Make a holiday rental property or villa in Holders, Barbados your home away from home

Holders is a fantastic village in St James, Barbados. Made famous by the internationally renowned Holders Season since its inception in 1993, Holders has become very well known among international visitors to Barbados, yet is still far off the beaten track for tourists. Filled with typically Barbadian cook houses, rum houses and lively seafood restaurants, Holders accommodation is an excellent choice for anyone wishing to enjoy all that is best about the laid-back lifestyles of western Barbados.

Things to do on holiday to Holders, Barbados

The white sands of Paynes Bay are a short walk from the centre of Holders, Barbados. The bay is perfect for lazy days in the sun as well as swimming, sailing, wind surfing and fishing. There are regular charters to catch from Holders, taking you out into the waters of the Caribbean to see if you can catch that record fish. Alternatively, the many coral reefs that surround the coastline are a haven for snorkelling and scuba diving. There is very little as satisfying as spending a long day on the west coast beaches and then returning to your Holders villa for a chilled cocktail overlooking the sea in the evening.

There is also a magnificent amount of sport to enjoy from a Holders villa. The Sandy Lane Golf Course is just a five minute walk from a holiday rental property in Holders, offering 18 holes of fantastic golf. There are also tennis courts, cricket grounds and a polo club in Holders.

The Holders Season in March is Barbados’ premier cultural event, held at Holders House annually. The Holders Season celebrates opera, theatre and music, with performances and productions of the highest standards being performed to capacity crowds every year. The house itself is a beautiful, 300 year old house that perfectly combines English and Barbadian style, with wonderfully landscaped tropical gardens. The house is well worth investigating from Holders accommodation at any time of year, whether the Holders Season is in session or not.

Places to visit on holiday to Holders, Barbados

Bridgetown is just 4km from a holiday rental in Holders, Barbados. Bridgetown is both the capital and commercial centre of Barbados, and is well worth a little exploration. The colonial architecture has a definite hint of Barbadian colour, and the Barbados Parliament Buildings are the third oldest Parliamentary buildings in the whole of the Commonwealth. There is a huge amount to see in Holders, and the shopping is the best in Barbados.

Weather in Holders, Barbados

The sun always shines in Holders. Throughout the year, Barbados is blessed with around 11 hours of sun per day, with temperatures remaining blissfully warm, without ever becoming unbearably hot. From the hottest month (July) to the coldest (January), monthly average temperatures only fluctuate by around 2˚C, meaning that the climate places very few restrictions on your Holders trip.

Cheap flights to Holders, Barbados

A villa in Holders is just 30 minutes from Barbados’ Grantley Adams Airport (BGI). There are regular flights direct from the UK, provided by Virgin Atlantic and British Airways.