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Thank you to Charmaine, Jacky
Thank you to Charmaine, Jacky, Cynthia and the whole team for looking after us so well for the month we have been at Sandalwood house. You made our stay so very special and this really is a slice of heaven for us. Jacky’s lamb stew and banana bread is the best. After 3 years of being here for the whole of February, we absolutely love it. Especially those who look after us. Charmaine who keeps us all in order, we do as we are told! Jackie who loves me helping her in the kitchen and Cynthia who keeps my clothes folded. Thank you all.
Carolyn & Billy
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March 2024 So sad to leave Sandalwood
So sad to leave Sandalwood house after an amazing two-week holiday. Fabulous accommodation and hospitality. Staff were superb and catered to our every need. Delicious healthy and varied foods. Golf, Tennis, beach and shops all just five minutes drive from the house. Can’t wait to come back!
Eve & Andrew
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August 2023 Just one word describes our
Just one word describes our whole time here. Awesome! Thanks so much everyone!
Lindsey
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July 2023 Thank you to Bob and all the
Thank you to Bob and all the staff at Sandalwood for giving us the holiday of the lifetime. This place is truly a glimpse of paradise. Thank you for all of the delicious food, cleaning, washing, and shopping. You’ve given one tired mummy a real rest. The kids have loved every minute. The best day was our boat trip – definitely do this if you have time along with the Rum Punch. We hope to be back one day!
Becky Elizabeth & Party
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June 2023 Dear Bob, Charmaine and the
Dear Bob, Charmaine and the housekeeping/gardening team. Thank you for providing us with a superb holiday and a host of wonderful memories that you have enabled Mary and I to enjoy with our family and friends. A wonderful place and team at Sandalwood House.
Graham & Mary Simpson
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May 2023 Wow, we have never travelled
Wow, we have never travelled to a country full of such welcoming folk. Within this amazing house our every need was accommodated with such efficiency. Charmaine and the team are incredible, it’s impossible to put it all into words. Out and about on the island, Simon and I explored as much as possible. Cars stopped to let you cross or people helped us with directions. We also loved being out and about with Mary & Graham, Debbie & Martin. Highlights: The Flora and Fauna...Hunte’s Gardens, Swimming with the turtles, being spoilt in every way, here in Sandalwood and Barbados for the generosity. We thank you.
Simon & Jane
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May 2023 Thank you, Bob and the rest
Thank you, Bob and the rest of your staff, for a lovely stay in your beautiful home. The food was excellent, and all the staff were warm and welcoming. Can’t wait to get back!
S. Briscoe
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February 2023 A magical place and a
A magical place and a fabulous 7 days in Barbados. Everything was perfect (Except my golf). Thank you to all of the Sandalwood team as you were all brilliant!!
Henry & Kate
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February 2023 Thank you for the most
Thank you for the most magical Christmas and New Year’s holiday. The serenity and warmth of the house made for lasting memories. You are all so kind, caring and gifted. We never want to leave! Thank you for all you do to make Barbados even more of a paradise!
The Connolly Family
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January 2023 Thank you for the most
Thank you for the most special holiday we have shared with you, our friends and family at Sandalwood house, you are the ‘Dream Team’. Everything was absolutely wonderful. Your welcoming hospitality and delicious cooking and immaculate housekeeping. We will treasure the food and happy memories! Thank you so much!
The Cookson-Jones Family
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December 2022 The comfort, love and
The comfort, love and tranquillity of home in paradise! As lovely as the sea and sand is in Barbados, the staff ( new family) is even more lovely! Thank you for the incredible memories!
The Cook & Borges Family
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November 2022 Had a lovely time and was
Had a lovely time and was made to feel at home! The staff were all wonderful and we will all miss them!
Horsman & Littlewood Family
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August 2022 Thank you Charmaine, Jackie,
Thank you Charmaine, Jackie, Cynthia, Lyndon and Jason for making our trip such a memorable one. All of our meals were amazing, the house was spotless and everyone was so very attentive! This was an incredible week and we will always fondly remember our first trip to Barbados and our stay at Sandalwood House.
