Cousine Island Villas
Cousine Island is about relaxing in luxury, seclusion and nature. Here the wildlife and visitors share the island in harmony. The conservation officer will take you on a walk of the island explaining their work and philosophy pointing the varied habitat that the untrained eye might miss.November - March is the turtle breeding season, during these months Hawksbill turtles come on the island to lay their eggs. It is also possible to see hatchlings. These months also fall in our rainy season when the North West monsoon winds blow. April - October it is the bird breeding season, when about 60,000 pairs of Lessor Noddy Birds breed on the island. They mainly breed in the forest areas on the hill. These months are drier and the South East trade winds blow then.
About 30m above the beach, nestled into the vegetation lie Cousine Island's private beach villas.
Rates on request
all meals
all soft drinks and mineral water
all wines except wines that are on the reserve list
all beers - All spirits except spirits that are on the reserve list
complimentary his/hers welcoming foot massage
rates exclude 7% GST
transfers
each villa has direct dial international telephones and internet facilities, all calls are charged accordingly
Guides: Cousine employs 2 full-time island ecologists to accompany guests in their journey exploring the natural wonders of the island. These ecologists are highly qualified, to PhD and MSc level, and have combined experience of approximately 15 years working in the field of island conservation and ecology, both in the Seychelles and elsewhere. Their knowledge of local fauna and flora is excellent and they are always on hand to accompany guests on guided walks or simply to answer their conservation questions. Guests who wish to participate further in the conservation work on Cousine are encouraged by the ecologists to assist with daily monitoring activities, such as tree planting and releasing hatchling turtles to the sea.
The air conditioned library found in the Pavilion provides ample reading and a relaxing atmosphere. A wide range of books are available plus lots of information on Cousine Island and its heritage. There are also books on the other islands in the Seychelles archipelago. After extensive product research, Cousine Island has just appointed the exclusive brand of Ligne St. Barth for a beauty centre. Ensuring that their products compliment the island and the island's philosophy, products are 100% natural and made from tropical fruit extracts used in combination with fresh fruits. Rest assured that this project will cause minimal impact to the island.
Charter flights: - By helicopter – 15 minutes from Mahé or 5 minutes from Praslin. Helicopter transfers are available from various other destinations.
4 French Colonial style villas The villas are nestled amongst the vegetation about 30 meters from the beach. Each villa has a spacious bedroom, separate lounge, large bathroom with Jacuzzi, inside and outside showers and own front and rear patio. Each villa is air-conditioned, has its own mini-bar fridge, ice making machine, tea and coffee making facilities, hair dryer and direct dial telephone with computer modem point. For entertainment there is digital satellite television, video, DVD and CD / cassette player. A personal safe is provided.