Old Queens Fort, Prudence

Start your Barbados holiday at Prudence, located in Old Queens Fort in St. James.  This eight-bedroom villa was the former home of the Duchess of Marlborough and blends quaint Caribbean charm with high end living just 3 minutes’ walk from the beach. Surrounded by a mature garden including grand palm trees along Old Queens Fort Drive, the scene is set for the perfect Caribbean holiday.   Arriving at the gates of Prudence, the villa beckons with its unique architecture and coral stone finishes, drawing your eyes to the open living room, through the bar to the garden and pool beyond.

Prudence features five bedrooms in the main house and 3 bedrooms in the cottage. All bedrooms in the main house are ensuite in the cottage, one bedroom is ensuite with the remaining two bedrooms sharing a bathroom. These offer air conditioning, safe, ceiling fans.

For anyone vacationing at Prudence, being outside will become second nature. The large grounds, pool deck and 45 ft salt filtered swimming pool make for the perfect location to relax. The pool area features a gazebo which can be used for casual dining or to play games at night, while enjoying the array of pool light colour options, which make the space magical.

The main house features a large coral stone table that comfortably seats 14.  The bar area is a favourite hang out of guests staying at Prudence, sharing a rum punch and good conversation with friends and family staying at the property.  A fully airconditioned media room which seats 12 is the perfect place for the kids to hang out before dinner, after a day at the beach or for the sports fans to keep up with their favourite team while on vacation in sunny Barbados.  TVs in the bedrooms work with DVDs only; the media room offers channels for your viewing pleasure.

With an experienced staff complement to ensure you have a holiday like no other and the villa located just a short walk from the beach at Old Queens Fort, as well as the beach at Colony Club Hotel a few hundred meters to the south, you will leave Barbados feeling truly relaxed and rejuvenated.

During your stay at Prudence our concierge will ensure that you and your travel party have an unforgettable holiday and leave no stone unturned when in Barbados. Take a private island tour to see St. Nicholas Abbey, Cherry Tree Hill Windmill, East Point Lighthouse and the Historic Clock Tower and Garrison Savannah. Spend time in the ocean swimming with turtles or learning how to surf. No matter your passion or your fancy, our concierge is ready to create an unforgettable holiday experience for you.

Let us tell you more about Prudence and show you why this villa is perfect for your next family vacation or friends’ holiday gathering in Barbados.