Eco Lifestyle & Lodge

We chose Eco Lifestyle and Lodge in Bathsheba. We prefer boutique hotels. I am also a yoga and mindfulness teacher and wanted to scout the property for my concierge packages. The property is situated on a gorgeous parcel of land with stunning views of the sea. We heard the roaring waves all week. It was a natural white noise machine. The landscape features hammocks, shady areas with adult swings, a yoga and dining platform and three salt water pools to dip and refresh. There are stairs leading to Tent Bay where one can hike the coast, walk to Atlantis Hotel for De Garage for a meal. You can walk up the hill to Zemi for a bit or continue along the coast. Eco has a fabulous restaurant that fed us well. They serve healthy but delicious food. Rhys, the head chef, cared for our needs. The service was flawless Hats off to Ria and all of the serves. The restaurant sources local produce and fish. They serve Wyndham Coffee. Our meal included breakfast daily which was fabulous. Plating was artful and options were healthy and tasty. The highlight was a breakfast Roti wrap. I loved the fresh local juices including seasonal Sorrel. We chose Soup Bowl, a massive one bedroom king suite with a large kitchen, huge bath with jet tub, a massive deck with stunning views and chairs and hammock to enjoy the views. I cannot say enough about the experience. My daughter and I spend 5 incredible nights at Eco. We loved the area and would highly recommend a split stay. A special thanks to Sea Cat, the groundsman who cut us fresh coconut and taught me how to pick sea parslane. They use this tasty beach vegetation for a tempura app. It was lovely.

Our stay at the ECO lodge was lovely. It was a peaceful, calming place, with beautiful grounds and views over the wild east coast. The staff were friendly and helpful and the food was interesting and delicious. We also enjoyed the surrounding area. We walked in both directions along the coast and lay in the rock pools at low tide. we really enjoyed the Andromeda gardens and had lovely homemade French pastries in the garden cafe. We would love to stay here again when we next visit Barbados.

Eco lifestyle and lodge is off the beaten track. It’s situated beautifully near the soup bowl and is surrounded by a number of restaurants within walking distance. The on-site restaurant is excellent with top notch food and cocktails. The room was a bit more rustic than anticipated (we didn’t have hot water throughout the stay, but they did try to rectify the situation, the curtains, bathroom and kitchen had some war and tear) but large and comfortable. The vibe is very chill, quiet and relaxed. It’s a bit out of the way, which is a pro for some and a con for others. I really liked it but my husband felt is lacked sufficient creature comforts (e.g., access to an onsite restaurant open through the day) so it becomes a matter of preference.

Well….. it lived up to expectations. It’s in a beautiful spot, the rooms are lovely, the food is amazing and the best bit, the staff, make you feel like you are the only person in the world. If you are temped to stay on the windward side then this is the place to be. There are some really interesting places to eat nearby too from local to gourmet. Do it!!

It was a lovely staycation! I really enjoyed the quietness, salt baths and sauna. The food was excellent and staff kind and helpful. Seacat (the groundsman) did a good job getting the sauna hot for me and even offered coconut water to take home. I would highly recommend that you invest a chainsaw for him which would make his life and work so much easier. Also I would recommend putting a battery based lantern in the sauna for safety, as otherwise it's too dark which can be hazardous.

From the moment we walked up the hill from our Inn to the Eco lifestyle and Lodge for an early breakfast, we were greeted with a gentle sounds of Duke Ellington & John Coltrane, “In a Sentimental Mood”. The bird saying all around us and the sun was just starting to warm the day. The lodge is nestled on the hill surrounded by lush Gardens, not the kind of gardens that are orchestrated, but those that are etched out of nature. It is bijou and a retreat…. The fine elegance of nature. Breakfast was delicious, and as I appreciate the importance of ingredients, it was clear that they were gathered fresh from local farms. However, as we sat down and sipped our first green papaya juice, and ate her eggs and brioche French toast, we realize that this was something different. It wasn’t just about ingredients, but how they magically came together to create a “ moment” The Lodge is located in Bathsheba, out of the way for some, but not for those searching for something special…… Over the next 10 days we ate at the lodge a number of times for breakfast and dinner. As much as I love the breakfasts, the two dinners we had were prepared with care and attention to detail. A salad of fresh mixed vegetables, including roasted eggplant that had been dredged in cassava flour overnight, had the most delicious turmeric vinaigrette. Richard, the chef, prepared his special lasagna in individual cast-iron skillets.. This was no ordinary lasagna, but made with roasted vegetables and topped with gorgeous strong cheddar, a creative departure from the usual mozzarella. Portions were generous and they provided containers to bring home any extra. On pizza night, I chose the vegetable pizza. Don’t expect the usual, it was a thin sourdough crust, with caramelized, onions, roasted vegetables, and some delicious beets snuggled into the cheese. … sublime combination.. I cannot overestimate the beauty of the surroundings and the quality of the food. However, it was the people and the welcome we received that will remain with us. We live in a small town in Nova Scotia, which is visited by thousands of visitors every year. Remembering this wonderful kindness, which was shown to us, I realize that I want to make sure that our visitors have the same kind of greeting and remember our town as fondly as I remember Bathsheba and the echo lifestyle and lodge.