“A salt of the earth plantation retreat in lush jungle south of Soufriere. Secluded cottages with fourposter beds, private terraces and plunge pools are dotted amongst the cocoa and cinnamon trees. The food is authentic and hearty and the spa offers volcanic mud wraps. An eco-honeymooners dream.”
“A salt of the earth plantation retreat in lush jungle south of Soufriere. Secluded cottages with fourposter beds, private terraces and plunge pools are dotted amongst the cocoa and cinnamon trees. The food is authentic and hearty and the spa offers volcanic mud wraps. An eco-honeymooners dream.”
Hotel Review
A charming retreat for those that want to see the real St Lucia. This is a labour of love project by local couple Eroline and Lyton Lamontagne, and you can feel the love. Rustic-plantation chic is the vibe, the odd bit of paint is peeling but you are staying in a canopied bed on a working jungle farm. The plantation produces cocoa, bananas, coffee and cinnamon as well as having an incredible range of birds, flowers and ferns. It is Green Globe certified and the cascading swimming pools add a touch of luxury. There aren't any restaurants nearby, so though they offer shuttles to the beach and volcano, we would recommend a car least you get tired of the delicious but slightly limited menu.
Written by HG Staff
Recommended For
- Back to Nature
- The lush forest provides an everchanging display of birds, flowers, insects and butterflies — be truly at one with nature
- Honeymoons
- Wonderfully private cottages with fourposter beds are scatterd around the dense jungle on 135 acres
- Great walks
- Wander along the on-site nature trails, learn about the crops they produce, the plantation's history and admire the views
- Birdwatching
- A birdwatcher's paradise with St Lucia orioles, bananaquits, St Lucia pewees and hummingbirds — to name a few!
- Learning
- This is still a functioning farm, take a tour of the plantation and learn about the cocoa harvest
- Other Activities
- Those looking for a bit of a more strenuous hike can climb nearby Pitons, a World Heritage site.
- Sights nearby
- Check out St Lucia's 'drive-in' volcano and sulphur springs — we recommend the mud wrap!!
- Hotel Entertainment
- Chocolate making demonstrations, mixology classes, cocoa plantation tours and more
- Romantic Break
- Cooking classes
- Restaurant
- There are two restaurants, one serving authentic Creole cuisine, the other a fusion of St Lucian and Caribbean dishes
- Beach nearby
- Free shuttle bus to Sugar Beach where you can rent a lounger and watersports are available (for a fee)
- Eco
- Green Globe certification; the property is seen as one of the island's most sustainable resorts
- Spa
- Mamma La Terre Spa offers a range of indulgent organic treatments
- Views
- From its loft hillside location this property has epic views
- Historic
- The property is a 19th century working cocoa estate
- Four poster beds
- Most rooms feature muslin draped four poster beds
- Owner managed
- 100% St Lucian owned, managed and staffed
- Boutique
- Country House
- Artworks
- Colonial
- Barefoot Luxury
- Self catering to rent
- Outstanding location
- Sit-out Terrace
- Full of character
- House party feel
- Quirky
- Child friendly
- Retro/Vintage
- Wellbeing
- Traditional
- Charming
- Rooms with balcony/terrace
- Romantic
- Hills & mountains
- Secluded setting
- Remote
- Quiet
Facilities
- Restaurant
- There are two restaurants, one serving authentic Creole cuisine, the other a fusion of St Lucian and Caribbean dishes
- Spa
- Mamma La Terre Spa offers a range of indulgent organic treatments
- Views
- From its loft hillside location this property has epic views
- Four poster beds
- Most rooms feature muslin draped four poster beds
- Suites
- The best cottages come with private pool
- Swimming Pool
- Three tiered outdoor pools
- Outdoor dining
- Massage
- Self catering to rent
- Sit-out Terrace
- Wifi
- Child friendly
- Private villas
- Airport transfer
- Safe
- Garden
- Rooms with balcony/terrace
Activities
- Great walks
- Wander along the on-site nature trails, learn about the crops they produce, the plantation's history and admire the views
- Birdwatching
- A birdwatcher's paradise with St Lucia orioles, bananaquits, St Lucia pewees and hummingbirds — to name a few!
- Learning
- This is still a functioning farm, take a tour of the plantation and learn about the cocoa harvest
- Other Activities
- Those looking for a bit of a more strenuous hike can climb nearby Pitons, a World Heritage site.
- Sights nearby
- Check out St Lucia's 'drive-in' volcano and sulphur springs — we recommend the mud wrap!!
- Hotel Entertainment
- Chocolate making demonstrations, mixology classes, cocoa plantation tours and more
- Cooking classes
Map & Location
What's Nearby
Other Reviews
Fond Doux Plantation & Resort
"Coated in cocoa, nutmeg and breadfruit trees, thick swathes of palms, bananas and bamboo, and sprinkled with exotic flowers, the hilly, 135-acre, 250-year-old, bird-rich property is overpoweringly beautiful."
Originally published by The Telegraph (view article)
