Sandy Lane - Dene Court

Dene Court is a five-bedroom villa on the Sandy Lane Estate in St James, Barbados, set in over an acre of mature tropical gardens. Guests have use of the Sandy Lane Beach Club, with complimentary loungers and umbrellas.

Inside, the open-plan design has high ceilings. The living room opens through wide doors onto the pool deck, with views of the garden and the sea breeze coming through.

The villa has dual master bedrooms. The ground-floor master suite has its own private garden and patio. The upstairs master has a private patio and connects to a larger shared upstairs patio. Every bedroom has an en-suite bathroom, air conditioning and garden views.

The living and dining areas and the large pool deck are made for relaxing, and the gardens and shared spaces can host weddings and other functions.

The villa's chef cooks both Barbadian and international dishes, and can prepare snacks and drinks for the beach. Rates are available for three, four or five bedrooms.