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Hunte's Garden and St Nicholas Abbey
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Visit Anthony Hunte's masterpiece garden which is one of the most beautiful spots on the island. Then stop in Bathsheba and Morgan Lewis Windmill for photos. Continue on to Cherry Tree Hill for another photo stop before moving on to St Nicholas Abbey. 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 is a sinkhole 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 of the top 100 endangered historical sites in the world. Then we will continue up the hill to Cherry Tree Hill where we will take 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 anywhere in the "New World". When this residence was built around 1658 of brick and limestone, many of the structures in North America were made of timber, and have long since perished. The residence was built only 30 years after Barbados' settlement by the British in 1627. The Plantation produces award-winning rum and they are always delighted to offer you a sample.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Visit Anthony Hunte's masterpiece garden
- View colors and textures of rare exotic plants
- Visit the coastal town of Bathsheba and view the mushroom rocks
- Visit Cherry Tree Hill and enjoy its fabulous sweeping views of the east coast
- View St Nicholas Abbey which is a plantation house, museum, and rum distillery
Detailed Itinerary
The journey, in full
Hunte's Gardens: Hunte's Garden is picturesque and the path offers many surprises, thanks to the superbly created series of mini-gardens embedded within the main large unit, combining vibrant colors and textures of rare exotic plants to offer the visitor the most uplifting and fulfilling experience. The owner and creator of this beauty, Anthony Hunte, is the heart and soul of this place. You may meet him in the garden or around his extraordinary house and you can be sure to be welcomed with fascinating & colorful stories. Be sure to have your camera ready, as birds and animals love to visit this garden too! Your exquisite experience is gloriously heightened by classical music subtly wafting in the air, adding an extra layer of delight to an amazing ambiance. This magical garden has been featured in many Gardening publications and TV series. Bathsheba: 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 “Bathsheba”. Legend has it that she bathed in milk to keep her skin beautiful and soft, and the rolling surf waters of Bathsheba’s “Soup Bowl” resembled Bathsheba’s bath. The area is popular with surfers. It is a popular area for locals and visitors alike and is dotted with several seaside cottages. Morgan Lewis Windmill: The Morgan Lewis Sugar Mill was built in 1727 it is one of the many Barbadian windmills once used to produce sugar, and one of the two last functioning sugar windmills in the world. The Morgan Lewis Mill ceased grinding sugarcane for commercial purposes in 1947 and was subsequently given to the Barbados National Trust. Cherry Tree Hill: Cherry Tree Hill is eight hundred and fifty (850) ft above sea level and is a part of the 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 St 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.
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Bridgetown
Sightseeing at Hunte's Gardens.
Continued
Bridgetown
Sightseeing at Bathsheba, Barbados.
Continued
Bridgetown
Sightseeing at Cherry Tree Hill, Barbados.
Continued
Bridgetown
Sightseeing at St Nicholas Abbey.
Continued
Bridgetown
Local Flavor.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Air-conditioned vehicle Entrance fees to Hunte's Gardens Included Entrance fees St Nicholas Abbey Included. Sugar Plantation House & Rum Distillery Visit the coastal town of Bathsheba and view the mushroom rocks Visit Cherry Tree Hill and enjoy its fabulous sweeping views of the east coast
Not Included
As this tour included Hunte's Gardens you are required to complete a waiver for the company that operates the garden. Please complete the waiver before joining the tour https://chukkabarbados2.rezgo.com/waiver/376124
Restrictions
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Not stroller accessible. Not suitable for pets. No public transportation nearby. Infants must not sit on laps.
Meeting & Pickup
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Barbados Thank You for booking a Tour with Beautiful Barbados Tours & Excursions Ltd. We are vary happy that you have chosen to spend some of your time in Barbados with us and we will do our best to make sure your experience is a great one. PLEASE READ ALLL OF THE BELLOW INFORMATION AS IT GREATLY IMPACTS YOUR EXCURSION. If you have not yet provided your accommodation details please do so now. Your tour is not confirmed until your accommodation details are provided. Because we are unaware of where these pick-ups will be at the time of your booking, we will give you a wide window of time for your pick-up. On the afternoon before your tour, we will contact you by email to provide you with a more accurate pick-up time within the window provided to you at this time. YOUR PICK-UP WINDOW IS: 8:00-10am Please note you will be contacted the day before your tour with you exact pick up time. If you are not contacted please call 246 231-2932 to reconfirm your pick up time as times can sometimes change due to pick up schedules for the day. Please note the following: It is vital to be on time for your tour, please be ready and waiting in the lobby of your hotel. Our guides can only wait a maximum of 5 minutes for you if you are late. If you have not already done so please provide us with your room number, if you have not yet checked in to your resort please email us at reservations@barbadostoursandexcursions.com after you have and provide the number. This will make your pick up process run efficiently. If you are not staying at a hotel please provide the location pin and a contact number that you can be reached at during your stay. Our guides can contact you on whatsapp so if you have a whatsapp number that is best. As your tour includes Harrisons Cave it is imperative that you visit their website and complete their waiver before the day of the tour. If you do not do this you will not be able to enter the cave. This is the link to the waiver that is to be completed. https://chukkabarbados.rezgo.com/waiver/295652 IF your tour includes a visit to St. Nicholas Abbey Please remember the following if you have booked activities at St Nicholas Abbey. The wait time can be up to 1 hour depending on the option you have booked. The stop at St Nicholas Abbey will involve customers that will be doing different options at St Nicholas Abbey. Some customers book the train tour, some the house and some the combo tour. If you are only doing the house or the train there will be some wait time involved until all guest return. It is a very beautiful area and you are welcome to enjoy the surroundings as you wait. If you wish to upgrade your tour to the combo tour the cost will be US$30 per person, please let us know by email and we will reach out to the attraction requesting an upgrade. Please note this is often not available on the same day hence why we advise that at booking the desired option should be selected and we advise of the wait time on the booking page. If the upgrade is available, we will confirm this to your guide who will inform you. If it is not available There is a lovely little cafe that you can sit and relax under the great big trees during this time.
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Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Automatic
Traveler Impressions
What travelers are saying
2025-03-26
5.00 / 5
Great tour Easy recommendation for anyone interested in gardens and history of the Island.
2025-03-26
5.00 / 5
Great tour with a very knowledgable guide (Glynne). The gardens were beyond amazing and the tour of the rum factory & plantation was interesting and well organized.
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