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Stunning & spacious 3 bed villa, Own pool, housekeeper, 3 Min walk to beach.

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Ridgecot House private driveway
The terrace overlooks the pool and rear gardens
Al fresco dining on the terrace
Front garden mahogany tree with swing
Garden path leading to the front driveway

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6241.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Porters, St James
  • Holetown Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Royal Westmoreland Golf Course
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Sandy Lane Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Bridgetown (BGI-Grantley Adams Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Stunning & spacious 3 bed villa, Own pool, housekeeper, 3 Min walk to beach.

Ideally situated on the luxurious West Coast of Barbados, Ridgecot House is close to superb restaurants and white coral sand beaches.

The three bedrooms each have air-conditioning and ceiling fans, together with en-suite bathrooms. The Master bedroom has a king sized four poster bed, the second a fabulous hand-carved king sized bed, whilst the third has two single beds.

The spectacular living room has a double-height vaulted ceiling and polished oak floors. Bifolding doors open up to a spacious terrace, ideal for al fresco dining around its large marble table. Steps from the terrace lead to the private 24ft pool and tropical gardens.

The private driveway at the front of the house is accessed from the road via electric gates and provides ample parking for several cars.

Full membership of the Fairmont Royal Pavilion Beach Club (situated a short 2 minute walk away) is complementary to all Ridgecot guests. Sun loungers and umbrellas are available here free of charge and a range of watersports can be arranged by the ever-helpful Beach Club staff. Membership benefits also include 10% discount at the hotel restaurants and bars.

Our housekeeper, Juliet, attends the property 3 days a week, with the garden and pool looked after by Kevin on his 2 days a week.

A complimentary grocery pack is provided to guests on arrival.

The Barbados Revenue Authority charges a 10% Levy on vacation rentals. This is included in the prices quoted to you.

Property manager

Tina Newman
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Use of pool permitted only under adult supervision
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
In outdoor areas (eg the covered terrace)
Flight details, home address and copy passports are required in advance from lead travellers

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Holetown

Located in Holetown, this villa is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sandy Lane Beach and Carlisle Bay. Folkestone Marine Park and Diamonds International are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
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Porters, St James

What's nearby

  • St. James Parish Church - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Holetown Beach - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Royal Westmoreland Golf Course - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Sandy Lane Beach - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Mullins Beach - 6 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • Bridgetown (BGI-Grantley Adams Intl.) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chefette Lancaster - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Surfside Restaurant & Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sea Shed - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Bean Sunset Crest - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Just Grillin' - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Stunning & spacious 3 bed villa, Own pool, housekeeper, 3 Min walk to beach. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Stunning & spacious 3 bed villa, Own pool, housekeeper, 3 Min walk to beach. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stunning & spacious 3 bed villa, Own pool, housekeeper, 3 Min walk to beach.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning & spacious 3 bed villa, Own pool, housekeeper, 3 Min walk to beach.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stunning & spacious 3 bed villa, Own pool, housekeeper, 3 Min walk to beach. located?

Situated by the sea, this villa is within 1 mile (2 km) of Folkestone Marine Park, St. James Parish Church and Lime Grove Shopping Centre. Limegrove Cinemas and Diamonds International are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brad R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything about the stay was outstanding. Juliette was waiting to greet us even as we were delayed from the airport, showed us the property features, and did a great job all week keeping the house looking great. The welcome basket was a very nice touch as it allowed us to not stress about food or provisions for a day after arrival. Kevin keeps the grounds looking immaculate. Shanette checked in on us midweek to make sure all was going well and gave us some good local tips. The privacy of the pool was a nice environment for the times we didn’t want to go to the beach. And the beach and facilities access through the Fairmont resort made it extremely easy for enjoying a great beach and good restaurants (especially sunsets). We couldn’t have asked for a better house to stay in while enjoying Barbados…the location was great for heading to Holetown and its shops and restaurants. We’d definitely stay here again and highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible experience!

Ridgecot House is perfect! The house itself is immaculate, a real home from home. Tbw garden and pool were
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at this lovely house (our second visit) perfect location for both the beach and fabulous restaurants.
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natasha C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous stay

Our stay at the Ridgecot was simply wonderful. The property is accurately represented and very comfortable and clean. The beach club membership was wonderful and there are many restaurant options nearby. We thoroughly enjoyed our maiden voyage to Barbados and hope to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Will C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Easter break

We had a great family holiday. The house worked perfectly. Great location just north of Holetown. House is well equipped and very well maintained. Highly recommended. Good comms with the owner and helpful staff. Thank you for a super trip.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ilana B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tropical Tranquility

Our family of 6 spent Xmas and New Year’s at Ridgecot House and had a fantastic stay. The hosts were kind enough to help us get groceries delivered before the shops shut for the holidays. The Villa is roomy and elegantly decorated, the landscaping is lovely with a great covered outdoor terrace where we had most of our meals. The pool area gets lots of sun and is very relaxing. Truly 10 out of 10
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2024 Barbados Trip

This was the second time staying at Ridgecot House in the last 11 years and it didn't disappoint. We enjoyed the tropical landscape, overall house condition and fantastic location.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcus T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great holiday

Owner is very responsive. Stayed here before so knew how everything worked. Has all facilities we needed as a family of 4. Would definitely stay again. Thanks.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcus T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent holiday

The house is great. Plenty of space. Feels private. Location is perfect for beach + Ju Ju’s / Lonestar. Bus stops right outside. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Happy punter.

