The view from this apartment’s terrace is exactly what you want from a stay in Barbados – a swirling turquoise sea lapping the bone-white sand of Payne’s Bay Beach. Looking out from the sun loungers or big dining table, you can see just how close you are to the beach which you can access through a private door straight onto the sand. Beach chairs and umbrellas are set up on the sand every day. A ten-minute drive sees you at Holetown for freshly grilled fish in restaurants by the beach, rum shacks and plenty of shops and supermarkets. Returning to your modern abode, wash sandy toes beneath the private beach shower before settling on the terrace for a cold drink as the sun sets. The open-plan kitchen, dining and living room is glass-fronted for perfect Caribbean sea views indoors too. Perhaps enjoy a cocktail at the marble-effect breakfast bar or relax on plush velvet sofas. For those that enjoy a little extra privacy, the fifth bedroom is in a separate guesthouse with its own kitchenette and living area.

Additional fees

• Your host can arrange a variety of services for an additional fee, including catering and grocery deliveries, fridge fills, a personal shopping service, meal delivery, and restaurant reservations

• Your host can also arrange private airport transfers, car rentals, massage and wellness services, and boat and island tours for an additional fee

Additional fees subject to a 3.5% handling charge.