It all started with a cottage…
When his wife Kerry told him she loved Wellington, Sandbanks Vacations founder Richard Barrett knew just what to do – buy her a cottage! Little did he know at the time, but that cottage would become the foundation for Sandbanks Vacations.
When his wife Kerry told him she loved Wellington, Sandbanks Vacations founder Richard Barrett knew just what to do – buy her a cottage! Little did he know at the time, but that cottage would become the foundation for Sandbanks Vacations.
Starting with 21 East, Richard created Sandbanks Vacations from the ground up. He had traveled extensively for work and finally discovered that the most beautiful place in the world was right here in his backyard – Prince Edward County.
Since Sandbanks Vacations was founded, popularity for The County has skyrocketed, and we’ve grown a robust local team to support tourism growth.
Meet the Friendly Faces Behind Your Next Stay in The County

Richard Barrett
Founder/CEO

Nicolle Bially
General Manager

Megan Loconte
Marketing & Sales Manager

Galen Newman
Accommodations Specialist

Ashley Campbell
Guest Services Specialist

Mariah Taylor
Tour Coordinator

Kelsey Lawrence
Administrative Assistant
Our Tour Guides

Dave Ellenton

Corinne Dowber-Fricker

Chris Holder

Mike Hanson

Larry Orton

Ted Rogers

John Puddy

Torsten Manahan

Kim Dawe

Joe Hache

Peter Lockyear

Colin Harris