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Reviews of Charming Cottage in Rockley, Barbados only 5 mins Walk to Gorgeous Accra Beach!

Charming Cottage in Rockley, Barbados only 5 mins Walk to Gorgeous Accra Beach!
Rockley, Christ Church

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 53 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

LeeAnne A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy cottage with all the comforts of home
Charming cozy character cottage with everything you could possibly need and more! Outdoor space overlooking gardens with nice breeze and privacy. Very clean and comfortable! Susan is a remarkable host and enjoyed our chats ❤️ we would both highly recommend this cottage. Also the linens are beautiful and slept like a baby 😊
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 28, 2024
Dear LeeAnn & Colin - thanks for your 5-star review! I am so happy you enjoyed the cottage to the fullest and that you appreciated the great location within close walking diatance to amenties and beach! ❤️ it was my absolute pleasure hosting you and I look forward to your return visit next year!

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little hideaway cottage
We loved our stay at Newstead Cottage. The relaxed vibe, lush garden and cosiness of the interior come across even better than photos. Normally we stay in a hotel, but in covid-regulated times it was a welcome change to have a tranquil place where we could switch off, listen to birdsong and the odd cockerel crowing... it felt much more like we blended in to Bajan life. The kitchen was superbly equipped with a huge fridge so we could comfortably fix breakfast. Other nice touches were the bedroom air conditioning, comfy bed and clean en suite shower room. Communication with the owner Susan was quick and friendly; there was no housekeeper but full change of linen including beach towels was all left there. We loved how close the cottage was to our favourite beach, Accra. We rented beds and shades from both the hotel and also Tiki Bar. We recommend Baby Doll on the boardwalk for breakfast, Shakers for the ribs, Champers for a special occasion, and Tiki Bar for lunch, the view and watching the world go by. We'd definitely come back.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Alan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location
Clean and tidy ,short walk to beach ,restaurants and local transport. Claire the manager was so efficient and helpful ,there to meet you on arrival and a phone call away for any information you need .
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 21, 2020
Thank you Alan - we pride ourselves in both the location and comfort of our property! I am very pleased that you and Mags thoroughly enjoyed your time staying at the cottage! I was also happy to extend your check out time by 5 hours so you could go for lunch and one last swim before going straight to the airport!!! We look forward to your return visit to stay with us. kind regards, Susan

10/10 Excellent

Richard F., Northampton

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Getaway
First time in Barbados and our expectations have been surpassed. Property is wonderful, good location, 5 mins from the beach and well looked after by the housekeeper Claire. Don’t stay in a hotel, rent a property like this, the experience is so much better!!Few tips, Shakers and Tapas for food, Top Cars for car rental and Cool Runnings for a Catamaran trip. All in all a perfect holiday and thank you for letting us stay in Newstead Cottage. The Frosts x
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 21, 2020
Thank you both for your 5-star review - I am pleased that staying at our property was an integral part of your perfect holiday! Wonderful too that you were able to experience some of our recommended activities and eateries. We look forward to your return visit! Susan x

10/10 Excellent

Matthew F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely garden cottage
Have stayed in multiple situations in Barbados and this is a great selection. As described, low key self catering. Set in the back of the garden is the 1 bed cottage. Short walk to the beach, and local shops, bank etc. We enjoyed our stay very much. Don't let this put you off but if say you had young children...playing in the yard? Sure. Walking to the beach / shops? Be careful! The only draw back is the road outside is quite fast, narrow and there is no footpath. So crossing carefully and staying out of the roadway is key.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 21, 2020
Thank you for your glowing review Matthew - especially that you have previously stayed in a variety of accommodations in Barbados! The quiet location of the cottage, yet close proximity to Accra beach and amenities is what people love about our property. We hope to see you again in the future! Kind regards, Susan

10/10 Excellent

Jacki E., Uk - Bedfordshire

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home in perfect location
We were very impressed with the property. Beautifully situated inside the gardens of the main house and only 5 minutes away from the lovely beaches of Rockley. The Property is well equipped with a lovely kitchen, huge fridge and comfy sofas and bed. Air conditioning in the bedroom was a real bonus too. It was nice to have all the extras provided in the kitchen and bathroom ( such as soap and flannels ) and it was a pleasure to have the lovely Claire who came and cleaned twice a week.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 21, 2020
Thank you for your 5-star review Jacki! I am extremely pleased that you enjoyed your stay at the cottage and appreciated all the little touches we provide. As you said, it really is a perfect location as well. We look forward to having you back again soon! Kind regards, Susan

10/10 Excellent

Chris K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Marine gardens
Great spot as advertised...
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 21, 2020
Thanks for your 5-star review Chris! I am so glad you enjoyed your stay and took advantage of all that our property has to offer - close proximity to amenities and Accra Beach, yet quiet and peaceful atmosphere at the cottage. We look forward to your return visit!

