Marble floors- painted furniture- antique sofas and cushions embroidered with gold thread; the interiors of Cobblers Cove on Barbados envelop you in English elegance just a few steps away from a fine sandy beach edged by tropical forest. Here the days begin with a generous English breakfast and are then spent at your leisure with dips in the turquoise sea- water sports- beauty treatments and the pleasures of the table. At the poolside bar- teatime tends to be overshadowed by the delicious cocktails and excellent wines that just have to be tasted. There is also a special program of activities for children. The property is closed for business during the year over the following dates- 30/Aug/09- 04/Oct/09.