The villa was just as I expected from reading the description before booking and previous reviews. There is a lot on offer for a reasonable price and I would definitely book again (already checked for next year but someone’s beating me to it).
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jill D.

Wonderful Villa

Ridgecote house is a wonderful villa in a very good location, it's close to Holetown where there are many places to eat and it's only a short walk to the beach. The villa itself is in very good condition, Esther the housekeeper keeps it spotless, she is just a star she made us all feel very welcome. I would definitely recommend this villa to family & friends. If you are looking for somewhere to have a good evening meal then I can highly recommend - Tides, The Beach House & Cin Cin's.

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm R.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Ridgecot House June 2023

A superb property well cared for and in excellent internal condition, set in well cared for grounds. Stunning location just a short walk from the beach, Lone Star and, although some distance, manageable to Holetown as well. Housekeeper is brilliant and keeps the house spotless but does so with a smile. Pool at rear is perfect for the house size and is quiet which we loved, untroubled by racing children or noisy neighbours.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Clive P., Cambridge

Wonderful

This trip was everything that we expected and hoped for. The villa was stunning, Esther is lovely and was very helpful throughout our stay, We visited Lone Star which was a lovely dining experience. The people we met at the Beach Club were lovely and very welcoming. We recommend you try Ted''s Tours, a relaxed and informative tour of the island with plenty of rum punch en route. We can't wait to get back again. Thank you

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous Stay

Had an excellent stay at Ridgecot House, Communication from the owners was excellent, the property is ideally situated had everything we needed for a fantastic holiday. Enjoyable walk along the beach in to Holetown. With all its fabulous restaurants. 7 minutes stroll to the Lone Star restaurant which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. The staff were very friendly and made sure the house was in top top condition throughout our stay. Lazy days were spent by the pool or enjoying a cooling breeze whilst sat on the covered terrace enjoying morning coffee and of course evening cocktails. Will definitely return
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous

A lovely well kept property. Walking distance to the beach club where you can use the sun beds at the Fairmont. Ideally need a car to make the most of your stay on the island. Holetown is a 20-25 minute walk and part of the walk there are no footpaths. Kevin the gardener and Nikki the housekeeper are both lovely and friendly and go about their work in happy friendly way. I would certainly recommend Ridgecot House.
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Barbados escape

My wife, 2 year old and mother-in-law stayed at Ridgecot House recently and had a wonderful stay. The home is large, modern and very conducive to relaxation. The pool and grounds were great. The home is well managed and maintained and we felt well taken care of and pampered by regular housekeeping and concierge type assistance. It’s very close to the beach with use of the facilities at the Fairmont across the street and very close to Holetown where we did our grocery shopping. The only issue that arose was some confusion as to where beach club members are allowed to occupy chairs/umbrellas and swim vs the hotel guests.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a beautiful villa!

We have just returned from a truly amazing holiday at Ridgecot House. We (2 adults and 4 older teens) were in quarantine for the first week, but it wasn't a hardship at all as the villa has so much space and a gorgeous little pool, and Yonette kindly arranged for our shopping to be delivered. The kitchen has everything you need, and al fresco dining with the birds and the tree frogs was very special. The villa itself has 3 beautiful en-suite bedrooms and a huge vaulted living room - a real wow factor. The location is great and the use of the Royal Pavilion Beach Club was a super bonus. We hired a car, but also used the reggae buses which passed by and were great fun. Esther, the housekeeper, looked after us wonderfully. Thank you so much, we would LOVE to return one day.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A perfect place to stay!

