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Higher Level JA

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Two rustic hillside cabins on a family fruit farm in Bull Bay, run by a Jamaican and British couple who reinvest in a youth foundation for the village.

Accommodation Eco Score
1.6/5 Accommodation Eco Score
Throne Standard 2.2 · Evidence coverage 100% · Evidenced performance 15%. Weighted sources are shown below.
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Category average2.3/5
Scores below this one21%

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Google rating · 4.9/5 · 8 reviews

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About Higher Level JA

28 of 98 fields held
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8 groups · 28 fields
Features 1 of 8
What to do generally The cabins sit among banana and soursop trees on a hilltop farm above Bull Bay, east of Kingston. Guests learn to grow food, take trips to Bath Fountain hot springs and rivers in St Thomas, and join community events.
Scan result 2 of 4
Eco Score 2
Eco Score Label Developing evidenced performance
Ownership and legal entity 2 of 16
Owner Name Rohan and Ellis
Ownership Type Family Business
Identity 2 of 4
Brand Name Higher Level JA
Closest Airport name Norman Manley International Airport (KIN)
Claims and evidence 1 of 5
Verified Researched and source checked in three passes, Oct 2026
Place and access 2 of 3
County/State/Region St. Andrew
Continent/Region The Caribbean
Price and commerce 1 of 1
Price Range £
Further detail 17 of 57
Booking Site Website
Street 11 Mile
City Bull Bay
Country Jamaica
Type Eco Lodge
Environment Type Mountain
Rooms 2 cottages
Room Types Banana Cottage (sleeps 2), Pumpkin Cottage (sleeps 4)
POC Owned 1
Secluded / Isolated Moderate Seclusion
Eco Amenities The cabins are set on the owners' family fruit farm with banana and soursop trees, and the site promotes 'Fresh From The Farm'; a 2021 interview describes a hilltop farm used to sustain guests.
Farm / Garden Farm to table, produce grown on site
Food Options Self-catering
Food Type Fruit from the family farm
Google rating 4.9
Google review count 8
Filed under 3 terms held

Environmental evidence and weighted assessment

1.6/5 Accommodation Eco Score · Evidence coverage 100% · Evidenced performance 15%

Environmental evidence by pillar
PillarWeightLevel and what it meansContributionEvidence, quote and source
Nature, biodiversity and regeneration30%1/4 · Claim only, such as being surrounded by nature7.5 / 30 points

The home page describes the cottages as surrounded by lush greenery, which is a claim without named habitat or measures.

“Our charming hillside cottages offer a peaceful retreat surrounded by lush greenery, mountain views and the warmth of Jamaican hospitality.”

Source · 2026-11-03
Energy and climate15%0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages0 / 15 points

Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03.

Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read
Water10%0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages0 / 10 points

Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03.

Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read
Waste and plastic10%0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages0 / 10 points

Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03.

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Food, farming and sourcing15%2/4 · A named own garden or named local farms supply part of the menu7.5 / 15 points

The cabins are set on the owners' family fruit farm with banana and soursop trees, and the site promotes 'Fresh From The Farm'; a 2021 interview describes a hilltop farm used to sustain guests.

Source · 2026-10-29 · Corroborating source
Buildings, heritage reuse and land use15%0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages0 / 15 points

Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03.

Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read
Measurement, transparency and certification5%0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages0 / 5 points

Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03.

Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read

Throne Standard for stays 2.2. Accommodation Eco Score weights: Nature, biodiversity and regeneration 30%, Energy and climate 15%, Water 10%, Waste and plastic 10%, Food, farming and sourcing 15%, Buildings, heritage reuse and land use 15%, Measurement, transparency and certification 5%. Each pillar earns its weight times its level divided by four. The score is 1 plus 4 times the evidenced performance, shown to one decimal, so 0% is 1.0 and 100% is 5.0. A pillar the stay does not disclose, after we read its own pages, counts as 0 and is shown as Not disclosed, with every page we read linked, because silence is an answer too. Every finding quotes its source word for word. Below 85% coverage, below 70% performance, or with less than half the weight at level 2 or above, the score is held under the next whole number (3.4 or 2.4). A 5.0 band needs 90% coverage and performance, level 4 evidence on half the weight and the key pillar at level 3 or above. Green flags are pillars at level 3 or 4. Every level can be earned from public, dated evidence; no score requires a visit. Evidence must be rechecked within two years. Guest travel is not scored; everyone gets there how they can.

