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House |5 bedrooms |Sleeps 10

Scarborough/Concordia in Tobago

From £650 per week |  From £120 per night

2 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

4 out of 5

1 review | Write a review

Key info  Swimming pool, beach or lakeside relaxation, balcony/terrace, car advised, private garden, no pets allowed

About the home

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 aluminium louvred slats for security and are netted against insects. The whole house has recently been redecorated to a high standard throughout.

It is a spacious high ceilinged house, with large airy living and dining rooms, it sleeps up to 10, having five double bedrooms. 3 of the bedrooms have en suite facilities 2 bedrooms share a bathroom, making 4 bathrooms in total. A wide veranda surrounds the house with extensive al fresco dining area, barbecue, 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/babysitting if required. Gardens are well-maintained, safe for children and toddlers, and are home to many varieties of exotic birds and butterflies. Beaches, restaurents and shops are all within easy reach.

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. Broadband internet available.

All meals can be taken on the veranda which is well equipped with comfortable seating. Extensive library of books and collection of board games to keep children and adults amused. Table tennis on the veranda. Internet access is available at no extra charge. 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 for guests' use.

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

Provisions bought for you as requested for your 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 boat trips can be arranged from the house and all you have to do is ask for any help you may need. Children, toddlers and babies are welcome and have a wonderful time here. It is also suitable for elderly guests, as the house and garden are on one level and the pool has steps for easy entrance in the shallow end.

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.

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Pool with house in the background

 

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Breakfast on the veranda, all meals can be al fresco

 

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peaceful atmosphere

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.

The 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

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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.

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Reviews

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02 Jan 2012

“If I owned it I would never leave” The house is wonderful. The view is amazing. The 10 members of our family stayed for 3 days in December. It was very relaxing. We enjoyed cooking our meals and eating as a family. The birds, the cat... more

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Guestbook for Ambassadors House, Windy Edge

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! Mrs C, Ireland


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

Rental prices

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
high season	5 Feb 12	1 May 12	950£ 950	200200	200200	2 Nights
low season	1 May 12	15 Jul 12	650£ 650	150150	200200	2 Nights
summer holidays	15 Jul 12	2 Sep 12	850£ 850	150150	200200	2 Nights
autumn low season	2 Sep 12	16 Dec 12	650£ 650	150150	200200	2 Nights
high season	16 Dec 12	1 May 13	950£ 950	120120	120120	2 Nights

Prices for group size 10
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
High season	5 Feb 12	1 May 12	1100£ 1100	200200	200200	2 Nights
low season	1 May 12	13 Jul 12	750£ 750	135135	200200	2 Nights
summer holidays	13 Jul 12	2 Sep 12	950£ 950	150150	200200	2 Nights
autumn low season	2 Sep 12	16 Dec 12	800£ 800	135135	200200	2 Nights

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

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

Rates are for a maximum of 10 people, 2 extra people can be accommodated on put-up beds at extra £25 per night per person.

Christmas and New Year rate is £1400 per week.

UK autumn half-term holiday rates are the same as summer holiday rates

Security guard can be arranged if required at approx £20 per night

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

Payment for rental can be made by credit card via Paypal, personal UK cheque or electronic payment into owner's bank.

Availability

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4 years listed You are contacting Charlotte Keene Landline +44 01647 221208 Mobile n/a Web Visit site Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2007. This house has received 1 review from previous guests.