Historic Treasures
Sunbury House Set in the heart of the St. Philip countryside, Sunbury is a superb example of a Barbadian sugar estate great house. Built over 300 years ago, Sunbury has a rich and varied history. Originally known as Chapmans, then Branckers, the house was eventually called Sunbury some time around 1767 when the new owners named it after their family home in England. The historically listed building is magnificently furnished and it contains one of the country’s superior collections of antiques, china and silver, as well as a most interesting display of old prints. The cellars, originally used for storing root vegetables grown on the plantation, now house the Caribbean’s finest collection of antique carriages. In addition there is a fascinating assembly of household items that many years ago were part of everyday domestic life on a plantation. Apart from the house itself and the beautiful antiques, the one factor that really makes Sunbury stand out amongst the plantation houses of Barbados is that this is the only one where every room is open to the public, and visitors are able to view everything from the cellars to the bedrooms. A leisurely stroll through Sunbury Plantation House in the company of an informative guide, will give you a very vivid impression of the gracious lifestyle of a by-gone Barbadian era. Throughout the extensively landscaped grounds can be found more fine authentic examples of old carts, machinery and mule and oxen drawn equipment once used on the plantation. According to the time of day you visit you may wish to enjoy lunch, afternoon tea or a refreshing drink in the garden setting of the Courtyard
Restaurant and Bar. For a special occasion you may have a very special five course candlelight dinner in the very same dining room where the notorious Sam Lord used to come for dinner way back in the 1830’s. Sunbury is also an ideal location for any size wedding. Call (246) 423-6270 for further information. www.barbadosgreathouse.com sunbury@caribsurf.com
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