Villa Cattleya, a wonderful villa in the heart of Grand-Bay, Mauritius

Cattleya, a charming and welcoming seaside villa, is a hidden gem located in the north of Mauritius. It benefits from a tranquil and highly private setting within a very large family property yet is a stone’s throw away from Grand-Bay, a lively resort town that offers all of the amenities you need for the perfect holiday.

The Creole-style house, which is surrounded by a lush and well-kept garden, is fully furnished and equipped, with 1 extra double bedroom in a separate building on the grounds. It is the ideal accommodation in which to spend quality time as a couple or with family or friends.

Cattleya is a haven of peace in the heart of Grand-Bay, with the ocean a few steps away and a swimming pool just outside.

After experiencing the charms of this little gem, you’ll dream of coming back forever !

Villa Cattleya rooms and capacity

9 adults + facilities for 2 children under 3 years of age
5 air-conditioned bedrooms, all with en-suite bathrooms
1 air-conditioned child’s room with en-suite bathroom

1. Master bedroom with inimitable view over the sea - Air-conditioned
- 1 double bed (1.8m)
- En-suite bathroom with bathtub, separate shower, two sinks and a separate WC

2. Bedroom 2 opposite the pool -– Air-conditioned
- 1 double bed (1.8m)
- 1 en-suite bathroom with a shower, sink and separate WC

3. Bedroom 3 opposite the pool -– Air-conditioned
- 1 double bed (1.8m)
- 1 en-suite bathroom with a shower, sink and separate WC

4. Bedroom 4 (office) adjacent to the master bedroom and with an entrance next to the pool -– Air-conditioned
- 1 single bed
- 1 desk
- 1 bathroom with a shower, sink and separate WC

5. Bedroom 5 (independent room in annex) - Air-conditioned, garden view
- 1 double bed of 1 m 80
- 1 en-suite bathroom with shower, sink and separate toilet
- A baby corner is available in this annex:
- 2 small beds for children up to 3 years old

Villa Cattleya, in Grand-Bay, Mauritius

Villa Cattleya is located on the sea in the heart of Grand-Bay, on the north-eastern coast of Mauritius. It offers magnificent views of the bay.

Grand-Bay is an ideal location for those interested in maritime activities. The facilities on offer include:
- Every water sport imaginable
- Glass-bottom boat trips
- Parasailing
- Day cruises aboard a catamaran
- Sports fishing
- Undersea walking and/or underwater scooter adventures
- Scuba diving or shark diving for the more adventurous
- Golf and horse riding via Grand-Bay’s tour operators

Grand-Bay offers a wide variety of bars, restaurants, nightclubs, casinos, supermarkets and retail shops.

Mont Choisy beach is a kilometre away from Villa Cattleya on Mauritius’ northern coast. It is easily accessible, making it popular with tourists and locals alike. It is one of the best places to relax and enjoy island life with your family while getting to know the locals.

Tourist attractions in the wider region include the Pamplemousses Botanical Garden, the Château de Labourdonnais and its orchards and l’Aventure du Sucre sugar museum, where visitors can discover the history of the commodity, one that is deeply entwined with that of the country.

Villa Cattleya, on the lagoon in Grand-Bay, Mauritius

Villa Cattleya is an elegant home set in a tropical garden and boasting a large outdoor pool. The heart of the property is a spacious living room offering breath-taking views of the lagoon and of the pool. This charming villa offers every comfort and is ideal accommodation for beach lovers.

From the white coral patio jutting out onto the lagoon, you will enjoy a view of the Grand-Bay marina, from which catamarans, sport fishing boats and traditional pirogues set sail every day. The living room is decorated with family furniture, historical paintings and other trinkets. Comfortable sofas and armchairs invite you to relax and admire the idyllic setting, or to watch the flatscreen TV with complimentary satellite channels. Security shutters have been installed to ensure tenants’ privacy.

• 494 m² of living space
• 2200 m² of fenced outdoor area
• 5 air-conditioned bedrooms able to sleep 9 adults and 2 children under 3 years of age
• 5 en-suite bathrooms including a bathtub in the master bathroom
• Fully equipped kitchen and grease kitchen including a dishwasher and 2 refrigerators, a coffee machine, filters for drinking water, a complete set of household appliances and cutlery and crockery for 12 people
• Spacious sitting room
• Dining room with table and chairs for 12 people
• 3.5mx 7m (depth: 0.5m to 1.5m) swimming pool in an inner courtyard
• Shower next to swimming pool
• Game room with a card table
• Covered veranda
• Laundry room with washing machine, dryer, first aid cabinet, iron and ironing board
• Security shutters
• 1 40-inch flat screen LCD TV with free access to Canal-SAT satellite channels
• DVD player
• Weber barbecue
• Free Wi-Fi
• Protective net to secure the swimming pool if required
• Bedlinen and towels (sheets, bath and beach towels for a maximum of 10 people)
• 1 hair dryer
• 2 260-litre solar water heaters
• 1 generator serving all electrical needs including air conditioning
• 1 alarm system that alerts a local security company
• Complimentary local phone calls
• Private parking for multiple cars

Villa Cattleya Annex

The annex’'s master bedroom (bedroom 5), decorated in shades of cream and turquoise, has a double bed and en-suite bathroom with a shower and separate WC. An adjoining door leads to the adjacent children's bedroom. The children’s room is accessible from the master bedroom and has two small beds for babies or children up to three years old.

Villa Cattleya staff

1. A cook
- Specialises in Mauritian dishes with a French twist
- Preparation of lunch
- Tenants are responsible for purchasing groceries.

Working hours: 8:30am to 2:30pm Monday to Saturday, except public holidays and sundays.

2. A housekeeper
- Household cleaning
- Laundry, excluding ironing

Working hours: 8:30am to 2:30pm Monday to Saturday, except public holidays and sundays.

3. Bilingual gardener

Our staff fees are included in the apartment's rental. Tipping is discretionary. If you would like to leave a tip, we recommend the equivalent of €5 per day.

Note that for the festive end of year period, there will be no service from December 24 at noon until December 25 inclusively and from December 31 at noon until January 2 inclusively. Kindly note that in Mauritius, 25th December, January 1st and 2nd are bank holidays.