Barbados is known to many as “Little England” and as we drove from the airport to our accommodation I could understand why… take away the palm trees and the heat, and the flat skyline could easily be a British scene.
We only stayed at Little Good Harbour for one night, but this quiet, understated guest house provided a comfortable and tranquil place for us to rest our weary heads. The few staff we saw were relaxed and helpful, even offering a lift to a nearby restaurant and kindly assisting us with any queries we had.
We were staying in the honeymoon apartment (!) – large and spacious with a kitchen, several bathrooms, two bedrooms and a big balcony with great sea views. From our windows we could see the sea lapping gently against the sand and hear the water’s gentle rhythm.
The apartment was a little worn around the edges, definitely different to the luxurious hotels along the main west coast strip, but felt homely and welcoming. The bedroom, though barely lit, was a decent size with a soft king sized bed. The bathrooms both smelt and felt rather damp with little natural light or air but were stocked with their own spa branded toiletries; a lovely touch. Outside the rest of the hotel was more luxurious, with an attractive aquamarine pool and pretty features.
Breakfast was served from 8:30 am and we were off on a tour from 8:15 so sadly didn’t have a chance to sample it, though I can tell you the popular Fishpot restaurant is always bustling and definitely worth a visit even if you can’t stay.
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