Arc En Ciel is a wonderful property
spectacularly situated on Beau Estate, between the World Heritage site of
the Pitons. The property is situated above the Caribbean Sea and is a
short distance from Jalousie Beach and hotel. Soufriere, which is a sleepy
fishing village, also boasts the drive in volcano, hot waterfalls, diving
and snorkelling at Anse Chastanet beach and exotic tropical gardens and
mineral baths at Diamond Estate.
Arc
En Ciel has been imaginatively designed to a very high standard by
architect Lane Pettigrew, who has also created the interior design with
hand made furniture from Honduras and some select pieces from Tommy Bahama.
The house incorporates many aspects of traditional Caribbean style with
its verandahs, jalousie shutters and wooden railings. It has been
constructed as a number of small pavilions connected by verandahs. The
exterior of the house has been partially finished with a facing of hand
chipped stones to resemble the exterior of the forts, which were
constructed on the island many hundreds of years ago. The house is
situated in an extensive, landscaped garden that has a wide variety of
tropical flowers and trees.
Arc En Ciel has 5 double bedrooms all of
which are air conditioned with ceiling fans. Each bedroom has its own TV,
DVD and stereo.
Bedroom 1 has a queen size bed and a patio
with a unique view of Petit Piton. There is an ensuite bathroom, where the
wall facing Petit Piton is glass, so guests can enjoy views of this
mountain from the jacuzzi bath and the shower. There is a private swimming
pool and sun deck, that is situated off the bathroom, in an enclosed
garden area.
Bedrooms 2 and 3 each have a queen size
bed, a private patio and an ensuite bathroom with shower and jacuzzi.
Bedrooms 4 and 5, which are situated
downstairs and open onto the swimming pool deck, each have two single
beds, a private patio and an ensuite bathroom with shower and jacuzzi.
The living / dining room is situated in the
centre of the house and is tastefully furnished and equipped with a TV,
DVD and stereo The formal dining table can seat 10. This room opens out
onto a patio which leads to a spectacular dining gazebo, where guests can
dine with the backdrop of the Caribbean Sea and the Pitons.
The balance of the entertainment areas are
situated downstairs. Here you enjoy the outdoor living of the Caribbean in
the large, covered patio with a casual dining area and bar with its own
fridge. This leads onto an extensive pool deck and a series of smaller
pool patios. There is a comfortable, air conditioned family roof with two
large sofas, one of which can convert into a double bed. The infinity edge
pool weaves its way around this area and includes a stone cave with a
waterfall.
A modern well equipped kitchen and laundry
room completes the villa.
