Porridge's Place - Reader Reports & Opinion
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Jo Boraston from U.K. visited in September 2008 and awarded 
I stayed at Porridge's for a total of 5 nights in September 2008. I had visited Castara before but as part of a couple when we had rented in the village. This time, travelling alone, I decided to stay somewhere closer to a family. We had met Porridge on our previous visits, so I thought of his apartment immediately, and I certainly made the right decision.
The apartment is perfect for a single person or a couple. It is clean and well-equipped with modern appliances and good quality bedding. There are nice little touches such as being welcomed with freshly baked bread, jam, etc, ready for breakfast, and a couple of cold Caribs in the fridge. Jeanell and Porridge are lovely hosts, welcoming you into the family but also allowing you as much privacy as you want. Having stayed close to Little Bay before, the disadvantage of the walk up and down the hill was balanced by the extra peace and quiet on the outskirts of the village. I loved sitting on the covered terrace, watching the birds in the feeders, the chickens in the garden and the herd of goats across the road. A great place to sit, read and relax.
All in all great value simple accommodation with lovely hosts that make an effort to make your stay as enjoyable as possible.
Highly recommended!
Jo x
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Manuel Brieske from U.K. visited in June 2008 and awarded
I stayed at Porridge’s Place for 6 days in June 2008. My wife and I had met Porridge and Jeanell at Easter while visiting Castara. When we heard about Porridge’s Place we decided that during our next visit to Castara we would stay there. This next visit came earlier than expected when I decided last minute to spend a relaxed week in Tobago. Although I wanted to go diving in Speyside, nothing beats the relaxed atmosphere of Castara and Speyside is only an hour’s scenic drive through the rain forest.
Booking the apartment was very easy and straightforward. My internet booking was confirmed immediately by Jeanell. I also arranged my transfer from Crown Point to Castara with Porridge. He has this amazing talent to make you feel relaxed and at ease from the moment you meet him, and I can strongly recommend using his transfer service.
The open plan apartment itself is very clean and well appointed. It has a well equipped kitchen, a spacious bedroom with a very comfortable queen sized bed and en-suite facilities. Although the apartment has air-conditioning I did not need it as the natural breeze coming in from the Caribbean cools the place to a comfortable temperature. There is also a covered outside terrace with great views towards the sea. I spent many hours there reading, enjoying the views and watching the humming birds fly by.
Porridge’s Place is on a hill about 1 km from the main beach in Castara. Walking to the beach takes about 20 minutes down a hill quite steep in places. But I never walked the entire distance as there is always someone who would offer a ride. You can also rent a reliable and reasonably priced car through Porridge. Tobago is a relatively small island that can easily be explored by car in a day.
In summary, Porridge’s Place is probably the best value for money apartment you can find in Castara. The hospitality of Jeanell and Porridge will make you feel at home the minute you arrive and will give you the rare opportunity to get to know the people and life in Castara.
I can highly recommend Porridge’s Place and will certainly return.
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Heidi + Arndt from Germany visited in February 2008 and awarded 
We stayed at Porridge's Place the whole February 2008 and had wonderful weeks. The apartment had all that we needed und was comfortable and very clean. Jeanell and Porridge are very kind and helpful hosts. We recommend highly this accomodation.
Guest Report 06 Feb 2008
ClareW from London visited in January 2008 and awarded
We stayed here for 8 days in January 2008, and wish we could've stayed a lot longer, but unfortunately Porridges was booked up when we asked to extend our stay.
The apartment had everything that we needed, and was very comfortable and clean. Porridge and Jeanell were very helpful and kind whenever we asked for anything, and nothing seemed like too much trouble. It is the ideal place to stay and relax and feed the birds on the balcony each morning.
We stayed in other areas of the island, but no where compared to Castara or Porridges place.... we recommend it highly!
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Anders Brink from Sweden visited in December 2007 and awarded
This was my first accommodation on my first trip to Tobago and it was excellent! Jeanell cooked really nice dinners the nights I didn't eat out, everything was clean, the air conditioning worked perfectly and mr Porridge was fun and well known in the village. Toilet and shower worked without any problems and new sheets and towels was provided regularly and at requests.
The only downside is that you have to walk up the hill to get to the apartment, it takes about 10-15 minutes uphill. Jeanell also arranged for private taxi around the island and mr. Porridge can arrange for anything between a sightseeing tour in the jungle and donkey rides.
I can definitely recommend this place!
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