Batterie

About Batterie, St. Lucia

Overlooking the most spectacular 180 degree view in the Caribbean, and situated on 1.5 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens in the exclusive Anse Chastanet area of Soufriere, this luxury villa offers complete privacy in secluded gardens. Tropical swimming pool with cabana, lily pond, orchid gardens and spacious decks, lounging chairs, and hammocks overlook breathtaking views 300' above the sea.

The villa is constructed of native stone, teak and mahogany, cooled by ocean breezes and ceiling fans. 3 bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms and a cabana sleep 6 - 8 in 3 kings and 1 double. Single beds are also available along with a crib. The cabana sleeps two, but we would recommend they be of the teenage variety. The elegant terra cotta tiled living and dining rooms face the sea. A 40' open teak deck overlooks the majestic Pitons, and two bedrooms open into a tiled indoor courtyard where you can informally dine. Each of the master suites has a private bathroom and a flagstone deck surrounded by fragrant flowers, humming birds, lemon, lime, grapefruit, mango, papaya and banana trees. The fourth bedroom is a sleeping loft. The pool side cabana sleeps two. This villa is now equipped with WiFi internet access.

La Batterie (The Fort) was the patois name for the estate. Local legend suggests the presence of an old fortress on the site, but this has not been verified and it is more likely that the name was chosen because of its situation on the cliffs and its commanding view of the sea and trade routes.

The villa is on one and a half secluded acres. The house was built in 1972 and has been owned continuously by the present owners for the past 25 years as their private residence. The villa is protected on three sides by high walls of hand cut stones hauled from a nearby river, and the fourth side overlooks the sea.

The owners have made every effort to maintain the Caribbean tradition and open style of construction. The villa walls, which are up to 3 foot thick in places are also cut from river stones and the supporting beams, decks, louvres and doors are made from Caribbean sources of tropical hardwoods including mahogany, teak, and green heart. The house has been continuously updated and the kitchen was completely renovated in 2006

The gardens have been professionally terraced and landscaped by the owner, an internationally known tropical botanist. Earth for the gardens and lawn has been trucked in to supplement the thin volcanic soils of the area and many of the plants and orchids are not found anywhere else on the island.

Beaches

The Anse Chastanet beach is approximately half a mile from the villa. Located on a Marine National Park the beach has soft, dark silver sand and crystal clear water and is regarded as one of the best beaches on St. Lucia. With its swim-up reef and world class diving center the beach offers one of the best snorkeling and diving sites on the island.

Staff

  • Services: There are five staff members. The staff hours are designed to be flexible to accommodate your needs. If you want complete privacy at any time please advise the staff accordingly, and the hours can be altered by arrangement between you and the staff with the exception of the pool man.
  • The housekeeper is Cynthia Fletcher. She will come in every day (6 days) from about 9:00 a.m. until about 4:00 p.m., to provide maid service, and also to cook if you request a cook. On Sundays, her assistant, Marilyn, will come in to provide breakfast and maid service only. If there are more than four guests we will arrange for an additional maid to help with the housekeeping/washing, etc. Cooking is paid directly to Cynthia. Please discuss cooking/grocery shopping arrangements with Cynthia. She is a very skilled and talented housekeeper and we are sure that you will be pleased with her services.
  • The additional staff include our poolman who works Monday, Wednesday, Friday mornings. We also have a security person on staff as do all hotels and villas throughout the Caribbean.
  • The local Manager is Augustus Alfred – who also provides the taxi service. Typically the first line of communication is through Cynthia and she can call Augustus for further assistance.
  • Cynthia is an excellent cook, and if you want her to cook you can either tell us in advance or make arrangements directly with her. The standard rate is $8.00 for breakfast only. Lunch/dinner is US$20 per day for two meals a day (6 days) for up to four people - payable directly to Cynthia. For catering parties you can negotiate the rate with Cynthia, and you will find her very cooperative.

Notes

  • The rates included fully equipped kitchen, linens, and daily maid service.
  • Guests can pay the maid directly $20.00 per day for cooking and shopping if they wish.
  • On site weddings at the villa have a base fee of US $500. Please inquire for more information.
  • Special rates apply for holidays.

St. Lucia Villas

All St. Lucia villa bookings for travel January 1, 2013 and beyond will be subject to a Value Added Tax. Unfortunately, this tax amount is yet to be determined. All bookings confirmed for travel beyond January 1, 2013 will be subject to this tax once the amount is determined by the government.

Batterie Rental Rates

Travel Dates Bedrooms Nightly Rate
TodayApril 30, 2012 3
$ 586 USD
428 EUR
£ 369 GBP
TodayDecember 15, 2012 3
$ 500 USD
365 EUR
£ 315 GBP

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