On a palm fringed beach on the south coast, steps from the warm sea, set in over one acre of lush tropical gardens stand 5 beach houses, their shaded verandas look out across the water to a tiny island bird sanctuary.

ACCOMMODATION: Frangipangi & Sweet Lime: Four-poster Mahogany bed. Shower room with miniature shower garden, with steep steps up to small private upper level private sunbathing/cocktail deck with sea view. Shady sitting area, small open deck, small kitchen with 4-ring gas hob, BBQ, fridge, freezer, microwave, toaster, kettle, utensils, etc., free standing fan. All linens supplied except beach towels. Sun loungers outside house and on the beach, hammock. Whole house totally fly screened. Honeymoon: Same as above, in addition the most spacious and romantic beach house with lots of white muslin curtains, huge shower room. Granadilla: 3 bedrooms, ideal for families. 1 double bedroom and 1 with 2-3 single beds, plus shower room, 3rd bedroom with double bed, & second shower room in separate thatched building across a private, totally enclosed courtyard garden. Covered dining area. Same amenities as others.

FACILITIES: The beach bar restaurant is right beside the sea with large shaded veranda and dining deck high up in the branches of an almond tree with fabulous sea view. It serves locally grown food, and fresh-caught seafood. The beach is totally safe for swimming; the water warm, with snorkeling off the reef. At the far end of the beach fishermen bring in their daily catch. Enjoy a coconut and nutmeg oil massage set amongst tropical flowers.