Location : lies on the South-west coast between Laborie and Choiseul in the middle of a beautiful 160 acre (70 ha) property in an attractive fascinating tropical garden with imposing trees, footpaths and flower beds

Surroundings : a deserted, idyllic small sandy beach within walking distance (15 minutes) the ruins of a sugar-mill and traces of Indians the fishing villages Choiseul and Laborie

Accommodation : main house built during colonial times more than 200 year old main house with terrace and a time-honoured interior 2 cottages close to the main house

Rooms : 2 nostalgic guest rooms with a shared bathroom in the main house 1 cottage with living room and terrace, kitchen, bathroom, 2 comfortable bedrooms 1 luxury cottage with same accommodation as above but offering more space Restaurant : fine meals are prepared by your host

Sports : hiking swimming at the beach

Our evaluation : Certainly recommended for the true nature lover who is satisfied by good basic comforts and who loves quiet surroundings mixed with nostalgia. Many that have visited this estate were touched by the authentic, peaceful and charming scenery.

Balenbouche Estate P.O. Box 489 Castries tel. + 1 758 455.12.44 fax + 1 758 455.13.42 Balenbouche website

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