St James, Barbados

"Boasting one of the Islandu2019s finest locations, Holders House is set amongst five acres offering a quiet serenity few can resist. A charming 17th century plantation home, Holders House features an aesthetically pleasing mix of English and Barbadian architecture. Just a few minutesu2019 drive from the West Coast and an impressive range of amenities, Holders House boasts one of the Islandu2019s finest locations. To the east is the Green Monkey, Sandy Laneu2019s most exclusive golf course; to the west, the Holders Polo Club, the first of its kind established in Barbados and one of the most prestigious polo clubs in the Caribbean. Holders House is accessed by a tree-lined drive that leads to another world entirely; set amongst five acres of formal gardens, gently sloping lawns and tropical orchards, it offers a quiet serenity few can resist. A charming 17th century plantation home, Holders House features an aesthetically pleasing mix of English and Barbadian architecture. The main house has a wrap-around verandah with comfortable seating areas, a grand piano and views to the sea u2013 an ideal location for watching the sunset with evening cocktail in hand. There is ample living space and an air-conditioned study. The open-air dining room comfortably seats sixteen; the expansive pool area has a dining gazebo with seating for twelve. There are five en suite double bedrooms with air-conditioning and ceiling fans. The master suiteu2019s balcony commands a sweeping view over the West Coast and Caribbean Sea. There are also two one-bedroom cottages, each with en suite bathrooms. Home to the Kidd family for over forty years, Holders House is well known to the Islandu2019s cultural elite; each March the grounds play host to Holders Season, the Caribbeanu2019s premier performance event. Established in 1993 by Wendy Kidd, it features a spectacular range of music and theatre by top international performers."