Category: Eco-Lodge / Farm Stay
Setting: 200-acre working farm with lush forests, rivers, and mountain views
Best For: Nature lovers, families, couples, and travellers seeking a peaceful, off-the-grid experience.
Tucked away in the verdant hills of Chamarel, La Vieille Cheminée offers a serene escape from the bustling beach resorts of Mauritius. This family-owned eco-lodge is set on a 200-acre working farm, surrounded by tropical forests, rivers, and panoramic mountain vistas. The property features six rustic lodges, each thoughtfully designed with traditional Creole architecture, providing guests with a unique blend of comfort and authenticity.
Guests can immerse themselves in the tranquil environment, exploring the farm's trails, enjoying horseback rides, or simply relaxing by the hilltop plunge pool. With its commitment to sustainability and local culture, La Vieille Cheminée offers an authentic Mauritian experience that harmoniously blends nature, comfort, and tradition.
Each lodge at La Vieille Cheminée is individually decorated, featuring earthy tones, cane furniture, and corrugated iron roofs paired with wooden shutters. The accommodations are designed to provide a cozy and inviting atmosphere, complete with fireplaces, spacious decks, and fully equipped kitchens.
One-Bedroom Cottage (40 m²): Ideal for couples, featuring a terrace with mountain and garden views, air conditioning, dining area, fireplace, microwave, and refrigerator. Mauritius Attractions
Two-Bedroom Cottage (60 m²): Perfect for families, this chalet includes a double room and a room with two single beds, a dining area, fireplace, and a bathroom with shower. Mauritius Attractions
Three-Bedroom Cottage (90 m²): Spacious unit with garden views, equipped with a dining room, fireplace, sofa, oven, toaster, and dishwasher. Mauritius Attractions
One-Bedroom Chalet (60 m²): Features a room with either one single bed or one large double bed, dining area, air conditioning, barbecue facilities, fireplace, and a bathroom with shower. Mauritius Attractions
While there is no on-site restaurant, La Vieille Cheminée offers a delightful culinary experience:
Breakfast: Delivered each morning to your lodge, including fresh eggs from the farm, homemade jams, warm bread, and plates of fruit.
Dinner: Guests can request a delivery of the day's set menu, featuring Creole or French dishes made from organic garden produce.
Self-Catering: Each lodge is equipped with a kitchen, allowing guests to prepare their own meals.Facebook
Nearby Dining: Several restaurants are located within a short drive, offering a variety of local and international cuisines.
La Vieille Cheminée provides a range of activities that allow guests to connect with nature and local culture:
Farm Tours: Learn about the eco-friendly practices of the working farm, including composting and organic gardening.
Nearby Attractions: Visit the Seven Coloured Earths, Chamarel Waterfall, Ebony Forest Reserve, and Rhumerie de Chamarel distillery, all located within close proximity. Hotels in Mauritius+4en.wikipedia.org+4Nomadic Mauritians+4
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Swim with spinner or bottlenose dolphins in their natural environment on speedboat tour of Black River coast of Mauritius. Look for resident sperm whales and migrating humpback whales in season.
Head to the heavenly island of Ile aux Cerfs, sailing within the largest turquoise lagoon in Mauritius. Swim and snorkel before visiting a stunning waterfall and enjoying a BBQ buffet lunch prepared and served on board by the friendly crew.
Explore Port Louis on a private guided tour that takes you to the most enchanting places. Immerse yourself in nature and Mauritian culture while capturing some unforgettable shots.
Embark on a scenic drive through the southwest of Mauritius on this full-day tour aboard private transportation. Experience sweeping views as you cover the entire southwest. Savor a traditional lunch at Chamarel.
Enjoy a relaxing walk in nature on Gris Gris beach and swim at Mamzelle Waterfall on a guided tour in Mauritius. Relax in the natural pool near the sea and watch the splashing waves nearby.
Customize your own itinerary with the help of your driver. Sit back and be driven wherever you want. Tour around the island of Mauritius for 8 hours.
Discover the natural beauty of the Tamarin river on this kayak tour with a local guide. Learn about Tamarin history as you paddle along the calm waters of the Tamarin river.
Embark on an exciting speedboat trip from Trou d'Eau Douce to east Mauritius. Discover Ile aux Cerfs with its beautiful waterfall and lagoon, feel the sand between your toes, and enjoy a BBQ lunch.
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