel style villas nestled around a swimming pool set in tropical gardens. No 1 is one of the largest open-plan villas with a private garden. The exotic planting is representative of the Caribbean and Barbados. Our gardener visits Mon -Fri to look after the gardens and empty the bins. Please bag all food waste. The pool is serviced twice a week to keep everything in order. The price you pay is fully inclusive of electricity water etc. No hidden bills.
Number One Porters Court is a Barbados holiday rental with a touch of luxury. Its high ceilings of traditional 'pickled pine' offer two en-suite king-size bedrooms that can be made up into either twin or king-size beds and sleeps, four people. An extra bed can be hired at $20 BDS per day. This will fit comfortably in the second bedroom. The beds are fitted with cool crisp white Egyptian cotton sheets. Air conditioning and ceiling fans will keep you feeling comfortable. The wraparound veranda is perfect for outdoor dining. Watch the Hummingbirds feed on the tropical plants whilst enjoying a leisurely breakfast. Porters Court is a relaxing and tranquil place to enjoy your holiday. We have a well-equipped kitchen, washing machine, dryer, coffee percolator, microwave, juicer and everything you will need if you choose to dine in. No1 has a private free car park. Please be advised. We would prefer no smoking in or around the villa. We have fibre optic superfast broadband. A small docking station to recharge. The TV has a Amazon fire stick.

The villa has a desk area with a selection of books, wifi and modem (fast & free Wifi) The open plan lounge & dining area is spacious and opens up onto the verandah with roman blinds to add intimacy for alfresco breakfasts or romantic evening meals. We have a BBQ on the veranda if you wish to buy some local fresh fish and try some Bajan cooking.

Our Bajan holiday rental villa is tucked away in a quiet corner surrounded by tropical well-maintained gardens, our private garden has two loungers and an umbrella for sunbathing. The swimming pool is conveniently near the centre of the development, with plenty of loungers and umbrellas.
Our housekeeper visits twice a week to refresh the villa. Guests staying at No 1 have the advantage of the services of Jeanine our property manager who will greet you on arrival and provide you with gates codes etc, she will show you around the complex and assist you in any way she can during your stay. Jeanine can book tours and advise you re car hire etc. A 24-hour helpline number will be available to you.
For water sports enthusiasts, Hobie cats, water skiing, boat trips & diving are all available on the beach. Snorkel just off the beach, feed Turtles by hand and be amazed by the stunning tropical fish.

Summary
Spacious villa with a private garden, loungers, Umbrella
Wifi and charging station
High ceilings of traditional 'pickled pine'
Two King size en-suite bedrooms, bath & shower (Can convert to twins if required) Bedroom two will take a third bed. $20 BDS extra per day payable locally. All towels including beach provided.
Air-conditioning & Fans throughout
Open plan lounge & dining room and well-equipped kitchen. Two French doors open onto the veranda. Cloakroom off the lounge.
1950 sqft
Desk, Libary stocked with a selection of books of various genres to suit all.
Tucked away in a quiet corner, with a private garden. Loungers & umbrella.
Dining in or out on the large veranda with hammock. Blinds for private dining.
Well equipped kitchen
Fully air-conditioned
Ceiling fans
Jeanine our villa manager will greet you on arrival and assist you during your stay.
Housekeeper twice a week.
Flat-screen cable TV 56 channels USB ports, Bluetooth speaker Radio & iPod dock
Safe
Hairdryers x 2
Radio alarm clocks, Torches
The comprehensive information pack in the villa has extensive information and details of attractions on the island.
Car hire companies will deliver to Villa
Extra Services: Services include arranging a taxi from/to the airport, welcome food pack on arrival, greeted at the villa by our Property Manager who will assist you during your stay.
We take great care to cater to all your needs. Holetown is close by with Shops Restaurants, Banks, Medical centres. Limegrove Centre & cinema.
The landscape changes often from parish to parish and there are more attractions per square kilometre than in any other Caribbean island. This is the perfect location for accommodation in Barbados. Local Transport is quick and reliable running from 5 am until very late. $3 Bds for any bus journey. Long-term rentals accepted.

No 1 is a non-smoking villa.

You won't be disappointed, most of our guests re-book year after year. We will assist you from the booking stage to arriving at the villa and during your stay if needed.

