This spacious unique Villa is located in a quiet Barbadian family neighbourhood in St James above the Platinum Coast with panoramic sea views . The villa is a designated holding villa on the official ‘Visit Barbados website ‘ list for quarantine on arrival on the island. Please review all the House rules before booking Apple’s House is a 4 bedroom, stylishly furnished single storey villa. It has three bathrooms and one powder room and outside shower . The house is positioned well away from main roads yet only 1.2 mile from the beach. The main living area is central in the house with seating areas and large LED HDTV , and further dining area. Three double french doors open onto the terrace where you have wonderful panoramic views of the west coast framed by the fabulous tropical garden There is a large terrace, equipped with sofa, chairs, hammock, BBQ, dining table and chairs to seat 8 . The large infinity pool is long (12m ) enough to swim lengths, with steps into the pool . There are 8 sunbeds on the pool deck . The mature and very private garden is stunning and has been professionally landscaped boasting an abundance of tropical plants and palms. The garden and pool can be beautifully lit up at night .The gardens surround the house screening the villa and giving a wonderful sense of privacy .The gully south of the house also provides extra privacy as building is not permitted on this land Vaulted Ceilings (Peaked at 18") give the house a spacious feel . The four double bedrooms are large and airy, with two bedrooms in the north wing and two bedrooms in the south wing of the house, providing privacy for guests. One bedroom in both wings opens onto the western terrace to overlook the pool and the carribean sea Separate laundry room next to the garage with butlers sink, washing machine , large second tropical fridge freezer, tumble dryer and washing line area outside to dry laundry Bedrooms: 2 Super king beds ,1 Queen bed and 2 single beds (can be put together as king size double ) Housekeeping included. This is 3 days maid service on Tuesday , Thursday and Saturday. ( the days may vary depending on individual bookings ) . Days are negotiable with Andrea and extra days can be arranged at a modest extra cost. Well equipped Italian Scavolini designed kitchen with oven, hob, microwave and tropical fridge freezer Single storey suitable for holiday makers with compromised mobility Large garage with table tennis table Children welcome although the pool is not fenced or alarmed No smoking in the house but allowable in the garden Entry to the house is through secure electric gates with parking inside the gates on the fully tiled drive. The house is very secure . There are very few cars passing the property and the aeroplane noise is minimal as we are located in the northwest of the island . Occasionally wild monkeys run across the roof to the adjacent gully . Maintenance manager Harry lives opposite Apple's House and is available for any queries or problems through phone or email or a knock on his door! Julie Gardier is the House Manager and provides concierge services for an extra modest fee. She can arrange fast track through the airport, car hire, taxi services, as well as excursions and visits and much more during your stay. She overseas the housekeeper , the gardener who comes on Saturdays and pool man , who comes on Thursdays . We can recommend two excellent chefs, who are available for individual meals, or 2 or 3 meals per day available on request. This should be arranged prior to your trip and you be responsible for paying the chef directly. A hire car is helpful for island touring and shopping although we have excellent local taxi contacts if this is your preference. Golf at the Barbados golf club is very reasonable and this is an excellent course that the owner recommends. It is approximately 7 minute drive to Holetown , 7 minute drive to Speightstown where you will find excellent restaurants and supermarkets. The West Coast is famous for its beaches and Gibbes and Mullins beaches are less than 4 minutes drive (1.3 miles ) down the hill and about 20 minutes walk . It is a tougher walk uphill back to the house and we tend to drive! It is a 7 minute drive to Lone Star Restaurant or the Fish Pot and 4 minutes to The Sea Shed, Larry Rogers restaurants. Please be aware that the Barbados government has introduced a new tax called the 'shared economy levy' which is 10% of the rental. By law the guests must be informed of this levy and the levy collected by the property owner . This levy is included in the rental payment. Please consider taking travel insurance before booking. This villa accommodates 6 people with a surcharge for an extra 2 . 8 guests is the maximum we allow.