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Garrison Vacation villa rental with private pool, beach/lake nearby, internet access and balcony/terrace

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  • Villa
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 5 nights min stay
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Key information

  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
  • Beach/lakeside relaxation
  • Nearest beach 0.2 mi
  • Swimming pool
  • Child friendly
  • Car advised
  • Air conditioning
  • No pets allowed
  • Private garden

From the owner

Rafeen is a very special place to stay. A private haven with its own pool and gardens tucked away in the historic Garrison area. The180 year old listed property situated opposite the Savannah race course is full of charm and character with the original large, terracotta tiled veranda complete with a bar over looking the race course which makes for relaxed viewing of the regular race days as well as horses exercising daily.

The furnishings are mostly antique mahogany and the reception rooms are spectacular. The extensive gardens include a secluded pool with a pool house, and many and varied fruit trees.

The house is perfect for a family or a group of friends. There are many areas to sit and take in the tranquil gardens. Cocktails are perfect at the veranda bar or on the front patio in the shade of the huge and ancient trees where you can watch the horses, monkeys, humming birds or fire flies, depending on the time of day. The back garden offers the pool. You can take some sun on the pool deck or relax in the shade of the gazebo.

You may chose to eat in any of these places or simply eat in the kitchen or on the kitchen terrace. More formal dining is on offer in the rather grand dining room at the antique mahogany table. The sitting room next to it offers a huge comfortable sofa where you can relax and take in a movie after a hard day at the beach.

The bedrooms are large and air conditioned, and the master bedroom has direct access to the back garden and pool.

The kitchen is well equipped and opens onto a lovely back terrace over looking the pool.

The wonderful south coast beaches are moments away and all the amenities of Bridgetown just a kilometer down the road. This is a very convenient location for exploring the whole island.

History: Rafeen is a very old and historic house. The building was built in 1831 as part of the military Garrison which together with our neighbours; Geneva a single storey building at the time and Letchworth House were built as the Ordnance Hospital and later used as the soldiers library. Rafeen was built on a parcel of land comprising 13744 sq feet with frontage onto the Garrison road. The original Ordnance Hospital was sold by the War Dept.in 1905 when the Imperial forces departed from Barbados, and the house came into private ownership in 1921 from the government of Barbados. Several artefacts from military times were found when Rafeen was renovated about 40 years ago and these are preserved in the frame in the dining room.

The Cottage at the end of the garden is built on a plot of land acquired later. Rafeen is listed by the Barbados National Trust as a building of historic interest.

The cottage is occupied with a long term tenant who will be your neighbours. They share the drive and obviously come and go, so do remember to take the key to the gate padlock if you are returning late. The cottage has its own garden and the tenants do not have access to the pool or pool deck. The planting and garden design ensures privacy, but you will probably see their car and them coming and going.

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: King bed
  • Bedroom 2: Queen Bed
  • Bedroom 3: Full bed
  • Beds in other rooms: Sofa beds
  • 1 Family bathroom, 1 En suite

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • No pets allowed

Access

  • Parking
  • Secure parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Air conditioning
  • Private outdoor pool (unheated)
  • Private garden
  • Patio
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Deck
  • Internet access
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes dryer
  • Iron
  • TV
  • Satellite TV
  • Stereo system
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Interaction with guest

Prior to your arrival you will be given the key for the lockbox code which has the key for you to enter the house. Our Property Manager Trudi would be more than happy to assist you with any information you need to help make your stay a pleasant one. Towels and bed linen are supplied and our wonderful house keeper, Cynthia will visit once a week to make sure you have everything you need and clean the house for you. Gardeners and the pool guy both visit once a week and keep the garden and pool looking lovely and leaf free. There is plenty of local information at the house and we are happy to chat to you before hand if you want suggestions.
Rafeen: An elegant and historic home on The Garrison - Own pool – Home 54946

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    Things to know

    Check in: 15:00 Check out: 11:00
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    This rental can only be paid for online through Holiday Lettings using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
    Damage deposit: ($624.71) £500.00

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    Smoking

    No smoking at this property

    House rules

    There is a guide in the house when you arrive with some tips and “rules” to make your stay as comfortable as possible.
    Please no parties or additional guests without prior agreement.

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    About the owner

    Emma B.
    Average reply time:
    45 minutes

    Calendar last updated:
    08 Apr 2024

    Years listed:
    16

    Languages spoken: English
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    carrieanne8
    wiltshire

    What a great place to stay!
    Dec 2023

    Overall the location and the size of the accommodation was excellent and we got into holiday mode very quickly. We did this break without hiring a car and had no regrets. The house itself does contai… More 

    18 Dec 2023

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    DylanRubyandFinnsNan

    Yes Yes Yes Yes, definitely!
    Aug 2023

    You know when you go somewhere and instantly fall in love?? Well this is the property that has done that for me. The house is such a treat, it has everything that you need. It has history and characte… More 

    22 Aug 2023

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    miabaker42
    Norwich, United Kingdom

    Perfect house , perfect location
    Jan 2023

    A long awaited months holiday finally came and what a fabulous holiday it was , made even more special by the beautiful house we stayed in , it was perfect , family , pool , monkeys, chickens , neigh… More 

    15 Feb 2023

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    helensD2838PV
    London, United Kingdom

    Stunning house
    Sep 2022

    What a special house this is! It is full of history which has not been lost with the modernisations that have been done. Brilliant area - near the beach, towns and right opposite the racecourse. Every… More 

    19 Sep 2022

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    jocL9184PW

    Fantastic house in an amazing location
    Aug 2022

    We had a fabulous holiday in Rafeen with our teenage boys. The house is stunning with loads of space both inside and out. It is really well equipped and the pool is great. It's the perfect place … More 

    30 Aug 2022

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