Hanging Garden Villa - Reader Reports & Opinion
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Guest Report - Paradise Point Villa
Tanya Leach from U.S.A. visited in April 2008 and awarded
Some friends and I shared the Hanging Garden Villa (both floors) and really enjoyed our stay. The Villa was beautiful and clean, with the most amazing views of the ocean. We had everything we needed right there, but Castara was only a short drive down the mountain if we were in the mood for a little nightlife. The nearby beaches were also gorgeous and a good place for snorkling. I would highly recommend this place, and plan to return in the future.
Guest Report - Paradise Point Villa
Kristen Heide from U.S.A. visited in February 2008 and awarded
Paradise Point Villa is beautiful! I have stayed a few times and love it. Everyone who works there (Gemma, Ital and Porridge) definitely makes you feel at home and welcome. The villa is beautiful and has all the conveniences of home. There are lots of places to relax and have peace and quiet. The Great Deck is the perfect spot for everyone to gather. The views of Castara are breathtaking! There are full kitchens so you can always stay close to home and cook and relax, or the village of Castara is just a short distance away.
Guest Report - Paradise Point Villa
Donna And Tom Jacobs from U.S.A. visited in February 2008 and awarded
We loved our stay at Paradise Point Villa. Such a peaceful place with awesome views of Castara. Accomodations were lovely and we had everything we needed. We enjoyed our hike down to Mystic Falls. We had the pleasure of meeting Alice ... so warm and genuine. We fell in love with Tobago while staying in Castara. Would definitely recommend staying here and the price is very reasonable. All points made by MyTobago was right on the mark ... thank you for all your valuable info. Looking forward to returning. Stay as long as you can!!!!!!
A Wonderful "paradise"... Literally...
Kisha Rowe Martin from Jamaica visited in February 2007 and awarded
We had our wedding at Paradise Point Villas in February 2007. Spectacular... Perfect... Elegant... Natural... Gorgeous...Peaceful... Surreal... our 30 guests were happy and we quite were happy. It was our dream wedding.
The facilities were very well maintained and the choice of decor was testament to the excellent taste of the owners. Comfortable furnishings, modern appliances, intimate transitional spaces which invite the surrounding nature indoors and the unforgettable views of Castara Bay make every space picture perfect.
My guests traveled from Jamaica, Trinidad, Spain, the USA, Canada and England to be in this little corner of Tobago. During the planning stages I thought to myself "we must be crazy to have our family and friends travel so far for just one event" but let me tell you... all of us agree that it was well worth it.
Really... one of the few places that looks even better when you get there. Excellent service... warm people... very understanding and helpful. Thanks for everything Alice, David, Porridge and the rest of your team. We hope we will be able to return on one of our anniversaries and spend a week or two at paradise point villas re-living that special occasion.
Kisha & Luis
Truely Romantic Villa With Spectacular Views...
Tom & Laura Quilt from U.K. visited in April 2006 and awarded
We stayed at Paradise Point & Hanging Gardens Villas for our wedding in April 2006. My parents & sister stayed in Paradise Point and we stayed in Hanging Gardens with Laura's parents & sister. The whole place can only be described as magically romantic whilst giving us the flexibility to hold our wedding reception on The Great Deck.
LOCATION
The villa is set on the hillside above the village of Castara with the rainforest below home to a variety of tropical birds. Hummingbirds regularly visited us whilst we sat having breakfast on one of the villa's balcony. In addition to the spectacular views, the mountain location meant that there was a constant breeze to cool us from the tropical sun. Set next to the official viewing point, the views of the ocean, rainforest and the beautiful fishing village of Castara were spectacular!
Yes it was a 5-minute drive to the beach (so too far for most to walk back up the long hill from the beach), but you don't get those views, rainforest, wildlife and cooling breeze when you are down in the village. We loved it and could not think of a more perfect location!!
THE ACCOMMODATION
Hanging Gardens is a fabulous villa that has been built with a passion for the outdoors and fabulous views. The villa is set to the right and above the Great Deck. Hanging Gardens covers two levels with an abundance of flowers, outdoor spaces and big glass windows to bring the outdoors in.
The upper level was our home and is rightly known as the Honeymoon suit. The big kitchen has all the mod cons and large windows that open out onto the decking area. The large deck has a table, chairs and sun loungers that we used to relax in and watch the birds feeding from the flowers and feeders.
The main living area is air-conditioned and totally glass fronted and spans nearly the full width of the villa. Behind the main living area is the only bedroom; which is truly romantic with a 4-poster bed and luxurious bedding and furnishings. Between the bedroom and the living area are large wooden ´doors´ that open fully to let the light stream into the bedroom through the glass front – it really is a very luxurious and romantic place!!
The lower level is home to two large air-conditioned double bedrooms with floor to ceiling glass doors at the front of each. In front of the bedrooms is a large covered deck with outdoor kitchen and dinning table – truly outdoor living!! The kitchen is small but functional kitchen and a great place to prepare and eat breakfast in the morning.
[We have added a review for the Paradise Point Villa under Paradise Point Villa Accommodation in this section of the site]
THE GREAT DECK
The Great Deck was large enough for our 50 guests, BBQ buffet, bar, steel band, DJ & dance floor yet intimate enough for the family to sunbath or hold yoga sessions for a small group of people.
THE WATERFALL
A short but slightly challenging walk down the nature path (or hillside) below Paradise Point leads you to the secluded waterfall. The unusually dry weather in 2006 meant that we can´t comment on whether you can swim in the pool, but it was very romantic indeed. If you continue to follow the stream for a short distance, you reach the top of a spectacular waterfall that drops down to the ocean below. Although there is no access to the sea, it is worth the walk – but be careful as it would be a long fall!!
CASTARA VILLAGE
Castara is a small fishing village with 2-bays and all the basic facilities you need. By this I mean several restaurants & bars, a corner shop, a rum shop and a few locals (including the famous Porridge and Duck) who can offer all kinds of trips and activities. Don´t expect a huge choice on the menu, but when you go to the restaurant the food is fresh and tastes home cooked and you often feel like you have joined the family for dinner – which we loved!! For anything more than the basics, such as petrol or supermarkets, you will have to travel to one of the main towns.
All the locals were very friendly and made us feel welcome. We made it clear to all our friends that it is a small fishing village so it is basic in what it provides – but that means it is filled with the charm and friendliness of village life. ALL of our 40+ friends and family staying in Castara fell in love with the place!
Castara is in the mountainous rainforest area of the Island and away from all the big hotels and package holiday goers. Holiday accommodation in the village is hidden away or part of a family home so you are always surprised to see other holiday makers their. But the water is crystal clear and full of tropical fish and coral; the mountains are full of wildlife and waterfalls to explore; and each village in the Northern section of Tobago has its own charm and beauty to explore. To us this is what makes Tobago and Castara Village such a perfect location!!
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