Seclusion in the Seychelles: Mahe & Fregate Island

The tiny granite island is home to a miniature village of 16 hardwood and mahogany villas, finished with woodwork and Thai silks and each with its own buggy, swimming pool and attendant.

To make this trip even more memorable, we've added a few special touches; in Mahe, a private vehicle and driver is provided for a sunset aperitif on top of a hill; in Fregate, enjoy a special lunch at the top of a 100-year-old banyan tree; and everywhere you go our on-site Concierge is on hand to satisfy any wish you may have.

FREGATE - A HARMONIOUS PLACE

The island of Fregate prides itself on being one of the most beautiful island hotels in the world, as well as being a role model in nature conservation. The fact that it can only be reached by helicopter says it all. The island's seven beaches are exceptionally wild and untouched; one of them is even listed as 'the most beautiful beach in the world', and it can be reserved for the day, just for you. There are 16 villas in total, so you'll never come across crowds on the island. Each one, facing the ocean, consists of two pavilions connected by a patio. White curtains run along the large windows of the bedroom creating an elegant English feel and there are two bathrooms, one of which is outdoors. In the living room, there are deep beige sofas, a flat-screen TV, and Wi-Fi, all with an expansive view over the Indian Ocean. And, of course, each villa has a very large panoramic private pool. You can get around on foot or by private buggy for when you want to explore the island. Also, the food is great on Fregate. And it's all organic. Almost all the fresh produce comes directly from the island's gardens. The seafood comes from the surrounding sea. Spend time wherever you prefer - on the sand, on the private terrace, in the marina or in the hotel's restaurant that's perched up a tree.

It's a tropical paradise reserved for only the privileged few, and the 2,000 lucky giant tortoises and hundreds of exotic birds who called Fregate home.

THE FEWER, THE MERRIER

On Mahe, just like on Fregate, you'll have your very own personal attendant to help with any small desire you may have: a picnic on the beach, massage in your villa or boat trip - sink into a bath infused with lemongrass under the pergola of your villa after a few lengths in the pool or in the deep blue sea - enjoy a massage using ancient techniques i a Bali-inspired pavilion, taking in the view of the surrounding vegetation - cross Mahe and its postcard scenery, the lively north or the wild south, in your own comfortable private car with driver - lunch or dinner wherever you want and whenever you want with talented chefs cooking for you - relax on one of Fregate's seven sublime beaches and hang the 'do not disturb' sign - the beach is now yours for as long as you want it.