Amazing Destinations Magazine Autumn 2021

BARBADOS: PARADISE FOUND
Rooms
The hotel offers 10 luxury bedrooms in 3 categories :
Plantation, Courtyard and Garden Rooms. Located in
the original main house are three beautifully maintained
Plantation Rooms, which stay true to the original design
of the Manor. Sweetfield also has 3 garden cottages
overlooking the pool. These outside buildings of the
original plantation house have been tastefully converted
and all include a covered patio complete with tables and
chairs.
Surprisingly you won’t find any telephones in the room.
No calling down to ‘reception’, or phoning for room
service. Here, you’re pretty much in charge of your own
stay – a total home from home. This doesn’t mean staff is
non-existent. On the contrary, when you need a helping
hand, someone warm and welcoming magically appears.
Forget smart cards, room keys here are reassuringly
traditional and akin to something that a pirate of the
Caribbean may use to open a treasure chest.
Our rooms were unique and well-equipped: King bed,
contemporary bathroom (with fluffy towels and Bath
Robes) and four poster bed. Whatever room you choose,
you’re sure to sink into a deep and blissful slumber.
Staying here is about immersing yourself in Caribbean
tranquillity, trekking down to the beach and waking up
to the sun warming your terrace. Sweetfield Manor is a
place to completely rethink your whole concept of a hotel
stay – mind, body and soul. It’s also the perfect backdrop
for weddings. Don’t worry; Sweetfield guests can still use
all the facilities during a wedding. Just remember to raise a
glass if the bride walks by.
Food & Drink
Food here isn’t taken lightly. It’s an event. Throughout
the week chef transformed our understanding of what
Breakfast was and it often run to several courses. There
are smoothies galore and fruit plates aplenty. For guests
needing a more hearty start, dishes such as scrambled
eggs and bacon with plantain are served up. If you’re still
hungry (or not), he would rustle up a plate-rattling ‘deserts’
– anyone for a banana crêpe. Lunch and dinner are not
generally included, but chef will gladly prepare a private
dinner with a day’s notice. You can also request a picnic
bag for blissful days on the beach. •
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Our verdict
Totally unique, warm and wonderful.
A homely hangout at the top of a hill, beautiful view,
20 minutes stroll to the ocean.
Just go, you won’t regret it.
Getting there
British Airways has return flights to Barbados:
www.ba.com
Book Direct at:
sweetfieldmanor.com
Sweetfield Manor:
The Stunning Lagoon Pool
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