I cannot say enough wonderful things about this property. The property owner provided a fantastic contact to arrange airport pick up and drop off and everything went smoothly. The property manager was always accessible if we had any questions. The house is spacious and perfectly located across the street from a wonderful resort and the beach. Guest access to the resort and amenities were provided with the property rental (thank you!) and we enjoyed relaxing at the resort almost every day. The house was very well maintained and cleaning service provided by the housekeeper much appreciated. There are several great places to eat within walking distance and transportation when a taxi was needed was a breeze. My friends and I stayed for a week and had everything we needed to relax and enjoy all Barbados has to offer. This property is definitely a place I would like to stay during my next visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely property in a great location

First impressions were excellent and continued throughout our stay. House and gardens were immaculately presented and everything had been thought of to make our stay as comfortable and convenient as possible. Difficult to find anything negative, I guess the pool is fairly small if you intend to use it for exercise (we didn’t), otherwise the garden/pool space is beautiful and we spent many hours in the outside covered area. Nikki the housekeeper was excellent and she kept the place spotless. We had a few problems with air conditioning in the last 48 hours which was just unfortunate and can’t blame anyone. Certainly wouldn’t put us off returning. If you want a great house in the perfect location for the West coast then don’t hesitate to book this, you won’t be disappointed.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

Fantastic property in a gorgeous location

This is a special place. The property itself is really excellent - it looks amazing, has plenty of room, with great facilities and the wonderful Esther who takes good care of you. It is an ideal home from home, and a luxurious base from which to explore this beautiful and varied island. The pool and sun loungers are perfect if you don't fancy the beach today. And what a stunning beach! Walk across the road and through the grounds of the Fairmont Royal Pavilion and enjoy a quintessential Caribbean beach - palm trees, fine white sand and stunning blue water. Add in the beach club and bar and you could spend the day here. Good food, excellent rum punch, and great service from Kerry, Sherlock and the team, who are very friendly. I can recommend the 'Big Mabel' ride behind the speedboat, and you must, must swim with the turtles - it is amazing! We ate at various places locally, and in Holetown and Speightstown, and never had a bad meal - invariably the blackened catch of the day was delicious. It is well worth hiring a car for a couple of days - Barbara, the managing agent in Barbados arranged for ours to be dropped off and collected at the house. This will allow you to discover how varied the landscape on the island is - the rugged east coast is such a contrast from the calm west coast on which Ridgecot House is located, and Animal Flower cave on the very north of the island was spectacular. I would also recommend a trip to Hunte's Garden in the middle of the island, which is stunning. Tina, the owner, was very helpful prior to our visit, giving us some great tips and promptly answering our questions. We have been home for a week and are already planning our next visit.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

July 2010

The pictures for this property do not do it justice, its just amazing. It is very clean, very well maintained with excellent facilities and Idealy situated on the island in a quiet residential location compared to other lets on the island. Five of us stayed there, 3 adults and two children and it was very spacious. It was absolutely no bother to prepare our own meals or enjoy the bbq if we wished and enjoy the fantastic dining area outside, something we used frequently and going in July we had a few rain showers but could still be outside. There is a daily maid service and the lady is lovely. Being local she is very informative as to where to visit. There is a bus stop outside the villa and the yellow buses are great fun and a must. Wherever you go the bus fare is the same. A short ride in either direction you can find shops, fresh fish markets and lovely beaches. The local beach across the road is beautiful and very safe for small children. If you catch the bus to Bridgetown there is a bus station where you can catch buses to just about everywhere on the island. You dont need to hire a car but we hired a car for last three days. Three days was a good rate and we could leave it at the airport on departure. As this was early evening it meant we could leave the villa and have some-where to put everything whilst we enjoyed the last day. It is a lot cheaper to book on the island than before you go. You can eat out on any budget from hotels to local restuarants. The local food is excellent. The only thing that is megabucks is alcohol, whether wine or spirits, so bring your duty free's. The east coast while rugged and beautiful is not good for swimming with young children as the atlantic waves/currents are very strong but excellent for surfing. The south west corner is stunning and because you have the 'caribean' influence the water is much calmer. The island is suprisingly quite small and all the local people are wonderful. Its only when you have been round the island you appreciate even more what a wonderful villa it is and how ideally situated it is for everything. The owners are lovely and very contactable when booking this villa, answering any queery's you may have. We do not usually visit a place twice but would certainly go back here and have no hesitation in recommending it to anyone. We all had a most fantastic holiday

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

21 day holiday

Great Villa and location.Always felt safe and secure Very useful to have the beach club passes.All added up to an amazing 21 day holiday.
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

William S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and lots to do!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Porters. The close proximity to the beach was a draw, but with the intermittent showers that were experienced the property pool was an excellent alternative. It provided all that we needed to manage the rain drops.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Vacation

The property was beautiful. So relaxing and private. Nikki and Kevin were nice people and kept the house and grounds top notch. The beach and Holetown were great and there was a lot to do.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ridgecot House Stay

We had a very enjoyable stay in Ridgecot House. The house itself is beautiful and very comfortable, we felt at home immediately. The kitchen is extremely well stocked and this extends to the bathrooms with hairdryer & hair straightener for those who succumb to the humidity like myself. Beach towels are also available and the icing on the cake is the use of the Fairmont Beach Club passes where enjoyed many days lounging in the sun. Lastly the hosts, agent and housekeeper were fantastic to deal with. Overall we would highly recommend this villa as a great base for any vacation.
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2022

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