Every bedroom has a view of the crystal clear water of Paynes Bay at this lavish Bajan villa. Two master suites at the top of the villa have their own balconies, so you can breathe in that sea breeze, and share a living room and kitchenette – though with a personal chef whipping up three meals a day and butler service included, you might never need it. Drifting through the house you’ll find grand living areas with coral stone columns, plantation-era accents and Italian marble floor cooling the soles. The private bar is more cocktail lounge than rum shack, with moody uplighting, a fully-stocked oak bar, skittles, a pool table and retro arcade machine. Work off those frozen daquiris in the gym room, or purely indulge in relaxation in the dedicated cinema room or spa treatment area. Outside, there’s plenty of room to lounge around the huge swimming pool and a full outdoor living room is shaded beneath stone columns. A separate guest house in the garden is ready to house travelling staff or security.

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