The villa option is a fantastic way to go with a family, as you say the cost can't be beaten and it gives you a lot of freedom.

Regarding the villas that you mention, Brigand Hill is lovely but its down near Anse la Rey so activities are a bit limited.

Villa Capri is great, a real home away from home and is in Cap Estate at the north of the island, about 5mins away from Rodney Bay.

Firefly is also in Cap Estate and is another gorgeous villa.

Villa Paloma is at Vigie and is fantastic the cook and maid are lovely as are the owners.

If you do rent a villa seriously consider getting a car as well unless you just plan to stay by the pool everyday. There is a lot to see and do here

Thanks for the reply! How close is Villa Paloma to the Beach? Within walking distance or not?

In Soufriere is a B & B that is able to accommodate you. I recently stayed there.they can be reach at,,http://johndorman.tripod.com/soufriere/

Good luck

ACCOMMODATIONS IN SAINT LUCIA.

Small and trendy rooms are available in Saint Lucia for rent in Soufriere.

The rooms come with private shower TV,Aircondition,and internet.

We are located the historical Pitons,Diamond Water Falls and Botanical Gardens.....see http://johndorman.tripod.com/soufriere/

Please check out Villa Zandoli. I'm not sure if it would accommodate 10, but it IS more than one building and it might. Close to everything. :)

We have booked Dene Court villa, near Sandy Lane for 10 people later this month. When are you travelling? Happy to let you know what it was like when we get back. It is listed on most of the websites so if you google it you should see the one I mean.

Sorry - posted this on wrong forum. Dene Court is in Barbados. Similar idea though...!

Thanks for the suggestions guys. My parents have become really interested in Villa La Paloma, and the contact person "Valerie Phillips" (not sure if she's an owner or just a manager) has indicated the Villa is being sold. New Owners to send contract and will uphold any reservations. Anyone know anything about this? Will they have same cook/maid?

Visiting St. Lucia is an experience, with beautiful clear blue waters and incredible beaches - this island is truly a paradise.

I was welcomed with smiles and openness. The feeling was relaxed but friendly. We had so many plans, but then we fell under the spell of Villa Giorgia.

We reached the villa, and were greeted by the housekeeper Francesca - who had a big smile. As it turned out, nothing was too much trouble for her. You must try Francesca's rum punch, it is amazing!

The villa was something else. It was truly elegant, with simple clean lines throughout and simply white washed walls that allowed the beauty of the gardens with its bougainvilleas to shine.

The Spell of Villa Giorgia

The large pool and splash pools both were in their elements when the lights were on at night. It was all surrounded by well maintained grounds. Do look out for the humming birds.

Everything we needed was available here - so much, that it was very difficult to make the decision to go out, or simply just to relax and stay poolside!

The whole villa team was there to help and guide us, which we found great.

In addition, the villa was ideally situated if you do wish to explore.

To us, Villa Giorgia and St. Lucia meant the same things: Outstandingly beautiful, tranquil, and serene. It was, quite simply, somewhere to go and find yourself smiling and relaxing while enjoying a little bit of paradise on earth.