In this series of articles we cover the Great Houses of Barbados, highlighting the elegance, luxury and history of the plantation houses which formed the center for the growth of Barbados as we know it today.

This article features Colleton Great House, former home of St John Colleton who fled England after the execution of King James I. Following a stout defense of Barbados against the British navy, preventing a landing of troops, Colleton returned to England for the coronation of Charles II, who bestowed upon him the title of Lord Proprietor of the Carolinas.

This great house was built by St John Colleton in the 1650's, and has been painstakingly restored and upgraded to the structure which exists today.

The architectural style of this beautiful historic house, portrays the paradise in which it is located, Barbados, and reflects the local vibrancy, diversity, culture and style.

With foundations laid in 1652, today the Colleton Estate features a grand, two-storey, five-bedroom, plantation-style home and swimming pool.

In addition to the Great House, Colleton Estate includes a two-bedroom guest cottage two one bedroom apartments, and the historic coach house, presently being used as a private museum.

The house stands on seven acres of gardens and mahogany forest and is approached by a long driveway of shady trees providing complete privacy to the accommodation provided.

The property was opened to the public as a historic guest house in late 2017. The family who now own Colleton Great House have made significant upgrades to the property over the last couple of years, enabling the comfort and luxury expected in modern life, whilst maintaining all of the key historical features that guests expects.

The Great House is filled with beautiful artwork, Persian rugs, elegant furniture pieces and glassware from the 16th to 19th century, making your stay a unique experience.

The house was built by Sir John Colleton in the 1650s. Sir John was a sugar baron from England who headed up a group to which King Charles II gave North and South Carolina and all the land to the Pacific Ocean.

It is a short walk to the stunning west coast beaches, bars & restaurants with everything from elegant restaurants to fun Bajan local rum bars.

Situated within seven acres of secluded tropical gardens on the West Coast of Barbados, it provides breath-taking views of the Caribbean Sea.

The properties lie within a mahogany forest and are approached by a long drive of shady trees. Visitors often remark that its Georgian architecture reminds them more of an English country home than a plantation house in the tropics.

The Great House itself is 10,660 sq. ft, while the 2 bedroom cottage is 1,974 square feet, and the renovated stables 2,190 square feet.

The Great House grounds benefit from a stunning pool accessible to all of our guests, along with breathtaking views of the Barbados West Coast coastline.

You’ll also no doubt see a family of monkeys whilst enjoying your stay at Colleton Great House.

This family of monkeys are regularly in the gardens playing, which make for an exciting sight to behold whilst having your breakfast in the sun.

Colleton Great House is a popular setting for weddings and other events, with the back-drop of the Caribbean Sea, a gentle sea breeze through the trees to accompany the music, there are few better settings than these fabulous grounds in which to take that step.

This is an idyllic venue for a wedding, set in seven acres of secluded tropical gardens on the West Coast of Barbados, a breathtaking panorama of the Caribbean Sea to act at the perfect location for any wedding.

Ceremonies generally take place in the gardens, facing stunning vistas and sunsets, or on the lawn in front of the historic Colleton Great House with the beautiful sculpture of Pan as a witness.

Staying at the Colleton Great House, there is the choice of taking a room in the Great house itself, of which there are 5. Then there are renovated stables which form two separate one bedroom self-contained apartments, and a Cliff Top Cottage which has two bedroom. The entire estate is available to rent as a single unit also.

This house is a most spectacular venue, whether to visit, to marry, or to stay, whatever the reason for going rewarding memories will assuredly be gained.

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Great Houses of Barbados - Colleton Great House

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