Villas for Rent

Castle Close Cottages -- Stewart 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. Stewart 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 sliding glass doors that lead to an open terrace edged with tropical flora, and there is a kitchen equipped to meet basic cooking needs. A separate bedroom wing, located across a covered breezeway, includes two bedroom suites, each with a dressing area and bath. 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. There are several lovely beaches within easy walking distance of this cottage, and the surroundings are peaceful with tropical gardens all around. For guests who wish to take their meals at their bungalow, arrangements can be made for a cook to provide simple meals. The villa has daily maid service.