8/10 Good

Jane C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location to the best beach
We enjoyed our stay at this cottage on our first ever trip to Barbados. It was perfectly located, a quick walk to the beautiful Accra Beach and an even shorter walk to the best restaurant we experienced during our stay, Shakers. Susan was very responsive on email, and Claire was helpful with changing linens and keeping things clean. There was a bit of a mosquito issue after some rain which was a little annoying, but Susan and Claire were both responsive to the issue. We'd certainly consider staying again on a future visit. Thanks Susan and Claire!
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 21, 2020
Thanks for your lovely review Jane! Although it is rare that we have any mosquitos at the cottage, I am glad that our suggested remedies worked. Happy to hear that you appreciated the fab location of the cottage in terms of Accra Beach and great restaurants like Shakers! We look forward to hosting you again in the future. Kind regards, Susan

8/10 Good

nick d.

Liked: Cleanliness
NewStead Cottage
Defo revisit Newstead Cottage and its 5 mins walk from Acra beach Loved it !!
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 21, 2020
Thanks for your glowing review Nick! It is always a pleasure when we host guests who are fun-loving and fully enjoy the cottage location and all it has to offer! I am happy to hear you are planning a return visit already - we look forward to it! Kind regards, Susan

10/10 Excellent

Marva A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable stay
We had an extremely enjoyable stay at the cottage. Very quiet and comfortable, great location and 3 mins walk to beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Justin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise in a home away from home
Mine and my family’s stay in the Marine Gardens was nothing short of spectacular. The property is wonderful and the proximity to the beach quickly washed away life’s stresses. I would recommend my most valued of friends to spend their vacation there as the time we spent was unforgettable. Communication with the landlord was quick and helpful whenever we had any questions about the property, and we were given no opportunities for a negative response to any part of the experience. I would give it 6 stars if I could.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 21, 2020
Thank you for your lovely review Justin! I am thrilled that you had a great experience staying at our property and enjoyed the close proximity to Accra Beach :) We look forward to your return visit to Barbados! Kind regards, Susan

10/10 Excellent

Marva A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous stay in Rockley!
We had a fabulous time staying at Newstead Cottage - so close to Accra beach and so much more. We will definitely be back for a return visit next year! Thanks Susan!!!

10/10 Excellent

Marva A.

Cozy Spacious Cottage in Excellent Location!!!
We really enjoyed our stay at this property - so close to Accra Beach, restaurants, boardwalk, shops and transport but in such a lovely quiet location as well! We can't wait for our return visit - thanks so much Susan!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

André B.

A lovely place from which to explore Barbados.
The cottage is perfectly sized for a couple on holiday and is equipped with everything you need. It's also close to a bunch of bars and restaurants, a short walk from the nexus of St Lawrence Gap and on the bus route to both Oistins and Bridgetown.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Clive B.

We loved our stay at Newstead Cottage ❤
We had a very relaxing holiday, at Newstead Cottage... everything you needed for your holiday was there... and Claire is a lovely person, always ready to help, we loved our stay, and would come here again ❤
Stayed 19 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Keith A.

Lovely cottage great location.
Lovely cottage everything you need with a brilliant large terrace, excellent location and a very nice lady in Clair to look after you.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 21, 2020
Hi Keith - I am very happy to hear that you and Gill loved the fabulous location of the cottage and appreciated the ample terrace! As you said, the cottage really does have everything you need and yes, Claire definitely adds to the comfort of the Newstead Cottage experience. We were also happy to have assisted with your airport transfer and other transport needs while on the island and are extremely pleased you both enjoyed a wonderful stay with us! Kind regards, Susan

8/10 Good

Angela C.

Good,
The property is in a good location. However, it is in need of an update, it is old and shabby inside. The outside gates are so bad, we rented a car so every day we had to get the car out and away at night, and the gates totally need replacing, it was a problem every day. The house keeper was phenomenal.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 21, 2020
Hi Angela - I am very sorry to hear you had problems with the gate, but I wish you had mentioned this during your stay, especially that we were in contact via e-mail. We certainly would have had it dealt with immediately had we known! The interior of the cottage is exactly as shown in the pictures (not old and shabby at all) and while reading through our glowing reviews, none of our other guests seem to share your opinion. However, I am happy to hear that you agree that our housekeeper is truly amazing! Kind regards, Susan

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

Very private and well-appointed cottage five minutes from fantastic Rockley beach.
This cottage more than met all our needs. It has great ventilation and air conditioning in the bedroom which allows a sound sleep. Susan, the proprietor, has equiped the cottage with lots of thoughtful touches. (Security safe For example) and a blender for whipping up those rum punches. Susan is very responsive to inquiries. Claire, our housekeeper,was equally helpful. While there is much to enjoy about the cottage, the "cherry on top" is the charming open air veranda. Thank you Susan and Claire for a fantastic experience.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 21, 2020
Hi Mary & Bob - Thank you for your wonderful review of our property - I am so pleased to hear you both enjoyed your stay at the cottage. We do try to think of the little things that make the difference in our guests being 100% comfortable during their stay :) I was also happy to hear you took full advantage of the close proximity of the property to Accra Beach and the local restaurants and shops, all within a 5 min walk of the cottage. We very much look forward to your return visit next year! Warm regards, Susan

10/10 Excellent

Amanda P.

