Tensing Pen, Negril - Rock Cottage 1 

Rock Cottage is a private cut-stone bungalow perched directly on the cliffs above the Caribbean. It has a queen size bed and large verandah with bamboo lounge chairs looking directly out to sea.

Sleeps 2 romantically.

RENTING THE ENTIRE PROPERTY FOR GROUP FUNCTIONS
Tensing Pen is a small, intimate property directly on the Caribbean Sea consisting of 13 double occupancy rooms, 1 house accommodating 3-4 persons (one King, two full beds), 1 house accommodating 4 persons (two king bed rooms), one house accommodating 2-3 persons (one queen, one single), and a Long House which has 2 king bedrooms and one bedroom with 2 full beds, and a daybed to accommodate 6 persons maximum.
This means the entire property can accommodate 43 persons, max, for full occupancy. See below for more details...

Tinseng Pen in Negril is a seductive retreat for romantics comprising just sixteen wood, thatch and stone cottages tucked privately away amidst lush tropical gardens on a dramatic stretch of coastline. Four are set treehouse-style on pillars with outdoor showers below and bedroom above.

All are furnished in indigenous materials and have refrigerators. The three bedroom Great House features a lounge, veranda and kitchen and comes with the services of a housekeeper. Snorkel in crystal clear waters, sunbathe on rock-cut platforms and enjoy wonderful massages in the Seasong Hut. Please note that the nature of the resort makes it unsuitable for children.

Tensing Penn has evolved since the early seventies into a unique collection romantic Wood, Thatch and Cut Stone Cottages. Set in a cultivated jungle of Tropical vegetation, each cottage features simple but Elegant Interiors crafted by local artisans from Bamboo, mahogany, cedar, and other indigenous materials... This is truly somewhere special. Trellises of bougainvillea arch overhead offering shade from the tropical sun and one of the friendly staff comes out to greet you. Tensing Pen Village has been highlighted in publications world wide.

This property offers a variety of rooms from simple bungalows to patio and garden studio rooms to the spacious and very private great house. The grounds are well kept and beautiful. Paths lead all around the numerous buildings that comprise the guest quarters, with quiet and shady nooks to enjoy the wonderful views.

This area of Negril is known as the cliffs, here the sheer rock wall rises only about 20-25 feet from the sea. Although there is no beach or pool here, there are accesses to the water, cliffs for diving and ladders to return, and places suitable for diving. Snorkeling is fantastic here.

Setting the atmosphere relaxing lounge chairs and hammocks scattered along the cliffs and sunning patios carved out of the rocks with lounges. Sitting on a rocky bluff, the unique thatched hut accommodations are actually quite elegant, spacious and comfortable. There are French doors that open onto private patios or balconies.

Inside the rooms you'll find classic Caribbean style tile floors, stained wooden louvered windows, cool white plaster walls, accented by tasteful furnishings. The furniture is crafted from tropical wood and the mattresses are firm and comfortable. The bathroom is clean and spacious, with plenty of room.

If you require peaceful, lazy days in the tropics with few disturbances you will be quite happy with this enchanting villa resort. Not recommended for children under eight years of age.

Amenities: The new restaurant as of 2004 has wonderful ocean views and takes it’s inspiration from the safari lodges of Africa. One of their excellent cooks will be delighted to prepare some tasty Jamaican meals for you.

Complimentary continental breakfast is served daily between 7:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.. This complimentary meal consists of Jamaica's famous blue mountain coffee, assorted teas, seasonal tropical fruits, cereals, fresh orange juice, toast and jam. Tensing Pen offers several in-house dinners weekly to our guests.

Our excellent cooks prepare healthy Jamaican-style feasts with whatever foods are freshest that day. From sizzling lobster on the grill, fresh snapper escovitch, brown stew chicken, or sweet curried shrimps from Black River, each meal is prepared with flavorful Jamaican flair. Menus are posted in the morning at breakfast.

On nights that meals aren't planned, guests are welcome to cook in the kitchen. Tensing Pen supplies pots, pans, dishware and cutlery, and herbs and spices. Oils, eggs, butter, meats, and other supplies are available nearby at the grocer, or from occasional fishermen passing through the yard. Of course there are dozens of local dining establishments in both walking and driving distance from Tensing Pen.

