Sunbury Plantation House, Saint Philip Parish

I celebrated my birthday on August 23, 2017 in Barbados. I was treated to lunch at the Sunbury Plantation Restaurant. Excellent service! Later, I treated myself and my companion to a tour of the plantation house. Here are my observations: 1. The grounds of this property are in need of a refurbishment. I was first struck with the disrepair of the walkways leading to the restaurant and the plantation house. The fact that while I was dining a tour group, consisting mostly of older people, one or two with walkers, arrived at the restaurant and had to navigate the shabby and uneven walkway was cause for concern and did not lend the elegance to the property which I think it deserves. 2. The entrance to the property, to say the least, is unimposing. Again, a general repaving of the area is needed. It looks tired. 3. Please remove that "covering" at the window which is immediately to the left of the stairs to the entrance of the house. It is shabby. 4. While I was pleased with the vast array of historical artifacts, this house has absolutely no cooling system -- no fans, no air conditioning. I'm stunned that with all the four- and five-star reviews no one noticed how hot the place was. Could it be it was off the day of my tour? There we were, literally dripping and wiping as we made our way through the various levels of the house. The fact that I was dripping wet took away from the experience. I just wanted to get through as quickly as possible and leave. My discomfort took away from what would have otherwise been a very interesting tour if I had been comfortable enough to appreciate the exhibits. The least tour participants should expect after paying a $20 entrance fee is the small comfort of some fans as they tour the house. My overall impression: Nice display of artifacts, but an experience dampened by inattention to groundskeeping and no cooling system in place. Fix those and I believe this tour will be well worth the price.

Afternoon tea at this 18th century sugar plantation/estate is a must if you have the opportunity. Truly amazing!

This historic venue is set near a main road but you cannot hear the traffic go by. The food is good they have limitted steps for the disabled to maneuver. The times i have been there the staff is nice though this last time the gave me pause but it was not ridiculous so they don't lose any point in my book for now.

Great buffet and visit to the house - it takes you right back in to time and one wonders how slaves were treated and how their masters lived.

Lovely old house (1650) to visit.