Barbados - A Place in the Sun

2022 / Barbados Craig Rowe on 26 December 2022

Barbados Craig Rowe

Photographer and videographer Geoff is looking for a holiday home on the Caribbean Island of Barbados and he’s brought his good friend Alan to help him with the search. Tasked with finding the perfect place is property expert Craig Rowe who has five impressive properties to show them for their budget of £160,000 – but will any of them be right up Geoff’s street?

About the area

An eight-and-a-half-hour flight from the UK takes you to Barbados, the most eastern island in the Caribbean. Just 21 miles long and 14 wide, Barbados attracts around 10,000 visitors a year–holiday makers who really want to get away from it all and soak up the laid back, Caribbean lifestyle. The West Coast, known as the Platinum Coast, is a beautiful stretch of golden sand and stunning clear warm waters, perfect for snorkelling, diving, and swimming. Seen as the most exclusive part of the island, properties here are particularly in demand.

Property 1

One-bed apartment in Holetown

As well as the huge communal gardens this property has a private patio area, which leads into a covered terrace where there i s plenty of room to relax and eat. Inside is an open plan kitchen and living area. There’s a good - sized bedroom with an en-suite and another shower room.

Valued at £145,522 at the time of filming.

Property 2

One-bed apartment in St Peter

This property comes with access a gorgeous communal pool shared by just nine apartments. There’s also a private terrace with a spectacular view. Inside is a large open plan living area with a kitchen at one end. There’s a separate utility room and a separate toilet too. The main bedroom is a good size and has a big en-suite. Find more from agent.

Valued at £190,299 at the time of filming.

Property 3

Two-bed apartment in Maxwell

This apartment has a small private balcony, and inside is an open plan kitchen lounge diner. There are two good - sized bedrooms and a shower. The double and single bedrooms have a light and airy feel, and share a modern style bathroom.

Valued at £141,791 at the time of filming.

Property 4

Two-bed townhouse in Fitts Village

This property comes with access to a communal pool and gardens, and the house itself has a private balcony with some distant sea views. Inside is a bright open plan kitchen lounge diner and a downstairs toilet. Upstairs the main bedroom could do with a bit of updating, but it’s a good size and has access onto the balcony. There’s another double bedroom and a bathroom.

Valued at £197,761 at the time of filming.

Property 5

Two-bed townhouse in Christchurch

As well as the communal pool and tennis court, this house has a lovely covered terrace at the back that overlooks the communal grounds and countryside beyond. Inside is a spacious bright living area with a kitchen at one end and there’s a downstairs toilet. Upstairs the main bedroom is a great size with an en-suite, and there’s a second bedroom and a second shower room. Find out more.

Valued at £205,224 at the time of filming.

Hot Property

Five-bed estate in St James

This property is located on one of the most exclusive estates on the whole island – Sandy Lane. Set in two acres of tropical gardens and right by the sea, this five bedroom, five bathroom villa is on the market for just under four and a half million pounds . Elegant and opulent yet with a very relaxed and homely feel, this truly is a spectacular property. Find out more.

Valued at £4,403,000 at the time of filming.