The Howard Family
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July 2022 An amazing holiday, more than
An amazing holiday, more than we could ever wished for. Being a family of 9, with different ages and dietary requirements, it's normally hard to suit everyone. Jackie & Charmaine did an amazing job of accommodating all our needs. The villa and how close the sea was, and how clear it was, made the holiday one we will never forget. We cannot wait to come back again. Thank you to all the staff for all their hard work.
Sue, Mike, Joe & Family
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May 2022 Amazing house, wonderful
Amazing house, wonderful staff. Best holiday ever! Way better than we ever imagined.
Kim, Chris, Debs & Family
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May 2022 Amazing stay and Wonderful
Amazing stay and Wonderful staff. Thank you Charmaine, Jackie & Cynthia!
Christine & Richard
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April 2022 Thank you for making our
Thank you for making our holiday even better than expected. You have all been amazing. so accommodating to all our requests and needs. You guys have been amazing and the villa is exceptional. Thank you, we hope to return and see you all again soon.
Vicky
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April 2022 Thank you for your wonderful
Thank you for your wonderful hospitality, everything was perfect! You made our holiday! We will miss you.
Brigette, Ize & Family
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April 2022 Thank you so much Charmaine
Thank you so much Charmaine and Jackie for giving us delicious food and lovely company. You two are the best!
Fleur
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April 2022 Thank you all for looking
Thank you all for looking after us well. Jackie & Charmaine were so kind. Wonderful holiday! Love to you all!
Lin
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April 2022 Thank you so much all of you.
Thank you so much all of you. Especially Charmaine, Jackie and Cynthia. We had a fabulous time. Love & Hugs.
Sharon
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April 2022 Absolutely wonderful stay as
Absolutely wonderful stay as always. Can't wait to come back! Thank you all so much for all your kind and generous hospitality. You have all been so kind to us and we loved our stay. See you all very soon!
James, Connor & Linn Mayhew
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March 2022 What a fantastic stay!
What a fantastic stay! Wonderful time had by all. We can't thank you enough.
Angela & Mark
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March 2022 My reason for coming was to
My reason for coming was to watch the cricket, but as soon as I laid foot at Sandalwood House, it was "wow", and the standards did not drop during my stay. A beautiful house, helpful ladies, looking after all my needs, the cooking by Jaque melts in your mouth, the service by Charmaine was second to none, all the other people making sure it was break to remember.
Bob & Julie
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March 2022 We had the best holiday ever!
We had the best holiday ever! Charmaine, Jaque and gang were amazing. The food was delicious and the villa was always spotless. Hopefully, we can all come back soon.
Shavon, Simon, David & Family
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January 2022 Thank you very much for a
Thank you very much for a wonderful week at Sandalwood. The house felt like home for our week here, not least with all the comfortable beds and home cooking provided by the crew. Charmaine, thank you for being so welcoming, hospitable and diligent. The extra dedicated care, from double checking our restaurant bookings, to travelling to multiple shops around the island to find tonic for our gin was truly such a nice touch and really led to a relaxing, restful holiday. We wish you all the best and until next time.
Libby, Eliza, Nav & LBS Crew
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January 2022 Thank you so much for having
Thank you so much for having us at Sandalwood House. It was a very relaxing 2 weeks. So welcoming. All the girls were so helpful. See you all next time!
The Charlewarths!
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December 2021 Thank you so much for such a
Thank you so much for such a wonderful holiday and such amazing hospitality. You have made this holiday unforgettable and we are extremely grateful/ A huge thank you to charmaine, always smiling & happy. Marissa for her wonderful food and always happy. Cynthia, kept our house and the laundry in fantastic order and always smiling. It has been fabulous to be here. Til we meet again.
Carolyn & Jeremy
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October 2021 We came to this amazing villa
We came to this amazing villa for a family reunion, after being separated for over 18 months by COVID. It was such a prefect place to get to know my new grand daughter and for baby cousins to met for the first time. We were made so welcome by Charmaine and all the staff. Everyone was really flexible and accommodating. Thank you Jacqui for the excellent food, Cynthia for all the cleaning and laundry, Jason for the beautiful garden and massive clear up after the hurricane and Lyndon for staying a full 36 hours when the island went into lockdown for the storm! Charmaine always wanted to make sure we had everything we needed to make our stay as perfect as it could be! I would love to come back one day.
