Beautiful, spacious air-conditioned apartment close to south coast beaches

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9.8
Outstanding(25 Reviews)

Apartment in Bridgetown

4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths

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Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
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About this apartment rental

Welcome to Somnia, a holiday haven in the heart of the Garrison World Heritage Centre, and only minutes away from the wonderful beaches, bars and restaurants of Christchurch, Barbados. The apartment is on the first floor of a detached house in a residential cul-de-sac.

Somnia is ideal for visitors who want easy access to the best beaches on the south coast, such as the famous Accra Beach (Rockley) and Hastings Boardwalk, as well as a fantastic range of bars, fast food outlets and fine dining restaurants to please all palates. Local amenities such as supermarkets, ATMs, pharmacies, and public transport - are within minutes' walk. Many popular visitor attractions are close by, such as the George Washington House and the Barbados Museum, and the Garrison Savannah, where visitors can mingle with locals and enjoy free horse racing during the season. The capital city, Bridgetown, offers fabulous duty-free shopping, including the famous Cave Shepherd department store.

Somnia offers guests a comfortably furnished home-from-home. The spacious air-conditioned master bedroom has a double bed and offers views over the Caribbean sea. It has built-in wardrobes and masses of storage space. It opens onto a large, modern, tiled en-suite wet-room with a hot and cold shower and double vanity units. The second bedroom is also air-conditioned and offers a double bed, ample storage space and its own adjoining bathroom.

After a day out at the beach or exploring Barbados’s many attractions, you can relax in the spacious open-plan lounge; watch cable television, play board or card games, have a few rounds of dominoes, read a book from our small library or enjoy an eclectic selection of music. High-speed internet is available throughout the property.

Somnia is ideal for guests who prefer self-catering options. We offer a fully equipped kitchen with a good-sized fridge-freezer, microwave, six burner hob and oven with a grill, juicer, rice cooker, food processor, coffee grinder, coffee machine and just about every piece of kitchen equipment you will need. Perfect for guests wanting to try their hand at some Bajan dishes such as macaroni pie and flying fish.

For those who prefer not to use their precious holiday time in the kitchen, there is a range of nearby restaurants and bars offering breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks, as well as a number of fast-food outlets offering free home delivery.

A special feature of Somnia is its large open veranda, furnished with easy lounging chairs and a dining table shaded from the sun. Take time to relax in an Adirondack lounger as you enjoy a lazy breakfast while planning the day's activities. In the afternoon, enjoy a chilled beer or wine, rum punch or whatever cocktail takes your fancy, (help yourselves to fresh coconuts and limes from the trees in the garden), while watching the antics of our resident family of green monkeys, or marvelling at the iridescent hummingbirds as they hover over the flowering plants. In the evenings, relax out here and enjoy spectacular sunsets over the Caribbean. Whatever time of day, the veranda is the perfect place to relax.

Somnia is situated on a hill overlooking the Caribbean and is often blessed with a fresh breeze. But if you feel the heat you will enjoy the solar-powered air conditioning in the bedrooms, and all rooms have ceiling fans, as well as an array of floor and table fans for your comfort.

A high chair and travel cot are provided for infants.

Somnia accommodates four to five guests, so it is the perfect choice for a family, a couple or a group of friends.

NEW FOR THE 2023 SEASON

NOTE that on the lower floor of Somnia, we also have a 2 bedroom one bathroom apartment which can accommodate up to four people, and is also available for rental.

As this is a ground-floor apartment, it is ideal for guests with mobility problems, who cannot climb stairs.

For larger groups/families, the lower apartment can also be rented along with the upper apartment as a single house.

We will shortly be listing that apartment separately but in the meantime please do contact us if you are interested in this option.

There is free parking for up to three cars in the driveway, and guests are welcome to make use of the garden and the ground-floor patio area.

A housekeeper is available who will clean the apartment and change towels and bedding on a weekly basis. She will also give you a hand with your laundry if requested, though this is at the guests' own expense. The washing machine and dryer are in a separate utility room behind the house.

