Balenbouche Estate

–Excellent location - show map
Scored 9.2
Rated superb

Staff

9.8
  • Houses
  • View
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Free parking
  • Bath

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About this property

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Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Elegant Accommodation: Balenbouche Estate in Saint Lucia offers a holiday home with a private beach area, lush garden, terrace, and restaurant. Guests enjoy free WiFi, private check-in and check-out, and free on-site parking. Comfortable Amenities: The property features family rooms, a child-friendly buffet, indoor and outdoor play areas, and a coffee shop. Additional amenities include a yoga studio, fitness classes, hiking, and snorkelling. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Breakfast includes cheese and fruits, while dinner offers seafood, German, local, Asian, international, and Caribbean cuisines. Convenient Location: Located 10 km from Hewanorra International Airport, Balenbouche Estate provides easy access to local attractions. Guests appreciate the attentive host, delicious breakfast, and diverse dinner options.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • 2 restaurants
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

    • Breakfast info

    • Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

    • Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
Living room
2 sofa beds
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
Bedroom 2
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 extra-large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Krueger
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Balenbouche Estate really is a peaceful nature paradise. We stayed in Almond cottage (family of 4) and it was idyllic. A great space for the four of us. Private, but open to the sounds of nature - the perfect way to relax. Wandering around the...”
  • Simon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Excellent place to stay. Very comfortable, friendly and lovely grounds with walk to the beach.”
  • Barbara
    Poland Poland
    “Very unique accomodation, interesting and welcoming host. If you are looking for a place like no other tis is it. We travelled with our two teenagers and they also love the place, especially friendly dogs on the property. Dinner served at the...”
  • Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “It’s uniqueness- a quiet location in beautiful grounds. Loved the wooden ‘shack’ it was a great escape where we could just recharge our batteries. Close enough to the village and the local town but would need transport. Lovely hosts - it was nice...”
  • Amanda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Staying in Almond Cottage , surrounded by nature, the breeze wafting through the open air windows, the moon shining on my head in an open air shower with cacophony of dusk sounds. Large , spacious and airy. Very comfortable, clean and simply...”
  • Anna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The Balenbouche estate feels like a place from a bygone area. The grounds and the house are picturesque, and a very different experience from modern hotels. Host was lovely and super friendly / kind, breakfast was good but I thought it was...”
  • Zsuzsanna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The cottage was a beautiful little rural shack in the jungle like estate, absolutely perfect for us. As cat lovers we very much appreciated the friendly resident cat and farmyard life in general. The breakfasts were very good and the hostess was...”
  • Michael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Six of us stayed in Banyon cottage, which is a lovely location on the estate, with lots of animals and things to do for the kids. Amazing welcome, and hospitality from Uta and Verena, Balenbouche is truly a fusion of nature, history, and charm and...”
  • Grantoine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Peace and quite. Felt isolated , but it was in walking distance to lots of things. Breakfast was good.”
  • Sofia
    Belgium Belgium
    “The hospitality. Very special. As well as the energy of this place.”

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 Uta Lawaetz

Company review score: 9.8Based on 64 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

We, Uta Lawaetz and daughters Verena and Anitanja are as passionate about preserving the unique heritage, natural landscape and authentic charm of the property as we are about sharing our home with you and helping you make the most of your time on the island. Honeymooners, couples, families, singles, artists, writers, photographers and digital nomads of all ages have become regulars. It might be due to Uta Lawaetz's captivating life stories, or maybe the peacefulness of the grounds with an 18th-century sugar mill, surrounded by ancient trees and tropical vegetation on 70 acres. Or the love of our happy dogs and cats which many of our guests “adopt” during their stay. It might be a result of those delicious home-cooked meals and plantation-style buffets where lifelong friendships begin.

Property information

Balenbouche Estate is a renowned guesthouse, organic farm, heritage site and family home. The 70-acre grounds feature a plantation house, yoga barn, and 18th-century sugar mill surrounded by ancient trees, pastures, and wild beaches. Dining, massages and tours are available. The pitons, hot springs and waterfalls are a short drive away. All our eco-friendly cottages (Waterlily, Banyan, Almond, Frangipani, Calabash and Moringa) are built without screens and cooled by the tropical breeze.

Neighbourhood information

Balenbouche Estate is the perfect location to explore the many sights and attractions in the peaceful South of St. Lucia, including waterfalls, hiking, diving, kite surfing, horseback riding, seeing the volcano & hot springs, the majestic pitons, fishing, whale and dolphin watching, local arts and crafts, local food and culture. Most of the attractions are within a 15 - 30 minute drive. We strongly recommend renting a car for at least part of your stay, which we are very happy to arrange. Also public transport is available right in front of the property. We're happy to help you plan your itinerary and make the most of your stay, no matter what your budget is! We also offer dinner on the day of arrival and a buffet once a week. Breakfast is available every day. All our meals are freshly prepared, using largely local and organic ingredients. We love vegetarian and vegan food and can cater to any diet, just let us know in advance!

Languages spoken

German,English,French

Property surroundings

Restaurants

2 restaurants on site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Caribbean • Seafood • German • Local • Asian • International • European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Restaurant #2

    No additional info available

House rules

Balenbouche Estate takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 04:30 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 of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 4 years
Cot upon request
Free
17+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$20 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Accepted payment methods
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Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Balenbouche Estate 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.

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

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