ashton hall, St JameS, Barbados

Tara House

A serene west coast villa with sea views, mature gardens, a saltwater pool, yoga pavilion, gym, sauna, and breezy terraces.

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Tara House Gardens
Entrance Between Ponds
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Pool & Ocean View
Pond Entrance
View From Garden
Outside Bar & Dining
Pool & House
Pool & Sunset View
Outside Dining & Grill
Outside Dining & View
Outside Dining & Seating Area
House & Garden
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Yoga Pavilion
Dining Area
Living Room & Bar
Living Room
Living Room & Stairs
Living Area & View
Bathroom Detail
Sanctuary Suite Bed
Sanctuary Suite Seating Area
Sanctuary Suite Bathroom
Sanctuary Suite Bathroom
Wardrobe
Ocean Suite
Ocean Suite Bathroom
Ocean Suite Garden Bathtub
Terrace Suite
Terrace Suite Bathroom
Terrace Stairs & Flowers
Sauna Entrance Decoration
Garden Sauna
Entrance from Garden
Garden Suite Bedroom
Garden Suite Entrance
Garden Suite Bathroom
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Pool & House
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Living Room & Bar
Fitness Room
Exterior House
Aerial View

Bedrooms

4.5

Bathrooms

Sleeps

private Pool

From $2650

Per Night

above the west coast

A private Barbados retreat where sea, space, and stillness meet in absolute luxury.

Tara House sits just above the west coast near Speightstown, St. Peter, elevated enough to hold uninterrupted sea views across the Caribbean.

Step inside and the great room opens directly in front of you: double-height ceilings, the pool deck straight ahead, the coast beyond it. The covered terrace runs above, catching the trade winds and the full coastal panorama. Inside and outside connect without transition, the rooms flow naturally out to the pool and gardens.

The pool is 51 feet of saltwater with a floating tanning deck and a private bar on the deck. A shaded lounge and covered barbecue dining area run alongside it.

Evenings outside happen without any arrangement.

Four bedrooms, all en-suite, each with direct outdoor access or a private terrace. Air-conditioning and ceiling fans throughout, Sonos sound system, HD TVs, high-speed Wi-Fi.

Mornings here have a rhythm. The open-air yoga pavilion sits within the gardens, mature tropical planting, established palms, pathways that lead to different views over the coast, a genuinely peaceful place to start the day. The Peloton gym is next, facing the ocean directly. Afterwards, the infrared sauna and open-air shower complete the circuit. It’s the kind of morning that recalibrates everything.

The gardens themselves are worth noting separately. Dense, decades-mature planting surrounds the whole property. It takes a long time to grow a garden like this and it shows in every corner of the villa.

Ashton Hall, St Peter is minutes from both stunning beaches and the restaurants and amenities of Speightstown.

Manager

& Concierge

Simple, discreet service designed to keep the stay effortless.

Housekeeper

Included

Housekeeping & Laundry – 7 days per week (reduced hours on weekends)

Private Chef

+ Pre-stocking

Private Chef & pre-stocking service available 7 days per week, prepares 3 meals per day.

Why WE Love it

A contemporary villa perched above Barbados’ west coast with a 51-foot saltwater pool, private pool bar, open-air yoga pavilion, and mature tropical gardens.

Each bedroom feels entirely its own, different in feel, considered in every detail, with the kind of thoughtful finishing you’d expect from a great hotel, but none of the hotel around it.

Salt Water Swimming Pool
Pool Bar & Lounge
Infra-Red Sauna & Peloton Gym
Yoga Pavilion & Tropical Gardens
Ricos on the Beach Membership

Nearby

Heywoods Beach	5 mins
Speightstown	10 mins
Holetown	20 mins
Sandy Lane	20 mins
Bridgetown	50 mins
Airport	60 mins

Natalie’s Villa Perspective

“Elavated Sanctuary”

Tara House is the kind of villa that reveals itself the moment you walk in. Elevated above the west coast, uninterrupted sea views, mature gardens all around it, it has a stillness that is genuinely rare. I have been in a lot of villas over the years. This is the one I would come to when I needed to properly switch off. Elegant, peaceful, and completely restorative in the best possible way.

