About
Holland Park
Holland Park is set within a small upmarket development on the grounds of the former Colleton Plantation. The property is surrounded on all sides by tropical gardens and a gorgeous private pool with a 10 seater jacuzzi and gazebo bar. There are front and rear terraces and all bedrooms lead out on to balconies and benefit from air conditioning. The property benefits from views towards Six Men's Bay at the front and a conservation area to the side. Several restaurants including the well-regarded Fishpot, and Six Men's Bay Beach is within an easy walk. Supermarkets, larger beaches, restaurants, and beach bars are all within a three minute drive. A great family-friendly house or ideal for sharing couples and would suit families or groups of friends sleeping upto 8 guests in four ensuite bedrooms , one located on the ground floor
About the area
The nearby city of Speightstown is named after William Speight, a member of Barbados' first Assembly during the colonial years as well as the former land owner where the city is located. It has a long and colorful history reaching back to the 17th century when it served as one of the main ports connecting the island with the “mother country,” England. Back then Speightstown was sometimes called “Little Bristol” because of these trading connections with Bristol in England. Many historic buildings dating from colonial times, including Arlington House, still remain standing in the town and can be seen mostly along Queen Street, Church Street, and Orange Street. There is a lot of activity in Speightstown particularly on weekends when locals and visitors come out to do their shopping and banking. Many stalls can be found along the streets hawking local and imported fruits and ground provisions. modern ferry line. Speightstown is also home to Port St. Charles and Port Ferdinand luxury marina developments, where those who wish to enter the island by yacht and other vessels can dock and be processed for entry. Due to its distance from the capital, it carries an air of a more bohemian lifestyle. Also to be found in close proximity to Speightstown are excellent restaurants including the famous Local & Co , Little Bristol Beach Bar, Just Chillin Beach Bar, Barefoot on the Beach and for the best fish cutters on the island there is Caboose !
There are golf courses within 20 mins drive. Golf courses include Royal Westmore, Sandy Lane, and Apes Hill. Watersports activities are found nearby all along the coast for some great fun.
