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Ernesta’s absolutely amazing,
Ernesta’s absolutely amazing, tried to persuade her to come with us! Ask her to make her famous eggs! Jeffrey (even a Man Utd fan) is brilliant as ever! His garden, wonderful! Thank you for our Christmas Chill.
Gibbs Family
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December 2024 This was our first time on
This was our first time on the beautiful island, our stay here only made our experience even better. Ernesta, Flo and Jeff are blooming legends and we are so grateful to all three! We loved every minute, thank you!
The Walker Family
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August 2024 Ernesta, thank you for your
Ernesta, thank you for your warm hospitality and making Anchorage our home away from home. We look forward to returning soon to this magical oasis. Geoffrey you made our outdoor experience special and warm. The constant attention to the grounds have paid huge dividends to the beauty!
The Zed Family
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December 2023 Thank you Ernesta & Geoffrey!
Thank you Ernesta & Geoffrey! We have been coming to Barbados for 18 years with our eldest son 24 and carrying the twins in my womb while in this beautiful country. Ernesta is a most wonderful host and a fantastic cook. Nothing is ever too much trouble. Our 2nd stay at Anchorage and so delighted that Ernesta and Geoffrey are still here. It is a Joy having many conversations with them both.
The Thompson Family
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November 2023 The most beautiful stay at
The most beautiful stay at Anchorage! Thank you for having us. The house and gardens are stunning but the best part of the stay was Ernesta and Geoffrey’s hospitality. They looked after us so well and gave us endless laughs we hope to be back
James, Rebecca & Family
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November 2023 Thank you so much for having
Thank you so much for having us to stay in the wonderful Anchorage. What a beautiful spot- the perfect Barbados retreat. We had such fun doing all sorts. Anesta was terrific and Jefrey never stopped moving. What a great team! Thank you!
The Wixley's
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November 2023 First of all to our carer
First of all to our carer Nessi! Wow what a lovely young lady who more a less from getting up in the morning did everything for our party of 7 adults with a smile on her face. Thank you so much Nessi for your great kindness. Jeoffrey the gardener, lovely, kind man always around doing jobs for us and keeping the gardens wonderful as a pair. They make a great team.
Noddy. C
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October 2023 With our party, Geoffrey and
With our party, Geoffrey and Nesta looked after us like kings. Just a striking distance from a wonderful beach and the golf course. Alas we have to return home. Thank you!
Geoff G
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October 2023 I cannot praise highly enough
I cannot praise highly enough Nesta and Geoff for the hospitality. The holiday has been 1st class and the villa is excellent. Out of 10, I rate this 20. Thank you!
S. Belle
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October 2023 The staff Nesta what a
The staff Nesta what a wonderful lady with a big smile. Everyday love to hear Geoffery the gardener. Always working and very warm to me and others love to him also, I will miss you both and hopefully see you again.
M. Chessman
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October 2023 Nesta and Geoffrey were
Nesta and Geoffrey were excellent at looking after us and cooking delicious meals. Nothing was too much trouble. We love Barbados and the best poached eggs!
Marcus, Lucinda & Family
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October 2023 About my 10th time visiting
About my 10th time visiting Anchorage. Never lets us down absolute magnificent, best place in the world. Feels like coming home everytime. Ernesta the best host in the world. I can’t say enough about everything, and Jefrey could not do enough. Can’t wait to visit again.
J. Patterson
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October 2023 We spent our honeymoon here
We spent our honeymoon here in Barbados- thanks to my favorite East Family. We have had the most wonderful holiday and couldn’t have wished for a better place to spend it! Ernesta and Jeffery, you made our time so special and we are both so grateful for everything. The best 10 days in paradise. Thanks to you guys.
The Mountains
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June 2023 We have thoroughly enjoyed a
We have thoroughly enjoyed a 2 week stay at this splendid villa. Our holiday has been further enhanced by the wonderful service of Ernesta and Geoffrey has the best smile to greet you every morning.
Jean, Roy & Friends
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September 2022 The Westwood family from
The Westwood family from Sussex- we have had an amazing 3 weeks at anchorage. The villa is lovely and spacious and has all that one needs to have a wonderful time. Ernesta is an absolute joy- she has taken such good care of us throughout our whole stay- her giggles are infectious. Geffrey has done wonders with the garden- he cares so much and you can see it in all that he does.... lovely to chat to first thing in the morning. Thank you so much guys.
Sally & Stephen Westwood
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June 2022 The Swaby family from
The Swaby family from Lincolnshire have had an amazing time! Ernesta is an amazing host and she has looked after us 100% all of the time. Cooking, cleaning and washing, she has done everything for us. Jeffrey is exceptional also, helping us with everything we needed. Five stars from us! First class service! Thank you so much!
Charlotte, Annabelle & Charles
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June 2022 We have thoroughly enjoyed a
We have thoroughly enjoyed a 2-week stay at this splendid villa.