Archer family
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July 2021 Thank you to Charmaine,
Thank you to Charmaine, Jackie & the rest of the Sandalwood team for making our 2 week holiday so enjoyable. Villa is beautiful, food was fabulous and nothing was too much trouble. Despite us landing on you with children, 4 of which are 7 years old and full of spirit; you cooked pancakes by the dozen, braided their hair & created so many happy memories. We loved exploring the island & visiting the sites. Thank you very much for taking such good care of us – we hope to return post Covid to complete our partying once everything is open. Until then – take care – Thanks again!
Evans & Hackett families
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August 2020 After maybe the worst year
After maybe the worst year anyone has ever had, we escaped to Barbados….. and our favourite place; Sandalwood. This house has so many amazing memories for us….our last trip to stay here was 5 years ago and we are NOT leaving it another 5 years! Of course, the house is beautiful BUT its your wonderful staff; Jacky, Lyndon & Charmaine – the best on the island! Can’t wait to see you all soon!
Shaa W
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August 2020 What a wonderful time we have
What a wonderful time we have all had – this despite the fact that the ‘pandemic’ announced itself whilst we were here. Charmaine and all of the wonderful staff went to the nth degree to make our stay very special – they treated us with such love & kindness despite all the upheaval & uncertainty around us. They made us feel so special and for that we are so grateful. Sandalwood is a beautifully appointed property with wonderful spaces & furnishings. We will see you next year with the rest of the family who could not make it. Our sincere thanks to all of you
Gillian & Michael L
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March 2020 The kids had a wonderful time
The kids had a wonderful time. Charmaine, Jackie & the rest of the staff were so accommodating, kind & pleasant. The food was amazing! Our rooms and laundry were all cared for daily!! Jason & Lyndon took care if our outside with due diligence. We all had the best time. Thank you Charmaine for being the perfect hostess; you went above and beyond.
Basil & family
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March 2020 Had an amazingly relaxing
Had an amazingly relaxing stay at Sandalwood. Fabulous food & looked after so well by all the staff. Such a lovely place to stay – loved the walks down to the beach & 7am swims/runs. Thank you.
Selina & Co
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February 2020 An absolute amazing family
An absolute amazing family/friend stay for a 60th birthday. Villa is stunning, food first class. Nothing was too much trouble for the staff. Excellent location – we shall certainly be back.
W. Barker
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January 2020 Had a wonderful time at
Had a wonderful time at Sandalwood over Christmas and New Years. Adult kids joined us and Charmaine and the team make for a wonderful, worry free vacation. Hopefully we will make it back someday.
Brian L
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January 2020 We have been utterly spoiled
We have been utterly spoiled here at Sandalwood
‘It is quite stressful traveling with a 9 & 1 year old & we were instantly made to feel at home & supported brilliantly by the team. Nothing was too much trouble, the cleanliness & presentation of the house always immaculate & most of all a huge smile with genuine warmth whenever we came back. The food was fabulous – restaurant quality flavour & presentation of delicious Bajan favourites. Thank you Charmaine, Theo, Cynthia, Jason & Lindon for your hard work and professionalism. We shall not forget you all & very much hope to return
A. Shore
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October 2019 Wow! What a fantastic time we
Wow! What a fantastic time we have all had at this beautiful house! Charmaine, Theo, Cynthia, Shanith, Lyndon & Jason have all been amazing and we will really miss them. We will definitely be back again in the not so distant future!
Martin/Hamilton/Arkell family
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October 2019 Sandalwood house has been a
Sandalwood house has been a fantastic holiday home! 2 weeks made exceptional for the amazing staff – Charmaine, Jackie, Sheneth, Cynthia, Lyndon & Jason. What a team. Friendly, helpful, fun and so accommodating. Great location and all our needs catered for! Would love to visit again!
David & Kelly S.
