This was the perfect antidote to the traffic, heat and noise of Trinidad! Admittedly it was especially quiet as we were the only guests (this being the rainy season) but I don't imagine that it gets noisy (apart from the parrots and chachalacas) at any time. If you want to relax, eat good food and 'commune with nature' this is the place for you.

Our 'executive' room was fantastic with lots of room for us to spread out in and a bed the size of the average hotel room. The bathroom was spacious and the shower large and with good pressure and plenty of hot water. No air-con but we had natural cooling from the open windows/French doors on 3 sides and a ceiling fan so it didn't get too hot. By the same token the rain didn't make it into the room when we had the inevitable downpours.

Special thanks to Marina for looking after us in her sister Regina's absence and organizing our trips and transfers etc. Our walks with Desmond were most enjoyable and informative, and we saw a lot more birds than we would have done on our own. And our tour of the island and visit to Little Tobago with Max was a definite highlight. Tobago is a beautiful island.
And thanks also to both our cooks who produced excellent meals for us. We never knew what we were getting, just that it would be really good and generally made from local ingredients.

On returning from a hot walk it was lovely to be able to jump into a cool (but not too cold) pool and then relax watching and listening to the birds. So many birds!

Spent just one night as we wanted to get away from the beach believe it or not -this retreat is an amazing work of art in the jungle hills - great for nature walks and birding not to mention sleeping in.
Terrific pool looking out over the rainforest. Food is excellent but a bit pricey so ask ahead of time. Unique place -highly recommended if you love nature and peace and quiet

The sound of bird and wildlife echo around the valley morn and night. Just you and the birds (& Regina & the staff at Cuffie River of course). A fantastic place to recharge the batteries and a beautiful pool to cool off in the heat of the day.
The meals are fantastic - loosen your belts. Thoroughly recommend a stay at Cuffie River

This place is absolutely amazing. Well managed, beautifully maintained and lovingly looked after by the manager, Regina, who set it up decades ago in honour of her father, who owned it and who passed away when she was a baby. Wonderful food (home made!) and exquisite location, in a very tranquil place. Good bird guide available, spacious rooms and plenty of shade. Not too hot because of the elevation. If you want entertainment, please stay away. If you love nature and don't mind being woken up by noisy birds, you will find this unforgettable. We want to go again!