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Perched on a cliff above the Caribbean, Gloucester Place commands spectacular views of the sea as well as the Main Ridge Forest Reserve, the oldest protected forest in the western hemisphere.
The gardens contain both mature fruit trees and ornamental tropical plants as well as over 5 different varieties of bannana. Paths lead through the garden, down the hillside to a river and falls.
The infinity pool is the centerpiece of the property. A set of wide steps lead to a shallow area where children can play. At the edge you can look for fishing boats sailing out to sea, sail boats gliding by, or sea birds flying in the currentss overhead.
The veranda is the main social area of the guest house. It juts out over the steeply sloping land giving guests a tree top view of the birds and sea. Bird feeders attract dozens of birds throughout the day.
The breakfast bar and adjoining dinning room offer a convivial setting for morning conversation and evening dining. Cold drinks and beer are available throughout the day.
The Concord is a corner room overlooking the sea in two directions. It opens onto the upstairs veranda which has stairs leading down to the lower garden. It has a queen sized bed and is air conditioned.
Just off the breakfast area and next to the veranda, the living room is a cozy place to read a book or chat with friends. There is a library with more than 300 books to insure everyone will have something good to read.
This Green Throated Mango hummingbird is one of more than 40 different species that have been observed at Gloucester Place. Both forest and sea birds can be spotted from the property.
Creighton River is the lower property boundry. It tumbles over rocks creating falls and pools. Always in the shade, the river is a tranquil spot for reflection or a challenge for exploration on its way to sea.
The Lexington bedroom has twin beds that convert to a king with the addition of another mattress. It overlooks the hillside garden and connects to a walkway leading to the upstairs veranda.
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Nightly Rate
$70 - $110
, - Reviews 14
- Rooms 3
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Address
northside road
Tobago,
Trinidad and Tobago - Phone+-868-6395476
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High on a cliff overlooking the sea, Gloucester Place commands one of Tobago’s finest views of the Caribbean in one direction and the Rain Forrest Reserve in the other. Just a short walk from the beach in the picturesque fishing village of Parlatuvier, this area is considered one of the loveliest on the island. Guests can enjoy the mesmerizing crashing of waves against the rocks, daily migrations of frigate birds as they cruise along the coast, or listen to the cries of the cocricos, chatter of the parrots, and songs of other island birds. The property consists of two houses and an infinity edge swimming pool, bounded by a river on one side and the sea on the other. Surrounding the houses are gardens, mature coconut palms, mango and other fruit trees, and lots of banana plants. Paths lead along the hillside past the fruit trees, down to Creighton River and our own water fall and swimming hole. The Main Ridge Forest trail is just 10 minutes away. We have a large veranda on the main floor, perfect for bird watching and checking boats at sea. Another veranda on the second floor overlooks the sea in two directions. Each of our three guest rooms is air conditioned with en-suite bath. Two rooms have queen sized beds, and one has twin beds that convert to king sized with the addition of another mattress.
Reviews
Score Breakdown based on 14 Reviews
4.5 out of 5- Guest room 4
- Services 5
- Value 5
- Cleanliness 4
- Dining 5
4.8 out of 5Wonderful location, outstanding hospitality
February 14, 2013
We spent four wonderful days with your hosts at Gloucester, Win and Bea, in January 2013. Parletuvier is as non-touristy as it gets, while Bea and Win deserve all the plaudits others have mentioned for their warm, welcoming, hospitality: this is like an ongoing house party of comfortable conversation, excellent accommodation, and great good...including an evening meal if you want (alternatives in the area are pretty limited). You have great access to whatever-you-had-in-mind, from snorkeling to some of the best birding in the Caribbean, pleasant walk to a waterfall, watching the fishermen, etc. Outstanding value, yet it's the warm welcome that makes this a #1 on our list.
4.8 out of 5Beautiful Ocean View near small fishing village
February 09, 2013
We had two nights here in January '13. You do need a car to get around especially if staying more than a couple days. But Bea will cook dinner if needed. Great banana pancakes for breakfast! There is a Shared common veranda area overlooking the pounding surf below. Infinity salt water pool is down 14 steps. (The only issue we had was getting there on Northside Hwy - we took the wrong road at Moriah. Stay Right in Moriah? The road to this B & B has a hundred S curves, and you drive on the Left.) The owners live on site and make themselves available to assist you. We enjoyed dinner at Marguerite's in Castara on a Sunday night when all else was closed. We enjoyed meeting the owners, American ex-pats, and other guests - a young couple from Sweden. Gorgeous place to stay. All good.