We welcome children of all ages!

Plenty of ventilation and space around the villa complex. We provide a sanitation point close to the pool and the whole site is cleaned daily.

COVID protocols
Please make sure you have insurance cover for cancellation due to Covid illness and any changes in protocols.
Check the current UK and Barbados Government COVID website for current protocols.
https://www.visitbarbados.org/covid-19-travel-guidelines-2020
At present, you are required to enter Barbados with proof of a Negative PCR COVID test within the previous 72 hours of arrival. If you arrive without a test you will be retested.
We are following the current protocols in place for property owners and have all the necessary steps to comply with health & hygiene. Our housekeeper with visiting the property twice a week.

Approved Quarantine Property.
Registered with the Barbados Tourism Product Authority.
If you wish to discuss any of the above before travel please email or call

Warmest Barbados wishes

Caroline & Ian Fleming

Property manager

Caroline & Ian Fleming

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Alarm clock
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 1,900 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
Porters, St James

What's nearby

  • St. James Parish Church - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Lime Grove Shopping Centre - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Royal Westmoreland Golf Course - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Holetown Beach - 5 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Sandy Lane Beach - 6 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Grantley Adams Intl. Airport (BGI) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chefette Lancaster - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Surfside Restaurant & Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Bean Sunset Crest - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Just Grillin' - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Zaccios - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Luxury Spacious Villa 4 min from the beach, private garden & pool Approved Villa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Luxury Spacious Villa 4 min from the beach, private garden & pool Approved Villa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxury Spacious Villa 4 min from the beach, private garden & pool Approved Villa?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Spacious Villa 4 min from the beach, private garden & pool Approved Villa?

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Luxury Spacious Villa 4 min from the beach, private garden & pool Approved Villa located?

Situated near the beach, this villa is within 1 mi (2 km) of Folkestone Marine Park, St. James Parish Church, and Lime Grove Shopping Centre. Holetown Monument and Limegrove Cinemas are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Luxury Spacious Villa 4 min from the beach, private garden & pool Approved Villa Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

sian m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas stay
Our second stay at this lovely property. Super clean, fab location & great owners to deal with. Perfect stay!
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

sian m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great trip
Spent a fabulous two weeks in this delightful house. Immaculately clean and fantastic location. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this property to our family and friends.
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Barbara W., Stockport

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
10 days in Barbados
This was our first trip to Barbados and we couldn’t have chosen a better place to stay. The house is very well appointed with everything you could possibly require. During our stay the house was cleaned and linen changed twice. The house is also very well located.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
What a fabulous Villa in an amazing location. Can’t recommend this enough, we will be back.
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia P., beaulieu, brockenhurst, England

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An excellent villa, superbly located with helpful hosts
The villa is spacious, well maintained and fully fitted out with everything we needed. It is also very accessible for people with limited mobility. Our contact with the owners was always helpful. The villa is kept spotlessly clean by Karen twice per week and Jeanine was also very helpful.
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H., Manchester, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect villa
No 1 Porters Court was just perfect for us. It was absolutely immaculate, so spacious and airy and very well appointed. The gardens were beautiful and it was wonderful to have the pool. Caroline and Ian could not have been more helpful prior to our arrival and Jeanine was always on hand whilst we were there. Thank you so much for making our first visit to Barbados so special…and we can’t wait to return.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie D., Lutterworth UK

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect property in Porters
Just had six wonderful days at Caroline and Ians beautiful villa. It had everything we needed and more. I visit the island a lot and wanted to ensure the friends who came with me, who hadn’t been before, felt at home and relaxed and the villa did all of that. It is spacious, spotlessly clean and I think has the best spot on the little complex - tucked in the corner so very private. Jeanine the property manager was also great when we needed her. We all loved our stay there and, at the risk of stabbing myself in the foot with regard to future availability, I would happily recommend to others as a place to stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Justine j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely villa 7 minutes walk to beach
I had a lovely stay, the villa is a real home from home with all amenities. Very good WiFi. Very private with nice shaded veranda. Small back yard grassed area which we didn’t use. The communal pool is very small so not for swimming more a quick dip. Short walk to beach - this beach is quite narrow and has hotels all the way along handy if you want to rent a lounger but not a quiet beach. 2 very nice restaurants, Lonestar very nice. Jonas good too. Ju bar great for a rum. Supermarket 10 minute drive so a car is recommended during COVID times. Would def recommend villa. Owners super helpful. Housekeeper superb.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

stephen b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Week in Paradse
We had a an awesome time at the lovely Villa. Great location for exploring the island, close to beach, well equipped, nice pool, well managed, quiet and very clean.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

