Guest Report

[Lesley Whitney]

A group of 5 ranging in age from 5 to 55, we stayed at Palmhaven from 31 March to 14 April 2007 and we all agreed it was the best holiday ever. Palmhaven is a fantastic house which offers everything you could possibly need. The three bedrooms each have ensuite facilities, providing privacy for everyone. The house is high on a hill and the views are remarkable. We never tired of strolling round the grounds looking at the views from different points. The swimming pool was a joy and we rarely moved far from it! Swimming in the pool early in the morning with the birds singing and flying down to the poolside was one of the highlights for me. Being on a hill, the gentle breeze was always welcome.

The house has everything you could possibly ask for but its greatest asset is Joyce and her husband, Wayne! Joyce cleans and does the laundry as well as imparting her widespread knowledge of the local birds, plants and wildlife. A real bonus, however, is her cooking. For a very small payment she will cook and her local dishes are out of this world!

A car is a must-have! The hills are very steep. There are plenty of good restaurants in the area but none are within walking distance (unless you are a VERY keen walker!). The island is beautiful and there are many unspoilt beaches and places of interest but the roads are tricky and require careful handling. Don't be surprised if you turn a corner and find people sitting on chairs in the middle of the road!

We had a fantastic time and are now planning our return!