Very convenient and quiet
Clean. Well appointed. Love CLAIRE
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 21, 2020
Thank you for your review Amanda - I am very happy to hear that you thoroughly enjoyed your peaceful stay at Newstead Cottage and you are planning on a return visit with an even longer stay in the future! :) Completely agree that Claire is our hidden gem and helps to make sure our guests are comfortable and enjoying Barbados to the fullest! Kind regards, Susan

10/10 Excellent

Donald B.

A comfortable and quiet holiday home for two
We really enjoyed our one week stay at Newstead Cottage. It really is all that one needs for a relaxing break in the sun. The well-equipped and spacious kitchen has all you would need to self-cater, and there are several good restaurants within easy walking distance, if you prefer to eat out. The large bedroom has a wonderfully comfy queen-size bed, large teak wardrobe, chest of drawers and safe. We didn't need to use the air-conditioning unit, as it was not too hot at night, but all the rooms have large, silent, ceiling-mounted electric fans which keep the house cool. The living room has two comfortable suede leather sofas, a large screen TV, telephone and WiFi. We brought our own books, but the cottage is well stocked with a range of paperback novels and books on Barbados. The en-suite bathroom has a good shower cubicle - very welcome after swimming on Accra beach which is only a five minute walk away. We made good use of the shaded veranda to the front of the cottage - ideal for breakfast and afternoon tea while watching the humming birds and Barbadian doves. We found a useful convenience store only five minutes and a modern fully stocked supermarket only fifteen minutes walk away (for $2 you can catch one of the very frequent buses for your return trip if you have heavy shopping to carry). We hired a car for our stay, but only for exploring the Island. One isn't necessary for local trips. We appreciated that the cottage is gated, with secure parking for the car when we weren't using it. A very important part of Newstead Cottage is Claire, the housekeeper. She gave us a very warm and friendly welcome when we arrived late on our first evening (our flight had been delayed), and didn't leave until she was satisfied we had all we needed for our first night. On her two subsequent visits during the week we enjoyed learning from her a great deal about the Island and about the Bajan way of life. Her enthusiasm and ready smile are infectious, and she made our wonderful week in the sun even more special. Newstead Cottage is a little gem, and we recommend it highly.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 21, 2020
Thank you so much for your wonderful review of our property Don & Penny. Both Claire and I were very happy to hear that you thoroughly enjoyed your holiday at Newstead Cottage! We look forward to seeing you both again on your return visit to Barbados :) kind regards, Susan

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

Great little cottage in a wonderful location
We just returned from this charming little cottage where we thoroughly enjoyed our time. Claire was wonderful and very helpful. Very close to SHAKERS and a very short walk to the beach (Rockley). Excellent location for all public transportation to get around the island. We will be back!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 21, 2020
Hi Christine & Philip - I am very pleased to hear you thoroughly enjoyed your stay at Newstead Cottage in terms of location, close proximity to the beach & amenities as well as the service provided by Claire. We look forward to your return visit in the near future! :) Kind regards, Susan

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Great property ! Will Return !!
What a great place to enjoy our Barbadian adventure ! Close to great restaurants (must try Shakers !) the beach (5 min walk to a fantastic beach) and taxis and busses. The cottage was exactly what we were looking for, a place to settle in, make a meal, or just enjoy the garden view (with the occasional monkey or two) Susan was very helpful, full of suggestions for first time travellers to the island and made the entire process painless. Of course a review wouldn't be complete without a shout out to Claire who made our stay that much more enjoyable, it wouldn't have been the same without her !!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Rick S.

Clean, close to beach and restaraunts.
My stay was enjoyable and relaxing, pretty much everything I needed. My housekeeper Claire was very friendly.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Claira R.

