Takamaka Suite
The quietest room, set back under the takamaka trees. Morning light comes through the canopy, never straight in.
Private villa · West coast of Praslin, Seychelles
Three suites, one long pool and forty steps of garden path down to the water. Taken whole, for up to six guests.
Lakaz · Creole for house
Lakaz Lagon sits where the granite meets the shallows. Mornings start with the tide out and the reef close enough to wade to. Evenings end on the terrace, when the water turns the colour of the sky.
Timber, lime plaster and granite from the island. Every room opens onto the garden, and the long pool runs the length of the house so the light moves through it all day.
Each suite has its own terrace and an outdoor bath under the trees. Beds are made with Egyptian cotton and turned down at sunset.
The quietest room, set back under the takamaka trees. Morning light comes through the canopy, never straight in.
The main suite, closest to the water. Open the curtains and the bed faces the lagoon across the pool.
Built against a granite boulder that forms one wall. Twin beds or a king, a good choice for children or friends.
The lagoon · Water 27–29 °C all year
Our house manager books everything locally, with people we have worked with for years. Or do nothing at all.
Masks and fins are in the boat shed. At low tide the reef starts twenty metres out, with parrotfish and the odd turtle.
A short boat ride to the island where giant tortoises roam free, then a walk through the mangroves to the ranger station.
Two hours on a sailing catamaran along the coast, with chilled drinks and the sun going down behind the islands.
Grilled fish, octopus curry and breadfruit chips, cooked by our chef and served at a table on the beach.
Rates are for the whole villa per night, with breakfast, for up to four guests. Each extra guest adds €95 a night, up to six. Charged in euros; minimum stay three nights, seven in high season.
International flights land on Mahé. From there it is a short hop or a ferry to Praslin, and we meet every arrival.
Domestic flight, every hour from 06:00.
Fast catamaran from Victoria harbour, twice a day or more.
Our driver meets you at the airport or the jetty.
Ferry for a day of bikes and granite beaches.