Villa Close to Beach
Secluded Location, 5 mins from Beach
Villa and Studio Apartment (Sleeps up to 6)
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’Toad Hall’ is a roomy villa with one master bedroom and one mezzanine bedroom each with a double bed. There is a large bathroom/toilet accessible from the main living area and from the master bedroom. The main living area is furnished with sofas and coffee tables and includes a fitted kitchen along one wall, including microwave oven, gas cooker, fridge and deep freezer. Electric supply is both 220v and 110v. There are also outside cooking facilities including barbecue and clay oven. ‘Tadpoles’ is a studio apartment with gas hob, fridge and separate shower and toilet. Both properties have full mosquito protection at night via wrap-around netting on overhead tracking.
"Toad Heights" is a brand new 3-bedroom villa with a large kitchen with all amenities. The bedrooms feature mozzie nets on overhead tracking, built-in wardrobes & safes for your valuables.
"Leapfrog" is a 1 bedroom apartment with a full kitchen, separate bathroom & covered patio area outside for your enjoyment.
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| Toad Hall all year | 1br £40.00/night | 2br £55.00/night | |
| Toad Heights all year | 1br £55.00/night | 2br £70.00/night | 3br £80.00/night |
| Leapfrog all year | £30.00/night | ||
| Tadpoles all year | £20.00/night |
Accommodation
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Tadpoles (Studio Apartment, Sleeps 2)
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Tadpoles is a studio apartment comprising one main room and a separate bathroom/shower. There is a double bed with mosquito net on overhead tracking. There is a gas hob and electric toaster. There is also a small fridge/freezer. The bathroom adjoins the main room and has shower, hand-basin with mirror and toilet. Cold water only. |
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Toad Heights
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Toad Heights has 2 downstairs bedrooms furnished with double beds protected by mozzie nets on overhead tracking. Built in wardrobes are also supplied. There are safes installed for your valuables. Electric fans are installed over the beds. The upstairs (mezzanine) bedroom is furnished with 2 single beds that can be converted to a double bed with a mozzie net. Wardrobe installed. The living area has 2 couches with a large coffee table. It is separated from the kitchen by a breakfast bar equipped with high stools. The kitchen itself is very large with more than adequate counter space & storage. There is a gas cooker/oven; toaster & microwave oven & a large fridge/freezer. A TV is also supplied. There is a Barbecue to the rear of the building. The bathroom is large, with a unique double walk-in shower, sink & W.C. There is a balcony around 2 sides of the building with splendid views ofthe village & ocean. |
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Leapfrog
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Leapfrog is situated below Toad Heights and has a living/kitchen area with L-shaped couch; dining table and 2 chairs. There are adequate cooking facilities including gas cooker/oven, toaster and large fridge/freezer. The bedroom has a double bed with mozzie net on overhead tracking. There is also a built-in wardrobe and dressing table. There is a safe installed for your valuables. An electric fan is situated over the bed. |
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Notes on accommodation
There is currently no hot water supplied to these units.
Toad Heights is not suitable for children under 5 yrs of age due to the high balcony.
Accessibility
Although access to the property is easy for all via a wide footpath, there are several steps up to Toad Hall, Toad Heights & Leapfrog. Tadpoles is more accessable to a wheelchair user.
Outside
The surroundings are lush and verdant with abundant fruit trees including lemon, banana and papaya. There is a large rear balcony for outside eating and good barbecue facilities.
There is a Gazebo or "Liming Station" located outside Toad Hall. There is also a barbecue & Clay Oven on the premises. Toad Heights & Leapfrog share a separate Barbecue facility.
Coast/Beach
There are 2 beaches in walking distance. ‘Small Bay’ is a 5 minute walk and ‘Big Bay’ is about 8 mins away. They both have bar/restaurants and are both kept in pristine condition by the locals. There is also fresh fish available daily from the local fishermen.
Golf
Mount Irvine golf course (approx 10 miles).
Special interest holidays
There is a huge abundance of wildlife including dozens of species of tropical birds. There is a local coral reef by the little bay suitable for snorkelling etc. There are many nature trails to explore with waterfalls close by.
Travel
Crown Point airport is about 45 minutes drive from Castara.
Cars can be hired locally in the village & probably works out cheaper than sourcing them in Scarborough or the airport.
Our local representative who is also a qualified tour-guide, will be available for airport pickup & drop-off & can organise tours as well. We cannot say that a car is by any means essential.
Distances
Scarborough, the capital of Tobago is a half-hour drive away and has the entire necessary infrastructure that one needs while on vacation ie banks, hospitals, supermarkets etc.
Crown Point-Castara 17 miles
Scarborough-Castara 12 miles
Englishmans Bay-Castara 4 miles
Charlotteville-Castara 20 miles
Further details
There are several places to eat out including: the Boathouse Restaurant (Heavenly Bay). Cascreole Restaurant (Big Bay). Vera's Roti (Big Bay). Marguerite`s Restaurant (on main road by school). Hazels Restaurant (by fish co-op). There are no large supermarkets in Castara, but there are many small shops selling a variety of fresh vegtables and produce. There is an abundance of fresh fish available from the fishermans co-op. Meat supplies are best sourced either in Scarborough, Canaan or Crown Point. There are also several bars/rumshops in the village, notably 'Codringtons' and 'Jacksons' on the main road and 'Marvins' on the Bay road.
Booking notes
We accept a 10% deposit to book in advance. This is non-returnable i.e. if you cancel subsequently it will be forfeit.
Balance of payment due 30 days before rental commencement.
We accept U.K. cheques or payment via paypal. We also accept cash & international money orders & wire transfer.
Guest comments
We have some reviews on the "My Tobago" website under "Toad Hall".
Owner profile
Steve & Rita on Toad Hall rear verandah
About the owner
My wife and I first went to Castara on our honeymoon in 1998. We fell in love with the village and decided to return the following year. On our return, we noticed a handwritten sign by the side of the road advertising "Land for sale". We phoned up the number shown & the rest is history. We have been gradually adding to the buildings on the property since then, doing most of the work ourselves on our visits to the island....hard work!
We hope that you will visit our little corner of paradise & enjoy it as much as we have done over the years.
All our love to you all,
Steve & Rita Meeus.
Year purchased: 1999
Why the owner chose an apartment in this location
Tobago, generally and Castara in particular is a beautiful destination, with spectacular ocean & rain forest views all around. The two beaches are pristine & both have restaurant/bars for the thirsty & hungry travellers & the locals are friendly & welcoming.
Compared to the hotel area around the airport. Castara is far more peaceful & secluded, offering good food, drink & evening entertainment without the noisy crowds that you might find in other locations on the island such as Crown Point & Buccoo.
Unique benefits of the property
Toad Hall is located just off the main (Northside) road. It offers privacy from the general population, while being close to the beaches & village centre. Also, all our units are self contained with their own private entrances, so you won`t find yourselves tripping over other guests all the time. There are extensive outdoor eating facilities including 2 barbecue areas, clay oven & cast-iron "copper" - used for cooking fish stews for up to 30 people at one time.
For booking and further information
Property Ref CB80
Steve Meeus
Tel:(UK) + 44 (0)207 286 7616
Mobile (UK) + 44 (0)7956 361554
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