Perfectly located to everything
Very clean accommodations. Walking distance to restaurants, grocery store, bank, pharmacy and the Acra beach. No taxi required. Secure parking is available if needed. Very pleased and I will recommend to my friends and family.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Michelle F., Fairfield County, CT

Convenient and comfortable
My husband and I stayed for the last two weeks in July and truly had a chance to just relax and enjoy ourselves. The cottage is a good size so you don't feel on top of one another and we love to cook (especially on long trips) and we had everything we needed to do so. We were there during extreme heat which made cooking a little tricky as it was very hot and humid our entire stay. The air conditioning in the bedroom was very much enjoyed! The living room was a great place to relax and have a spot to eat and plan our days. The beach is 5 minutes walk and there are chairs At the cottage so you don't have to rent them on the beach whic h is nice. Lots of great places to eat within walking distance - shakers is 2 minutes walking distance and had the best fresh seafood and rum sours that were fabulous and very inexpensive! Both Susan and Claire were vey prompt in responding and helping us with any questions we had- even when we accidentally locked ourselves out and had no phone service- the wifi at the cottage worked so we could send emails and we were taken care of right away. Between the hospitality and the space and the amazing beauty of the water and the beaches of Barbados we will look to visit again.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Andrea G., Augusta,GA. USA

Lovely cottage in perect location
This was my 2nd time in Barbados and the location of the cottage is absolutely perfect.It is walking distance to my favorite beach, Accra,and everything else like sites and restaurants are also a short walk away. We had a rental car to explore all of the island but one could easily stay here without that. The apartment is spacious and equipped with everything one could need. There's AC in the bedroom which came in handy as it got very hot in the afternoon. The patio is my favorite feature ,very relaxing to sit out there in the evening surrounded by the beautiful plants all around. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Darnley N.

Very clean, quiet and lovely
Very clean interior, well maintained. Caretaker friendly and accomodating. Quiet surroundings especially at night despite fairly high traffic area nearby. Beautiful vegetation to admire / appreciate. Grounds well manicured. Close to numerous amenities and beaches.

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Very Pleasant
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Rockley. We were met by the housekeeper Clare who is a lovely person, who also came to clean during our stay. She really looked after us and made our stay very special. The cottage had everything we needed and was kept spotless. The air conditioning to the bedroom was essential and very welcome. The location is excellent as it is within walking distance of the beach, bars and restaurants. Off road secure parking was helpful as we could leave things safely in the car rather than unpacking.
Stayed 12 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Kristen M.

Amazing stay in this cozy cottage
Great little cottage for 2 friends looking to explore the island! Super close to everything. St Lawrence Gap is a 20-30 min walk, Accra Beach is a 5 min walk, plenty of restaurants and night life in the area! Public transportation system is very convenient and easy to use to get around. The property was clean and cozy. All amenities were perfect. Claire was an amazing help. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2017
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 21, 2020
Thank you for the lovely review of our property Kristen! We are very pleased you enjoyed your stay with us and took full advantage of all that the cottage has to offer as well as the perfect location in terms of amenities, Accra Beach, nightlife, restaurants and transport :) We look forward to your return visit! Kind regards, Susan

8/10 Good

Nigel J.

Newstead Cottage, Rockley, Barbados
A charming quiet cottage close to the beach & other amenities.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2017
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 21, 2020
Thanks so much for your lovely review Nigel - It was our absolute pleasure to have you as our guest for the third time staying at Newstead Cottage! We take it as a huge compliment that you are a loyal repeat visitor to our charming cottage in Rockley. We hope to see you again sometime in the near future! Kind regards, Susan

10/10 Excellent

cath g.

Fabulous little hideaway easy walk to beach, shops and restaurants.Excellent maid service.
This was our first time in Barbados and we certainly hope to return The owner, Susan was first class in responding to queries very promptly and efficiently The housekeeper Claire met us on arrival and came round every few days to do the laundry and sheets - a mine of helpful information The photos depict the property well, but it is attached to another house which is generally rented. There's no washing machine but Claire can do some for a small fee We loved the fact that there was washing liquid, hand soap, even shampoo and bug spray all available - often you arrive somewhere and there's not even loo roll so you have to buy it all from scratch! The only very very minor suggestion I would make would be for a garlic crusher! There are some great tips for restaurants in the guest book. We really hope that we can come back someday and experience some more Cath and Nick Grant
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 21, 2020
Dear Cath & Nick - We are very happy to hear that you had a wonderful stay at Newstead Cottage! As you mentioned, the property is very centrally located and steps to Accra Beach yet a quiet oasis once you are inside the gates to the cottage. Having a long term tenant in the main house works really well as it provides extra security for our guests at the cottage while being completely unobtrusive due to separate entrances and each having their own private gardens on the property. We believe firmly in answering enquiries promptly and with technology the way it is today, this is easy to do - we are always only a text/e-mail or telephone call away and happy to help! Our housekeeper Claire is definitely like having your own concierge and like you said she is a mine of local information as is our detailed guest book. We supply all of the little things such as toiletries, blow dryer, all linens and beach towels, kitchen basics, bug spray and even sun cream if you forgot to bring your own - that way all you have to think about is relaxing and enjoying your holiday to the fullest. We will definitely have a garlic crusher on your next trip and we look forward to your return visit to Newstead Cottage in Barbados! Susan