One of Barbados’ most historic landmarks, St. Nicholas Abbey is a Jacobean Mansion built in 1658.
St. Nicholas Abbey Mansion Barbados
The plantation and its buildings appear as they did for several centuries, and include the great house, a rum and sugar bond, a boiling house, and the plantation itself.
The residence is open for touring by the public where one can see the drawing room, dining room, study and hallway leading up the staircase.
St. Nicholas Abbey Drawing Room
The upper floor is closed for viewing in order to preserve the home’s privacy and integrity.
St. Nicholas Abbey Dining Room
Just outside in the courtyard are Lance and Baby – both cockatoos are pets of the plantation and enthralled our children.
Lance and Baby Cockatoos
The Boiling House is comprised of a steam mill, a syrup plant (where raw cane juice is converted into sweet syrup or molasses), and a distillery known for its handcrafted quality rum. The rum and sugar bond offers tasting of the special aged rum which is quite delicious.
St. Nicholas Abbey Boiling House Distillery
Visitors can purchase rum, brown sugar, molasses and other homemade products and crafts, or just browse the museum with its interesting artifacts and photos. There is a 20 minute historic film that provides a fascinating glimpse of life on the island around 1935.
St. Nicholas Abbey museum rum and sugar bond
The Terrace Café has a delicious light lunch menu that can be enjoyed while overlooking the Plantation’s lush tropical gullies. After touring the great house and the rum and sugar bond, we sat on the terrace where we enjoyed fresh fish sandwiches and salads. I found the views of the gullies to be tranquil and restorative.
St. Nicholas Abbey Terrace Cafe
Birds with glossy black feathers hovered near us in hopes for some crumbs. The children were delighted to indulge them.
St. Nicholas Abbey Black Birds
After touring the sites and stopping for lunch, we roamed about the plantation where we enjoyed the lush landscaping and views. The children ran through the grounds, expending their seemingly endless energy before we left.
St. Nicholas Abbey Boiling House Distillery Grounds
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