Purity, what touches your body

1.0/5 Purity Score · Evidence coverage 100% · Evidenced performance 0%

Purity evidence, what touches your body by pillar
PillarWeightLevel and what it meansContributionEvidence, quote and source
Water you drink and bathe in25%0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages0 / 25 points

Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03.

Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read
Food on your plate20%0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages0 / 20 points

Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03.

Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read
Grounds and pest control15%0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages0 / 15 points

Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03.

Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read
Cleaning, laundry and fragrance15%0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages0 / 15 points

Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03.

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Linen, towels and mattresses10%0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages0 / 10 points

Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03.

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Air and quiet10%0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages0 / 10 points

Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03.

Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read
Pool and bathing water5%0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages0 / 5 points

Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03.

Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read

Throne Standard for stays 2.2. Purity Score weights: Water you drink and bathe in 25%, Food on your plate 20%, Grounds and pest control 15%, Cleaning, laundry and fragrance 15%, Linen, towels and mattresses 10%, Air and quiet 10%, Pool and bathing water 5%. Each pillar earns its weight times its level divided by four. The score is 1 plus 4 times the evidenced performance, shown to one decimal, so 0% is 1.0 and 100% is 5.0. A pillar the stay does not disclose, after we read its own pages, counts as 0 and is shown as Not disclosed, with every page we read linked, because silence is an answer too. Every finding quotes its source word for word. Below 85% coverage, below 70% performance, or with less than half the weight at level 2 or above, the score is held under the next whole number (3.4 or 2.4). A 5.0 band needs 90% coverage and performance, level 4 evidence on half the weight and the key pillar at level 3 or above. Green flags are pillars at level 3 or 4. Every level can be earned from public, dated evidence; no score requires a visit. Evidence must be rechecked within two years.

People, ownership, work and community

1.3/5 People Score · Evidence coverage 100% · Evidenced performance 7.5%

People evidence, ownership, work and community by pillar
PillarWeightLevel and what it meansContributionEvidence, quote and source
Ownership and control30%0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages0 / 30 points

Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03.

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Local work and fair pay25%0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages0 / 25 points

Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03.

Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read
Community benefit20%1/4 · Claim only5 / 20 points

The home page lists youth development, cultural events and community projects without naming specific programmes.

“Through youth development initiatives, cultural events & community-centered projects, we're working to create opportunities and support a stronger future for our local community.”

Source · 2026-11-03
Access to beach and land15%0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages0 / 15 points

Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03.

Page read · 2026-11-03 · Page read
Culture and heritage10%1/4 · Claim only2.5 / 10 points

The home page promises local cultural experiences, with no makers or heritage sites named.

“Immerse yourself in local culture, explore breathtaking landscapes and experience the island through authentic connections with its people and communities.”

Source · 2026-11-03

Throne Standard for stays 2.2. People Score weights: Ownership and control 30%, Local work and fair pay 25%, Community benefit 20%, Access to beach and land 15%, Culture and heritage 10%. Each pillar earns its weight times its level divided by four. The score is 1 plus 4 times the evidenced performance, shown to one decimal, so 0% is 1.0 and 100% is 5.0. A pillar the stay does not disclose, after we read its own pages, counts as 0 and is shown as Not disclosed, with every page we read linked, because silence is an answer too. Every finding quotes its source word for word. Below 85% coverage, below 70% performance, or with less than half the weight at level 2 or above, the score is held under the next whole number (3.4 or 2.4). A 5.0 band needs 90% coverage and performance, level 4 evidence on half the weight and the key pillar at level 3 or above. Green flags are pillars at level 3 or 4. Every level can be earned from public, dated evidence; no score requires a visit. Evidence must be rechecked within two years.

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