Looking forward to doing this again!!

Holetown is a vibrant west coast district, with many services ranging from enjoyable roadside cafes to high end restaurants (such as the Tides), shops and a garage with a ‘no charge’ cash machine. Art Studios is tucked just off the main road on a public access route to the Beach – which is really is very close. Apartment 2 is ground floor of a 4-unit block (a total of eight apartments) with a South facing private patio with well-kept communal seating areas. It has plenty of space for two, with a well- equipped kitchen and walk in shower. Generous hanging space and shelves for clothes. Wonderfully quiet and reliable air conditioning unit. Wi- Fi was solid. Walking along the beach, in the Bridgetown direction, you pass a number of bars and restaurants facing the sea with the first mile. 2beds and an umbrella are available at 40-45BBD per day. In the other direction, Folkestone Marine Park is a lovely area with shady trees, benches and 2 beach cafes. Spectacular sunset views from these west coast beaches. The buses on the main road (an experience!) have stops nearby. The Taxi (Amigo) recommended by the owner was very reliable. He met us from our very delayed flight with no problem and is a very safe driver. We booked him for 2 other trips and a 6hr tour. Amigo is very knowledgeable and good company; highly recommended. The vibrancy of the area can result in music being played into the night, with cockerels and traffic in the early morning.

The unit is perfectly located within walking distance to all of Holetown’s shops & restaurants and on the main bus route for getting around the island. Walking out the back gate of the complex, we were immediately on a beautiful, west sandy beach with great swimming, snorkeling & access to other ocean pursuits, if desired. The studio apartment was clean & well appointed. We appreciated the small things that mean a lot if you like to cook: ample pots and pans, cutlery, utensils, china and secure containers for dry goods. Once we ascertained that a firm-bed loving guest had turned over the mattresses, we were very comfortable on the pillowtops. The king bed was formed by 2 twins put together and it worked well. The unit is cooled by an air conditioner, though we mainly just opened the windows for the gentle breeze to flow through. In addition to the dining table inside, there’s a table and 2 lounges on the shaded patio for outdoor dining. I originally though that the daily cleaning offered with the unit might be too much. The cleaner was very flexible, though, and left us alone when we wanted. Cleaning every 3 days or so worked out great. The only drawback to the unit may be the nature of the complex. The louvered windows can transfer noises in the still of night. It has a very communal feel & if you are looking for a secluded getaway, this isn’t it. That said, we met several lovely guests who helped us become accustomed to the place & suggestions for places to go & to eat.

It was a quiet and relaxing spot. The beach was so close it was perfect.

Perfect little apartment for 2 with great snorkelling beach practically in your backyard! Close to restaurants, bars and right up the street from the Rock Net Grill a great little local restaurant/bar with the best fresh fish! Julia is an awesome host/hostess! We will definitely be back!

We just had the most perfect stay, no 2 Art Studio is perfectly appointed with everything you could possibly need and just a short walk to the beautiful Caribbean Sea.

So close to the beach and the workers are fantastic.

A little gem in the heart of bustling Holetown. Friendly helpful staff and very well equipped. Only one minute walk to sandy beach. Our third stay and we will be back.

A delightful, small but well appointed, condo perfectly located on the beach and within 5 mins walk of cafes and bars in Holetown. Rent a small car to get about the island as and when you want to see the east coast and plantation history. Bridgetown is a take it or leave it place, but Oistins on Friday night is fab- get there for 6pm though!

We’ve just returned from our holiday to Art Studio. From the outset Julia the owner was very responsive and helped make the booking process easy. The apartment location is as described ie through the garden then only approx 20 Mts to the beach. Studio/apt was very well equipped with a full kitchen and items such as thermbeakers, cold bag and beach towels helping make or stay comfortable. We enjoyed sitting on the terrace, Looking out over the gardens watching monkeys and hummingbirds. We took fold up beach deck chairs and found these useful. Would definitely recommend this property

Excellent

Art Studio is a beautiful location to spend great time in Barbados! Just few steps from the beach is located in one of the best town in Barbados. The apartment is well equipped and Julia and the staff is very helpful if you need any kind of information.

Extremely clean location perfect .staff incredible they couldn't do enough for me fully recommend it to anybody can't wait to return and thank you Julia x x

This studio apartment was the perfect size for two people. It was actually a little roomier than I thought it would be from the pictures. It is definitely close to the beach as described. We had rented a car (ample parking) but the bus stop was right up the street and getting to Bridgetown or Speightstown is very easy, though somewhat scary as the drivers take turns at speeds you wouldn’t think possible. Definitely rent a car if you want to go inland or to the east coast. Back to the apartment: daily housekeeping was fantastic and the grounds well kept. Julia, the owner was very responsive and gave us a lot of useful information before our arrival. There is no air conditioner but the fans provided enough relief from the heat. Also, there is no television but that was fine with us. WiFi worked well. We would definitely return in the future!