To the west
of the house we have planted an area with fruiting trees,
including bananas, mango, lime and coconut. There are also
several pineapple plants next to the veranda. Feel free to
pick anything that is ripe!
The Lookout is an excellent base from which to explore the
rainforest jungles and the surrounding villages. There is
superb snorkelling in Englishman’s Bay, and the neighbouring
Castara Bay. Castara Village also houses several good restaurants,
from basic to more upmarket restaurant. Further away are the
protected rainforest, and villages of Speyside and Charlotteville.
Scuba diving is possible round most of the island, although
you will have to travel to the dive schools.
The Lookout accommodation consists of:
- Dining Area
- Double bedroom with ensuite facilities
- 2 Twin bedrooms each with ensuite facilities
- Large open plan lounge and dining area
- Well equipped kitchen with breakfast bar
- Utility room with washing machine/tumble drier.
- Verandah & outdoor furniture including barbecue
The Lookout has been designed by a local architect, and the
intention has been to build in traditional style, and provide
cool accommodation without the need for windows and air conditioning.
This has been achieved using high ceilings and an innovative
tower over the kitchen which allows hot air to rise out, and
draw cooler air in to the villa. There is no glass in the
house. Instead, metal shutters act as curtains, and provide
security, and there is a mesh opening sash on each window.
This allows views out and breeze in, but prevents flying insects
coming in.
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