This is "Bon Vivant", Barbados. Recognized by The London Times as "one of the most gracious get-a-ways for the well-heeled,' "Bon Vivant" is a world class vacation villa located in the renowned Sandy Lane Estates. At "Bon Vivant" you'll enjoy colorful sunsets, warm gentle breezes and the soothing warmth of the radiant Caribbean sun. Barbados' English heritage and tradition will enchant you.

The fragrance of frangipani, hibiscus and bougainvillea surround you. Built for recreation, "Bon Vivant" will satisfy your needs for leisure or sports. Relax or exercise in the private Jacuzzi or 50-foot swimming pool. The floodlit tennis court is perfect for cool evening play. There is an indoor air-conditioned racquetball court, a classically styled billiard room, a fully-equipped gymnasium, terrazzo ping-pong table, shuffle board and trampoline.

Of course there is life beyond "Bon Vivant". A five-minute drive brings you to an 18 hole golf course and the Sandy Lane Hotel. Here you can relax on a private beach w/ beach cabana complete with sun chairs, refrigerator and the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean.

At the Sandy Lane Sports Shop you can arrange to go sailing, wind surfing, snorkeling, or scuba diving. In Barbados there are historical sights to see, excellent shopping, superior dining, outrageous nightclubbing or just enjoying the beauty of the coral sand beaches.

Main House, Guest Villa & "The Nest"

It's a world of difference beginning with an elegant and stately villa. The ten room main house features five bedrooms decorated with beautiful floral and tropical prints.

Each bedroom has its own private bath (two of the downstairs bathrooms are replete with both indoor and private, open-air showers). Relax after a day in the sun in the coral stone living room.

This open-air room with its beautiful eaves is perfect for calm, quiet evenings or gracious entertaining. Dine in the villa's richly appointed dining room in an elegant setting of fresh island flowers, candlelight and soft music.

The perfect complement to the main house is the guest villa. Each of its two bedrooms has its own bath with indoor and private, open-air showers. This villa is complete with a living room, dining room and kitchen. French doors open from the living room to the pool and tennis court.

Overlooking the pool, on the first floor of another cottage, is the romantic "Nest" with its hanging bed and a bathroom containing a large sunken bathtub. Bon Vivant is truly where all your needs are met.

(Source: Luxury Retreats)