Beautiful and relaxing!
Loved the villa! It was very comfortable with all the amenities and lots of little extras (beach towels, games, hammock...). The location was great: in a quiet neighborhood and close to a beautiful beach. Jeanine, the on-site manager, was very helpful and responsive.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Liz S.

The property was clean and spacious and had everything we needed for our family holiday.
The bedrooms were really comfortable and plenty of storage and a great dressing area with large mirrors. The kitchen was well equipped and handy to have cool boxes for the beach. We really enjoyed sitting on the terrace and the girls loved chilling in the hammock. The lounge area was really comfortable too and nicely layed out. Porters Court is a lovely well kept small Development, our family really enjoyed the villa and the shared pool. We loved our time in Barbados and will definitely look to come again in the future. All the information given from Caroline before we travelled was really useful and we were well looked after by Jeanine who organised our transfers and did a food shop before we arrived. Also Karen who came in to clean the property during our stay was delightful. For us it was so much better than staying in a hotel, we would be very happy to stay again at Number 1 Porters Court.

10/10 Excellent

Gail M.

Lovely villa in good location. Very well equipped and comfortable.
Easy access to beach and holetown. Would definitely recommend and hope to return in the future.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Barry H.

Amazing Property in a superb area on the west coast.
This beautiful property really is a hidden Gem. Across from an amazing beach and in a prime position. The house, grounds, and staff were 10/10
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Alison C.

Beautiful villa in a wonderful country!
We loved our stay at Number 1 Porters Court. We stayed for 12 days over May half term. We found the villa spacious and well equipped, perfect for a family of 4. Most mornings started with a swim in the communal pool, with the surrounding gardens a haven for hummingbirds, one morning I counted 5!! The location of the villa was perfect, 5 mins walk to Alleynes beach which in my opinion is the best on the west coast. We used the local buses a lot so didn't feel the need to hire a car. We ate out at Lone Star and Santi which were both within walking distance from the villa, on other occasions we jumped on a bus to Holetown. We also ate in a few evenings as the kitchen was so well equipped. Every possible utensil was provided. Jeanine was very helpful and helped with transfers to and from the airport. Karen the housekeeper visited twice a week and was very friendly and efficient. All in all a fabulous holiday in Barbados, this was our third visit to this wonderful country and will be back again next year. We'd definitely love to stay at Number 1 Porters Court again!!
Stayed 12 nights in May 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Louise B.

A perfect Christmas.
We have recently returned from a wonderful 9 day stay at One Porters Court. The villa is beautiful and extremely well equipped. The location is perfect, a short walk to the beach and local restaurants/beach bars. Lone Star was a Christmas eve treat and lived up to all of our expectations. We arrived to an spotlessly clean villa, and Jeanine the property manager was very helpful. Thank you Caroline for your prompt responses during the booking process. We fell in love with Barbados, and would love to return to One Porters. Louise Beckwith
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Deborah J.

A little piece of paradise on earth
We cannot praise 1, Porters Court highly enough. From the moment we arrived we were impressed with the beautiful, tranquil location and the light, airy and spacious villa. The decor was very restful with tasteful, high quality furnishings and was a real home from home. The villa was very clean, no doubt thanks to Karen the lovely housekeeper who visited twice a week. Every little thing had been catered for including the provision of toilet roll and beach towels and it was great to have a welcome pack of groceries on our arrival. Air conditioning and fans ensured the interior of the villa remained lovely and cool even when it was very hot and humid outside so sleeping was never a problem and the beds were extremely comfortable. The veranda was a favourite place to sit to have our breakfast and pre- dinner drinks in the evenings. Surrounded by beautiful, tropical gardens and lots of wildlife including lizards and humming birds there was always something interesting to watch. We even saw a family of monkeys one day feeding under the trees! The communal pool is beautifully kept with sun beds and umbrellas and surrounded by lovely gardens. Although the property is next to a busy road we didn't notice any traffic noise and the beautiful beach is 5 minutes walk away. There are a number of good restaurants and rum shacks nearby and Holetown is a 20 minute walk if you need a supermarket, ATM or bigger choice of restaurants. If it's too hot to walk the local buses run straight past Porters Court. We would definitely recommend this property to others and would love to stay there again if we return to Barbados in the future.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lynda v.