5 out of 5Essex Cottage
January 08, 2013
We stayed in Essex Cottage over the Christmas. The tree house property is just fantastic with stunning views. The open plan living and kitchen area with the verandah and shutters that open the entire length of the property gives the feeling of absolute freedom. The property owners Bea and Win are wonderful people and so very helpful. It was a treat having Wonder Dog to accompany you on the beautiful local walks, a real friend with a lot of character. The location is superb to sample the real Tobago, yet still in easy reach of good beaches and villages. We found everyone in the villages very friendly and very helpful. What a pleasure to order such things and pumpkin bread and banana bread from someones home and then to go back and collect still warm and fresh.If you want to see Tobago and sample the real way of life go and stay with Bea and Win, you will have treasured memories forever. Thank you so much for your friendship and kindness, we will return.
5 out of 5lovely
January 01, 2013
We had a wonderful time at this beautiful b+b at the north of the island, castara is particularly beautiful. Do go to joanna in parmalatuvier for an evening meal, she is a superb cook, bea can help you out with this. Look out for wonder the dog who has adopted the house!!!
Location
Innkeeper Information
Innkeeper(s)
Bea and Win Sargent
Innkeepers Description:
Snorkeling and SCUBA diving, golf, nature walks
The innkeepers speak:
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English
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Spanish
Amenities
Type:
On-site
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BBQ grill
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Internet Service
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Library
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Satellite/Cable TV
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Telephone
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Washer/dryer
Guest room(s)
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Air conditioning
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Board games
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Coffee/Tea facilities
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Computer
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Fax Machine
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Hairdryer
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Nightly Rate
$70 - $110
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Rooms & Rates
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Nightly Rate
$70 - $110
Policy
Reservation Policy
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Minimum Stay: 3 night minimum stay
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Deposit Amount Required: A deposit of 50% is required to make a reservation.
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Cancellations: A full refund will be give with notice of 6 weeks or more.
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Open All Year Round: No
General Policies
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Smoking Allowed: Limited
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Guest Pets Allowed: No
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Drinking Allowed: Yes
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Drinks Available: Yes
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Suitable For Children: Yes
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Childcare Provided: No
Discount Type
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long stay
Percent Off: 10% Days Required: 10 -
low season
Percent Off: 10%
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Nightly Rate
$70 - $110
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Reviews
Score Breakdown based on 14 Reviews
4.5 out of 5- Guest room 4
- Services 4
- Value 4
- Cleanliness 4
- Dining 4
4.8 out of 5Wonderful location, outstanding hospitality
February 14, 2013
We spent four wonderful days with your hosts at Gloucester, Win and Bea, in January 2013. Parletuvier is as non-touristy as it gets, while Bea and Win deserve all the plaudits others have mentioned for their warm, welcoming, hospitality: this is like an ongoing house party of comfortable conversation, excellent accommodation, and great good...including an evening meal if you want (alternatives in the area are pretty limited). You have great access to whatever-you-had-in-mind, from snorkeling to some of the best birding in the Caribbean, pleasant walk to a waterfall, watching the fishermen, etc. Outstanding value, yet it's the warm welcome that makes this a #1 on our list.
4.8 out of 5Beautiful Ocean View near small fishing village
February 09, 2013
We had two nights here in January '13. You do need a car to get around especially if staying more than a couple days. But Bea will cook dinner if needed. Great banana pancakes for breakfast! There is a Shared common veranda area overlooking the pounding surf below. Infinity salt water pool is down 14 steps. (The only issue we had was getting there on Northside Hwy - we took the wrong road at Moriah. Stay Right in Moriah? The road to this B & B has a hundred S curves, and you drive on the Left.) The owners live on site and make themselves available to assist you. We enjoyed dinner at Marguerite's in Castara on a Sunday night when all else was closed. We enjoyed meeting the owners, American ex-pats, and other guests - a young couple from Sweden. Gorgeous place to stay. All good.
