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Art Studio 2 is set in lovely gardens,35 yards from the beach

Apartment with kitchen, near Sandy Lane Beach

Photo gallery for Art Studio 2 is set in lovely gardens,35 yards from the beach

Beautifully set in well manicured gardens
Plenty of foliage to watch the birds, occasional troop of monkeys.
Enjoy the patio for relaxing, breakfast lunches wine and dining !
Well maintained garden from all angles, plenty of colour
A nice outlook form the patio.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bathroomSleeps 241.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

open plan studio

2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

1 bathroom

studio bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Art Studio 2 is set in lovely gardens,35 yards from the beach

Fully equipped kitchen
Hairdryer
Bathroom towels and face cloths
Ironing Facilities
Radio & CD Player
Communal Telephone
Housekeeping Service 6 Days per week
Laundry service available ( if required please speak with housekeeping )
Safe
Sunloungers
Beach towels provided

Cot available on request
Fold up bed available by arrangement ( an extra cost for 3rd person staying )
Water sports nearby
Car Park
No smoking rule

Art Studio enjoys prime position on the platinum west coast of Barbados. Nearby watersports, local Restaurants, Bars, and Street food all within a radius of 75 yds. 1st and 2nd Street is a great area nearby where good food and lively entertainment is available week days and at weekends some lively entertainment. Local shopping
in Holetown includes galleries, art and crafts, Duty free, Boutiques and The Chattel Houses. Limegrove in an experience where you can enjoy lovely coffee, shopping , cinema and the local
supermarket nearby gives a complimentary shuttle bus to help
you back with your shopping.
Buses are a great way of getting around on the island and are inexpensive, (3.50 dollars will take you to the end of the bus route destination, or yours within it's route) For a Taxi negotiate a price.
Barbados has some lovely exclusive restaurants to dine some you may wish to experience:
The Cliff this is the Boutique restaurant of the Island, it is advisable to book early to avoid disappointment for more information please visit on line
The Sandy Lane welcomes those who wish to spoil themselves afternoon tea is an option.
The Tides, highly commended restaurants in St James.
The Fish Pot in Moontown is highly commended
Friday night out at " Oistins " The fish fry, a great night out with plenty of fish and chicken BBQ Bajan Style. A night of dancing, music, local arts and crafts all, A bus ride will take you all the way, i suggest a 5-30 ish bus. If you are on holiday at Easter it is the
" Oistins" Fish Festival !!
Barbados hosts many festivals, Sport, Music and Food
For the Elite swimmer there is a open water festival (5 day event)
International Hockey festival (1 week)
Sir Garfield Sober Golf festival- is one of the biggest and popular golfing event in barbados attracting players from all over the world.
Carlisle bay festival a watersports festival organised by the watersports Association in Barbados.An entertaining, exciting, festival enjoyed by participants and spectators alike.
Food, wine and Rum festival in " Oistins" with international chefs, World Wine & Rum.
Barbados Reggae festival, reggae on the hill, 3 days of spectular events and one of the most popular musical event on the island.
Cropover Season - A 12 week celebration of Barbadian Culture, Arts,Crafts, Music, Folk, Dance, Masquerady and Relverly
This traditional harvest festival began in Barbados having it's early beginnings on the sugarcane plantations during slavery. The tradition started in 1687, the big cropover weekend (last weekend leading up to the Grand Kadooment/ Carnival Day.
These festivals are only a few that Barbados Hosts.
To keep the calories off you may wish to visit the wellness center in Holetown which is The Nordic Center behind "Limegrove", here there is a small amount of gym equipement and tutored exercise classes are available for more information please enquire directly.There is a lot of fun to be enjoyed on Barbados with some great days out whether it be the island tour, gaining the knowledge of the brewing process of the local "Banks Beer" or the method involved in the Making of Mount Gay Rum.


Car hire - i can put you in touch with a company who will have things in place for you on your arrival, a taxi transfer from the airport can be organised at an added cost.

The former Discovery Bay Hotel which was situated adjacent to Art Studio Condominiums, has now been completely demolished and the site cleared. The site has been purchased by Blue Diamond Resorts who intend to build a new hotel on the site, construction rumoured to commence in May 2024 and take approximately 2 years. To date, despite numerous requests to Blue Diamond regarding the start date and details of the new hotel, no information has been received. The build has completed intrrior works mainly, a small amount of outside work still to be completed

Enquires have been made with the construction Company who have been retained to carry out the redevelopment work. They have said that due to to new build building techniques which will be employed on this site, any noise, dust and disturbance to neighbouring properties will be substantially reduced and should not cause any undue disturbance.

Art Studio Condominiums are in constant contact with Blue Diamond Resorts and any future progress will be posted.