An exceptional villa and so beautifully furnished.
This villa is exceptional and the surroundings with the lush exotic garden so lovely. It is in a quiet secluded location, close to the private pool and very handy to the beach, just a short walk away. Within minutes to a number of vey good restaurants. The villa is well equipped and the beds deserve a special mention as they were very comfortable. The property manager Jeanine was very helpful and friendly as was housekeeper Karen. Both very warm and welcoming and willing to help in any way. A terrific and memorable holiday!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

John F.

Wonderful holiday accommodation
We had a wonderful time at No. 1 Porters Court, the villa was exceptionally well-equipped, spotlessly clean (thanks to the lovely maid, Karen) and comfortable. A great location on the West Coast, a short walk from the beach. The pool was beautiful, very clean, and mostly we had it to ourselves, which was an unexpected treat! The location of No. 1 is perfect as it is at the end of the private road within Porters, and so nobody passes by and it is the most private of all the 8 villas within the development. We had a very enjoyable and extremely memorable holiday - our 3 girls (aged 6, 8 and 11) were extremely comfortable in their spacious bedroom and loved Barbados ! Recommend "Lone Star" for a special dinner (went on our daughter's 11th birthday), also Harrison's Cave, Animal Flower Cave, and Earthworks Pottery which has a beautiful (and very reasonable) treetop restaurant. Thank you Caroline, we loved staying in your beautiful villa and would have no hesitations in recommending it to our friends and family. Best wishes, Jo, John, Alice, Lily & Emma Ford :-) xx
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Julie M.

A lovely comfortable base in Barbados
The villa was beautifully furnished and very comfortable. Ideal for two couples with two en-suites and an outside sitting/eating area. The location of No1 is quiet and tucked away and our only company were lizards, birds and toads! The property was immaculately clean and Keri-Ann came in 3 times during our 9 night stay to change our linen. The villa is ideally located for the West Coast and is a short drive or bus ride from Holetown or Speightstown. The nearest beach is fabulous (Alleynes Bay) with two bar restaurants (Ju-Ju's and Santi who have fantastic sunbeds for hire at BDS$15) We can highly recommend this property for a West Coast based holiday.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew F.

Perfect in every way!
Our 4th stay at Porters Court, and 2nd at No 1. Just a superb home! Quiet, safe and relaxing with all you could want for your stay, but only a short walk from the best beach on the West Coast. Thank you Caroline and Ian. We will be back soon!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

John W., Slough, UK

Perfect destintion
We are return visitors and that ought to say a lot. Caroline has made Number 1 even better with new verandah furniture, more luscious garden, a wider car port - but has kept the whole flavour relaxing. Keri-Ann, the housekeeper is still the most attentive of housekeepers with detail and perfection at the top of hers and Caroline's list. Locally the beach, which is really only 2 minutes walk away will not disappoint, the Massy supermarket in Holetown is well stocked, restaurants vary in price but all are really good from the Lone Star to our new favourite Pepenero. I would honestly defy anyone to find a way to stay stressed when Number 1 is their Bajan based.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Paul B., Bolton

A fantastic place to stay in Barbados!
The four of us (2 couples) spent 3 weeks here in March. This is the 5th time that the four of us have stayed here at 1 and we’ve booked again for next year. Even though we are returning guests we were still greeted by Sandra from the managing agents to ensure that everything is in order and to show us around the villa. There is a good folder explaining everything that you need to know and light switches are clearly labeled. It’s in a superb location for the beach (a few minutes walk) and a great base to explore the island by car. The villa is in a quiet complex, is well equipped and is kept spotlessly clean by Keri-Ann. The local buses are great value for short journeys but can get quite crowded. It’s become our second home to enjoy some winter sunshine, we return year after year, so what more is there to say. Can’t wait for 2016.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jenny K.

