<p>The Plantation house is a fabulous example of how heritage properties can be restored and modernized, allowing them to survive for future generations.</p><p>Without losing its colonial beauty, the original pine floors and two-foot thick coral stone walls now house glamorous modern pieces interspersed with colonial mahogany collectibles, sourced from several great houses of Barbados. <b>Sweetfield Manor</b> is understated elegance and charm.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><span style="" open="" sans",="" sans-serif;="" letter-spacing:="" normal;="" text-align:="" center;"="">Sweetfield Manor is located in the upper Garrison Historic Site (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) in the vibrant South part of the island. From its location on the second ridge of the island, Sweetfield Manor has spectacular views over the South Coast of Barbados with sweeping views of Carlisle Bay which once teemed with merchant ships but now provides excellent water sports and snorkelling opportunities in the underwater wrecks. Lush landscaping typical of the West Indies</span><br></p><p>There are nooks all over the property that surprise and delight yet seem so natural. &nbsp;You can watch the brilliantly coloured Japanese koi swimming lazily in their pond while you sit on a veritable floating island or lounge by the lagoon pool – the design is beautiful with a simplicity to its layout. Surrounded by banana suckers and tropical foliage that attract the hummingbirds, one can sit for hours enjoying nature at its best.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><span style="" open="" sans",="" sans-serif;="" letter-spacing:="" normal;="" text-align:="" center;"="">Sweetfield Manor recently completed extensive restoration and renovation and has now been restored and modernized into a unique boutique hotel allowing her guests the opportunity to experience the beauty of the building, landscape and its surroundings. A new kitchen headed by an award-winning culinary team brings several dining experiences to allow our guests opportunities to sample both international and local flavours of the Caribbean.</span></p><p>Resident peacocks roam the grounds and, whilst unique and majestic, they seem to just belong, as indeed they do.</p><p>A myriad of hotels, shops and restaurants are within a ten-minute drive and a mere 1200m from the front gates is the longest white sandy beach in Barbados.</p><p><span style="letter-spacing: 0.1px;">While the amenities of the South Coast are in close proximity, Sweetfield Manor is truly a hidden gem. Once on the property a sense of calm and peace fills your soul.</span></p>