Those chasing holiday dreams and lifetime memories should look no further than villa Dreamcatcher. Set superbly in Gibbes on Barbados’ west coast, you couldn’t get closer to the beach without feeling the sand between your toes! Competing with the seascape is your idyllic private pool, surrounded by a colourful and tropical garden oasis that steps right on down to the shoreline. Yes, life’s a beach from your own little Eden; with its stately architecture, superb décor, four ensuite bedrooms and oh-so-appealing al fresco areas, ‘living the dream’ takes on new meaning.

Dreamcatcher’s sweeping white façade makes a grand first impression, and you know what they say, first impressions are everything. Stepping inside, a wide entrance of pearly white stone opens straight to the seascape and runs from room to room, through broad sweeping archways. Temple-like, this is certainly a place to worship.

The villa itself has been furnished with a classic eye. Colonial-style furniture in deep-mahogany, an antique Oriental rug and plump cushiony seating ooze quality and comfort. As snug as it is elegant, look out for Dreamcatcher’s quirky touches – a large Roman-esque water feature, a black-iron anchor jutting out of the garden foliage, stone turtle footstools on the terrace outside…

Each and every room has that certain-something that wows. Your kitchen is perfectly equipped to cook up a storm. With an enormous American-style fridge, fill it up and let the villa chef work their culinary magic! The ground floor king-size bedroom leads right out into your garden paradise and down to the beach, while a magnificent first floor balcony opens up from the master bedroom upstairs. Cosy-up in the plumpest rattan seating and drink up those brilliant blue vistas as Caribbean Sea meets sky.

Yes, it’s outdoors where paradise really plays out. With a beautiful private pool at its heart, your al fresco setup is oh-so alluring. A covered honey-stone terrace skirts the edge of the villa, its stately arches inviting those sea breezes as they rustle through the palms. With deluxe lounge-style seating at one end, a bar at the other and a dining suite in between, all overlooking your exotic gardens, daydreams become holiday-reality, from your sunrise breakfast to an evening nightcap.

For a night’s rest like only a holiday knows how, retire to one of four beautiful ensuite bedrooms. Each is colour themed – a relaxed cream and earthy brown, brilliant-white and azure and fresh spearmint green, with either soft blue or pastel pink. Superbly stylish and as comfortable as they are coordinated, your slumbers are sure to be golden.

Wake afresh to another day in paradise. Barbados’ ‘Platinum Coast’ is as glittering as it sounds. The glorious crescent sands of Gibbe’s Bay is just the beginning. Step straight from your villa onto its shores and be transported straight into postcard vistas. Let your newly-inspired wanderlust take you on further; nearby Holetown has different charms. From its shops and eateries to its lovely boardwalk, stroll straight through Utopia itself and drink up the Caribbean vibe (and a quick rum tipple) of this trendy town. While you’re reflecting on this heavenly holiday haven, give yourself a little pinch… No you’re not sleeping. A holiday from Dreamcatcher isn’t beyond your wildest dreams after all.