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One of Barbados’ most elegant luxury beachfront
rental villas set in impressive mature tropical gardens |
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Nelson Gay, right on Barbados’ best beach, is discreetly screened by its own tropical gardens.
A fine colonial villa
Built in the finest colonial style, Nelson Gay makes the most of probably the best location on the favoured west coast of Barbados. Nearby the celebrated Cobbler’s Cove Hotel, on a half-mile crescent of pristine coral sand, this house is one of Barbados’ best kept secrets.
A house with a fine pedigree
Built in the ‘60s for US Ambassador Robert M. Scotten, a personal friend of President F.D. Roosevelt, the house was designed by British architect Barbara Hill. Inspired by a book on life in the Windward Islands, she moved from England to Barbados in 1958. During her many years on the island, Ms Hill made a lasting contribution to her adopted country. She was an active member of the Barbados National Trust, author of “Historic Churches of Barbados” and a founding member of the local Institute of Architects. Nelson Gay is considered to be her best work and one of Barbados’ finest and most elegant homes.
It takes 50 years to create a garden like this. The 50’ pool can be heated and fenced if required. |
Mature landscaped tropical gardens
The house is set in nearly two acres of mature, landscaped tropical gardens with many fine trees, fronting the immaculate Cobbler’s Cove beach. An impressive 50’ pool leads the eye naturally from the house to the beach. Tiled in Italian green mosaic, the swimming pool blends beautifully with the lush tropical vegetation. At the far end of the garden alongside the beach is an octagonal "Chinese" gazebo, a wonderful place for sunset cocktails and long, leisurely meals cooled by the ocean breeze.
Formal or al fresco dining
The elegant garden gazebo by the beach seats up to 14. It is equipped with a wet bar and fridge. A dining table on the partly covered terrace can seat up to 20. The coral stone formal dining room features a glass topped table by Oliver Messel and seats up to 12.
The elegant garden gazebo by the beach seats up to 14. It is equipped with a wet bar and fridge.
A dining table on the partly covered terrace can seat up to 20.
The coral stone formal dining room features a glass topped table by Oliver Messel and seats up to 12.
Restrained good taste
Nelson Gay is impressive but never pretentious. A unique blend of elegance and good taste makes it a very special house for discerning guests. The dining table was designed by Oliver Messell with 12 French antique chairs and a large Messell mirror. There are 5 different place settings, including Wedgewood, Rosenthal and Mikasa. Dinner is by candle light and is served by your own uniformed butler, chef and maid.
The rooms are airy and mostly decorated in white with some green to complement the tropical surroundings. The beds are new and comfortable with lOO% high count cotton sheets and soft hypoallergenic pillows. There are many antiques and works of art. In addition to the Erté mural there is a fine collection of Haitian paintings.
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Nelson Gay at a glance
Accommodation
• Main house: 5 bedrooms, Cottage: 1 bedroom
• 2 garden houses (Chattel Houses) each with two beds
• Media Room with day bed
• All with A/C and en suite bath or shower
Amenities
• Nearly two acres of mature tropical gardens right on Cobbler’s beach
• 50ft x 12ft heated (on request) Italian mosaic tiled pool
• Beautiful gazebo, garden dining for 14
• Covered terrace, dining for up to 20
• Formal dining room seating 12
• Child friendly furniture, slip covered in Sunbrella
• Portable crib with mosquito net
• Defibrillator and medical kit
• Tennis, gym and spa at the next-door Cobblers Cove Hotel
Entertainment
• 60" flat screen TV in Media Room with surround sound, PS3 and cable TV with multi-standard DVD player
• About 400 DVDs and 160 CDs
• 42" plasma TVs in 2 master bedrooms (cable TV + DVD)
• 32" plasma in 3 other bedrooms (cable TV + DVD)
• DVD in 2 additional bedrooms
• Broadband, fax, 2 phone lines plus third with VOIP
• Fussball, snorkels, masks and numerous games
Core Staff
• Butler, chef, housekeeper, maid/laundress, 2 gardeners and night watchman, supervised and house managed by West Coast Villas (The staff levels can be varied to suit the number of guests and season). |
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