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Sea Symphony Villa is a large, comfortable home with great views close to a small, virtually private beach. The staff was excellent. Dorious, the housekeeper, kept everything clean. Lindrey, the chef, prepared superb meals, including local dishes. Dorothy, the house manager, was very friendly and accommodating. The rooms were spacious along with several inviting common areas and a refreshing pool. It is very quiet, in a fairly remote part of the island.

Stayed in May 2024

We managed perfectly well without a car, but if you want to go sightseeing or eat further afield, a car might be useful. However, Chris, the tame taxi driver, gets you to and from the airport and is also available for tours or visits to other areas of Barbados. Much more relaxing than driving yourself.

We really appreciate that you can book the whole villa at a very good rate for just 2 people. We planned to eat out and sightseeing but ended up not straying very far at all. Dorothy and her excellent staff look after you very well indeed. Never had a chef in the past, so was a bit nervous of how it would work out, but Lindrey was brilliant. Told him what we liked and what we didn't. Gave him some cash, and he stocked up the fridge, then served up some of the best dinners and breakfasts we have eaten. Puddings seemed to be a speciality, and we just ate whatever he had decided on that night. Never disappointed us. I brought my fishing gear and managed to provide dinner one evening. Speightstown is only a few minutes by bus or taxi and has a supermarket if you want to shop for food and drinks yourselves. Whatever you fancy, Lindrey can probably serve it up, but we gave him some leeway, so he used a lot of local ingredients. We fancied chicken Kiev one night (sad i know), and he said he could probably remember the recipe from doing it in the 70's :-) Mornings were spent snorkeling and on the beach, which is 30 steps away and does have some shade. Afternoons around the pool and evenings on the balcony. Our lovely maid Dorius kept everywhere spotless, supplied fresh towels daily, did some washing, and always had a smile on her face. She showed us a shortcut to the main road where you could catch a bus or walk 10 minutes down to The Fish Pot restaurant and some small beaches. The views from our master bedroom were lovely, and it had its own balcony. Humming birds flit around the pool, and a large family of monkeys often used the garden as a shortcut, which was great to watch. They are a bit shy and keep their distance so cause no problems at all.

Stayed in March 2024

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Wonderful staff. Beautiful location. Walking distance to the beach within 2 minutes.

Stayed in July 2023

Nothing. I wish I could have stayed longer!

The meals were wonderful and elegant. The host was gracious and meted me when I arrived with a lovely tour of the Villa. Dorothy and her staff were excellent hosts and very helpful, kind, and a delight to be around. Thank you for making my stay absolutely wonderful and amazing. The pool was great along with very tailored and neatly kept grounds. The bedrooms are very comfortable with each room having a different theme with their own individual bathrooms. Thank you for the beautiful flowers and being able to have a personalized stay. A book was there to assist with tours and other fun things to do in Barbados. The Villa really felt like home away from home.

Stayed in July 2023

Nothing. Everything was amazing.

Everything. The villa was the most luxurious and beautiful place I've stayed. The staff is phenomenal and professional. It's literally an oasis. I love that you are away from the tourist area because you get the real feel of how beautiful Barbados actually is. The Chef is amazing and his food was delicious everyday. The housekeeper cleans and does laundry without you feeling like she is even there. The Villa is massive and the common spaces are so perfect to socialize with friends and family. The views are breathtaking every morning. We were all so sad to be leaving but we will definitely be back again.

Stayed in May 2023

Huge lovely very clean villa with really friendly staff with your own excellent private chef and maid. Peaceful beautiful location with monkeys , mongoose and humming bees. Felt like Kings and Queens.

Stayed in April 2023

It’s quite secluded. You’ll require a car to get anywhere. There’s a tiny beach across the street but you can’t really hang out there because of the massive crushing waves.

Really beautiful property. Lots of rooms and very spacious. The pool is great for hot sunny days in Barbados. The villa comes with a chef and daily housekeeping which felt very luxurious! The staff had great communication throughout our stay. We felt very spoiled.

Stayed in March 2023

spacious, comfortable and clean. loved the balconies. easy stroll to catch bus to Holetown and beaches.

Stayed in May 2022

The Barbados roads can be challenging. If you rent a car, make sure to buy insurance for the bumps in the road. Also -- the world-class waterfront restaurants in Holetown (e.g., The Tides) can be expensive, but the cuisine and the sunset views are worth it.

We were very grateful for the support from the Sea Symphony Villa team. The house is owned and run by a local doctor and her husband (also a doctor); Dorothy will exchange informational emails with you before your arrival and greet you with the staff (Lindrey (chef) and Beatrice (housekeeper)) on your arrival. Dorothy keeps a careful eye on the house's operation. Lindrey, who is a gifted cook, will recommend excellent dishes for breakfast, lunch or dinner (you set the times for meals, and can of course eat out instead). Lindrey has cooked professionally all over the Caribbean, as well as on cruise lines, and can prepare classic international dishes as well as Caribbean specialties (from Barbados, Jamaica, Grenada, etc.). Beatrice does the laundry daily and keeps the house absolutely spotless, and is a cheerful voice every morning. Finding the villa is relatively easy, as "Sea Symphony Villa" shows up on maps on your phone, and if needed you can ask for directions once you're close. St Lucy Parish, where the villa is located, is the northernmost in Barbados, and so a 40-minute drive from the airport. The west coast beaches are 10-25 minutes down the coast, the northern coast (remarkable cliffs at the Animal Flower Cave) 15 minutes away, the east coast (en route, a beautifully restored mansion and miniature railway to overlook point at St Nicholas Abbey, and then the Andromeda gardens and lunch at the Atlantis Hotel) about 30 minutes away, and Bridgetown and the south coast beaches about 30-40 minutes away. It is very useful to have a car, and a driver who is comfortable driving on the left-hand side (UK rules) on sometimes poorly maintained roads with lots of roundabouts.

Stayed in March 2022

A stunning large villa with views to sea on a hilltop. Own pool too. A chef who cooks amazing food and a housekeeper who provides a laundry service too. A taxi service is available. The rooms are lovely and the master bedroom immensely comfortable bed. It's truly a marvellous place with first class service. It's so spacious and big tvs too. A few verrandas for drinks. Quiet location. Close to the brilliant new restaurant The Fish Pot. It's hospitality at its best. Superb place.

Stayed in January 2022

Being honest I had no fault or saw any fault

KudoThe area is nice and roomy with fantastic views so relaxing and private, but not far from areas of entertainment and shopping facilities, staff was great and pleasant and did not get in our way,food was always on time and rooms always clean and fresh will be back again for sure for future celebration or relaxation time, kudos to all at Sea Symphony 🎉🤗

Stayed in November 2021

No air conditioner in the living room. St Lucy has questionable water quality.

Good value, excellent private beach. Amazing chef and housekeeper. Beautiful villa.

Stayed in July 2021

It could just do with a bit of TLC.

The Tranquility. A minute walk to the sea. Very comfortable beds.

Stayed in September 2023

The only slight downside is location, think you would benefit from having a car which we hadn’t booked until day three as when we booked this you had to self isolate until on arrival test results came through. This requirement was dropped pretty much day we left home so too late to change car arrangements.

Massive property decorated in typical Caribbean style, really airy and everything worked as it should. Lindry ( hope I have spelt that right) the chef was nice friendly relaxed guy and very accommodating. Beatrice (housekeeping) again lovely and couldn’t do enough for you on arrival we were met and shown round by the owner Dorothy, again a really nice warm friendly person. Property really close to beach too.

Stayed in November 2021

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Stayed in January 2024

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Stayed in December 2023

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Stayed in October 2023