La Haut Plantation

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Nr Soufriere, St Lucia

Hidden in the hills, this affordable island gem offers an insight into the 'real St Lucia' 7 nights for 6 - until 14 December

Reviewed by Davina Mackail

La Haut Plantation, St Lucia, Overview

LA HAUT PLANTATION - REVIEW

Sitting high on the hills above sleepy Soufriere, you feel as though you are quite simply on top of the world. This is a working cocoa and citrus plantation and not just a stop off for tourists. The fabulous location allows you to experience what it is like to live and work on the land in St. Lucia.

If you manage to drag yourself away from the refreshing pools (there are 2) and the hypnotic views (of the iconic Pitons), you can ask for a guided tour of the estate and learn how tropical fruits are grown, or help feed the baby goats.

Family-owned and managed by Canadians, this is a relaxed, informal place, where you can watch some TV, pot a few snooker balls, play the old piano and then sample the restaurant's famous fishcakes. It's a must for nature-lovers, whether couples, families or a group of friends: you can book an individual room, a cottage for 4-6, or the whole house for 12.

HIGHS

The views of the Pitons and Caribbean Sea are truly spectacular and probably the best on the island
Homely atmosphere
A wide choice of rooms and cottages, many with kitchenettes
Excellent value for money (by Caribbean standards)
A welcome change from the bland, all-inclusive resorts in the north

LOWS

The dawn chorus may wake you earlier than you would appreciate on holiday
Rooms are old-fashioned plantation style rather than contemporary chic, and lack some mod cons (TV, phone) - though there is sporadic WiFi
Solar heating means hot water can be limited in the early morning
It's high above Soufriere - not for those seeking hectic nightlife or beachside rooms

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Name	La Haut Plantation	Location	Nr Soufriere, Soufriere
Type	Hotel: 10 rooms, 3 cottages for 2-6	Country	St Lucia
Price Guide	Dbl: US$100-250, BB	Open	All year (sometimes closed in September)


DISTANCES	Airport: 55km	Nearest Shops: 1km	Nearest restaurant: 0.1km	Beach: 1km