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Paul, Helen, Emily & Ben Child

Submitted: 04 May 2004 - Visited: February 04

We are just trying to work out how we can come back, fitting round GCSE's, work etc. etc. We had such a brilliant time, no other holiday has ever compared to our too short week in Castara. The company of Steve, Sue and Freya made our stay even more special. This is a place to totally chill out and not expect to stick to any deadlines. We loved the food, especially at Marguerites, it was all so fresh and just tasted delicious. Everyone was so friendly and we felt so welcome, Duck, Loder and Porridge were lovely. Definitely an experience worth repeating.

Denise Kilgallon

Submitted: 27 April 2004 - Visited: April 04

Just to say thank you for making such a 'heaven on earth' available to mere mortals! I can't tell you how much we loved it. We loved Fisherman's, we loved the views of the unbelievable bay, we loved Castara - and the people were just so lovely. I miss it all so badly- it's almost physical ( well, I am still slaving at my desk as I write this) Did I mention the birds? To die for. I spent every early morning down at the little waterfall forest feeling that life couldn't really get any better. What an inspired choice of location you made. Where ever we visited on the Island, lovely though it was, we were always happy to return to the 'little house on the hill' - perfection.

Jeanelle was lovely and looked us well. Porridge - what a character. He was so kind and so much fun - really went out of his way to take care of 'his ladies'. You are very lucky to have them. Duck, King David, Kelly, Gouti, Carrington, Overload - all so kind to us. Overload. I have promised myself that I will return one day ( are you booked next week? Perhaps I will just run away.............. we can all dream).

So, a million thanks for finding and making available such a life enhancing place. It really was the best holiday of our lives.

Very best wishes

Denise

PS The hairdryer was fabulous! Many thanks

Sandy Edmond

Submitted: 10 April 2004 - Visited: April 04

We have now returned home to Scotland after a great holiday in Tobago. The time has flown past and the whole holiday exceeded our expectations.

Our time at Castara was wonderful and made all the better by the house, Porridge, Jeanelle, Duck etc etc. Our kids had a great time on the beach and Ruari, our six year old, could not believe the fish which he saw when snorkelling, and the one he caught, all thanks to Duck. (I couldn't believe it either).

Your house is beautiful and so ideal for the purpose; we quickly got used to the other occupants including the bats, the birds, the cockroaches and the mosquitoes, this all being part of the great experience that we had. We will cherish the memories of sitting on the verandah drinking beer in the sunset (and over indulging in whisky with Duck and his family one night). Margerittes food was delicious and eating at Max's was the ultimate in informal dining (at a cost of £8.00 for four including beer!!!!)

A special thanks must go to Porridge who does a great job for you and who was always there to advise and help; nothing seemed too much trouble.

Thanks again for everything and maybe we'll contact you again in the future to return to Castara.

Regards, Sandy and Christine Edmond

Melissa McGarity

Submitted: 16 March 2004 - Visited: February 04

I can't even begin to explain what a wonderful time we had in Castara. We want to come back next year around the same time and rent the whole place out for family. That is how much we loved it. Porridge and Duck took real good care of us.

Lisa Adam

Submitted: 12 March 2004 - Visited: 4/10/2003

Martin and I stayed in Pelican for two weeks and I would like to let you know that we had a fantastic time. The apartment itself was wonderful and the views breathtaking. We left Castara only to go fishing with Porridge for one day and for a day trip out to Pigeon Point and Buccoo Bay. Castara is such a friendly atmospheric place that you never ever want to leave. I actually shed a tear on our last day. Porridge looked after us brilliantly, so much so that he made us feel special and that we were the only people in the world he'd ever treated that way. I know this is not true and that Porridge is the same with all your guests - he's a gem.

Ryan Price

Submitted: 21 October 2003

If I had one bad thing to say about tobago it would be that I'm not there now. In the time that I was in tobago I fell in love, with the place the people, the views, everything. Without a doubt the best time I have ever had, and I will never forget it. Thank you Steve and thank you Sue.

Sam and Nina

Submitted: 04 August 2003

We really enjoyed it in Castara. It's the most beautiful beach we have been to (and we have travelled quite a lot). The water was lovely and the beach empty, clean and unspoilt. The people were really nice. The apartment was lovely. The view from the bed is just magic, so we when we woke up in the mornings we just sat there on the bed admiring the gorgeous view. We had a great time at the carnival.

Kathey and Don Anthony from US

Submitted: 29 July 2003

Some points from us:

• We saw more birds at your place than anywhere else in Tobago, including Little Tobago and the Rain Forest Walk;

• it was cooler there than anywhere else we stayed;

• Porridge was more than accommodating, visiting each day and helping us out;

• Fresh bread was an unexpected treat. Your place was somewhat similar to our previous all time favourite vacation spot. You had tons more birds and a much better view than our Dominica location. So we now have two all time favourite vacation spots. Thanks for a great time and glad we got in on it before the lines start forming.

Andy, writer

Submitted: 03 March 2003

I had a wonderful time; Rainforest lodge was even better than I’d hoped, in a very pleasant location, with great views and a refreshing cooling breeze almost all the time. I’d also like to thank Porridge and Jeanell on the wonderful way they looked after me. They were always friendly and very helpful, while never seeming pushy or intrusive. They really treat people as guests rather than ‘customers’ or ‘tourists’. I’d certainly recommend Tobago, Castara, and Rainforest Lodge to friends. Thanks again.

Louise, solicitor

Submitted: 25 February 2003

We both really loved Castara and the house is truly unique. We also thought Porridge and Jeanell were absolutely lovely! We are absolutely in love with Tobago and are still utterly shocked to be back! We hope you all have many more lovely times out there - we’ll definitely be back.

Helen, therapist

Submitted: 30 December 2002

In this place, after just a few days, the stress and strain of my busy life falls from me. I feel relaxed and happy. What a treat to leave my folding shutters wide open so that my bed feels to be suspended within the magnificent constantly moving landscape. Pelicans swoop and dive, the frigate birds wheel and turn, and sometimes an osprey visits. I may wake to watch the fishing boats set out in the early morning. Each day offers ocean swimming, beach combing and the possibility of snorkelling. I may choose to rest, read or just daydream on the terrace where I am entertained by the swoop of brightly coloured birds and cooled by the through breeze. From here you can see a shoal of fish enter the bay and drift into the daily net. This, and the return of the fishing boats in the late afternoon, signal the time to meander down through the village, to choose fish for supper. Some days I retreat into the cool of my beautiful room for a siesta. I am sheltered in paradise.