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Balenbouche Guest Cottages
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The historic Balenbouche
Estate offers secluded, affordable and unique accommodations in st Lucia. Our family
owned property remains a working
farm, heritage site, and place of exceptional beauty and
tranquility. Each of our four cottages has a distinct history and design, and blends in with the natural surroundings. Secluded beaches are just a few
minutes walk away.
Almond Cottage (2 bedrooms,
2 baths, kitchenette, living room/veranda)
Banyan Cottage (2
bedrooms, 2 baths, kitchen, living room, veranda)
Calabash Cottage (1 bedroom,
1 bath, refrigerator, veranda)
Frangipani Cottage (1
bedroom, 1 bath, refrigerator, veranda)
Availability Calendar
Wedding packages
Retreats, Activities and Events
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Rates are per cottage for up to 2 ppl
Additional guests pay $20 per day
Minimum Stay: 3 nights
Our listed 1 and 2 week rates are discounted by 10% and 15%
Breakfast: US $10
Lunch: US $15 -$20
Dinner: US $20 -$30 |
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Daily |
1 Week |
2 Weeks |
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Daily |
1 Week |
2 Weeks |
Banyan Cottage
(sleeps 2 - 6) |
190 |
1,195 |
2,275 |
140 |
880 |
1,665 |
Almond Cottage
(sleeps 2 - 4) |
180 |
1,135 |
2,140 |
130 |
820 |
1,550 |
Frangipani Cottage
(sleeps 1 - 2) |
140 |
880 |
1,665 |
100 |
630 |
1,190 |
Calabash Cottage
(sleeps 1 - 2) |
120 |
755 |
1,435 |
80 |
500 |
950 |
Special Rates
April 16/08- November 15/08!
During this time, we will not be offering lunch and dinner on a regular basis. Our family and small staff will be busy with renovations and the many other tasks on the estate. For those interested in experiencing the Balenbouche farm and work-life first hand, a volunteer option is also available. Please contact us for more information!
Weather: The official hurricane season is from June to November.
While St. Lucia is usually lucky due to its southern location, we may experience heavy rain during September and October.
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Almond Cottage
The Almond Cottage is the smaller of our two bedroom vacation rentals. It offers 2 adjoining bedrooms with private bathrooms, a kitchenette, and a large, bright, partially enclosed veranda with swinging lounge chairs.
One of the bedrooms offers two single beds with a standard bathroom, the other bedroom has a king-sized bed and an outdoor style shower, built with natural stone. The Almond Cottage can sleep up to 4 people. |
Banyan Cottage
The Banyan is our largest vacation rental which can sleep up to 6 people. It is also perfect for a couple or family. The Banyan cottage offers 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a full kitchen, veranda, and a living room with room for two extra beds.
The layout of the Banyan is very open and the bathrooms are surrounded by tropical foliage, one with rose-tiled shower and bath, the other with a outdoor style shower and sink set in beautiful red cedar wood. |
"Every now and again, a travelers stumbles across something - a place, a person - that feels truly special.” (BWIA Caribbean Beat) "...the gentle spirit of the owner transforms the property into 'home' for all who wander in that direction." (Indigo Guide) |
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Calabash Cottage
The Calabash Cottage is our smallest vacation rental, suitable for a single person or couple. It offers a cozy bedroom with Queen sized bed and ensuite bathroom, as well as a wooden deck shaded by palm trees overlooking the garden.This cottage offers a refrigerator and electric water kettle, and guests also have access to the kitchen in the nearby Plantation House. |
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Frangipani Cottage
The Frangipani Cottage is slightly larger than the Calabash and more secluded. It offers a king sized bed and a spacious bathroom with a natural stone shower. It is a breezy with a soft, sunny interior. The Frangipani has the feel of a traditional Caribbean house and it has an interesting and unusual story - it was purchased from a nearby local community, and then relocated and restored. The seasoned wood is more resistant to climate and insects, and the cottage fits nicely into the historic landscape of Balenbouche. Amenities include a refrigerator and electric water kettle.
Photo Credit: (c) 2006 Bryan David Griffith |
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Balenbouche Meal Plans and Restaurants
Our
Creole, Asian
and European-inspired meals are freshly prepared using delicious local ingredients. Breakfast is included, a dinner special US $20 - $30) is offered 3 -5 nights a week. Lunch, Vegetarian and Vegan meals are available by request . Children under 12 pay half price, children under 7 receive free meals!
The Almond and Banyan villas have kitchenettes, Frangipani and Calabash offer refrigerators. Guests may also use the Plantation House kitchen. Convenience stores and the supermarket are a 5-15 min drive.
Two local restaurants are just a 5 minute drive away.
Photo Credit: (c) 2006 Bryan David Griffith |
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