On the beautiful west coast of Barbados, directly overlooking Cove Bay, this majestic beachfront villa is a slice of paradise. Created in the 1960s by Oliver Messel (a British stage and costume designer) it's been lovingly restored with flair and pizazz. Made up of six buildings connected together by stone terraces, pathways and a bridge, it's the ultimate spot for a big family gathering or a large reunion of friends. Move between elegant living rooms and patios, burn off energy in the private gym or dine under the grand portico – all the while soaking up the theatrical ambience of the villa. This is a place where memories are made and with a staff of fourteen to whip up gourmet meals, fetch you cool drinks and offer as much or as little pampering as you require, you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy whatever takes your fancy. There’s so much to choose from: swim, snorkel, waterski or wakeboard – the sea is just at the bottom of those magical garden steps. Otherwise, simply dip in and out of the lovely infinity pool, dress for dinner and sip cocktails while you wait for it to be served. It doesn’t get much better than this.

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