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The Beach House - Featured in The Times Luxx Report

Sat, 08 Feb 2025 17:06:30 GMT

The Anguilla beach house where
Beyoncé and Adele chill out

On the quiet, 16-mile island of Anguilla, a sumptuous home built by a British couple has become a sought-after spot for superstars to unwind. Louise France discovers why...

Little Harbour Estates - Featured in Luxury Travel Magazine

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 17:19:40 GMT

Caribbean Super Villas Tailor-made for Summer Gatherings

Picture the scene: three or four generations of family gather together on the expansive terrace of a sparkling white villa, surrounded by lush tropical gardens and overlooking cerulean seas. Smiling staff deliver sundowners and sushi, while grandparents catch up with younger family members about their fun day exploring the island, teenagers take each other on in a pickleball game, and parents simply relax to the sound of waves gently lapping the shore and friendly chatter.

Newsletter - January 2025

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 18:03:40 GMT

Our first newsletter of 2025

Click below to read our latest newsletter.

4 things to see and do in Anguilla -Travel Weekly UK

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 17:01:21 GMT

Find inspiration in Anguilla, an island that’s small in size but big in appeal, writes Isobel Turner

Little Harbour Estates is thrilled to be featured in Travel Weekly UK's article, "4 things to see and do in Anguilla". Our three properties, The Beach House, Le Bleu and Indigo represent Anguilla's finest luxury villa experience. Indigo villa in Little Harbour is featured in the above video post.

SPECIAL OFFER: INDIGO 5 BED WITH BREAKFAST EXPERIENCE

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 20:18:58 GMT

ANNOUNCING OUR NEW ANGUILLA BED WITH BREAKFAST EXPERIENCEFROM $5300 PER NIGHT*

The exquisite Indigo villa is now open to smaller groups requiring 5 bedrooms or more. This wonderful new reduced occupancy option is complemented by our new bed and breakfast Chef Service, making it ideal for those seeking to savor the diverse dining experiences on the Island while relishing the privacy of a secluded villa.

SPECIAL OFFER PRICING:

5 Bedrooms – Main House and Little Indigo only
High Season: $6300 per night plus tax and service
Low Season $5300 per night plus tax and service

7 Bedrooms - Main House and Little Indigo only
High Season $7300 per night plus tax and service
Low Season $6300 per night plus tax and service

10 Bedrooms – Main House – and Little Indigo – and Courtyard Building
High Season $8300 per night plus tax and service
Low Season $7300 per night plus tax and service

*Please click the button below to view complete offer details, or contact us: info@littleharbourestates.com .

New Pickleball Courts

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 17:52:03 GMT

Little Harbour Estates indroduces Pickleball for the new season

At Little Harbour Estates we like to stay ahead of the curve and put the Fun into Fitness. New for this season we have added Pickleball courts and equipment at all 3 of the villas available for our guests to find out for themselves why Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the USA.

33 years a Caribbean Odyssey

Sun, 22 Oct 2023 16:31:50 GMT

33 years a Caribbean Odyssey; the journey of john and Val

Little Harbour Estates is an award-winning collection of three private villas on the picturesque Caribbean island of Anguilla. What began as the seed of an idea on a holiday in 1990 for British owners John and Val Barker has grown into a luxury property portfolio, allowing them to offer guests from around the world exceptional vacations in some of the most beautiful properties in the world.

33 years on from that first visit - that’s one for every white-sand beach on the tiny paradise island - in 2023 Little Harbour Estates continues to be run as a family business and is among Anguilla’s leading villa operators attracting international clients with its first-class all-inclusive experience.

With their initial purchase of two acres of land at Little Harbour on the island’s south coast, the Barkers developed some of the first villa rental properties on Anguilla. They saw the potential for an island in its infancy of tourism development towards a high-end international market and created two three-bedroomed villas – Turquaz and Indigo.

John and Val designed and managed the construction of both properties themselves, keen to oversee all aspects of the project to fulfil their vision. Today, they continue to lead the business in all areas to ensure that all guests experience first-class facilities and services throughout their stay.

Recognising the opportunity to attract a higher-end clientele, the Barkers invested further in both villas, increasing the number of bedrooms to five per property and working with their then-small team to build on improving the overall guest experience.

