Along with the St Nicholas Abbey we also visited the Sunbury Plantation House. We also had a wonderful afternoon lunch here.
As guests in Barbados for the first time my wife and I were interested in learning of the island, its, highlights, resourses and history. The Sunbury Plantation House tended to fill each category well.
This is a place that is listed on cruise ship excursions for those visiting Barbados. If hooked up with another place or two in this more remote part of the island I believe it an excellent choice. My wife and I rented a car and after receiving direction from the good people at the Coconut Court Beach Hotel we set off on a fine day of site seeing on our own.
A Bit About the Sunbury Plantation House
Back in 1777, during the American Revolution the estate property was purchased by the Barrow family who named it after their estate in England. "Sunbury" the name. This is a large bright and airy home making good use of windows and light colours. The Victorian furnishings within are an amazing collection of antiques and artifacts. It also has some surprises that may interest camera buffs. One could spend hours in the many open rooms examining at close quarters the many pieces that are in excellent shape. Though the antiques are old the house isn't. The original was destroyed by a fire in 1995 but was rebuilt for the tours we enjoy now. Those interested in architecture will appreciate the fine moldings and arched portals that open up to the next sun lighted room.
Tours are given and a bit of free time to explore is available. We happened to note a couple of cruise excursion groups following the guide from room to room. The history of the Barbadian sugar estate great house is interesting and the guides personable and quite knowledgeable.
The cellar is a suprise in that its not a dar dreary place where root vegetables were once stored. It's now bright, well lighted and now houses the Caribbean's largest collection of elegant horse drawn carriages and an assembly of household items from a by-gone eraas quoted form the Sunbury Plantation House brochure.
Barbadian Lunch
My wife and I were interested in having the Barbadian Buffett offered in a coral stone wall lined lush garden area that was gorgeous.
We were quite pleased with the selection of Bajan delights including tradition flying fish, cou cou, sweet potatoes, macaroni pie, and a cole slaw that can't be beat. There was much more but my mind doesn't recall all at this time. I did manage to get seconds and some dessert too.
A regular menu was available too.The setting, once again, for those not on tour was exceptional. Those on tours dined under a large tent that did allow for a pleasant atmosphere from which to then tour the luscious grounds of the estate but didn't have the charm of the courtyard. Never-the-less, if on an excursion be sure to take some time walking the grounds with camera in hand.
pops Last Thoughts
Being that the Sunbury is on the more easterly part of the island be sure to see some sites on that more remote area of the island including views and a walk on some of the incredible beaches that are on the Atlantic Ocean side of the island.
My wife enjoyed our stay, about two hours and could have been much longer, at the Sunbury Great House. This plantations grounds are truly lovely and worth a stop as well as the St. Nicholas Abbey of which I will be reviewing soon.
Dining in the coral stone lined courtyard on that lovely afternoon was one of our highlights of our eight night, (not nearly enough) stay on the island of Barbados.
As guests in Barbados for the first time my wife and I were interested in learning of the island, its, highlights, resourses and history. The Sunbury Plantation House tended to fill each category well.
This is a place that is listed on cruise ship excursions for those visiting Barbados. If hooked up with another place or two in this more remote part of the island I believe it an excellent choice. My wife and I rented a car and after receiving direction from the good people at the Coconut Court Beach Hotel we set off on a fine day of site seeing on our own.
A Bit About the Sunbury Plantation House
Back in 1777, during the American Revolution the estate property was purchased by the Barrow family who named it after their estate in England. "Sunbury" the name. This is a large bright and airy home making good use of windows and light colours. The Victorian furnishings within are an amazing collection of antiques and artifacts. It also has some surprises that may interest camera buffs. One could spend hours in the many open rooms examining at close quarters the many pieces that are in excellent shape. Though the antiques are old the house isn't. The original was destroyed by a fire in 1995 but was rebuilt for the tours we enjoy now. Those interested in architecture will appreciate the fine moldings and arched portals that open up to the next sun lighted room.
Tours are given and a bit of free time to explore is available. We happened to note a couple of cruise excursion groups following the guide from room to room. The history of the Barbadian sugar estate great house is interesting and the guides personable and quite knowledgeable.
The cellar is a suprise in that its not a dar dreary place where root vegetables were once stored. It's now bright, well lighted and now houses the Caribbean's largest collection of elegant horse drawn carriages and an assembly of household items from a by-gone eraas quoted form the Sunbury Plantation House brochure.
Barbadian Lunch
My wife and I were interested in having the Barbadian Buffett offered in a coral stone wall lined lush garden area that was gorgeous.
We were quite pleased with the selection of Bajan delights including tradition flying fish, cou cou, sweet potatoes, macaroni pie, and a cole slaw that can't be beat. There was much more but my mind doesn't recall all at this time. I did manage to get seconds and some dessert too.
A regular menu was available too.The setting, once again, for those not on tour was exceptional. Those on tours dined under a large tent that did allow for a pleasant atmosphere from which to then tour the luscious grounds of the estate but didn't have the charm of the courtyard. Never-the-less, if on an excursion be sure to take some time walking the grounds with camera in hand.
pops Last Thoughts
Being that the Sunbury is on the more easterly part of the island be sure to see some sites on that more remote area of the island including views and a walk on some of the incredible beaches that are on the Atlantic Ocean side of the island.
My wife enjoyed our stay, about two hours and could have been much longer, at the Sunbury Great House. This plantations grounds are truly lovely and worth a stop as well as the St. Nicholas Abbey of which I will be reviewing soon.
Dining in the coral stone lined courtyard on that lovely afternoon was one of our highlights of our eight night, (not nearly enough) stay on the island of Barbados.
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