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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
All guests are required to sign a Covid protocol & disclaimer form, a booking form also needs to be completed to finalise the booking by all guests.
All guests staying at Art Studio 2 will need to have 2 Covid vaccinations confirmation proof is a requirement.
For the comfort of everyone staying at Art Studio an 11pm curfew is in place. Please note housekeeping do not wash the dishes.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Holetown

Located in Holetown, this apartment is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sandy Lane Beach and Mullins Beach. Diamonds International and Folkestone Marine Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.
Map
St James, St. James

What's nearby

  • Lime Grove Shopping Centre - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • St. James Parish Church - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Holetown Beach - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Folkestone Marine Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Sandy Lane Beach - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Bridgetown (BGI-Grantley Adams Intl.) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Calma Beach Club - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Just Grillin' - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sunset Restaurant and Bar - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Surfside Restaurant & Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Italia Coffee House - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Art Studio 2 is set in lovely gardens,35 yards from the beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Art Studio 2 is set in lovely gardens,35 yards from the beach ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Art Studio 2 is set in lovely gardens,35 yards from the beach ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Art Studio 2 is set in lovely gardens,35 yards from the beach ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Art Studio 2 is set in lovely gardens,35 yards from the beach located?

Situated by the sea, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lime Grove Shopping Centre and Sandy Lane Beach. St. James Parish Church and Holetown Monument are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lynn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fabulous stay at the Art Studio. Wonderful location . Julia was the perfect host ,kept in touch throughout or stay .
Stayed 20 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at Art Studio2! The large outdoor deck was great, AC was ice cold when needed and the property staff were sooo nice! The construction next door was outside of anyone’s control and will be done by summer ‘26. By no means did it affect our wonderful stay. The beach down the path is AMAZING! Easy to walk to shops, bars and a big Massy store 10 minutes away. The gardens were beautiful too!
Stayed 25 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We are repeat visitors to this studio which is located next to one of the best beaches in Barbados. Julia the host once again provided comprehensive joining instructions, and the studio is stocked with everything you need. Arrangements can be made to supply shopping too. Julia is very responsive to any messages we sent. Although close to a large hotel which is being constructed, in our opinion, this does not detract from the quality of the accommodation with first rate site support from Stacy who took care of the studio. We will return to this beautiful part of the world.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Had an enjoyable stay here. Julia was great organising our taxis and communicating with us
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location & lovely apartment-beach so close-restaurants & bars too-buses fab fun!

Perfect for two - exactly as described - very satisfied with everything
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

hilary f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

Had a great time, apartment well located, close to everything and is very well equipped, we will definately be backHilary Friend
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claude-Michel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
So close to the beach and the workers are fantastic.

10/10 Excellent

Megan V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing beach vacation

It was a quiet and relaxing spot. The beach was so close it was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

nicole m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location location location

More than just an amazing location is an amazing place. Beautiful, clean, just what you need if you want to be on the beach with AC! 100% recommend.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to visit

Comfortable 1 roomed apartment with bathroom. Very clean and well serviced and super staff. Convenient for local services and close to lovely beach. We really enjoyed our visit and look forward to staying again.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Benoit C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

a gem of a place

I was at a conference in nearby Bellairs Institute, and colleagues were jealous of my find! A nice patio, AC, very close to the beach, to the shops and many food options. Despite the construction of a new hotel next door, the place was relaxing and very enjoyable with hummingbirds visiting during my morning coffee. Next conference, I wil stay there again. Thanks Julia for being so responsive.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gea S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect stay

The location and place are everything as it is shown in the advertisement and even more. The studio is very well equipped and we loved the short walk to the beach. When we come back to Barbados, we definitely will come back here!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Athena B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location

The property is lovely and well maintained. The AC is strong and the bed comfortable. But what is truly impressive is the proximity to both the beach (perhaps a 1 minute walk) and all of the Holetown restaurants and shopping areas. Everything is easily walkable. The people complaining about the apartment being run down are being too picky in my opinion.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clare T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location, beautiful apartment

We just had the most perfect stay, no 2 Art Studio is perfectly appointed with everything you could possibly need and just a short walk to the beautiful Caribbean Sea.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Arrived to a clean, organized room with one king bed (two twins pushed together), small but useful kitchen, and nice updated bathroom. Open air patio/porch at the entrance was nice, albeit a bit buggy at night. 2 beach chairs, an umbrella and some other useful items for the beach or heading into town. Landscaped beautifully, local staff (housekeeping/landscapers) friendly and inviting. There is a large shared yard with clotheslines. 30 second walk puts you right onto the beach, but not before passing through Kirt’s Beach Bar. I highly recommend spending some time here. If you’re looking for some of the old school, do-it-yourself Caribbean vibes, then this refreshing escape is exactly what you need.The Studio’s proximity to beach, bar, dining, and shopping, its affordability makes it an extremely attractive option. Thats the good. The not so good:Construction. A resort is being built around the Art Studio’s grounds. With the right positive thinking you can just imagine it’s just containing your own private oasis! Things will get better, but construction noise started at 6am and sometimes continued until about 7pm. Not a problem for us, we were there with a baby so he had us up at 6am anyway. All in all, we had a fantastic time at Art Studios. We had family staying in another unit, and are already planning to come back with more family and friends renting other units together. We look forward to our potential return to the studios and Barbados!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Filippo T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good location and cozy apartment!