BEDROOM LAYOUT

Four beautifully spacious bedrooms designed for rest, privacy, and effortless island living.

Each of Tara House’s four bedrooms is thoughtfully appointed with calming interiors, generous proportions, and elegant en-suite bathrooms, creating a serene retreat for families, couples, or friends travelling together.

BEDROOM GALLERY

A refined preview of the villa’s principal sleeping spaces.

bedroom 1

Sanctuary Suite

King bed – ground & first floor

bedroom 2

Ocean Suite

King Bed · ground floor

bedroom 3

Garden Suite

king bed · ground floor

bedroom 4

Terrace Suite

Queen bed – terrace level floor

Bedroom 1

Sanctuary Suite

King BED

2 Day Beds

ensuite

tub

2 rain showers

HD TV

ocean views

garden views

Room Safe

AC + CEILING FAN

WALK-IN wardrobe

Peloton gym

terrace access

Upper level office

Bedroom 2

Ocean Suite

KING BED

ensuite shower

desk area

ocean views

garden access & views

AC + CEILING FAN

Room Safe

Outdoor tub

If required this suite can interconnect

Bedroom 3

Garden Suite

king (or Twin) BED

ENSUITE shower

desk area

GARDEN access & VIEWS

AC + CEILING FAN

Room Safe

Outdoor tub

If required this suite can interconnect.

Bedroom 4

Terrace Suite

QUEEN BED

Terrace access

private shower

terrace VIEWS

AC + CEILING FAN

room safe

Air conditioning in all bedrooms

Ceiling fans in all bedrooms and living spaces

HD TVs

Infra-red saunas

Room safes

Sonos sound system

Fully equipped gourmet kitchen

Hair dryers

Peloton gym

Security system

Ice maker

High-speed WiFi

Salt water swimming pool with floating tanning deck

Sun loungers and umbrellas

Poolside BBQ

Covered terraces

Landscaped tropical gardens

Private car park

Exclusive access to Rico’s On The Beach

Ocean views

Yoga pavilion

Pool bar & lounge area

Garage with EV charger

Remote control electric entry gates

Outside shower and poolside washroom

Security cameras

HOUSE RULES

Before you Arrive

Check-in From 4pm

Check-out 11 am standard

Late checkout Available on request, additional costs apply

Minimum stay 5 nights Summer and Winter · 7 nights Christmas

Children Warmly welcomed, pool supervision required

PetsNo pets allowed

Smoking Not permitted inside the villa

June 2026

July 2026

August 2026

September 2026

October 2026

November 2026

December 2026

January 2027

February 2027

March 2027

April 2027

May 2027

Unavailable

Season	Rate per night	Min stay
1 May 2026 – 14 Nov 2026	$2,650	5 nights
15 Nov 2026 – 14 Dec 2026	$3,650	5 nights
15 Dec 2026 – 10 Jan 2027	$5,650	7 nights
11 Jan 2027 – 30 Apr 2027	$3,650	5 nights
1 May 2027 – 14 Nov 2027	$2,650	5 nights
15 Nov 2027- 14 Dec 2027	$3,650	5 nights
15 Dec 2027 – 10 Jan 2028	$5,650	7 nights

All prices exclude tax. A 10% Barbados government tax and 2.5% service charge will be added to every rental price.

A security deposit of US$2,500 will be required on or before arrival. * Price subject to confirmation by property owner.

Summer and Winter Payment terms:
For bookings over the Summer and Winter period there is typically a 5 night minimum stay upwards. The deposit payable is 25% of the total rental price and the balance is due before 60 days of the arrival date.

Christmas and New Year Pricing Information
Bookings over the Christmas and New Year period tend to have stricter payment terms and higher room rates than at other times of year. Typically bookings are subject to a 14 night minimum stay. There is a higher deposit of 50% of the total rental price payable for these bookings and the balance becomes due earlier, at 90 days before arrival.

All prices quoted above have been calculated based on information provided by the owners but are subject to confirmation during December and January. We suggest you contact us for a firm price quotation at this time of year, before making your booking.

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LOCATION

Ashton Hall, St James, Barbados

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