In the early 2000s, they acquired the land next to Indigo and sold Turquaz to begin a new project with villa Le Bleu, simultaneously extending and upgrading Indigo to transform it into a ten-bedroom five-star property.

The Barkers worked closely with local architectural designer-developer Ian Edwards of Sunset Homes to create a spacious and contemporary villa estate set in 2.5 acres of tropical gardens. Le Bleu would become one of the first super villas on the island with nine en-suite bedrooms, a beach pavilion and two small natural beaches. It continues to this day to attract a star-studded client list.

Despite the challenges of hurricanes and the property crash, the Barkers remained committed to their mission and in 2008 purchased a further plot of land on award-winning Meads Bay.

Working once again with Sunset Homes and Ian Edwards, The Beach House opened in 2012 offering a new level of exceptional luxury vacation homes on the island. Its striking all-white exterior is matched with sleek and contemporary interiors and unrivalled views across to the offshore cays of Prickly Pear and Dog Island.

Described as “a stunning contemporary masterpiece,” in 2012 The Beach House was awarded ‘World’s Best of the Best’ at the International Property Awards for architecture of a single residence, along with three further awards for best architecture on Anguilla and across the Caribbean.

With eight bedrooms, ten bathrooms, a 44-foot infinity pool, 18-seater cinema room and tennis court, The Beach House is the ultimate venue for larger groups seeking seclusion with all of the amenities of a five-star resort on site.

Ahead of the 2024 season, further outdoor event space has been created next to The Beach House to accommodate even more imaginative uses. Guests can now choose from waterfront, beachside and interior spaces for weddings, events, and celebrations. The addition of commercial-standard kitchens ensures that the highest standards of professional catering for large parties can be easily achieved.

Bringing the Little Harbour Estates story right up to date, this year the company has renewed its visual identity and bolstered its team with new appointments both on island and in the UK.

Award-winning Anguillian Chef Kelston “Sweets” Connor is now on board as Head Chef to lead the culinary excellence offered across all villas in the portfolio, supported by a new team of experienced staff to deliver Michelin standard quality cuisine.

Front of house has also grown with general manager Gordon Kennedy, Akiria Edwards, guest relations manager and a full-service team across all three villas.

MD Danielle Barker, John and Val’s daughter, is joined by Carolyn Brown, UK-based sales and marketing, with Madeleine Scheel the third generation of Barkers to join the team as marketing assistant.

Fuelled by a love for architecture and an unwavering desire to create the quintessential beach getaway, the Barkers have developed three unique villas that embody Anguilla’s premium experience, and the Little Harbour Estates journey continues with renewed energy.

Getting to Anguilla this season

Sun, 22 Oct 2023 16:28:29 GMT

Getting to Anguilla this coming season

Thinking about the Caribbean brings thoughts of sunshine, warm weather, beautiful beaches, rich culture and pure relaxation. The Caribbean offers so much choice and Anguilla is one of those little gems! A British Territory 40 minutes from Antigua and a stones throw from St Marten so easy to get to and seriously worth considering. There are many ways via air and sea to get to our beautiful island

Airport: Clayton J Lloyd International Airport is located 5 minutes from the capital, The Valley by car.

Ferry Port: Is located at Blowing Point the main ferry and charter boat dock.

There are no direct flights from the UK to Anguilla travel is via Antigua, St Marten and the USA.

London to Antigua - British Airways and Virgin Atlantic fly from Gatwick to Antigua – 8 hours flying time.

Onward Connections - Antigua to Anguilla – Trans Anguilla Airways and Anguilla Air Services – daily schedule service – 50 minute flying time. Trade Wind Aviation, Anguilla Air Services and Trans Anguilla Airways all offer private charter services.

London to St Marten

Air France – London Heathrow via Paris and onward connection to St Martens Princess Juliana Airport – 10 hours.

UK regional gateways with KLM via Amsterdam to Princess Juliana Airport – 10 hour flight

Princess Juliana Airport to Anguilla – by boat from the Airport Dock on the Dutch side to Blowing Point Anguilla 25 minute boat trip, by air 6 minutes.

St Martin – French side the local ferry service operates throughout the day – 25 minutes.

USA to St Marten – New York to St Marten with onward connections to Anguilla by boat and air, and from Miami direct to Anguilla via American Airlines.

