What this family-owned boutique hotel lacks in beachfront, it more than makes up for with its impressive sun terrace, expertly positioned to catch the sun both rise and fall. Stepping into Cobblers Cove is like stepping into a veritable Eden; verdant, forgiving foliage gifting shade, whilst, all around, Magnolia leaves fold in like tissue, scenting the grounds. Come nightfall, they are relieved of duty by nocturnal flowers that lead the way, snaking down flagstone paths toward the hotel’s kernel: the pastel-pink Great House.
Inside, traditional afternoon tea is served in the respite of the shady, book-lined drawing room, and rooms are in the traditional plantation style but with a chic, craftsy twist; the turreted Camelot and Colleton rooms are hotly contested for their picturesque views across the bay. There are tennis courts, a salon, and a retro-vibed, tear-shaped terra-cotta pool that hints at old Hollywood. If lazy afternoons on classic, wrought-iron sunbeds aren’t for you, then watersports and boat rides run daily, with all guests getting a complimentary chug up the coast. The Camelot restaurant is one of the best on the island, with Bajan chef Jason Joseph delivering elegant, locally sourced dishes whilst you relax along the waterfront, watching moon beams fizz over rippling tides. —Jonnie Bayfield