Art Studio is a beautiful location to spend great time in Barbados! Just few steps from the beach is located in one of the best town in Barbados. The apartment is well equipped and Julia and the staff is very helpful if you need any kind of information.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Alan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Happy Holidays

Very friendly, pleasant and helpful staff. Overall a very good holiday, a bit noisy in the evenings coming from across the way and from Holetown.
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Had a great time

Excellant
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rose s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A LITTLE BAJAN GEM

A little gem in the heart of bustling Holetown. Friendly helpful staff and very well equipped. Only one minute walk to sandy beach. Our third stay and we will be back.
Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

John F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Positive feedback

Accomadation was accessible, clean, tidy and had everything a couple needs. The staff were always friendly and greeted you with a smile. We would definitely recommend to other couples and would book again.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

michael s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great experience

Looking forward to doing this again!!
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A beach paradise

We really enjoyed our stay at Julia’s studio. It’s proximity to the beach and stores was amazing! The place is very well equipped with everything you need in the way of necessities to cook. She provided beach chairs and umbrella which was really a plus! The snorkelling was great right off the shore!
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Jan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved it!

Perfect little apartment for 2 with great snorkelling beach practically in your backyard! Close to restaurants, bars and right up the street from the Rock Net Grill a great little local restaurant/bar with the best fresh fish! Julia is an awesome host/hostess! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our 2nd stay at Art Studio 2!

Great central location with beach in your backyard and restaurants and grocery store within 5 min walk. As usual Julia was a fabulous host and her apartment has everything you can possibly need. She even has beach chairs and umbrella after we suggested it last year! A special thank you to cleaning/property staff Trudy, Michelle and Michael who do a wonderful job!
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We highly recommend this studio for many reasons: - Julia the host made contact almost immediately after booking and continued to provide all the information required to ensure we were familiar with the accommodation before arrival. - The location is perfect for the wonderful being only 35 metres from the beach, close to local shops & restaurants. - The studio has everything you need for catering and trips to the beach including seats, snorkels, towels etc. - Meschell, Trudy & Michael provide excellent onsite services. - The long term residents made us feel so welcome and provided lots of local information. We look forward to returning next year. Rob & Kathryn
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

About the host

Hosted by julia clark

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Within my work I am a Hospitality/retailer, I enjoy, sport, music , nice dining, Travel and dancing. I have a godson, and niece whom I adore.

Why they chose this property

Art Studio enjoys prime position on the platinum west coast of Barbados, central position to travel North, South or across to the East side known as The Atlantic coast. What ever the destination there is a lovely place to visit whether it be Bathsheba, Sam Lords Castle ( the beach here is baron, but to me a beautiful place peaceful, calm and not populated,), Barbados is approxamatley 35 miles long, and 15 miles wide, nothing is to far away.
At Art Studio we are fortunate to have 4 very sincere members of staff who provide exceptional standards, Meschell and Stacy are our housekeepers, laundry is changed twice weekly. Michael and Theo are our gardener/maintainance man who prides in well manicured gardens, please note the housekeepers work 6 days a week and do not work on Bank Holiday days

What makes this property unique

From quiet solitude beach to the energy of Boutiques, Cinema, local crafts and Galleries , Restaurants ,Bars and Music a short distance away, wi.th charm and sophistication. Yoga ,wellness and fitness classes are nearby, local tennis courts , two Golf courses, Royal Westmorland's and The Sandy Lane, are exclusive and nearby. The cost to play the Royal Westmorland is in the region of £150-00 a round, booking is required and non residents can only play at allocated times given for non residents. Non residents can play tournaments if accompanied with a resident staying at the Royal Westmorland Golf Club, the only exception is the Garry Sobers Tournament open to all usually scheduled at the beginning of May annually. Barbados host many sporting events, including Swimming, Hockey, Cricket, Cycling and Windsurfing. Other events Barbados host are Music, food , Rum & food festivals...
Crop over season is the traditional end of harvest with a celebration of Barbadian Culture which leads up to the Grand Kadooment/ Carnival Day.

Local fruit, vegetable and salad stalls, street food, all at good prices, fuel ,supermarket and some banks are nearby.
To get about on the island is as easy as you like it there are taxis, car hire, buses are a inexpensive way getting around the island, one price will take you to 1 stop or to the end of its destination.
Holetown you are at the centre for going North South, or across to the East coast, a great place and a great place to be...

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