Anguilla is known for it excellent food. You can dine at luxurious gourmet restaurants, chic beachfront bistros or affordable roadside grills- each with their own unique take on Caribbean cuisine.

Get active snorkelling in the clear, azure waters at Limestone Bay or Prickly Pear, take a boat to the secluded cove of Little Bay or try your hand at Kyaking, kite surfing, paddle boarding or scuba diving. Anguilla is a modern Caribbean island packed with culture in its galleries, museums and colourful events- from carnival to calypso competitions, regatta to music festivals. Anguilla Beyond Extraordinary!

Inhale pure relaxation and uncrowded perfection. Anguilla beaches indulge their visitors with miles of sanctuary. You just might find yourself the only sunbather as far as the eye can see.

Steal a moment in the awe-inspiring cliffside at Little Bay for a bit of snorkelling or cliff jumping. Take in the perfect powder at Meads Bay. Spend an afternoon on Sandy Island or Prickly Pear. See why Travel and Leisure Magazine voted Anguilla the Best Island in the Caribbean for four years in a row. Which beach is the best? Maundays Bay, Rendezvous Bay Beach or Shoal Bay? You don’t need to join the debate you can explore all 33 beaches at your leisure.

More ways to savor your stay on Anguilla

Sun, 22 Oct 2023 16:26:52 GMT

- Little Harbour Estates announces Kelston ‘Sweets’ Connor as new Head Chef

- Joined by executive pastry chef Colin Yearwood

A s any Caribbean connoisseur will tell you, the tiny island of Anguilla punches well above its weight when it comes to all things culinary.

Here at Little Harbour Estates, we’re proud of the elevated eating experience that we offer to guests staying at our beautiful villas.

And for the 2023/24 season, there’s even more reason to savour a stay as we welcome back renowned island chef Kelston “Sweets” Connor.

Sweets first joined the Little Harbour team as a young chef, learning his trade and developing his personal style at Le Bleu villa. After stints at some of the island’s finest restaurants and properties including Veya and Ani Villas, we’re delighted to welcome him back to Little Harbour Estates, this time as Head Chef.

His signature dishes often involve deconstructing traditional recipes, to reinvent them in his own imitable style. Channelling elegant simplicity, his menus aim to allow the quality and flavours of star ingredients shine through. Whether you’d prefer to spice it up, or indulge in extraordinary desserts, Sweets and his team will create bespoke menus to suit the personal tastes of every guest.

“I cannot wait to welcome guests staying with Little Harbour Estates this season,” said Chef Sweets. “It’s a kind of homecoming for me, having first worked at Le Bleu at the beginning of my career – and I am really excited to show just how much I’ve learned since then.”

As well as competing internationally as part of Anguilla’s National Culinary Team, Sweets has studied with chefs around the world on a variety of professional placements. In 2019, he spent time at Ormer restaurant in Mayfair, working alongside fellow Anguillian chef Kerth Gumbs, himself a Great British Chef finalist in 2020 and judge on Young Masterchef 2023.

“I love using the finest local ingredients so expect plenty of mahi-mahi, lobster and conch, as well as taking culinary inspiration from around the globe. I’ve been lucky enough to work with, and compete against, incredible chefs all over the world and I’ve taken the best bits of everything I’ve seen to create unique culinary experiences that will last a lifetime.”

Sweets is joined at Little Harbour Estates by sous-chef Colin Yearwood, who has most recently been working in Turks and Caicos. Colin’s 25-year career began on his home island of Trinidad and includes sixteen years on Anguilla, primarily at Cuisinart (now Aurora Anguilla) where he learned, refined and honed his skills as a talented pastry chef.

Together, our expert chef team have developed a tantalising set of new menus, focused on the finest local produce, cooked and presented in innovative ways to tempt the tastebuds of the most discerning guests.

And it’s not just the culinary team that’s new for this season – we are also introducing sushi-making where our guests can join in, tableside hibachi grilling to bring drama to your dining, and multi-course tasting menus. We’ve also invested in new commercial-standard kitchens at all three villas.

Whether you choose to stay at Le Bleu, Indigo or the Beach House, Chef Sweets and his team are sure to create unforgettable culinary experiences that will prove to be the icing on the cake for your paradise holiday in Anguilla.