Scarborough/Concordia holiday home rental with beach/lake nearby, disabled access, balcony/terrace, telephone, rural retreat, TV

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Ambassadors House, Windy Edge (house)

Home description

Windy Edge was designed and built by a former US ambassador to Japan and it is still known on the island as the Ambassador's House. Set on the top of Cinnamon Hill, it has sensational views over the Caribbean and Atlantic seas and catches the cooling breezes, unlike many coastal properties. It is a large well-designed home with high ceilings and ceiling fans, all the windows have adjustable louvred slats for security and are netted against insects. The whole house has recently been redecorated to a high standard throughout.

There are four main bedrooms plus one smaller double en suite bedroom for extra guests or staff use. 3 bedrooms have en suite facilities 2 bedrooms share a bathroom. A wide veranda surrounds the house with dining area, comfortable seating areas, and table tennis. The house stands in 2.5 acres of mature grounds with many tropical fruit trees for guests to enjoy and a good-sized pool (16'x32') which is serviced 3 times a week. 6-day maid service with cooking if required. Gardens are well-maintained and are home to many varieties of exotic birds and butterflies.

Pool with house in the background	relax on the vernadah
Breakfast on the veranda, all meals can be al fresco	peaceful atmosphere

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The Tobago region

Tobago is the unspoiled gem of the Caribbean. Set close to Venezuela it is well below the hurricane belt and shares many of the flora and fauna of South America. It contains a very old rain forest reserve which was preserved in the 18th Century to ensure adequate rain supplies for the plantations.

The whole island has a good rainfall which ensures that it remains green and fertile with wonderful tropical plants and flowers. People are friendly and the beaches are easily accessible with safe bathing in warm waters.

Scarborough/Concordia area

The area known as Concordia used to be a large cocoa estate in the old plantation days. Now it is a pleasant residential area in the hills about ten minutes from the nearest beach, Little Bacolet Bay. Ambassador's House lies up a drive just off the road across the island to the northern Caribbean coast, where you will find many beautiful beaches, some with small bars, some by a small fishing village. The main town of Tobago, Scarborough is down the hill about a 10-minute drive away. It has a vibrant market and banks, pharmacies, supermarket and post office.
A variety of activities and trips are available; rain forest hikes, birdwatching, deep-sea fishing, scuba-diving, snorkeling, sailing, golf and swimming.
Restaurents are located all over the island and very accessible from the house, the nearest are the 'Salsa Kitchen' or 'Ciao', both in Scarborough. Phone numbers are in the phone book at the house.

The dry season extends from December to June and rainy season June to December. However there is much sun at all times and usually some rain at night during the dry season. Temperature variations between approx. 28 - 38 C.

How to get there

Monarch, Virgin Atlantic, BA, also flights from Germany, The Netherlands and the USA . Car hire can be arranged for you by the owner, or by guests via internet. Regular ferries cross by sea or air from Trinidad. Frequent air services to other Caribbean islands.

Activities near Scarborough/Concordia

Facilities

Further details indoors:
All bedrooms are light and comfortable with access to veranda and beautiful views over garden and beyond. Accommodation is spacious throughout the house, with high ceilings and access to the wide veranda from all rooms via sliding doors. Dining room and sitting room both have ceiling fans and plenty of comfortable chairs.

All meals can be taken on the veranda which is well equipped with comfortable seating. Extensive library of books and collection of board games. Table tennis on the veranda. Internet access can be arranged easily via the TSTT main office in Scarborough. Kitchen is well equipped with large cooker, microwave, toaster, food processor, juicer, coffee makers, 2 fridges and freezer plus dishwasher, and our maid will cook for guests as required. Sheets and towels are changed twice a week, towels more frequently if requested. Washing machine available.

Further details outdoors:
Beautiful mature grounds extending to 2.5 acres. Many species of tropical flowers and fruit trees which attract a wide diversity of birds. Pool has internal and external lighting for evening swimming. Secluded but not isolated, you are perfectly placed for visiting all parts of the island. Many visitors staying in the tourist areas in the west of the island rarely get to see more than a day's trip round the island, but from The Ambassadors House at Windy Edge it is a short drive across the hills to the Caribbean coast where there are many beautiful unspoilt beaches and little fishing villages to explore. Our friendly local naturalist will pick guests up from the house and take you birdwatching in the rainforest to see the dancing Mannakins or the brightly coloured Trogon. There are many other activites including scuba diving and snorkelling around Little Tobago, golf at one of the 2 high quality courses on the island, or a boat trip up the coast with swimming, snorkelling and barbecue on the beach.

On the Atlantic coast you can drive up to the far end of the island with spectacular views round every corner, certain beaches on this side are not safe for bathing so take care and follow local advice. For shopping there are several good supermarkets nearby and Scarborough has a wonderfully vibrant market for fruit and vegetables and many other things. From the house you will hear the sound of the Conch shell which the fishermen blow to tell people they have brought in a catch for sale.

There is a wide variety of restaurents all within easy reach of the house, and details of these can be found on our website, www.windyedgetobago.co.uk .

Further details

Welcome pack is provided on arrival and your first dinner that evening can be arranged if required. Any meals can be prepared for you by our housekeeper who is a first-class cook, as you will see from the comments in our visitors book. Tours and trips such as hiking in the rainforest or baot trips can be arranged from the house and all you have to do is ask for any help you may need. Children are welcome and have a wonderful time here.

Conditions

25% deposit secures the booking, the remainder to be paid 2 calendar months before date of arrival
£200 deposit against breakages to be included with the final payment, this will be refunded on your return to UK
Smoking outside only please.

Rental rates

Prices for group size 10
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
current low season	11 Nov 09	17 Dec 09	700£ 700	100100	100100	Flexible
High season	17 Dec 09	1 May 10	1100£ 1,100	200200	200200	Flexible
Low season	1 May 10	18 Dec 10	750£ 750	120120	120120	Flexible

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
current low season	11 Nov 09	17 Dec 09	500£ 500	7575	7575	Flexible
high season	17 Dec 09	1 May 10	900£ 900	130130	130130	Flexible
low season	1 May 10	17 Dec 10	600£ 600	100100	100100	Flexible

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

Christmas and New Year rate is £1400 per week.

2 extra put-up beds if needed for children ?50 per week each.

Security guard can be arranged if required at approx ?15 per night

All cooking and shopping by maid for guests to be paid for locally.

Payment can be made by personal UK cheque or electronic payment into owner's bank through your bank.

Guestbook for Ambassadors House, Windy Edge

Thank you Mrs Keene, for sharing your 'Garden of Eden' with us. Mrs F Cornwall

What an impossible task to do justice to the wonderful fun and delight that have filled the past two weeks. CA London

Everyone lucky enough to come here will experience the magic of Windy Edge in their own way. SC London

A magical place with awesome vistas and wonderful climate. The best food on the island is prepared by the lovely Lesleyann at Windy Edge Mrs P Kent

You can guarantee you'll love Lesleyann's cooking - its the yummiest!! OT aged 10 Glos

Words don't really manage to say it - a second wonderful year and another happy glorious holiday.. Mrs A. Hants

Availability

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Contact details for the advertiser of home 40015
Name:	Charlotte Keene
Tel:	+44 (0)1647 221208
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