seabreeze - Review Page 4
Pool, Jacuzzi & Grounds
The lower pool deck and terrace of SeaBreeze can be accessed by stairs from the upper balcony, or through a lovely lattice-work arbour with spectacular bougainvillea from the front garden. Occupants of the lower bedrooms (or guests with mobility problems who may care to use the lift), have direct access from the living room or two front bedrooms on the lower ground floor.
Surrounded by an attractive paved terrace furnished with half a dozen padded recliners and armchairs, the swimming pool is of an unusual irregular L-shape. It has a maximum length and width of around 9 x 8.5 metres with depths ranging from one to 1.9 metres. Swimmers won’t be doing Olympic lengths, but it is of more than adequate size for a cooling dip and some exercise. The terrace is something of a sun trap and it was quite surprising how warm the pool became over the course of the day.
Located just above the pool is a wonderful 3.7 metre square hot tub (Jacuzzi). Covered by a gazebo decorated with pink and blue latticework and surrounded by trees and wonderfully vibrant tropical plants, this delightful feature became the focus of our most cherished part of the day. What total bliss to arrive back from the beach or a tour (or finish writing, in my case) and relax in the hot waters of the Jacuzzi with a beer in one hand and a book in the other. It was a tricky business turning the pages without getting the book wet, but I can assure readers that there is no finer way to enjoy sunset – even when you can’t actually see the sun. With a maximum depth of around a metre, the Jacuzzi would comfortably seat SeaBreeze’s maximum occupancy of ten adults.
Adjacent to the pool is a traditional charcoal barbeque. If you keep an eye on the bay and wait for the fishermen to return to the port, you can then nip down to Scarborough and avail yourself of the latest catch. As much as we looked forward to slapping a few fish steaks onto the barbeque, time sadly ran out before we got the opportunity to do so.
Steps lead down from the villa, through a padlocked garden gate, to the rocky shoreline. Adventurous guests can try snorkelling or crab fishing here. Alternatively, at low tide, they can swim or clamber across the rocks to a small and secluded private sandy beach just a hundred metres or so away. It is far more likely, however, that guests will prefer the easy five-minute walk along the road to beautiful Bacolet beach. More sheltered than most beaches along the Atlantic coast, this lovely bay generally offers excellent swimming and has the added bonus of being home to the Blue Haven Hotel’s beach bar. The Blue Haven is one of the island’s best hotels. All the facilities of the hotel, including the excellent restaurant, are open to the public.
Staff & Services
The villa is managed by Sonia and Michael Lippert, who live next door to SeaBreeze. They are constantly available, in a totally non-intrusive way, should you need assistance or advice. Sonia undertakes ‘meet and greet’ services at the airport and can also arrange rental cars and tours. We found her enormously welcoming, friendly and helpful.
No food and drink welcome pack is provided for incoming guests, but Sonia will ensure that the kitchen is stocked with any groceries ordered before arrival.
Housekeeping services are carried out by Vernette, five days per week. Her duties include making beds, generally tidying up and keeping the villa clean. We were most impressed by her friendly manner and she was a pleasure to have around. She is also an excellent cook and we strongly recommend that guests ask her to cook a local meal. Her charges are very reasonable and the meal she prepared for us was delightful. In fact there was so much of it that we squeezed both Saturday dinner and Sunday lunch out of it.
Finally, you are sure to meet the gardener, Felix – a man who clearly enjoys his work and takes great pride in his lovely gardens. Totally unobtrusive, you will probably hardly be aware of his presence until he calls at the kitchen to bring you fresh fruit from the garden.
Conclusion
Seabreeze undoubtedly represents a wonderful holiday base for groups or families of up to ten people. The size of the villa and wonderful gardens make it an ideal place for a wedding party. The grounds would make a truly lovely setting for a wedding ceremony.
The villa is spacious, comfortable and adequately equipped. Everything you need is provided. Frankly, the biggest problem will be stirring from the sun loungers and finding the motivation to get out and about.
We have no reservations about recommending SeaBreeze and look forward to our return.
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