Castara Retreats
Posted: Wed Mar 31, 2004 5:09 pm
We returned last weekend from two weeks in Osprey apartment, Castara Retreats. We had a wonderful time and would recommend Castara Retreats wholeheartedly. The apartment is one of three in a very sympathetically built wooden building and ideal for a couple. The main room has a large (queen size I think) good-quality bed with an excellent mosquito net . The kitchen area (part of the main room) is well-equipped with a full-size fridge and cooker with 4 gas rings. There was always lots of hot water for the shower, which I understand is not always the case in Tobago. A floor standing fan is provided, but we did not in fact need it because there was always a breeze which kept the temperature comfortable.
The apartments are sited up on the hillside, on the edge of the rainforest, above the road into Castara from the south. Access is up a narrow steep grassy path and steps, and so would not be suitable for anyone who has walking difficulties. (This is made clear on the website, which incidentally is very informative).
The view from the apartments is simply breathtaking. Each apartment has its own terrace/balcony with table and chairs and we spent many hours just sitting and looking at the wonderful view over the village and Castara Bay. We saw frigate birds, osprey, pelicans, humming birds, tanagers, squirrels, butterflies. We could also see manta rays swimming close to the beach. Binoculars are essential.
The owners, Sue and Steve, have built a sort of wooden lookout in the grounds which is ideal for watching the magnificent sunsets. The garden has been planted with lots of shrubs which are quickly taking hold.
The property is managed by Porridge and Jeannel and they do a tremendous job making sure guests are happy. Porridge pops by most days to check on things.
We would recommend Castara Retreats for anyone wanting a relaxed and unsophisticated holiday with comfortable accommodation in an absolutely stunning setting.
The apartments are sited up on the hillside, on the edge of the rainforest, above the road into Castara from the south. Access is up a narrow steep grassy path and steps, and so would not be suitable for anyone who has walking difficulties. (This is made clear on the website, which incidentally is very informative).
The view from the apartments is simply breathtaking. Each apartment has its own terrace/balcony with table and chairs and we spent many hours just sitting and looking at the wonderful view over the village and Castara Bay. We saw frigate birds, osprey, pelicans, humming birds, tanagers, squirrels, butterflies. We could also see manta rays swimming close to the beach. Binoculars are essential.
The owners, Sue and Steve, have built a sort of wooden lookout in the grounds which is ideal for watching the magnificent sunsets. The garden has been planted with lots of shrubs which are quickly taking hold.
The property is managed by Porridge and Jeannel and they do a tremendous job making sure guests are happy. Porridge pops by most days to check on things.
We would recommend Castara Retreats for anyone wanting a relaxed and unsophisticated holiday with comfortable accommodation in an absolutely stunning setting.