A perfect location
Situated on the West Coast, the property is ideally located to enable easy access to all Barbados's attractions.
At the end of the road there are bus stops with regular buses to all parts of the Island, although we do recommend hiring a car so you can independently explore the Island.
The bus stops either say 'To the City' or 'From the City' and that city is Bridgetown. The capital, with its cruise ship port and duty free shops is about 5kms away. The neighbouring Holetown has many bars, restaurants, shopping centre and cinema is only 3kms away.
Within 30 minutes of exiting Grantley Adams International Airport you can be relaxing with an ice cold Banks beer or perhaps a rum cocktail, just see what's in the fridge.
Perhaps you may want to play golf - the world renown Sandy Lane Hotel and golf course is a 5 minute ride away.
Fine dining may be on your list and 'The Cliff' restaurant and 'Cliff Beach Club' are less than 800 meters on foot or perhaps stop at a road side food stall 'Connies' in Paynes Bay.
There is a choice of food and drink on the island to suit all tastes and budgets or cook something using the facilities of our kitchen.
Take a dip in the 10 meter swimming pool on site, or stroll down to Fitts Village beach for a snorkel in the sea among the tropical fishes. You may even spy a turtle or two.
Don't forget to take our sun loungers with, so you can relax under a palm tree on the beach.
For late night life and entertainment travel down south for about 20 minutes and you will arrive in Christchurch and the St Lawrence Gap.
Fitts Village
This district on the west coast of Barbados is ideal for a relaxing Caribbean vacation.
Fitts Village, in the parish of St James, derives its name from the man who owned that western tract of land undulating toward the Caribbean Sea: Benjamin Thomas Fitt.
It was its placement at the edge of a tranquil and clear blue ocean that would see the Fitts district become a predominantly fishing village. Fishing still goes on there to this day, extending toward its neigbouring Paynes Bay Fishing Market.
Fitts Village is a small fishing village 5 miles North of Bridge town on the West coast of Barbados in St James.
The area contains several reefs and with clear blue waters it is good for snorkeling. Occasionally you may even spot a turtle surfacing for a breath of air. This is a favourite release spot for sea turtle hatchlings rescued by the Barbados Sea Turtle Project. There are areas along this coast that are excellent for swimming. This is typically a quiet beach, and is the ideal spot to relax with a good book under the shade, or enjoying the sea and sun.
At Fitts Village you'll find the beachfront Italian restaurant Il Tempio, where you'll enjoy homemade pasta in a romantic seaside setting.
The Fitt family over time sold off much of its property to other aspiring landowners; and by the time tourism and its ancillary services had gripped the West Coast district, more and more properties had changed hands. Several Barbadian families - small and large, poor and rich - came into ownership of land in Fitts Village. The most prominent of these were the Chapmans, Scotts, Jordans, Williamses, Gaskins and Sealys.
In the early 1980s, during the Tom Adams Government which introduced the Tenantries And Freeholding Act, tenants were able to purchase the lots they once rented. And, more Fitts Village residents were able to buy land from the Fitts and other large property owners.
Among other well-known Bajan families coming out of the Fitts Village experience have been the Carmichaels and Forbeses.
In Barbados you will find a rumshop on almost every street corner. In Fitts Village there have been a good number of these little rustic bars - and cookshops - some of which have given way to the more sophisticated. This has come from a strengthened tourism industry.
Ajoupa 12 is on the right hand side as you look at this picture
Highlights
Ajoupa12 self-catering villa is a handy 5 min walk away from Jordans Supermarket found directly opposite Fitts village beach.
From Bridgetown you will need to get a bus going to Holetown or Speightown. Get off the bus at Jordan’s Supermarket and make the short walk up Berbice Road No 2 to the Ajoupa villas.
The Villa sleeps 4 in comfort
Manager meet & greet on arrival
Maid service on request (additional fee payable locally)
A Two week vacations include mid term house clean
10 meter shared pool with shower
UPSTAIRS
There are two bedrooms each with fitted wardrobes and shelves. The master, has king size bed and pair of bedside cabinets. The attached balcony with two plantation chairs has views overlooking the sea .
The second bedroom can be configured as one double or two singles. Please request your requirement when booking.
Both are air conditioned with the addition of ceiling fans
The bathroom, upstairs, has a bath with overhead shower, toilet and vanity unit. Constant hot water flows from the solar heated tank.
DOWNSTAIRS
On the ground floor you will find a spacious lounge that will comfortably seat six. This open plan leads onto a dining area, with large circular table and four chairs and then onto the kitchen area. There is also a covered patio.
There is air conditioning and a ceiling fan.
We suggest leaving front and rear doors open, with security grills shut, allowing in the West Coast Breeze. When using the air conditioning please close the doors so it is effective.
A breakfast bar divides the dining area from the kitchen. Here we have tried to make make your stay 'a home from home'. Electric oven, hob, microwave, fridge, freezer. kettle & toaster. There is a washing machine and separate tumble dryer for your added convenience, together with an iron and ironing board.
Downstairs there is a cloakroom with toilet and vanity unit.
OTHER STUFF! -Selection of beach chairs, sun loungers, snorkels, masks and floating hammocks is available for your pleasure. Private parking. External lighting. Not suitable for pets. Not suitable for wheel chairs. This is a non smoking property. Burglar bar doors front and back.
Overview
Living room - room for 6 with air conditioning and ceiling fan
The Lounge area includes
Smart 32" television
DVD and DVD library
WiFi Internet broadband - bring your own laptop/notebook
Radio / CD player and Ipod dock
Local phone for Out going local calls (free)
Dining area - room for 4
Kitchen
Bedroom 1 - queen size bed, air conditioning & ceiling fan
Bedroom 2 - pair of single beds - can be arranged as a double, air conditioning & ceiling fan
The Bedrooms include
Selection of towels and beach towels provided
Hair dryer
Bed linen provided
Digital safe in each bedroom
Bathroom with bath/overhead shower, vanity unit and toilet
Cloakroom downstairs with vanity unit and toilet
The Kitchen
The Kitchen includes
4 ring cooker & oven
Microwave
Fridge with cool water dispenser
Freezer
Washing machine
Tumble dryer
Cutlery
Crockery
Glassware and plastic for use on picnics & at the pool
Kettle
Toaster
Blender
Cooking untensils
Iron & ironing board
Electric B.B.Q.
Mixer tap with pull out hose
Cool bag and ice packs
THINGS TO DO
There is so much to do in Barbados - one visit is not enough
Beaches - these are all public
On the West Coast - Fitts Village, Paynes Bay, Mullins, Holetown, Batts Rock
On the East Coast - Crane Beach, Foul Bay, Bottom Bay, Bathsheba
On the South Coast - Carlisle Bay, Browns, Hastings, Accra, Dover and Miami Beaches
Beach
Swimming
Snorkeling and scuba diving
Water skining
Wind surfing
Body boarding
Fishing
Things to do/places of interest
Walking
Cycling
Horse riding
Golf
Tennis
Historic
Museum(s)
Restaurants
Food shops
SIGHTSEEING
Gardens - Flower Forest, Orchid World, Barbados Wildlife Reserve
Museums - George Washington, Mallallieu Motor, Barbados Museum
Factory tours - Banks Beer, Mount Gay Rum, Earthworks Pottery
Sports - Golf - Sandy Lane, Royal Westmorland, Apes Hill & Barbados Golf Club
Polo
Fishing
Catamaran Sailing Cruises
Snorkeling
Scuba / Diving
Jet Ski
Spas - Sandy Lane, Coral Reef Club.
Architecture - Chattel Houses, Plantation Houses, Churches