With foundations laid in 1652, today the Colleton Estate features a grand, two-storey, five-bedroom, plantation-style home and in-ground pool. In addition to the main house, the estate includes a two-bedroom guest cottage and an historic stables presently being used as a private art gallery. The house stands on seven acres of gardens and mahogany forest and is approached by a circular drive of shady trees.

The house is filled with fabulous artwork from the 16th to 19th century, Persian rugs, elegant furniture pieces and art glass making your stay a once in a lifetime experience. The house was built by Sir John Colleton in the 1650s. Sir John was a sugar baron who headed up a group to which King Charles II gave North and South Carolina and all the land to the Pacific Ocean. Read more in the history section.

The property was recently re-opened to the public as an historic guest house. It has three beautiful suites in the Great House and a two-bedroom self-contained guest cottage. It is a short walk to the stunning west coast beaches, the new and fashionable Nikki Beach and lots of bars and restaurants from elegant to fun Bajan local rum bars.

The Historic Room is situated on the ground floor overlooking the swimming pool and mango trees. It is decorated with an imposing double four-poster bed, Persian rug, antique furniture and colonial-period paintings. The room is air-conditioned and has wi-fi plus a desk for those needing to do a bit of work. The Historic Room also opens up on to a flower-filled balcony overlooking the pool where you can elect to have private breakfasts. It has private ensuite bathroom with bath and shower facilities.