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August 2019 A quick glance through this
A quick glance through this book and the guests that have gone before us have really said it all! This is a truly magical place and the hospitality of Charmaine, Jacqui, Cynthia, Jason and Lyndon have made this holiday a dream. Thank you for looking after us; your kindness and generosity really sets this place apart. We will miss you all …. Fingers crossed we’ll be back soon!
The Biggs family
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July 2019 Thank you so much for another
Thank you so much for another great holiday. We could not have imagined such wonderful hospitality & thoughtfulness. Truly the perfect holiday with all our favourite people! All our love!
Jim & Gloria L
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May 2019 Thank you Charmaine, Jacquie,
Thank you Charmaine, Jacquie, Cynthia, Shekeila, Jason & Lyndon for making our family holiday so wonderful! We appreciated your kindness, attention and thoughtfulness – always cheerful and helpful.
Simm/Hoods
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April 2019 Fantastic stay. After 16
Fantastic stay. After 16 years staying elsewhere we have finally found THE place!
Charmaine, Jackie and the team, 10 out of 10 – our best family holiday ever! 3 generations and everybody got out of the vacation exactly what they wanted. The FOOD!! OMG! We are rolling back to the airport (Diet starts tomorrow!!!) Thanks a million
The Gower & Kirby families
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April 2019 Thank you for making our
Thank you for making our holiday moments extraordinary! From the yummy meals, birthday cakes & fresh sheets on the beds, your special extra touches meant so much to our whole family. Sandalwood House was like home to us – thank you from the bottom or our hearts.
Mark & Kathy S.
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March 2019 From the moment we arrived on
From the moment we arrived on our first visit with 13 people to the last day of our visit, we felt “at home”. Charmaine, Jacqui, Shekilia, Cynthia, Jason & Lyndon all contributed to our comfort & well-being. On this our second visit, 11 in all we echo the same sentiments many times over!! Our arrival was “coming home”. Thank you – staff & owners of this wonderful house for sharing this piece of paradise with us!!
John & Jackie R
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February 2019 I do not have enough
I do not have enough superlatives to describe just how fantastic it is here, purely magical. As always the staff have been incredible, so thank you to Jackie, Charmaine, Cynthia. The fund and laughter will stay with me forever from the last 2 weeks.
Michael P
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January 2019 Another superbly wonderful
Another superbly wonderful stay! Cannot be beaten & we hope to be back again very soon. Special thanks to all the staff. Memories for a lifetime!
J. Connor
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January 2019 We have been coming to BGI
We have been coming to BGI for over 25 years at different all inclusives. We will never go back to all inslusives. This lovely villa will hopefully become our new Barbados home. I can’t say enough about the staff, they do everything plus for the guest. Thank you till next year!!!
Larry & Anita J
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January 2019 We love being here at
We love being here at Sandalwood and Barbados. Charmaine & Jackie, Cynthia, Ray, Lyndon and Shakila always make these holidays so special. It’s truly become a home away from home and we appreciate being able to share this slice of heaven on earth!
A Lieber
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December 2018 Great company & food, esp the
Great company & food, esp the fishcakes! The highlight was our supper party with friends, eating fresh caught Mahi Mahi cooked 2 ways! Fantastic!
O’Callaghans
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October 2018 I had a wonderful, exciting
I had a wonderful, exciting vacation in your absolutely beautiful home. I’ll return some day if possible and of course, to your lovely home. I felt like this setting could be compared to “Paradise on Earth” if there is something like that. Your home and surrounding garden have inspired me to go back to my artistic skills; I took many photos. Your staff is outstanding in every way. I fell in love with all of them. Thanks so much.
Kathryn H
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July 2018 We loved spending a fabulous
We loved spending a fabulous week with you in Barbados. Many heartfelt thanks for making our trip so very memorable.
The Bryant family
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July 2018 What can we say, the girls
What can we say, the girls fantastic, great, fun loving – made our break. They are an absolute treasure. We could not have been treated better; one big family
The Mawdsleys
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April 2018 Thank you so much for having
Thank you so much for having us to stay in your wonderful home. The holiday was fantastic, despite the occasional rain. Thanks to Charmaine and her team for keeping us looked after ad well fed with delicious food (prawn curry was the best)!
