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Tucked away on the lush grounds of an old plantation, THE RANCH is made up of three limestone buildings and a water tower with an 85 ft. chimney. This property offers two rental options, one option sleeping 7 guests, the other sleeping 13..
Sleeps
Up 7 or 13
Bedrooms
Four King Size
Two Queen Size
One Double
Bathrooms
5 [bath and shower]
Your Home Escape includes
Linen
Towels
Bathroom products
Sun loungers
Make it extra special
Private chef
Spa treatments
Flowers and chocolates
Champagne and wine
Chauffeur
Shopping service
* good notice required
Children
One cot available
Pets
Sorry, no pets
Arrive | Depart
4pm | 10am
Additional information
Bicycles - 3 adult, 1 child
Nearest Airport - Merida [mid]
Mobile Coverage
TelCel
Facilities
Surrounded by palm filled gardens this wonderful house consists of three rectangular structures that date back to 1850 with evidence of its previous utilitarian life with iron wheels and large beams remnants of its past. One building, [Antigua] houses the living room, 2 kingsize bedrooms, a loft bedroom with a queen and a double and 2 bathrooms and a colonial kitchen. Opposite is another building [Nueva] where a dramatic central hallway is the entrance to 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, all with soaring 26 foot ceilings and 13 foot high doors. The large master bedroom has a sunken living area, and outside within a walled garden is a seating area and plunge pool.
Between these two buildings is the open-air living room and dining pavilion, the loggia is surrounded by lily filled reflecting water ponds and dramatic lighting. From the loggia climb an enclosed spiral staircase to a rooftop lounge and star-viewing platform. Here you can watch the moon, stars, sunset, an approaching storm or enjoy the night breeze. Through a seashell mosaic tunnel from the inner courtyard you find the 40 foot pool. Once the water tank for THE RANCH! The freshwater pool is now a shimmering refuge from the heat of the Yucatan. A steel and bamboo pergola and a playita of shallow water with a hammock suspended above provide areas for rest and shade. Beyond the pool, in a hidden garden you find the regulation size bocce ball court, similar to the European Petanque!
Framing the entire Property are dry stacked stonewalls, tall hedges of Fica and Gabion walls of local limestone. The grounds are filled with exotic rare palms, bamboos, gingers, tropical plants and fruit trees. If looking for a property to celebrate a special occasion this has everything from space and ambience complimented by all the home help required to make it a perfect escape to remember.
There are two rental options:
Antigua - Sleep 7 [can be rented separately]
Bedroom 1 – Kingsize bed, armoire with attached bathroom (also serves house). Separate entrance to pool terrace through large doors. Bathroom also has entrance to pool.
Bedroom 2 – Kingsize bed, armoire, bench, stairway to loft bedroom. Private walled terrace with private bathroom in the historic water tower.
Bedroom 3 – Loft bedroom with 1 Queensize and 1 Double. [shares the water tower bathroom].
Nueva - Sleep 6 [only in conjunction with Antigua to sleep 13 guests]
Bedroom 1 – Kingsize bed, armoire, desk, sunken living area, sofa, private bathroom, walled private terrace, garden with plunge pool.
Bedroom 2 – Queensize bed, armoire, desk, private bathroom, large window looks out to reflecting pool, large double hacienda doors lead to the garden and grounds.
Bedroom 3 – Kingsize bed, armoire, dresser, private full bathroom with a large window looking out over the central courtyard gardens.
Seaside Paradise
Portuguese paradise. Ten minute walk to a sparkling clean and uncrowded beach and easy access to the small town for shopping and dining. The house itself is tastefully appointed with a homey warmth, no details were spared, including cozy blankets everywhere, indoor and outdoor dining spots, pool toys, beach towels, fully equipped kitchen and so much more. The roof top pool was perfect for post-beach/pre-dinner cocktails! We had reserved bikes that were waiting in the drive on arrival, arranged for a massage therapist to visit the house for massages, and helped with difficult restaurant reservations in Lisbon. The house is perfectly situated for a family vacation, enough community space for everyone to gather but then also enough individual space for each to have time alone.
We will return!
August 2015 I THE SAND I Portugal
I’ve been to THE RANCH several times
Each time I find something I didn’t before. Its perfect balance of great design, relaxed atmosphere and the wonderful help there make it a place for me to go and unplug. A perfect place to “do nothing” or take day trips to the great ruins, the beach or even Tulum… perfect.
New York, USA - THE RANCH
“Great house, great location, great holiday”
We stayed at THE BAY on our 3rd trip to Barbados having stayed at Royal Westmoreland in previous years. We had high expectations given the photos and were not disappointed. As it turns out, the photos don’t do the house full justice.
This is a unique house which we struggled to fault at all. In total we consisted of 6 adults and 2 kids and not once did we feel that we struggled for space. The house is very open and airy and set in a location which captures fantastic views and a nice breeze throughout the day and night. As the other reviews state you couldn’t get much better in terms of location. Short drive to Holetown one way and Mullins another short drive the other way. At the bottom of the hill is a great beach too.
The Davidsons - THE BAY
This fabulous location ensures plenty of year-round sunshine, as well as gentle, cooling breezes.
Sleeps 14
There are six double bedrooms that comfortably accommodate up to 14 guests and a separate two-bedroom apartment. Outside, there are landscape gardens, a tennis court and pool, everything from house-keeping to concierge.
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