Luxury hotel holiday The Villas at Stonehaven Tobago

With stunning vistas over the tropical rainforest as it spills down to Stonehaven Bay, The Villas at Stonehaven can be found cut into the hillside on the west coast of Tobago. In an area named Black Rock, the resort's mere 14 villas sit within 10-acre landscaped gardens and provide an isolated haven that guarantees privacy and exclusivity. Characterised by a pink-walled, French-colonial style, each of the 14 villas takes in ocean views from balconies and a private infinity pool. Choose from three- or four-bedroom categories with the capacity to accommodate up to seven adults, making them well suited to large groups and family gatherings. Interiors are fresh and airy to suit the climate, with patio doors opening onto large terraces that encourage outdoor living. Certain services render it unnecessary to venture beyond your own private sanctuary, with a daily housekeeper on hand from 9am to 2pm and an in-room spa service allowing for private pampering. In-room dining is also possible, and the provision of kitchen facilities means that self-catering is possible. Yet the option to dine elsewhere within the resort is still open. Beside a half moon infinity pool with immersive views, Pavilion Restaurant, open Tuesday to Sunday, is the destination for lunches and dinners of fine Caribbean and international flavours. There is also the Clubhouse bar and lounge, where exotic cocktails can be devoured in a cosy setting that opens onto a vast veranda through patio doors. This is where daily happy hours take place. Access the beaches of Stonehaven Bay in a five-minute drive for that sand-between-the-toes feeling, while water sports such as sailing, windsurfing or exquisite snorkelling and scuba adventures can be pursued. Tennis courts are available nearby, as are two 18-hole championship golf courses. Visit in March and April to witness the spectacle of giant leatherback turtles lumbering ashore to lay their eggs.