Norrey family
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April 2018 Charmaine and her team, as
Charmaine and her team, as always, anticipated our every need. We missed Jackie, but we loved Candice! Cynthia and Shakila were lovey and always smiling – so helpful. And Lyndon made us feel secure, while offering great company. Staff caught on quickly to Irish dancing on St. Paddy’s Day – impressive. Not everyone knows how to strip the willow! Nothing better than spending a glorious week in paradise with our dearest friends in the world!
Canadian Crew – Déjà vu
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March 2018 It has been a truly fantastic
It has been a truly fantastic week. Charmaine & the team have been superb – couldn’t have wished for better service! We will certainly be back, if nothing else…..just to top up my hot sauce!
Ollie M
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March 2018 Great house for friends (we
Great house for friends (we were group of 6 couples); close to sandy lane beach where we had private allocated seating. Perfect entertaining house with plenty of room. The staff were unbelievable - great food; spotlessly clean (cleaned every day) - ran by Charmaine, who was the perfect host. Staff seemed to be ‘hidden’ away and then your room was cleaned and remade - excellent. Hope to be back soon
Graeme and Friends
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February 2018 We love being here at
We love being here at Sandalwood and Barbados. Charmaine & Jackie, Cynthia, Ray, Lyndon and Shakila always make these holidays so special. It’s truly become a home away from home and we appreciate being able to share this slice of heaven on earth!
A Lieber
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December 2017 Best vacation we ever had
We were a group of 13, with 5 kids under 6 with us. The house staff made the vacation memorable - Charmaine the butler and Jackie the cook worked tirelessly to meet all our needs. Jackie is an excellent cook! Ray the gardener spent every day sweating in the hot sun to maintain the grounds and pool area. Michelle and her colleague (her name starts with an S, but I don't want to massacre the spelling!) did all of our laundry and kept the house spotless every day. Lindon the nightwatchman walked around the property all night every night for 12 hours. These people brought our vacation to the next level...thank you!! The house looks even better than advertised. All of the furniture was incredibly comfortable, especially the beds. The outdoor furniture was excellent as well. The pool and hot tub were a big hit with both the kids and the adults! The grounds were beautiful. The kids loved exploring. They also loved watching the family of monkeys that came through almost daily! The cottage on the property is just as beautiful as the house. It was very comfortable, and was also kept spotless every day. The walk to the beach is 10 minutes. Charmaine was kind enough to stock the beach cabana with whatever we asked for. Given the size of our group, this was no easy task. She was amazing! We have travelled extensively, and we all agreed that this was the best, most relaxing vacation that we have ever had. Without the staff there to help us, our vacation would have been much less relaxing. It was a pleasure to have met them all. We love Barbados, and we love Sandalwood House. We will be returning here.
CJK77
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December 2015 So much to learn
I didn't think during the school holidays I would learn and do so many new things. Learning how to golf and water-ski, swimming with turtles and fishing for the first time were just a few.
Bramley
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August 2015 The Perfect Spot
Sandalwood was the perfect spot for our two families to relax and enjoy Barbados. The accommodations were excellent -- beds comfy, enough privacy when you needed and space to hang out when you wanted to be with everyone, grounds gorgeous, close enough to walk the beach and tennis. The staff was wonderful. It could not have been better. We just wished we could have stayed longer. Thank you.
Jennifer A.
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May 2015 Thank you
Thank you for the most wonderful holiday we have ever had. Your beautiful house and surroundings made our two weeks here in Barbados very special and most enjoyable. We received first-class service from the staff and will have wonderful memories of all the delicious food, rum punches, trips and activities.
The Walkers
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March 2015 Fabulous Week
We thoroughly enjoyed the beauty of your home, the warmth of the staff, the attention to fulfilling our every need, the feeling of comfort and the relaxed atmosphere. We left our cares at the door and we had an absolutely fabulous week.
Kelly Family
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November 2014 Paradise
Very precious memories...this is truly Paradise.
Luke & Paula
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February 2014