RENTING THE ENTIRE PROPERTY FOR GROUP FUNCTIONS
Tensing Pen is a small, intimate property directly on the Caribbean Sea consisting of 13 double occupancy rooms, 1 house accommodating 3-4 persons (one King, two full beds), 1 house accommodating 4 persons (two king bed rooms), one house accommodating 2-3 persons (one queen, one single), and a Long House which has 2 king bedrooms and one bedroom with 2 full beds, and a daybed to accommodate 6 persons maximum.
This means the entire property can accommodate 43 persons, max, for full occupancy.

The 13 double rooms will not accommodate extra beds, so must be rented for 2 persons sharing one queen bed, or as singles.

Tensing Pen is nestled on a private cove, surrounded by lovely tropical vegetation and flowers. There are many little areas to get away and be very private or larger spaces for groups to come together. There are no telephones or televisions in the rooms, offering a truly restful experience. Rooms are cooled by ceiling fans and lovely ocean breezes. All rooms have small refrigerators.

Telephone and internet access is available in the offices during opening hours, 8:30 AM to 7 PM daily. Cold beverages, including beer and wine, are available from our bar or gift shop. Daily breakfast is included in the room rates, which is fresh tropical fruits and juices, breads, jams, cereals, coffee, tea, and occasionally fresh eggs.

Guests come to our restaurant in the mornings. We are able to provide lunches and dinners, designed around your groups’ needs and requests. Vegetarian, fresh fish, chicken, shrimp, and seasonal lobster are our most popular choices. All evening meals come with a starter, the entrée plus a starch and 2 vegetables, and house made desserts. Lunches feature lighter menus. All our food is fresh and purchased almost daily. Prices for meals are dictated by the fresh market prices, but can be worked out within the guests’ budgets.

In addition to several cut-stone decks around the property, Tensing Pen also has SeaSong Hut, available for weddings, parties, meetings, and yoga or exercise groups. For yoga or exercise, it will accommodate 26-30 persons comfortably for floor work.

There are other areas that can take the overflow, and have been used as such for previous workshops. For example, a more strenuous group might be in SeaSong, and less aggressive group is in the back yard at the Lodge. Or different level classes have been scheduled at alternating times in SeaSong itself. Breakfast is included daily in the cost of rooms. Breakfast consists of fresh orange juice, assorted fresh tropical fruits, breads with butter and jam, cereal, coffee and tea.

Lunches can be prepared and served in the Lodge at a cost of $10-$15 per person, depending on entrée and Dinners served for $18 -$24 per person, depending on entrée. Service charge and tax will be added. Meals can be served for 50 at the Lodge. After dinner, dancing can be in the same area or at SeaSong Hut, which will accommodate 50 for a party or function. Swimming, snorkeling, boat trips to the reef, scuba diving, automobile, bicycle or scooter rentals can all be accessed here on the property. We also have trained massage and spa therapists on hand for extra attention.

Weddings are all planned and arranged through our offices here on property. Tensing Pen is known for a friendly, cooperative staff eager to serve a large group’s special needs. We recommend that large groups book far in advance and during low season if possible, April 15 to December 15 yearly. This is because of a large number of repeat guests who book rooms ahead every year at basically the same dates. Prices are dictated on the availability of rooms, as well as any special needs your group might have.

Weekly rates are discounted from daily rates. Please supply your dates and number of guests attending your function for price quotes.

Currently, low season rate (2006) for the entire property is $2783 daily plus tax and service of $453. That makes the total daily cost $3236. A deposit of 50% would be required to confirm the booking. Prices subject to change.Please reconfirm rates at time of booking.

Rental Notes: All rooms are equipped with refrigerators where we can stock your favorite beer, wines, bottled waters, or sodas at an additional charge. A tropical continental-style breakfast is included daily for all guests. Room prices do not include service charge and tax.   top

Villa Rates

Rates are weekly and stated in US dollars.
All rates are subject to change and are confirmed at time of reservation.
Call Toll Free: 1-877-446-7188 for more information.
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