5 out of 5Essex Cottage
January 08, 2013
We stayed in Essex Cottage over the Christmas. The tree house property is just fantastic with stunning views. The open plan living and kitchen area with the verandah and shutters that open the entire length of the property gives the feeling of absolute freedom. The property owners Bea and Win are wonderful people and so very helpful. It was a treat having Wonder Dog to accompany you on the beautiful local walks, a real friend with a lot of character. The location is superb to sample the real Tobago, yet still in easy reach of good beaches and villages. We found everyone in the villages very friendly and very helpful. What a pleasure to order such things and pumpkin bread and banana bread from someones home and then to go back and collect still warm and fresh.If you want to see Tobago and sample the real way of life go and stay with Bea and Win, you will have treasured memories forever. Thank you so much for your friendship and kindness, we will return.
5 out of 5lovely
January 01, 2013
We had a wonderful time at this beautiful b+b at the north of the island, castara is particularly beautiful. Do go to joanna in parmalatuvier for an evening meal, she is a superb cook, bea can help you out with this. Look out for wonder the dog who has adopted the house!!!
5 out of 5Amazing!
May 06, 2012
We stayed in the concord room for three nights in April 2012. Everything was amazing! Bea and Win (and Wonder the dog) were extremely nice and we were made to feel like this was our home from the start. The accomodation and property are excellent. The location was great, close to nice beaches and walking distant to Glasgow's Bar and Parlatuvier Bay. Bea and Win will cook you dinner or there are good options in Castara which is about a 10 minute drive. We wish we had stayed here longer and we hope to return to Gloucester Place and Tobago soon.
4.8 out of 5Lovely location - fantastic hosts
January 22, 2012
Great location in Parlatuvier - the guesthouse is located on a hill overlooking the village. The room was very comfortable and we also enjoyed relaxing on the veranda and watching the birds in the garden. It is off the normal tourist trail and feels like you are in the "real" Tobago. The owners are very friendly - they gave us lots of help with suggestions of things to do and booking guides. Bea's cooking is fantastic and it is well worth having dinner at the guesthouse as well as breakfast.
3.4 out of 5wonderful place
December 27, 2011
If you are looking for some place very close to paradise- choose this one:-)! We (a german couple around the age of fourty) planned all our trip with mytobago.com and we expected this stop to be the highlight of our journey...and it was. The house, the pool, the hosts, the surrounding, the rainforest, the close beaches...really everything seemed to be perfect here. This beautifull house is very quite, has a stunning seaview and a lot of tropical birds around. The hosts are trying to make your stay unforgettable and the dog (wonderdog) is very kind. Overall these very some days we will remember with pleasure.
4.4 out of 5Nice B&B stay
December 09, 2011
Bea and Win are wonderful hosts. We were made to feel very comfortable upon arrival, Bea offered us cold fresh made lemonade and bananas from their trees, showed us our room and later Win gave us a lay of the land, the path to the beach and to the river and mini falls down the hill alongside the house. It is located on the north end of the island, somewhat remote and away from the “urban” area. It is a great place to retreat to for quiet relaxation – expect no night life – you would need a car to drive to the nearest “town” Castara. Gloucester house sits above Parlatuvier fishing village and a 10 minute walk down 200+ steps leads you to the beach and village. If you like to run, there is a tough uphill run from the beach at Parlatuvier up the hill and also a path leading to bloody bay (that path can be muddy if there is rain. Our room has a balcony looking down to the ocean and the distant waves breaking over the rocks. The bed was comfortable and the air-conditioning kept us comfortable. The only quirkiness was the bathroom which does not have a door although it was set around a corner. Also, as we were the first guests for the season, the water from the hot water heater, having sat unused for a few months, emitted a sulphur dioxide smell. It started dissipating after a while. The house has a great verandah overlooking the ocean – breezy – with chirping birds, A great place to relax, read or basically do nothing. We were fortunate to meet another nice couple staying at Gloucester place at the same time. The nice part about staying at a B&B is the social interaction with the hosts and other guests. We enjoyed the company and conversations. Bea also offered to cook dinner for us one night and we enjoyed a meal of chicken curry. She was wonderful in also cooking a chicken dish to cater to my wife’s dietary needs. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Gloucester Place.
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Location
City - Scarborough
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Distance to city: 20 miles
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Directions to property:
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Amenities
Type:
On-site
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BBQ grill
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Internet Service
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Library
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Satellite/Cable TV
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Telephone
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Washer/dryer
Guest room(s)
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Air conditioning
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Board games
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Coffee/Tea facilities
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Computer
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Fax Machine
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Hairdryer
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Breakfast
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Type: Full
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Time Served: 7:00 - 9:30
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Serving Location: Breakfast/dining area
Special meal options
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Low fat
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Restrictive
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Vegetarian
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