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What’s around

Holetown is just a 5-minute drive away. The new state-of-the -art ‘Massy’ supermarket is also found for all your grocery requirements with a large selection of 'Waitrose' items and a pharmacy.  Limegrove Lifestyle Centre is also located in Holetown, and definitely worth checking out. Offering high-end shops, a fantastic air-conditioned Cinema screening the latest movies, a supermarket and a selection of cool foodie haunts. Here you will also find a 24-hour Medical Centre at Sunset Crest, Banks, Police station & Fuel. 1st and 2nd Street in Holetown a five minute drive from Sugar Hill this is where the nightlife.
There is a variety of restaurants and bars to keep everyone. The two roads  run parallel to each other. If you are driving then both of these roads are one way.  These two streets are full of restaurants from
 Indian to Italian.  Italian at Spago, which is  on 2nd Street. French cuisine and fresh seafood, then The Mews on 2nd Street. This restaurant has a large bar area and usually have live entertainment on Friday nights.

Beaches and more

All beaches on Barbados are free. So sit under a beach umbrella with a cool drink, or jump right into the clearest, crystal water you could expect to find anywhere in the world! Barbados boasts over 60 beaches across 70 square miles. The island's shores are as varied and unique.
The west coast offers calm waters and white beaches, while the eastern shoreline has Atlantic trade winds and thunderous waves for the best surfing spots in the world.
The nearest beach to Sugar Hill is just a 2 minute drive or a 10/15 minute walk from Sweet Lime Villa, the nearest beach, Alleyne's Bay Beach, arguably the best beach on the West Coast! With access to Catamarans, paddle boards, swimming with turtles and many other water activities, you’ll never find yourself short of things to do! Many beaches have sun beds and umbrellas for hire and small beach bar selling wonderful food and drink.

Alternatively, it is just a short drive to many other beaches such as Paynes Bay, Mullins & Sandy Lane.

What’s On?

There is always something going on on this wonderful island! Find out what’s on during your stay here.

A guide to Sweet Lime’s location in relation to some of the better known restaurants or locations on the island:

  • The airport is a 40 minutes drive.

  • The Lonestar restaurant is a 5 minute drive.

  • Rustic Chef is a 6 minute drive.

  • The Cliff, is an 10 minute drive.

  • The Seashed restaurant is an 10 minute drive.

  • The Fishpot is a 15 minute drive.

  • La Cabane is a 15 minute drive.

  • Champers is a 25 minute drive.

  • Bridgetown the capital is a 20-25 minute drive.

  • Oistins is a 30 minute drive.

  • Most importantly, the beach is a 2 minute drive or a 10/15 minute walk.

Travel Recommendations

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic Airways, Aer Lingus and TUI all run direct flights to Grantley Adams International Airport in Barbados from the UK.

British Airways flies from London Heathrow, while Virgin Atlantic flies from London Heathrow and Manchester.

TUI Flights from Manchester.

Aer Lingus Flights from Manchester.

Average flight time from the UK — 8.5 hours.

Other airlines include American Airlines and Air Canada.

‘Sweet Lime’ is located 40 mins drive from Grantley Adams International Airport in Barbados.

Sports

Sporting activities in Barbados are endless, cricket, tennis, football, golf, horse racing, polo, and water sports to name a few.
Whether you decide to participate or spectate, Barbados sports can enrich your Caribbean holiday.

Cricket

Barbados lives and breathes cricket. It is the Caribbean’s national sport.
Many international matches are played at the Kensington Oval Stadium near Bridgetown.

Horse racing


 Horse racing with regular meeting at local race tracks. The Sandy Lane Gold Cup is Barbados' largest horse racing event and one of the most prestigious in the Caribbean.

Polo


Polo is very popular in Barbados and is home to five international standard fields, Barbados Polo Club (Holders Field) in St. James, Lion Castle in St. Thomas & Apes Hill Polo Club in St. James, Clifton in St. Thomas & Buttals in St. George. The polo season in Barbados runs from January to May each year. Several international teams come to the island to participate in matches. Apes Hill Polo Club is 10 minutes by car from Sugar Hill and provides world-class Polo, with its full-sized field, it is one of the best in the West Indies. Polo matches are scheduled a few times weekly throughout the various polo clubs. On match days, a full bar is in operation along with tea and light food.

Golf


There are six golf courses in Barbados to choose from including the impressive 2 courses at Sandy.
Apes Hill Golf Course is a 10-minute drive from Sugar Hill and is about 1000 feet above sea level. Grassland, lakes, and quarries surround it. The Royal Westmoreland Golf Course is just a few minutes away. This par 72 course is ideal for any level of golfer. This course has ocean views and tropical landscapes as well as a driving range and comfortable clubhouse.

Water sports


All types of water sports can be found on nearby beaches including Scuba & Snorkelling, paddle boarding, water skiing, and kite surfing being just a few. Other sports such as Fishing Charters & Tours can be arranged at Sugar Hill.

Karting

There is also Karting Experience at bushy Park with floodlit tracks.

Getting Around Barbados

It is possible to get to virtually any place on the island by public bus, taxi or rental car.

Barbados is a small island. It is 34 kilometres (21 miles) long and up to 23 km (14 mi) wide, covering an area of 439 km2 (169 sq mi) so nowhere takes too long to get to, and there is a wide choice of options to suit your lifestyle and budget.

From luxury vehicles to 4 wheel drive jeeps, to the small open top Mini Mokes. If having the freedom to drive yourself around sounds appealing.  Check out the local car rental companies for more information.  Most can deliver to the airport or to your accommodation.