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Set in Laborie, Balenbouche Estate offers accommodation with a balcony. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace. The units provide views of the garden and come with a seating area, a washing machine, a fully equipped kitchenette with a toaster, and a private bathroom with a hair dryer. A fridge, a stovetop and kitchenware are also offered, as well as a kettle. At the holiday home, the units include bed linen and towels. The holiday home serves a buffet and vegetarian breakfast and breakfast in the room is also available. Guests can dine in the in-house family-friendly restaurant, which specialises in Caribbean cuisine and also offers vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free options. Guests can keep up their exercise routines during yoga and fitness classes. Snorkelling and hiking can be enjoyed nearby, while a car rental service and a private beach area are also available on-site. Hewanorra International Airport is 10 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

    • Breakfast info

    • Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

    • Free private parking available on-site


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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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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
9.0
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
9.5

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • 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.
  • Michael
    United States United States
    Balenbouche Estate was a intriguing and pleasant adventure. Uta is a delightful and consummate hostess. Our residence had a wonderful outside shower that has quite the allure and is most exhilarating. The wifi worked well, the water was hot, the...

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Uta Lawaetz

Company review score: 9.9Based on 61 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

Facilities of Balenbouche Estate
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities

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

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

    Internet
    WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

    Kitchen

    • Children's high chair
    • Dining table
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Washing machine
    • Refrigerator
    • Kitchenette

    Bedroom

    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet

    Bathroom

    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower

    Living Area

    • Dining area
    • Seating Area

    Room Amenities

    • Socket near the bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Clothes rack
    • Mosquito net
    • Private entrance
    • Interconnected room(s) available
    • Fan
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron

    Outdoors

    • Outdoor fireplace
    • Picnic area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Private beach area
    • BBQ facilities
    • Patio
    • Balcony
    • Terrace
    • Garden

    Wellness

    • Fitness classes
    • Yoga classes
    • Massage
      Additional charge

    Food & Drink

    • Coffee house on site
    • Wine/champagne
      Additional charge
    • Kid-friendly buffet
    • Kid meals
      Additional charge
    • Grocery deliveries
      Additional charge
    • Special diet menus (on request)
    • Packed lunches
    • Breakfast in the room
    • Room service
    • Tea/Coffee maker

    Activities

    • Tour or class about local culture
      Additional charge
    • Walking tours
      Additional charge
    • Temporary art galleries
      Off-site
    • Beach
    • Snorkelling
      Off-site
    • Horse riding
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Diving
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Hiking
    • Windsurfing
      Additional chargeOff-site

    Services & Extras

    • Wake-up service

    Outdoor & View

    • Landmark view
    • Garden view
    • View

    Building characteristics

    • Detached

    Transport

    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Car hire
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge

    Reception services

    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Luggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Express check-in/check-out

    Entertainment and family services

    • Kids' outdoor play equipment
    • Indoor play area
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Books, DVDs, or music for children
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Babysitting/child services
      Additional charge

    Cleaning services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Miscellaneous

    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • Key access
    • Safety deposit box

    Languages spoken

    • German
    • English
    • French

    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
    American ExpressVisaMastercardJCBMaestroDiscoverCash
    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.

    FAQs about Balenbouche Estate