Coral & Starfish

Beach-adjacent and with barefoot lux written all over it, this villa fully embraces its position on the south coast of Barbados. The soft white sand of Silver Sands Beach is mere footsteps away and there are a handful of laid back beach bars and restaurants in the neighbourhood. Fringed by lush botanica, the corner infinity pool juts out towards the sea, competing for the deepest shade of blue. Three tiers of shaded verandas, balconies and a crowning rooftop terrace provide ample space to laze on loungers in the sun or sit back with a glass of something cool under the hum of a ceiling fan. The outdoor sofas and dining tables are just a plush as indoors, where a huge corner seating area is decked with driftwood sculptures and seashell trinkets. Not that we need a reminder of the ocean – the house has been designed to take in views to the horizon at every opportunity. Especially from the master bedroom with its wall of windows opening up to a wrap-around balcony where a macrame hammock swings in the breeze. Both other bedrooms have their own outdoor seating areas, so there’s no need to draw straws. It’s all about making the most of the sun and sea here.

Home truths:
* The villa is staffed with a housekeeper
* The host can arrange for a private chef, diver and masseuse during your stay as additional extras, just ask
* There is air conditioning in the bedrooms, but only ceiling fans in the communal areas