Accommodation Options

Birdsong  

Birdsong is almost exactly the same as Coasthanger except that it offers a second bedroom and en-suite shower room which are located below the main floor of the lodge. It is a beautiful hardwood lodge constructed in the style of a Japanese haiku house. Haiku means “what I feel” and was coined as a form of poetry to communicate awe and wonder at the abundance and harmony of nature. Both lodges were constructed from local hardwood timber sourced from two local suppliers.

The lodge is constructed of yellow cypress and is perched on stilts about 20 feet above the ground, offering simply stunning views of both beaches and the headland looking up the coast, and of the rocky cliffs and bays looking down to the west. Sunsets are often spectacular. Birdsong sits gently on the land and relies on the natural forces of the wind to generate a cooling breeze through the wooden louvers of the windows that channels the air and vents the heat through the roof. On the main floor there is one large bedroom,with en-suite shower room, measuring 14 x 14 feet with a queen size double bed and quality mosquito neton a suspended wooden frame. There is a spacious living area spanning 20 x 14 feet with panoramic views of the two beaches looking North-West and also to the coastline looking South-West, and stunning sunsets over theCaribbean. There is comfortable and stylish seating and a dining space in the living area. The kitchen is open plan with the living area, and is equipped to the same high standard as the other accommodations except that both the fridge/freezer and the cooker are to a higher specification. There is also a cosy porch area measuring 14 x 8 feet with an additional comfortable sitting area for relaxing or eating. The total floor area on this upper main floor is a very spacious 800 square feet and offers a wonderful space for a guests looking for comfort and simplicity in nature.

A catwalk leads from the porch to a private viewing deck (12 x 12 feet) which offers an outside area from which to further enjoy the views across the garden and down onto the ocean, to sunbathe, or watch the stars at night.

Below the upper floor is a second bedroom and en-suite shower room. This bedroom is even larger than the one above and measures 17 x 14 feet with double doors onto a deck area measuring 17x10 feet and offering a perfect additional space if a family or four adults are staying in this accommodation. This room has twin beds and mosquito net. The beds can be converted into a king size double bed if required. There are wonderful views from this bedroom and its private deck area.

The general style of the interior is very similar to Rainforest with polished wooden floors, wicker furniture, and drop down windows that can be pulled up to create a very open outlook that optimises the breeze by day.

There is hot and cold running water, quality mattresses, mosquito nets, white bed linen, free standing ventilator fans, towels for use in the house, hairdryer, and hammock. There are security safes in both the upstairs and downstairs bedrooms. There is also an abundance of soft lighting with dimmer switches to enable adjustments to meet your needs and moods.

All the accommodations have views that one visitor described as “million dollar” and we are confident, after lots of positive feedback, that this is so. Each accommodation has a slightly different perspective on the surrounding gardens, the village, the beach and the ocean. However, with its height above the ground and private deck areas, Birdsong offers the most secluded accommodation and privacy within Castara Retreats and is ideal for honeymoon couples and guests wishing for additional privacy. The second bedroom and shower room also make it ideal for families or a group of four friends.