Peaceful retreat near the beach!

Guest: bride2010 (Arlington, VA)
Date of Stay: 01/04/12 Review Submitted: 01/26/12

My husband and I rented the one bedroom "Kaitlin" cottage which was newly built and gorgeous. We had a nice front deck area that was covered from the sun and a provided nice place to enjoy a morning cup of coffee. The kitchen was well stocked and everything worked perfectly. There was a tv with cable, wireless internet, and air conditioning. The cottages are in a beautiful garden which produces delicious fresh fruit and is home to some chickens (Barbara gave us fresh fruit from the garden, eggs from the chickens, and made fresh banana bread for us!). The surrounding area is very much a neighborhood, not resort-y at all, but only a 5 minute walk to the beach and boardwalk. The most beautiful beach area in Barbados, in my opinion is Rockley/Accra beach which is another 5 mins down the boardwalk. It has beautiful, clean sand and the perfect sized waves to play in. Barbara and her husband live on the property and were super helpful before, during, and after our stay. She arranged car rentals, suggested restaurant options and tours, and brought us fun little goodies almost daily! A couple was staying in the cottage next door to ours (the one bedrooms are actually a duplex, so you share a wall), but we didn't experience any privacy or noise issues. The AC is only in the bedroom, so the cottage does get warm during the day, but we didn't find it problematic. Also, there are mosquitos (which is true all over the island), so make sure to bring bug spray.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers, tourists without a car.

An Unforgettable Holiday

Guest: Kath (London, United Kingdom)
Date of Stay: 08/07/11 Review Submitted: 08/23/11

Our holiday in Barbados at Glenville Gardens has to rank as one of the best holidays ever. We stayed at Glenville Gardens as part of a wedding party group. The bride found Glenville and we (including the bride and groom) occupied the entire place for 2 weeks in August, before and after the wedding. We couldn't have asked for a more perfect place. Barbara's attention to detail was matched only by her warm and friendly welcome. We stayed in one of the new one-bedroom chalets and every detail was taken care of. We had the freedom of the gardens (including fruit straight off the trees), we cooked and ate together as a group on a couple of days, Accra Beach is 5 minutes walk from the chalets - beautiful Caribbean seas and plenty of bars and restaurants to try all around. We even got to name one of the new Glenville turtles! We had a great time and didn't want to leave. If you want something different from the hotel experience and like the freedom of kitchen facilities for the days where you just don't want to eat out, this is the place for you. Don't hesitate - BOOK.

Recommended for:Sightseeing, families with young children, people with disabilities, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers, tourists without a car.

Beautiful, relaxing and convenient

Guest: celauree (Toronto, Canada)
Date of Stay: 08/03/11 Review Submitted: 08/14/11

We spent one week at Glenville Gardens to celebrate our 20th anniversary. It was highly recommended by some family members who had previously vacationed in Barbados. We stayed in Kaitlin, a one bedroom cottage that was spotless when we arrived. The setting was green and lush with a wide variety of fruit trees and tropical plants which were home to a number of chickens and turtles. The property is conveniently located close to the beach, stores, restaurants and the main road to Bridgetown. Walking on the beautiful boardwalk was a daily ritual and a wonderful way to start our days. Barbara was a kind, hospitable host who went above and beyond the duties of a property manager by delivering home made banana bread and water coconuts to her guests and always had time to chat, answer questions and recommend things to do. Glenville Gardens is a great place to stay for families,groups and couples!

Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, tourists without a car.

New 1-bedroom cottage

Guest: Mart (Thenac)
Date of Stay: 03/16/11 Review Submitted: 06/08/11

A spotlessly-clean, well-appointed cottage with all amenities, situated a short walk from beach, bank, supermarket and restaurants. Idyllic garden, fenced and gated, where everyone from small children to the elderly can relax or play in comfort and safety. Manager Barbara and husband Sugrim made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived until our reluctant departure. Their kindness and service beyond the line of duty made our stay quite memorable.

Recommended for:Sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, tourists without a car.

Fantastic!

Guest: Robby (Dominica )
Date of Stay: 02/18/11 Review Submitted: 02/22/11

Barbara's attention, concern, and hospitality were unbelievable! She went way above and beyond in making sure that my parents were safe, comfortable, and enjoyed thier stay. Close to the beach, the accomondations were affordable, super clean, and just outstanding. We will make sure that all of our friends know about Barbara and her recommended driver (Jervis) and how they went out of thier way to help us. Thank you!

Recommended for:Families with young children, people with disabilities, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers, tourists without a car.

A little paradise close by the beach

Guest: hw (Leipzig, Saxonia, Germany)
Date of Stay: 11/01/10 Review Submitted: 12/07/10

Glenville Gardens is a place that should be called a paradise, more than anything else, really. It's greenness and tranquility, the nice choice of fresh fruit growing in the gardens tress, and also the animals living there (like turtles and frogs, monkeys and all) added much to our experience of Barbados and made our time there very special, although much of our stay on the island was work-related. Not to forget the closeness to the beach, which allowed for a quick visit there for sunrise, sunset or just a dip into the Caribbean Ocean. Although we were a large group, filling up all of the rental houses for almost all of one month, the owners of Glenville Gardens took up with us and even allowed us to use all of the cook- and tableware from all the houses and intermix them - making group life a lot easier. The gardens great veranda, including a grill, allowed for nice breakfeasts and many barbecue-nights. And then, really, the owners of the place are very nice and kind people (even baking banana bread for us on several occasions, and spoiling us with nice food during a joint dinner event). When making this review, a few questions appear that one should use as guidelines for the review, and all of these questions can be answered with "yes": the description of the location was accurate, and the pictures reflect the appearance, all was clean and well-maintained, and, as said above, the owners are very nice and helpful people. So, to wrap up: this place can definetely be recommended!!!

Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with young children, people with disabilities, romantic getaway, age 55+, tourists without a car.

Wonderland

Guest: Kat and Steve (Cardiff, UK)
Date of Stay: 03/15/10 Review Submitted: 09/03/10

We stayed at Glenville Gardens for 10 days in March and were absolutely delighted to discover what a wonderful place this is to stay and experience Barbados. As soon as you arrive you are welcomed at the gates by Barbara and Sugrim whose warm hospitality was a constant throughout our stay. Entering though the gates you step into a tropical garden filled with coconut trees, exotic plants and the occasional tortoise and monkey! We stayed in Heather, a two bedroom cottage with a veranda at the front and back. The apartment was beautiful and gave you a real “I’m in the Caribbean” feel with its airiness and bright topical colours. There was air conditioning in the bedrooms but we found the ceiling fans throughout the cottage to be sufficient. The kitchen was simple but fully equipped with everything we needed during our stay, even WiFi. Glenville Gardens is in an excellent location, the cottages are surrounded by trees and you only need to take the short walk down the road to be on one of the beaches or the boardwalk. There are also plenty of cafes and shops close by and the bus stop is only 2 minutes away; which was brilliant for us as we only hired a car for one day. The most notable thing about Glenville Gardens was the sense of community that Barbara and Sugrim have created. They welcomed all their guests like friends. Arriving back after a day at the beach or exploring the island we often found groups of guests enjoying a rum punch together and were always invited to join in. It was Barbara and Sugrim’s hospitality that added the spice that made our stay so wonderful and warm. I would highly recommend a stay at Glenville Gardens to anyone who wants to enjoy Barbados in a relaxing, beautiful environment with a community feel. Kat and Steve – Cardiff, UK 2010

Recommended for:Girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers, tourists without a car.

Truly, a home away from home!

Guest: Orin (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)
Date of Stay: 07/24/10 Review Submitted: 08/24/10

My wife, 3 children (aged 10, 6 and 6) and I stayed at Glenville Gardens for just over 2 weeks and we all enjoyed it immensely. Barbara and Sugrim made us feel at home. We stayed in Estelle Cottage, which accommodated the 5 of us very well. It is charming, clean and well-maintained. The cottage is so well-appointed that we didn’t want for anything. We bought oranges at the supermarket and discovered there was a juicer there in the cupboard. Barbara often made her now famous banana bread for us on a few occasions – the girls looked forward to it. The children enjoyed running around the property discovering the fruit trees, interacting with the turtles and even tried to get up early to see the monkeys that visit the property. They especially loved regular visits to Accra beach as it was a quick 5 minute walk away. Glenville Gardens is an enjoyable, relaxing place. If you are in Barbados to relax – this is the perfect environment. The beach, shops, restaurants, fast-food places and transportation are all within easy access. If you have children, this is an ideal place for them. The premises are gated so the children are relatively safe to run the grounds. We often ‘lost’ track of our children only to hear them enjoying themselves somewhere on the grounds – either racing turtles, picking tropical fruits or spending time with Barbara, Sugrim or Deborah. We highly recommend Glenville Gardens. Thanks again to Barbara and Sugrim for making the experience so enjoyable.

Recommended for:Sightseeing, families with young children, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, tourists without a car.

Guest: Eddie - Bermuda (-)
Date of Stay: 04/15/07 Review Submitted: 08/21/10

I am back in Bermuda safe and sound. I am now at my desk facing the challenges and stresses of my world. Glenville was a welcome respite from all this craziness. I had an absolutely wonderful time at Glenville. As I told you, almost all of my trips (about 12 times a year) involve staying in large hotels with all the creature comforts one could want. However, my spirit prefers to be surrounded by little "concrete" and lots of Mother Nature's bounty and so, Glenville was a beautiful diversion from the "large hotel scene". The gardens were beautiful; the sound of birds singing to me each morning and the home-baked goodies were a special treat :) I have yet to see the turtles that are purported to be cavorting around the property :) I really appreciated your warm hospitality and the relaxing atmosphere. I shall definitely be promoting Glenville as a place to get away form all the "hustle and bustle".

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Guest: mgm + lv - UK (-)
Date of Stay: 12/24/08 Review Submitted: 08/21/10

After much online research and consideration, Glenville Gardens was selected as the preferred location for our 2008 Christmas holidays, edging-out other locations for its tropical setting, privacy and selection of fresh fruit. The sense of seclusion within a five minute stroll of Accra Beach offered just the right balance that was sought. The unequivocal delight was our discovery that the hosts, Sugrim and Barbara, made our stay even more special in ways too numerous to mention here. Glenville Gardens is well situated, well maintained and well worth the visit, and if Barbados is on your list of places to visit, Glenville Gardens must certainly be the preferred destination!

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