So relaxing, you'll want to go again!
We stayed at Porters Court for 3 weeks in November 2014. This was the second stay at No.1 for the 4 of us (2 married couples) and hopefully it won't be our last. If you are looking for a truly relaxing holiday, this is for you. Because it is such a small complex, the pool was never busy, in fact most days we felt as though it was our own private pool. We also understand that the whole pool area is about to be updated, so will be interested to see how they improve it. No.1 has recently changed hands and we see from photographs taken of the property since our visit, that the new owners Caroline and Ian have already put their personal touch on the property with lovely new soft furnishings. Sandra, who worked for the local managing agents, looked after us so well. Nothing was too much trouble. We only had to mention small problems and they were sorted within hours. She is a great character and always so cheerful and obviously very experienced in this field. Keri-Ann, the cleaner, kept the place spotless and was always so pleasant and helpful, to the extent that when it was raining heavily one day, she drove us to the restaurant we had booked for my husband's birthday and then picked us up later - that's real service! There is nothing that I can think of that No.1 doesn't provide. It's like home from home, everything you use at home, you will find there. The 2 spacious en suite bedrooms were ideal for us, with plenty of space in the living areas so that we never felt we were falling over each other. There are plenty of top quality restaurants within a short bus ride, not to mention a selection of beaçh cafe/restaurants within a short walking distance. Over all, although after the first week we thought we had probably 'done' Barbados, by the end of the holiday we were all talking of going back, so what better recommendation.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

Perfect paradise home!
This wasn't our first time at number 1, and it definitely won't be our last! The villa is magnificent, elegantly furnished and with a superbly equipped kitchen. We love to cook and there was no feeling, as there often is in rental properties, that the owners had locked away all the "good stuff." Top quality pans and decent knives, three solid chopping boards, (one of the bigger ones doubled as a second tray!) and basic "fixings" like salt, pepper, chilli, coffee etc. The beds made up as a super king are fabulously comfy and the base sheet is actually are big enough to tuck in around 2 x single mattresses, so no waking up being hog-tied by loosened sheets wrapping themselves around your ankles...are you listening Marriott, Hilton, Sheraton and all you other "fancy" hotel groups?! Keri Ann is a magnificent housekeeper. She keeps the villa spotless and welcoming. Sandra, the manager from West Coast Villas, always checks that all is well and reacted promptly when the ceiling fan on the verandah went wonky. Fixed within 3 hours of reporting the fault, and that's impressive for such a laid-back island! For eating out, we love to "do lunch" when it's not as humid as in the evening. We used to love lunch at the "Tides," but they no longer open for lunch in the "off" season, i.e. any time between May and November. "Cin Cin," "Champers" in Hastings, and "The Fishpot" at Little Good Harbour are our favourites. We advise calling ahead if you'd like a table near the rail by the sea at any of these restaurants. "Just Grillin'" by Sunset Crest is good for food and very relaxed and informal, as is the Beach House opposite. Caroline and Ian, the new owners of the villa, have recently freshened up the decor and soft furnishings, but the excellent facilities haven't changed. We thoroughly recommend #1 and the fabulous kitchen may well save you a fortune on eating out!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Number One Porters Court - Perfect Choice for Us
Number One Porters Court Barb – New Jersey Left on 23 July 2013 for a stay in July 2013 We stayed at Number One Porters Court from July 7 to July 20 2013 and loved it! The house is beautifully furnished with everything I could ever need-just like home. Very clean, lots of closet space and very very comfortable beds-no skimping here! Books full of info on what to do, where to eat, shop etc...a pleasure to be there. Nice one level living with a beautiful veranda surrounded by nice tropical plants. Private but not if you want to mingle with others. Great time walking around area meeting locals and "yellow" "fun" buses to everywhere was a great choice-very easy from the house location to get around. Very Helpful keri-Ann, and Sandy of West Coast Villas (she set up all our tours) is an added bonus. We have rented privately before and it has never been this easy. Everything from start to finish went smooth. We appreciate the availability of getting a starter food pack and transport arrangements + all the info sheets around the house and everything being clearly labelled, ie light switches, etc. Its the little things that matter! It was the prefect choice for me, my husband and our son. Thanks so much for a lovely vacation!"