Hunte’s Garden and St Nicholas Abbey small group or private Barbados tour

schedule5 hrs
free_cancellationFree Cancellation
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One of the many names Barbados came to be known by was “Little England”. What could be more British than a garden and a great house? Visit Anthony Hunte’s masterpiece garden; this garden in a sink hole that has been transformed into one of the most beautiful spots on the island. A visit to Barbados will not be complete without a stop in Bathsheba, famous for its breathtaking beauty and pounding surf. Following Bathsheba there we will make our way to Morgan Lewis Windmill. The windmill is on the top 100 endangered historical sites in the world. Then we will continue up the hill to Cherry Tree Hill for a short photo op. stop before moving on to St. Nicholas Abbey. This Plantation House is likely the last remaining authentic house of the 17th Century that exists in the “New World”. The Plantation produces award winning rum and they are always delighted to offer you a sample.
From November 2022 this tour will include Lunch and be 1.5 hours longer with an option to add the Heritage Railway

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Points of Interest

distanceBathsheba Beach
Bathsheba is located on the Eastern coastline of Barbados. It is said that this area was named after the wife of King David whose name was u201cBathshebau201d. Legend has it that she bathed in milk to keep her skin beautiful and soft, and the rolling surf waters of Bathshebau2019s u201cSoup Bowlu201d resembled Bathshebau2019s bath. The area is popular with surfers. It is a popular area for locals and visitors alike and is dotted with several seaside cottages.
distanceCherry Tree Hill
Cherry Tree Hill is eight hundred and fifty (850) ft above sea level and is a part of St. Nicholas Abbey plantation. Actually due to the size of the St. Nicholas Abbey property, Cherry Tree Hill actually borders, St.Peter and St. Andrew. Many years ago, the drive on either side to get to it was flanked by cherry trees, thus the reason for its name; however these were replaced with mahogany trees which now line the road. The trees were planted in celebration of the signing of The Treaty of Paris in 1763
distanceSt. Nicholas Abbey
St Nicholas Abbey is located in Saint Peter, Barbados, and is a plantation house, museum and rum distillery Colonel Benjamin Berringer built the house in 1658. This house is one of only three genuine Jacobean mansions in the Western Hemisphere. It's similar to the English Jacobean-era manor houses of the first half of the seventeenth century, the period between the Tudor and Georgian styles, beginning in the reign of James I.

What's Included

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  • check_circleEntrance fees to Hunte's Gardens Included.
  • check_circleEntrance fees St Nicholas Abbey Included. Sugar Plantation House & Rum Distillery.
  • check_circleSnacks
  • check_circleHotel. & Cruise port pickup and drop-off
  • check_circleSmall group tour with a maximum of 8 persons unless you book a group.
  • check_circleAir-conditioned vehicle
  • check_circleBeverages
  • check_circleVisit the coastal town of Bathsheba and view the mushroom rocks
  • check_circleVisit Cherry Tree Hill and enjoy its fabulous sweeping views of the east coast
  • cancelGratuities