About this property

Watercolours features an outdoor swimming pool, BBQ facilities and garden. Among the various facilities are a terrace and a bar. Both free WiFi and private parking are accessible on site. At the bed and breakfast, rooms are equipped with a terrace with a sea view. Watercolours provides certain units that include pool views, and rooms are fitted with a private bathroom and a desk. All units are equipped with a seating area. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a continental breakfast. Guests at Watercolours will be able to enjoy activities in and around, like snorkelling.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Judith
    United States United States
    Liked our hosts, room, view, position on the Island.
  • Richard
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Our first visit to Bermuda and chose Watercolours based on reviews and we prefer smaller places. This place was everything the great reviews said. Carol and Joe were great hosts as well as Annie at breakfast. To wake every morning right next to...
  • Barrie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hosts Carol and Joe where very loverly and helpful the position of the house is out of Hamilton by the waters edge so the location is quite and only a short ferry ride to Hamilton where you can catch other ferrys to all parts of the islands....
  • Shelley
    Canada Canada
    Breakfasts were lovely everyday, very tasty and slightly different each day.
  • Kevin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We were greeted with a warm welcome and guided tour. After our long journey we relaxed immediately. The rooms were outstanding, breakfasts homely and tranquility abundant. A perfect location we were fortunate to find. Our hosts Carole and Joe...
  • Judith
    Canada Canada
    Breakfast delicious and beautifully served. Gorgeous view. Very kind hosts. Comfortable beds. Close to ferry.
  • Tom
    Germany Germany
    Great location, very friendly owners. It feels as being at home.
  • Ian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Carole and Joe are excellent hosts in their beautiful home. The property is in a superb location with beautiful views and facilities. The continental breakfast each day was a real treat(The homemade bread was just lovely). We had hired a small...
  • Maria
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast was excellent, with delicious homemade pastries and breads. Great variety of conserves and coffee/tea. Beautiful cutlery and china with thoughtful emphasis on presentation. Location was stunning.
  • Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We had a beautiful stay at Watercolours, it was quiet, clean and comfortable. The breakfast was thoughtfully laid out every morning and small touches such as the honest bar were a great addition. The pool was a treat and given there are only 4...

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Carole and Joe Watercolours

Company review score: 9.8Based on 128 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Your hosts love to welcome and chat with guests. Carole a certified Tourism Ambassador is familiar with the local scene, offers current recommendations of Bermuda restaurants, members of the Chaine des Rotisseurs, Professional chefs and 3rd generation hoteliers. Joe trained at the world famous Savoy hotel London prior to running a group of Hotels in Bermuda owned by Sir Harold Wernher a close friend of The Royal family his wife Lady Zia was born of Russian ancestry, this made an impact with him on how one must host guests royally. Carole a restaurant Manager at Dickens & Jones and Wetherall, Regent Street London before working at The Hamilton Princess Hotel from 1968. Once her children were born she entertained for Joe's associates. Resumed her hobby of painting. Travelled with the Bermuda Tourism Authority showing her art in the USA. Received Grumbacher award in 1983. Exhibitions and solo shows followed. She now operates a gift shop in Dockyard selling her art designs on china and recipe chopping boards, her award winning rum cakes and jams and a line of semi-precious stone and pearl jewelry. Joe was a Bermuda team player at Chess Olympiad in Dubai, Malta and Switzerland c1986

Property information

Watercolours was built in 1997 on an old boat slip and is one of Bermuda's B&B gems. The house was featured in several magazines and other promotions by the Bermuda Tourism Authority. Fantastic unobstructed view from all rooms and sunsets every night. Amenities include fishing from the 250 ft. dock, Harbour swimming or snorkelling and a small pool with teak furniture and an outdoor shower. Each guest bedroom features individual décor, attached bathroom, marble floors, TV with Netflix, coffee and tea facilities, fine linens and toiletries. Many Bermuda cedar antique furnishings enhance this fabulous home filled with a variety of art and sculpture by Carole and daughter Caroline with other artists work to enjoy. Includes daily Maid service and evening turn down, Continental breakfast served in the Library on silver trays and fine china and crystal includes home baked bread, sweet muffins, Bermuda fruits in season and Carole's award winning jams, English teas or coffee. All rooms are quiet due to double glazed windows. Adjacent to a ferry and centrally located for easy transportation. Enjoy the calm of the morning harbour and watch the fish jump or search for the odd turtle passing

Neighbourhood information

A quiet and safe neighbourhood fringes the winding scenic Harbour road with large private homes. Several homes record history as original Pirate dwellings in days gone bye. Other famous people have lived in this area including Bert Darrell the original owner of the boat slip which is the ground base for Watercolours. Two restaurants Blu and Divots and golf at Belmont are only 5 minutes walk from the house. Tribe roads, a grocery, liquor store, pharmacy and take out service are 10 minute walk with a bus stop both East and West. The ferry is only moments away and offers frequent service to the hub of Hamilton for onward journeys to Dockyard and St. Georges. Warwick parish one of 9 Bermuda parishes is centrally located and offers easy transportation to all parts of the Island. Many attractions and facilities include Botanical gardens, Bowling, City Hall and National museum, Cycle and Electric car rental, Garden center, Gibbs Lighthouse, Hamilton shopping, Historical Museum, Horse riding, Many Restaurants and Pubs in Hamilton, Masterworks Museum of art, Major South shore beaches, Railway trail, Tennis, Underwater Institute, are all within a 10 minute drive or less from the house.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

Watercolours takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 13:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Watercolours in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

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