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Cousine Island Lodge is about relaxation, seclusion and being at one with nature – here the wildlife and guests share the island in total and perfect harmony. The twenty-five-hectare island is fringed with white, sandy beaches and covered in a variety of tropical flora and fauna. The remainder of the island, a nature reserve, is shared with Magpie Robins and Hawksbill Turtles. The turtles come ashore to lay their eggs between September and January which is a truly thrilling and memorable spectacle.
Just twenty or so feet from the dazzling beach, nestled amongst lush vegetation, lay four French Colonial style villas. Formerly a private home, the villas accommodate just eight guests in the highest levels of comfort and service. Each villa has a spacious bedroom, separate lounge, large bathroom with jacuzzi, inside and outside showers and own front and rear patio. They are fully air-conditioned and enjoy a range of amenities including; mini-bar fridge, ice making machine, tea and coffee making facilities, hair dryer and direct dial telephone with computer modem point. For entertainment there is digital satellite television, video, DVD and CD player. A personal safe is also provided.
The lodge’s central area comprises an open-plan dining room, bar, lounge and library all overlooking a large freshwater swimming pool. The cuisine is excellent and there are a wide range of wines to complement the traditional, seafood based fare on offer.
In addition to the plethora of water based activities available here, Cousine employs two full-time island ecologists to accompany guests in their journey exploring the natural wonders of the island. These ecologists are highly qualified and have combined experience of approximately fifteen years working in the field of island conservation and ecology, both in the Seychelles and elsewhere. Their knowledge of local fauna and flora is excellent and they are always on hand to accompany guests on guided walks or simply to answer their conservation questions. Guests who wish to participate further in the conservation work on Cousine are encouraged by the ecologists to assist with daily monitoring activities, such as tree planting and releasing hatchling turtles to the sea.