Our holiday has be further enhanced by the wonderful services of Ernesta - the Mary Berry of Barbados - and Gordan has the best smile to greet you every morning. (actually, his name is Geoffrey and he supports Manu U!!)Many thanks!
Jean & Roy Fisk
Janice L & Tony N
Anonymous
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May 2022 What a wonderful time we have
What a wonderful time we have had here with the most delicious food. We will miss you so much Ernesta & thank you for everything - especially the giggles! - ERMA & CHRISTOPHER
Thank you Ernesta & Jeffrey - you looked after us beautifully and we had a wonderful holiday. Delicious food and a gorgeous garden. Huge thanks. ANDREW & JENNY
Words cannot express the joy it has been to stay here so much so that we have re-booked. MAY & SIMON
Anonymous
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February 2022 We have had the most
We have had the most wonderful time with our two boys. Ernesta has looked after us all very well - possibly the best part of this holiday ia a break from the endless cooking & cleaning. Goffrey has been good to us too - what lovely gardens! It has been a blissful stay. Felt very at home here. I wish Ernesta could come back with us!! We love the food. Sorry about the mess our 7-month old made!
We hope to return
Alice, Foldie, Saint & Oliver
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February 2022 We arrived pre Christmas with
We arrived pre Christmas with a very large gang of family & friends. to stay with Ernesta at beautiful ANCHORAGE. What a wonderful time we have had. Many thanks to Ernesta for taking care of us so well. You have made our stay even more special ❤❤❤❤ A huge thank you.
Jeffrey has kept the garden lovely for us to enjoy which is always for added bonus. The rest of our family stayed in other villas on Sandy Lane; however, I believe Ernesta did the best food by far!! but do not tell the others.
We will be back. Lots of love
Louise, Andrew, Jade & Poeie
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January 2022 We have been visiting
We have been visiting Anchorage for over 10 years and the standards have never slipped. Ernesta has been wonderful and kind towards us as always and Jeffery keeps the garden and grounds immaculate. We will definitely come back!
The Patterson family
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October 2021 Thank you Ernesta for a
Thank you Ernesta for a wonderful holiday in beautiful Barbados. We have been looked after so well; we are well and truly relaxed. We’ve enjoyed the lovely Sandy Lane beach most days. We hope to see you again soon.
Peter & Joanna W.
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August 2021 A big thank you to Ernesta
A big thank you to Ernesta and Geoffrey for making our stay in Anchorage so fantastic. The villa and its grounds are so peaceful and relaxing. Ernesta is a fabulous cook, providing a range of Bajan dishes that was a special part of the holiday. The staff here and the people generally on this tropical island are so welcoming and helpful.
Connor family
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August 2021 We have loved every minute at
We have loved every minute at Anchorage. Ernesta you are a lovely lady, thank you for looking after us all and being so happy to help. We will miss you. A beaufitul villa, feel very at home here. We hope to be back soon.
Seldons
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January 2021 Really we will be so sad
Really we will be so sad being away from Ernesta & Anchorage. All of us have had a terrific Christmas; we love the home and beautiful garden and of course, Ernesta’s delicious cooking. Can’t wait to return.
Gibbs
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December 2020 What a wonderful week we have
What a wonderful week we have all enjoyed at The Anchorage! Sincere thanks to Nesta and to Geoffrey for making us so welcome; for fabulous breakfasts, chats and local information. We have all loved relaxing in your beautiful gardens and exploring Barbados. Thanks
E. Ellis
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March 2020 We are leaving today with
We are leaving today with heavy hearts. Once again Ernesta & Jeffery made our stay at Anchorage as wonderful as ever. Thank you from the Sherwood family. God willing we will be back next year for our 17th visit.
The Sherwood family
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February 2020 The Anchorage is a beautiful
The Anchorage is a beautiful house, but Ernesta and Geoffrey make it a home. Thank you both for the food, the chats, the gardening, the laundry, the stories and advice/recommendations. Barbados is beautiful. Sandy Lane beach is perfect (access to the beach is a huge asset). We couldn’t have had a better start to 2020. Hope to revisit in the near future.
The McMahon family
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January 2020 A wonderful week in beautiful
A wonderful week in beautiful Barbados! Thank you to both Ernesta & Geffery for looking after us so well – we’ll miss you!
Joan, Marilyn, Malcolm & Barry
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November 2019 Words cannot express the
Words cannot express the juxtaposition between dreary London and Barbados. Add to that the relaxed warm welcome, Ernesta’s amazing food and Geoffrey’s horticultural sills and humour. After considering kidnapping Ernesta I realize I brought too small a bag, so we plan to return soon. Wonderful!
Anna B.
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October 2019 We have loved every second of
We have loved every second of our time here in Barbados and especially at Anchorage. Ernesta and Geffery have looked after us so well, we will miss them both. We hope to return as soon as possible!
