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Balenbouche Estate

Eco guest house·Laborie

Cottages on an old sugar estate

About Balenbouche Estate

Balenbouche is a family home, guest house and heritage site: six cottages set in a 70-acre estate of gardens, historic sugar-mill ruins and an organic farm, next to two secluded beaches. The Lawaetz family lives on site and opens it for stays, retreats and dinner parties.

Why it's on our list

  • Heritage estate
  • Six cottages
  • Two secluded beaches

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Balenbouche Estate before you go.

How far is it from the sights?

Distances from Balenbouche Estate are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.

Key sights

  1. The Pitons7.4 kmCycle 29 minCar or taxi 18 min
  2. Hewanorra airport (UVF)8.2 kmCycle 33 minCar or taxi 19 min
  3. Sulphur Springs9.2 kmCycle 37 minCar or taxi 21 min
  4. Anse Chastanet13 kmCar or taxi 30 min
  5. Marigot Bay23 kmCar or taxi 50 min
  6. Castries Market29 kmCar or taxi 60 min
  7. George F. L. Charles airport (SLU)30 kmCar or taxi 62 min
  8. Reduit Beach36 kmCar or taxi 76 min
  9. Gros Islet37 kmCar or taxi 77 min
  10. Pigeon Island38 kmCar or taxi 79 min

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