We booked the Cobblers Cove because we wanted a quiet, traditional property to have a complete rest away from it all. We definitely made the right choice. From the minute we arrived and were welcomed by Kershae and shown our amazing Ocean front Suite we felt at home. There are only 42 rooms, and we were fortunate that the Hotel was not full. It felt like we were the only people there at times which was just perfect. The room was like something out of a Miss Marple TV programme. Furnishings were cosy and old fashioned in the best way, they fitted the atmosphere of the whole hotel and everything was immaculately maintained. Cushions clean and plumped and the decor looked like it had just been renovated. No TV but we did not even notice until day two! The view of the Caribbean from our gorgeous balcony was all we needed and where we enjoyed feeding the birds and drinking our morning coffee. Breakfast and other meals are taken in the lovely restaurant overlooking the sea. The food was excellent and the evening menu changed daily (which was good as we ate here every day!). After a day by the pool or on the beach we enjoyed the thoroughly lovely afternoon tea (included!) served poolside. Sandwiches and cakes just enough to tide us over until dinner. The pool is small but nice, and the beach a few steps away. Make sure you take a boat ride on the Hotel speed boat with Bradley who looks after the water sports. We loved it here, mainly because of the staff and the attention to detail. We immediately felt that we wanted to come back again and will put it on our short list of favourite hotels in the World. Quiet, unique and special. Three of the most important things to us on a holiday.…
We have just returned from a lovely week in this gem of a hotel. We stayed in the lovely ocean view room, Alleyne, and could not have been happier. Right over the water and steps from the beach and the restaurant, the location was excellent, and very quiet despite proximity to everything The furnishings are lovely and clean and crisp. Huge fresh fluffy towels are always at the ready, and the mini bar stocked with wine and beer and delicious sugar cookies provided nightly at turn down are such a welcome touch. But the lovely rooms and beach front garden setting are just the beginning. The service is truly outstanding. We have been all over the Caribbean and have never had such consistently good service with a smile from all factions. The reception staff are experienced and efficient and took great care of us - from checking in, to planning outings, to arranging for return testing. The restaurant staff are so welcoming and cheery - always checking in on how our day was going, and providing great service. The water sports staff are helpful and fun, and everything runs on time. And the food is really superb, all served in a lovely waterfront restaurant with crisp white linens on the tables, and the most beautiful china. The breakfast options are many - I especially loved the french toast and the omelets. We had rainbows at breakfast two of the days! The salads and soups on offer at lunch are light and delicious. And they serve wonderful french fries with the sandwiches. The dinners are a lovely affair with a varied menu of excellent fresh offerings, often accompanied by quite good live music. We made sure to reserve a table for dinner while at breakfast each day and never had trouble getting the time we wanted. The complimentary daily boat rides, run for us by the personable Ricardo, are such a great feature, and a nice way to see the island from the water and do some great snorkeling. Even though there are jet skis and water skiing on offer, they somehow do not disrupt the peace, as the gently crashing waves drown them out. The snorkeling right off the beach is quite good, and makes every dip in the ocean that much more fun. The ages of the guests were varied, including younger couples, families with young or grown children, empty nesters and retired couples. We met and had nice chats with several couples both at the bar and at neighboring tables. Definitely not all elderly as some reviews have said. Yes there were some children present, but they were all very well behaved and well scrubbed and we enjoyed watching them enjoy their vacationsr. We had a lovely day touring the island and Hunte's Gardens and the St Nicholas Abbey rum plantation arranged by reception, with our knowledgeable and friendly driver for the week, Herby, at the wheel. There was more to do on Barbados, but we had a hard time prying ourselves out of the comfortable chaise longues at the sea wall. I will miss my lime daiquiris while watching the sunset. I don't think we will bother looking further for another place to stay in the Caribbean - this lovely spot suited us perfectly and we can't wait to come back.…
My wife and I left the kids at home and went to this hotel for our 10 year wedding anniversary. It was one of the best holidays of our life. We had a stunning Ocean Front suite which was in perfect condition. The food is of a very high standard and drinking Cobblers Rum Punch overlooking the sea is an experience I will not forget. The hotel is so relaxed and everything is taken care of. It is like a different world. I spent most of my days using the free watersports kit and my wife spent most of her days sun-bathing with a cocktail in hand. We will definitely come back as soon as we can convince the grandparents to babysit again!
We had two weeks at Cobblers last month which was our first ever visit to Barbados, what an introduction. The suites are wonderful offering superb comfort and privacy, they are set in the fantastic gardens full of birds, monkeys and flowers. The size and layout of Cobblers allied to its location feels less like a hotel and more like your own personal space. The memories of our holiday will remain with us for a very long time but most of all it will be about the islands greatest asset, the people. I will certainly miss people out but would like to try to cover all the people at the hotel who went out of their way to make us welcome in a wonderful inclusive way. If i missed you out so sorry but thank you. Stacey, Dee, Virgil, Pearson, Damien, Gregory, Greta, Cathy,Ricky,Donavon and every body else, thank you so so much to you all love and big hugs David and Dee xxxxx…
Great service by very friendly people in a comfortable suite in a lovely location. Top marks! Close to nature with birds and monkeys (friendly) roaming the gardens. Staff are exemplary and ensure all your needs are catered for.
My husband and I had the most amazing stay over Memorial Day Weekend. A fabulous boutique hotel with wonderful staff, beautiful decor and right on the most beautiful ocean. We absolutely can't wait to visit again and would recommend to anyone!
Joanna and her staff were so friendly and extremely accommodating in every way, and the property is beautiful. Every meal was outstanding. We had invited a fairly large group for our daughter’s wedding and everyone enjoyed themselves. We hope to return one day!
We recently arrived home from a 3 weeks extended holiday in Barbados. Having holidayed in beautiful Barbados for 27 years prior to the pandemic returning to Barbados (home) at Cobblers Cove on the West Coast to the fabulous staff - gardeners, housekeepers, waiters, waitresses and all staff was fantastic. Looking forward to our next visit in 2023. A special mention to lovely Joanna, general manager who was at hand to make sure our holiday ran smoothly. The service and sumptuous food was excellent as usual. Many thanks to all staff. Glynis & Mike - Rockley
Our second visit to Cobblers Cove didn’t fail to deliver. From the welcome rum punch on arrival to the immaculate servicing of our suite we were made to feel welcome. Cobblers Cove manages to generate such a cool and sophisticated atmosphere in an old school environment with the support of a fantastic team. Joanna runs a tight ship and encourages every member to offer impeccable Bajan service. We celebrated our Silver Wedding Anniversary during this stay and, having just landed back in the UK, we are already planning our return!
Yes as people who have stayed at sandy lane many times in the past we have grown to appreciate the calm and tranquil beauty of Cobblers. we stayed in our favourite sute , the colleton , of which a former urbane manager said of residents of this suite people go there and they rarely leave the room !- its that spacious with a plunge pool and large terrace with lovely views of the sea and the hotel surrounds . its nice to see many of the previous staff in the hotel and we had a lovely 2 weeks which we didnt want to end . Excellent breakfasts - calm !- with everything you might want, very good lunches particularly when lobster swam into the net - the best lobster - dinner was something to look forward to with our only cavil that many of the starters were not to our taste but the mains and dessets were all enjoyed as was the white wine from Francis Ford Coppolas vineyard , a particular favourite The gardens of the hotel are pretty the setting here is perfect , the staff like to have a laugh as do we , which is one of the main reasons we return to barbados - laughter is in short supply in most london restaurants and hotels ! We will certainly return next year and look forward to it…
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