Cobblers Cove is certainly a unique property. The main building is a charming pink colonial home surrounded by a lush garden, with four-unit buildings lining the garden. The rooms are large and clean. The whole experience seems geared towards relaxation - e.g., servers speak in low tones and only approach your poolside lounger at meal times or when signaled. There are no music or noises of any type at during the day except for the brush of the waves and the wind through the trees. All very relaxing...
The staff is very accommodating and friendly, even by Barbadian standards (service in Barbados is quite good in most places) and the general manager, Will, seems to interact with the guests daily. The hotel's restaurant is expensive, but I think most bookings include breakfast. The breakfast is incredibly tasty, and the breakfasts tables sit at the edge of the deck overlooking the ocean.
However, travelers should note a few things before booking:
(1) Room Issues. While the rooms are large, unique and somewhat stylish, most of the space in each room lacks air conditioning. The rooms are arranged to open onto a porch/patio using only shuttered doors that don't seal, so the living room and kitchenette area are 'open air.' We stayed there in early June and the living room and kitchenette were so consistently warm that we couldn't really use them much. The patio (where we could feel some breeze) or the bedroom (where the A/C unit is) were really the only spaces we could stay for very long. The bathroom also lacks A/C and was very warm. The shower is low (under 6 ft.) and doesn't have a curtain (just a small glass pane)
(2) There's not much of a beach. The main activity at Cobblers Cove is to lay on the pool deck facing the ocean. The chairs are comfortable and the view is wonderful, so this isn't really a downside for relaxation, unless you're intent on laying on the beach. The beach around Cobblers is a thin strip of sand leading to a buoyed swimming area where one can snorkel and see tropical fish around a small reef. Between the comfortable pool deck and the swimming area, we didn't miss the full beach at all, but the lack of beach is something to note.
(3) There is a dress code. At night, to eat at the restaurant or hang out in the bar/pool area, men are expected to wear trousers (no jeans or shorts) and an open collar shirt, and women are expected to wear a dress. Perhaps not the best approach to take for a beach hotel, especially when the restaurant and bar are outdoors in a warm country, but I respect this elegant touch. I just wish I knew about it before arriving. I only arrived with jeans and shorts (as many vacationers might) so I didn't go to the bar or restaurant at night. The restaurant is also expensive (noted below).
(4) Many aspects are expensive, thus note what is included in your booking price. It seemed that most bookings included breakfast at the restaurant, which was unequivocally fantastic. However, dinner and lunch were not included in our booking and were very pricey. For instance, the hotel offers a Tuesday night barbecue, which we planned to attend (I got a waiver to wear jeans from the front desk) but decided not to because we were told the cost was approximately $85 USD (175 Barbados Dollars) per person. Generally, nice restaurants in this area of Barbados tend to be pricey, but there are cheaper options if you're willing to walk or cab into Speightstown. Speightstown is walking distance from the hotel but walking back to the hotel in the dark at night is not really recommended. We typically walked to town for dinner and took a cab to return to the hotel.
(5) Most of the clientele is older and there to relax. If you want to hang out and socialize at the bar etc., this is probably not the place for you. It seems almost entirely focused on travelers who are vacationing to relax in quiet. E.g., the bar closes early, and again, you must wear trousers or a dress.
In sum, the property has a lot going for it - charming exteriors, friendly service, and an environment perfect for relaxation. But the rooms are lacking, it's pricey, and it can be difficult to find a casual meal and a drink at night time.