Villas for Rent

Castle Close Cottages -- Frangipani In the Middle Ages, a castle's "close" was the area immediately adjacent to a great lord's keep. On the island of Barbados, the exclusive residential compound known as Castle Close also stands in the shadow of a great man's house... in this case, the splendid Regency "castle" built by the island's most notorious son, wastrel, and privateer, Sam Lord. Frangipani is one of the privately-owned bungalows in the lushly-landscaped Castle Close and is available for short-term rental. The villa has a living and dining area with a peaked ceiling, a separate kitchen equipped to meet basic cooking needs, and a patio edged with tropical flora. A separate bedroom wing, located across a covered breezeway, includes two bedrooms, each with ensuite bathrooms. Air-conditioning units are provided in each bedroom but are strictly optional, as cooling breezes drift in from the nearby ocean both day and night. The cottage is within easy walking distance of several lovely beaches, and the surrounding gardens are tranquil and colorful. The villa has maid service on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. For guests who wish to have meals at their bungalow, arrangements can be made for a cook to prepare meals with a local flavor.