North Island

The Lodge itself has just eleven Villas (and a larger 4-bedroom Royal Villa), individually designed to provide the ultimate in seclusion and comfort. Beautifully integrated into the natural granite boulders and rocks of the shoreline, and making use of local casuarinas and takamaka wood, each boasts 450 square metres of living space and private garden. Each Villa has been individually handcrafted by Seychellois and African craftsmen on the island. The principle materials used were wood, local stone, glass and thatched roofs. All this combines to form a warm and inviting space that offers guests that rare opportunity to relax completely. Each Villa is completely self-contained and is raised over a metre off the ground to catch the cooling island breezes. The air-conditioned study can also convert to a second bedroom. The living-area (half-open to the elements - but with protective blinds!) also enjoys wide views of the glorious setting, while a private freshwater rock pool, sala pavilion and large hand-crafted panoramic wooden deck all add further memorable touches. A luxuriously proportioned master bedroom with dressing room and writing area leads onto a large en-suite bathroom with marble bath and shower. The bedrooms are air-conditioned and all rooms have overhead ‘punkah punkah’ fan. The fully retracting sliding doors allows for uninterrupted views onto the lawns and the turquoise seas in front of each Villa. Especially impressive is the open-air bathroom area – with sunken bath and shower, as well as a second outdoor shower. Each Villa enjoys private butler service.