Amenities

Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Smoking allowed
Parking
Laundry
TV
Garden
Family friendly

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Reviews

9.8
Outstanding(25 Reviews)
10.0
Aug 2024
Beautiful home and porch
10.0
Mar 2024
We stayed here in upper level for 10 days of our vacation and had friends join us. Above and beyond, pictures do not do it Justice for space, cleanliness and comfort. Has beach modern decor, air works great in bedrooms. Only improvement could be adding air to living room, but was not a big deal or concern. Had an outside issue which was not our hosts fault but they were on it to ensure it was quickly resolve and treated us to a wonderful Bajan lunch. They are very attentive!! Location is perfect, 10 min quick to main road and Blakey’s restaurant on the Boardwalk. 10 min by car to Pebbles Beach. Sue’s Market is a quick 5 min walk and she has everything you can think of!! Wonderful lady!! Jump on ZR for 3.50 BBD to the Gap. Will not hesitate to come back!
10.0
Feb 2024
Very clean unit
10.0
Feb 2024
We loved our stay in Ian and Cecily‘s apartment! The apartment itself is very comfortable and suitable for a couple and friends. It is well appointed and has everything you need for self catering. We particularly loved their second-story terrace, which is huge and surrounded by plants and trees. Ian was extremely flexible and communicative during our process. Trudi, the property manager, and Annette, the cleaner, and Richard, the groundskeeper, were all fabulous. It’s located in a very quiet and safe neighborhood, and we will be sure to come back.
10.0
Jan 2024
We loved this property. Neighborhood location with distant view of the sea from upper patio. The place was spacious and sunlit! Fans and AC. Walking distance to beach and restaurants!
10.0
Dec 2023
We had a really lovely stay at Ian's place - it's comfortable and very well-equipped, with a fabulous terrace. Only a 10 minute walk to the beach but a decent supermarket is about 30 mins walk away, so a car is probably advised for some people. Communication with the hosts was great - they were really helpful and responded quickly. Thank you ;)
10.0
Mar 2023
We stayed at Somnia for the month of February. The house is divided into two spacious apartments. While we stayed in the upper apartment, I did get the chance to see the lower one (which is equally as lovely as upstairs). Our accommodation consisted of two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a very well equipped kitchen and a large dining/sitting room area that opened up onto a huge deck that was surrounded on three sides by trees and shrubs of all kinds. Because of the house’s fairly high location, the deck captured the soft breezes, a godsend particularly in the heat of the day, and attracted all manner of birds. The decor of the apartment was stunning with much attention to detail. I particularly enjoyed the artwork. The house is an 8-minute walk from the beach and a very fine boardwalk that was built in 2012. It runs from Rockley beach to Hastings beach, some 1.5 kms, and is well used by locals and tourists alike. It was wonderful to walk along the shore and enjoy the ocean without having to dodge traffic. No dogs, bikers, rollerbladers are allowed on the boardwalk - just walkers and joggers. There were plenty of restaurants by the water and a farmers’ market every Wednesday and Saturday. The owners, Ian and Cecily, were readily available by email as were the caretakers, Trudi and Randy. We had a problem with the a/c one day and within 24 hours, it was fixed. We were impressed. Trudi cooked us a delicious Bajan dinner one day - a real treat. We didn’t have a car so relied on taxis and the prolific van buses which seemed to come along every two minutes and cost $3.5 Bajan to go anywhere on the island - surely one of the best and most efficient transit systems we’ve encountered in our travels. All in all, we had a lovely time in Barbados which was made all the lovelier by our stay at Somnia.
10.0
Jan 2023
The property is well taken care of. We had no issues with noise. The trees and plants surrounded us with beauty, with view of the sea. 10 minute walk to beach and could walk, take bus or ZR easily. Great stay

FAQs

How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Bridgetown?

The average price for a rental in Bridgetown is $166 per night. This rental is $24 above the average.

Is parking included with this apartment?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Beautiful, spacious air-conditioned apartment close to south coast beaches. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this apartment?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this apartment. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Beautiful, spacious air-conditioned apartment close to south coast beaches pet friendly?

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What amenities are available at Beautiful, spacious air-conditioned apartment close to south coast beaches?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, and parking.

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