Villa Details
Property Location Anse Chastanet
Road, Soufriere, St. Lucia |
Bananaquit House is situated in Soufriere with
unparalleled views of the Caribbean Sea and the Piton mountains,
a World Heritage Site. On a clear day St. Vincent is visible in
the far distance. Soufriere is the third town of St. Lucia. It
is a two-hour drive from Castries / George Charles Airport and
45 minutes drive from Hewanorra Airport. The drive-in volcano,
the health-giving mineral baths, and the beautiful Diamond
botanical gardens are situated in the area. Anse Chastanet Hotel
and Anse Mamim beach is five minutes drive away and is renowned
for its excellent snorkelling.
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Amenities
• CD player
• DVD player
• High Speed (ADSL)Internet access available for guests who
bring their laptops.
• Stereo
• Telephone
• TV
• Washer/Dryer
Other Amenities
• Child friendly house with children's toys and games, car
seats, cribs etc.
• Cook can make children's meals.
• Small DVD library. |
The house is named after the bananaquit bird and
is surrounded by a colourful, terraced garden which is planted
with bougainvillea, palms, mangoes, lilies and other exotic
flora.
You enter the property through a pool terrace, with a fenced
swimming pool ( 10 ft x 15ft) The terrace opens onto a large
living area consisting of a dining area with a dining table
which can seat 8 persons comfortably and offers views over the
garden and of the sea and the mountains. The living area is
adjacent and has ample seating consisting of three sofas and a
chaise longue. There is a small library of books and a cupboard
equipped with many games and puzzles to keep the family
entertained, a stereo system and a TV with a DVD player ( there
is no TV reception in this area).
At the back of the house there is a well
equipped kitchen with cooker, fridge/freezer, toaster, coffee
maker etc. Adjacent is a laundry room with a washing machine.
There are five main bedrooms which can sleep eleven comfortably.
Downstairs, bedroom I has a king size bed, ceiling fan, a
private balcony with a spectacular view and an ensuite bathroom.
Bedroom 2 also has a king size bed, ceiling fan and French doors
that open out onto the garden. Bedroom 3 has a single bed and a
set of bunk beds and a ceiling fan. Bedrooms 2 and 3 share a
bathroom.
There are two additional bedrooms upstairs which share a
bathroom – bedroom 4 has 1 twin and 1 single bed and a table fan
and bedroom 5 has two single beds and is cooled by a ceiling
fan.
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The floor below has a colonnaded gallery running
along the length of the house, with a fish pond filled with
lilies. This area is furnished with sofas and tables.
The house is equipped with 2 baby cots and 2 high chairs which
are available to guests at no extra charge. There is also a gas
barbeque. A safe is available for the use of house guests.
Housekeepers – three housekeepers on duty from 8.30am to 3pm
Monday to Friday and one housekeeper on duty Saturday and
Sunday.
Paul is the caretaker and gardener. He can sleep at the premises
on request at no extra charge.
There is a dog on the premises which can be removed if guests
prefer.
Please note that our housekeepers are not trained nannies and
should not be expected to look after and/or babysit infants and
children. If you do make babysitting arrangements with the
staff, please be advised this is at your own risk.
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