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Balenbouche Estate Villas
Balenbouche Estate is a seaside plantation guesthouse with eco-style caribbean villas set within a 70 acre heritage site surrounded by tropical gardens, nature trails and secluded beaches. Our family-run property is located just 20 minutes from the Hewanorra International Airport.
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Balenbouche Estate is a heritage site and working organic farm as well as a guesthouse. Discover the rich history of this 18th century sugar plantation and ancient Amerindian site, stroll along secluded beaches, pick exotic fruit from the trees, relax in your own charming one or two bedroom caribbean villa, and enjoy the warm hospitality of your hosts, who have made Balenbouche their home and life's work for the past 20 years. Balenbouche Estate also hosts special events and projects such as weddings, the Annual St. Lucia Jazz Festival, archeological field schools, cultural exchanges, yoga and artist retreats. Please contact us for more information.
Nearby Attractions:
Many visitors come to Balenbouche Estate simply to relax, enjoy the luxury of beeing surrounded by acres of unspoiled natural beauty, and to spend time with family and friends. However, there is also much to see and do on site and in the area. Throughout the year, Balenbouche hosts activities and special events, including retreats, workshops, and performances. Nearby activities include hiking (rainforest trails and waterfalls are just a few minutes drive away), historical and archeological sights, local villages and restaurants, and local art and craft. The towns of Vieux Fort and Soufriere (20 and 30 minutes drive) offer wind surfing, kite surfing, scuba diving, shopping, restaurants, nightlife, and many other attractions and activities.
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Each villa has its own distinct character, created by fusing the best elements of traditional West Indian architecture with modern convenience and a love for "outdoor living." Our two bedroom villas each offer 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, kitchen and living room/veranda. Our one bedroom villas offer private bathrooms and verandas. Each bed is equipped with a mosquito net, and a standing fans. Double and single room are also available in one of the villas and in the antique-furnished Estate house.Laundry facilities, maid service, and internet access are at your disposal. Our restaurant offers delicious daily specials and dinner buffets. Children are welcome and free of charge under 6 years old, children under 12 pay half price.
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St Lucia Hotel Reviews: View All Reviews
| Nature's Paradise at Marigot Bay - Review (St. Lucia) |  5 Stars |
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OUR FIRST ANNIVERSARY!: My wife and I just celebrated our 1 year anniversary at Nature's Paradise- it was perfect. If you are looking for secluded yet spectacular ...
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| Sandals - Grande St. Lucian - Review (St. Lucia) |  1 Stars |
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Stay Somewhere Else!!: My wife and I decided to do a destination wedding in St Lucia. We went for one of the top of the line rooms, what they call a Rotundo, complete with ...
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| Villa Mandaris - Review (St. Lucia) |  3 Stars |
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Nice Villa, Bad Management: When we arrived at Villa Mandaris we were pleasantly suprised and pleased with the villa. The pictures do not do it justice. However, we soon found ...
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| The Inn On The Bay - Review (St. Lucia) | 5 Stars |
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A slice of heaven, in a hectic world: The Inn On The Bay - Marigot Bay - St. Lucia (www.saint-lucia.com)
We came home feeling that we had spent two weeks with good friends, instead of ...
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| Rex St. Lucian - Review (St. Lucia) | 3 Stars |
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REX ST LUCIAN - THE TRUTH!!!: We have just returned from a 2 week holiday to the Rex St Lucian and we wanted to tell the truth about what the Rex is really like. We had read ...
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