'BOUT TIME. LOVELY VILLA WITH POOL AND CLOSE TO BEACH

This rental is wonderful, to the point that in writing this I was a bit apprehensive because I don't want to make it so popular that the cost goes up, or becomes too popular to rent.
The house is fantastic, and space is not an issue. The bedrooms are nicely spread out, but close enough for a family feel. The layout allows for privacy as well.
Pros-I love the location, it is close enough to Crane, and other beaches. The house has everything you could need. Grill, full kitchen, sheets, towels, washing machine, close line, pool, furniture for outside dinning. You name it!
Things to remember- Paper towels, napkins, laundry detergent, insect spray/citronella candles. Food and snacks, as groceries are very expensive on the island.
Some things to do- Rent a car, go to Cutters restuarant nearby (they deliver), drink a Banks, Cool Runnings catamaran cruise, hang out with the locals. I have been coming to the island for 25 years, and I consider some of the Bajans my family. They are wonderful people!
Cons- No AC (but they said they were getting a unit for one bedroom soon)
That is the only thing I could say was a con.....and I knew going I would be warm. There are fans in each room, but sometimes it isn't enough.
I hope to be back ASAP~ It was a wonderful time.

This was our first vist to Barbados and right from our arrival at the airport when we were met and taken to Bout Time we were made to feel very welcome. Bout Time is very well positioned being only a short drive from the airport but far enough to be peaceful. The Crane beach is only a couple of minutes drive away and is a lovely white sanded beach with lifeguards on duty.The Crane Hotel is next to the beach and non residents are welcome to use it for food and drinks.
Barbados is only a small island car hire is quite expensive but is the only way to really explore. Driving is on the left and most of the main towns/areas are well sign posted. We only got lost a few times. There are lots of places to explore including gardens and houses belonging to the National Trust of Barbados. Lots of beaches to explore some of which you will find are empty and if you take a picnic or barbacue you can really enjoy some peace and quiet.
Bout Time itself we found was very easy to settle into. We bought food from the supermarket up the road which stocks a suprising amount of UK products so if you have kids it would be easy to find food they are used to.The kitchen at Bout Time is very well set up and along with the barbacue supplied we found it really easy to eat at the villa.
We really enjoyed our stay at Bout Time and if like us you prefer to be away from the main tourist areas but to be able to visit them if you need to and to be able to explore the island on your own then Bout time is a very good choice.Coming back after a morning exploration and being able to cool off in your own pool with a cool drink was an added bonus.
We are booked to return to Bout Time next year and are counting down the days till we are back on the beach on the recliners with a rum punch.

WHEN YOU VIEW PROPERTIES ON LINE OR IN MAGAZINES, WHEN YOU BOOK THEM AND THEN GET THERE SOMETIMES THEY LEAVE A LOT TO BE DESIRED. NOT SO WITH BOUT TIME HOLIDAY VILLA.ITS EVERYTHING YOU SEE AND MORE. BEAUTIFULLY MAINTAINED, INSIDE AND OUT ,SPACIOUS , AIRY . THE POOL WAS CLEAN AND ALSO MAINTAINED DURING OUR STAY AS WAS THE WHOLE PROPERTY. FACILITIES INSIDE ARE EXCELLENT ,CUSTOMER SERVICE IS SECOND TOO NONE. THE VILLA IS SITUATED IN A QUITE AREA WITH 3-4 VERY NICE BEACHES NEAR BY. AND ONLY 35 MINUTES DRIVE FROM THE MAIN TOURIST AREA,20 MINUTES FROM THE AIRPORT. I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS PROPERTY TO ANYONE WISHING FOR A PERFECT PLACE TO STAY IN BARBADOS.