Charlotte A.
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October 2019 We have loved our stay at
We have loved our stay at Anchorage! From the amazing food to beautiful outdoors, this house is so beautiful and we were so lucky to stay here! We will be coming back to Barbados! Thank you guys so much for letting us enjoy your little piece of heaven!
S. Hart
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July 2019 We want to thank Ernesta and
We want to thank Ernesta and Geoffrey for taking care of us while we were in Barbados. We have been to Barbados several times; this trip far out did any of our previous trips. Ernesta’s cooking is second to none we have had in Barbados; the curried chicken is fabulous. Geoffrey maintained the grounds immaculately. The spirit of this house is truly unbelievable. Ernesta’s laugh is infectious. Wow what a trip. We will be returning! Last day we saw the monkeys playing in the back again. Again, Wow!
Bill & Desiree
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May 2019 Had a fantastic stay at the
Had a fantastic stay at the Anchorage villa. Grounds are perfect, pool is lovely and access to town and sandy lane is easy and nearby. The Sandy Lane beach club is private/secluded and beautiful. Ernesta is a warm soul who took care of our every need, including watching over the house and tidying up. Her cooking had all of us wanting to skip restaurants and eat at home; she is a fantastic chef.
The Bradleys
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March 2019 Thank you so much to let us
Thank you so much to let us stay in your lovely house. We have been to Barbados many times and this stay will take some beating. Ernesta fabulous cook and made us feel so welcome. Jeffrey for our early morning talks and keeping the grounds immaculate. Can’t wait to return very soon. Thank you again.
Lisa & Perry
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March 2019 Wow! From the minute we
Wow! From the minute we walked into the villa we were taken back by the beauty of this place. The villa is just stunning and was the perfect home away from home.
The Shepherds
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February 2019 What a wonderful experience
What a wonderful experience here at Anchorage villa! We can’t say enough about Ernesta! She is amazing…. Wonderful cook, perfect housekeeping and the best disposition. Thank you Geoffrey for keeping the outside looking so lush and beautiful. Until next time.
The Kevitch family
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February 2019 Anchorage has given us
Anchorage has given us another fabulous pre-Christmas holiday. We were looked after brilliantly by Ernesta – her breakfasts were esp delicious and the villa was kept immaculately. A real treat to come back to after a long fun day at the beach. Jeffrey continues to be green fingered – the grounds are beautiful.
The Dean family
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December 2018 Superb!
The villa was impeccable, and we were treated so well from the time we walked through the door. Erneste and Geffry could not have been more friendly and accommodating. We look forward to coming again sometime
The Marcaedi's
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March 2016 A wonderful week
The house was so wonderful, the whole family loved being here. Ernesta was so lovely to look after us and make it a truly relaxing stay. Thank you for everything and also to Geoffrey for keeping the gardens so beautiful and chatting with the boys about the premiership league football....an impressive knowledge. We would love to come back!
Rouche Family
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February 2016 Could not ask for more
Ernesta and Jeffrey were a wonderful welcoming committee for our first time in Barbados, and Anchorage was delightful. We loved it so much that we will definitely be back. This (three generation) group four lots to do and the dinosaur toys were a huge help for our 21 month old granddaughter, this house is the perfect family spot. Thank you again to Ernesta for everything over our whole trip, we hope to see you on our next visit
Johnson and Doorby Familys
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December 2015 One word.....perfect!
What a perfect time in a perfect place with a perfect staff. Ernesta and Geoffrey have made this vacation feel like a home away from home. Regards to them both and we will see you next time
Dani, Margaret and Brian
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October 2015 great place to stay
We have enjoyed our stay as always, this is our 12th year and we hope to return for many more. Many thanks to Ernesta and Geoffrey who made our stay extra special!
The Shelwood Family
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February 2015 Thank you!
Thank you so much Ernesta and Geoffrey, we loved this place and this island. Peace and blessings until our next visit
Conor and Maya
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January 2015 Loved It
Staying in the Anchorage was a dream come true, nesta gave us the royal treatment and her bajan chicken was divine. Jeffery was a very good help and keeps the grounds looking fantastic. Thanks again for our wonderful stay, and hopefully we'll be back. All of our love, The Broonis
The Broonis
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December 2014 Anchorage is awesome
Ernesta, the housekeeper, maid, cook and laundress was great and Geoffrey the gardener was courteous, happy and hardworking. The Sandy Lane Property Owners Beach is incredible, we spent 5 days there. Anchorage is awesome, we had a great holiday and we wouldn't change a thing!
Phil & Eva
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May 2014 A Wonderful Stay
Ernesta has looked after us so well, we loved her great humour and wonderful attitude. We could stay here all year! Wishing all the staff at the house a happy and healthy 2014!
Sara and Hal
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December 2013
