Ambassador's House - Reader Reports & Opinion
These reports are a combination of questions and comment posted in our Ambassador's House forum and visitor reports added via the 'Add Report' tab above. The votes awarded are weighted by volume and date to give a truer representation of reader satisfaction [more details].
Reader Satisfaction Ranking: 
Weighted ranking based on 17 votes = 4.3 (max 5)
Guest Report
Jonathan Harvey from U.K. visited in March 2012 and awarded 
Ambassadors House is a beautiful, spacious home, away from the bustle of the island and set overlooking both coasts in a magical extensive tropical garden rich in exotic flora and fauna. Time is spent outside on the terraces enjoying the views, the humming birds, the sunrise and sunset – and the occasional rum punch!
The location of the house in the middle of the island, away from the airport where most beach hotels are located, gives easy access to the capital, Scarborough, and to the road around the island and its stunning quiet beaches and bays and to the rainforest interior. It could not be better placed.
The house is a family home not just another villa. Lesleyann, the housekeeper is charming, fun and most welcoming. Through her, and the network of friends that she and Mr and Mrs Keene have developed, you enjoy a rare and privileged contact with the real Tobago.
This was our seventh visit and, we very much hope, not our last!
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Simon Wood from U.K. visited in August 2011 and awarded
A wonderful place for a family holiday, beautiful (probably the best views in the whole island) and utterly relaxing. A group of 8, ranging from 6 to 67 always had enough space to not bump into each other but the opportunity to be socialable if we wanted. The pool is perfect for small children who can swim a bit - the deep ares is only a very small part of the whole - but just big enough for more serious swimmers. The house is lovely and well equipped (only the oven lets it down) and the grounds are fantastic for nature lovers (many different fruiting trees, snakes, lizards, agoutis, bats and 40+ species of birds - unfortunately we couldn't find a tarantula!). THere is no AC, but we never needed it - there is always a breeze from one direction or another, and the ceiling fans are very efficient. Be prepared to get fat - Lesleyanne, the housekeeper, is a wonderful cook!
Because of our numbers and our age range, we managed without transport, but if you want to visit the beach regularly,or if you want to shop daily, you will need a car (and a head for coping with a really difficult entrance / exit).
Thoroughly recommended.
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Harrison from Trinidad visited in July 2011 and awarded 
Staying at ambassadors house at windy edge was a wonderful and unexpected experience for the summer vacation. although slightly away from the limelight the villa is one of total uniqueness and offers much peace quiet and relaxation for vacationers and tourist
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Domini Cooney from Ireland visited in June 2011 and awarded
My party of four could not have been happier with our stay in ambassador's House. We wanted to stay somewhere real not a purpose built holiday rental and this home was perfect! The layout of the house while open plan and sociable still offered the option for privacy. The Gardens, the pool. the views and the bird song - we felt we were in paradise!.
On the practical side every implement you could need in the kitchen is provided including cooking basics washing powder etc (not a holiday norm)Lesley ann the beautiful housekeeper is a daily advantage too, any requests were dealt with speedily. Both the house and gardens are maintained to a very high standard and I could not if I tried find any fault with this holiday home rental.
We loved our stay and will return!
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Lisa Rambert from Canada visited in March 2011 and awarded
We enjoyed Ambassador House for one week in March as a large extended family (10 in all). In short, Ambassador House did not disappoint in the least. In fact, the house surpassed our expectations. This villa is special. Unlike many other rentals that are in high density developments, Ambassador House's spacious grounds make you feel like you have your own private tropical garden compound. The villa is also built to a high standard and works superbly for large groups. The views, garden, privacy, breezes and constant birdsong combine to create an exotic and relaxing atmosphere that I have not experienced on any of my other many caribbean holidays. The housekeeper LesleyAnn is pure gold and her cooking is the best on the island. Guests of Ambassador House must appreciate that this is a family home, not an investment property focused singularly on turning a profit. Some features may not be as glamorous as one would find elsewhere (bathroom fixtures are simple and functional, furniture is practical). However, for the reasons mentioned above, Ambassador House is the place to stay for sophisticated travellers, who know and love the West Indies. While your own vehicle is essential, it is conveniently located to one of the most beautiful beaches on the island, Bacolet Bay. Grocery stores, banks etc are all a 10 min drive away. We hope to return again as a family next year for a longer visit. In the meantime, we will cherish our memories of a beautiful vacation at Ambassador House.
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