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“the 11-acre estate Greensleeves even has a uniquely designed ‘grandchildren’s wing’ that has been appointed for the family’s younger members”
Fully managed villas have indeed become commonplace for many families who want the comfort of staying in a second home while still feeling like they are on vacation. “There is a certain status that comes with owning a vacation home in Barbados,” says Jamie Poulton, a well-known British horse trainer who is presently seeking to purchase a second home in Barbados. Homes such as Heron Bay, the home of the Bamford family, and Greensleeves, the home of the Rausings, are two exquisite beach-front villas whose well-known families have been visiting Barbados for generations.
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Indeed, the 11-acre estate Greensleeves even has a uniquely designed ‘grandchildren’s wing’ that has been appointed for the family’s younger members, whose interests include arts and crafts, a jungle gym and child-friendly dining options, from their very own specially outfitted kitchen. There is even a nanny’s quarters located in the grandchildren’s section of the house. Another reason that Barbados is so fitting for multi-generational tourism is that there is so much to do. Lady Olivia Clark refers to excellent standard of golf courses that are a lure for her golfloving family.