Turtle Beach is on the west coast of Barbados, near to Speightstown, in the parish of St Peter. The Great House was designed as a family house by celebrated local architect Ian Morrison in the traditional plantation style and is constructed from local coral stone. The four chattel houses close to the main house were added later and are also traditional in style – chattel houses were originally built to accommodate plantation workers.

The house stands in approximately 1.5 acres of what is generally acknowledged to be one of the most beautiful gardens on the island. These grounds spill onto the white sand beach with its palm trees and, beyond, the blue waters of the Caribbean.

The main house’s interior has  been  refurbished in a style that blends East Coast sophistication, Barbadian flair and beachside informality

Every aspect of The Great House encourages guests to enjoy themselves in the way they choose. There is ample space to indulge yourself in moments of solitude, yet the arrangement of the house and chattels around the pool invites sociability. The service, while always attentive, is unobtrusive.

This is a family beach house for relaxation and pleasure. Many guests find they rarely wish to leave the property during – or, indeed, at the end of – their stay. Many also come back - over 25% of our bookings are made by people who have stayed at The Great House before. What they value is the way The Great House allows them to design their own holiday – as a special party, a spa holiday, a wedding or just a way to spend time with family and friends.