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The Cholson Chalets

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Wooden chalets built by the family's grandfather in 1929 and 1937 on Man of War Bay, kept with their original floors, windows and fretwork.

Accommodation Eco Score
1.8/5 Accommodation Eco Score
Throne Standard 2.2 · Evidence coverage 100% · Evidenced performance 18.8%. Weighted sources are shown below.
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Category average2.3/5
Scores below this one29%
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Google rating · 3.9/5 · 18 reviews

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About The Cholson Chalets

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Features 1 of 8
What to do generally The chalets face the pebble beach of Man of War Bay in Charlotteville, a fishing village at the foot of Tobago's Main Ridge forest reserve. Guests join the morning seine pull, hike to Pirates Bay and Fort Campleton, and take boats to nearby coves for snorkelling.
Scan result 2 of 4
Eco Score 2
Eco Score Label Developing evidenced performance
Ownership and legal entity 2 of 16
Owner Name Cholson Chalets Ltd, a local family (chalets built by the owners' grandfather Evan)
Ownership Type Family Business
Identity 2 of 4
Brand Name The Cholson Chalets
Closest Airport name A.N.R. Robinson International Airport (TAB)
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 Tobago
Continent/Region The Caribbean
Price and commerce 1 of 1
Price Range £
Further detail 14 of 56
Booking Site Website
Street 72-74 Bay Street
City Charlotteville
Country Trinidad and Tobago
Type Guest House
Environment Type Beach Front
Rooms 6 suites (one cottage and two two-storey chalets)
Room Types Honeymoon Suite, Seine Suite, Cholson Cottage, Colonial Suite, Economy Studio, Morris Suite
Secluded / Isolated High Seclusion
Eco Amenities The family has kept two early 1900s two-storey wooden chalets in use with their original floors, windows and fretwork (heritage reuse).
Food Options Self-catering
Google rating 3.9
Google review count 18
Filed under 8 terms held

Environmental evidence and weighted assessment

1.8/5 Accommodation Eco Score · Evidence coverage 100% · Evidenced performance 18.8%

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 about page calls the chalets an eco-luxury experience but names no habitat or conservation activity on the property.

“the Chalets offer the ultimate eco-luxury experience to travellers eager for Tobago beachfront accommodation”

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.

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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.

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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%1/4 · Claim only, such as local or organic with no named source3.75 / 15 points

The FAQ says catered meals use locally sourced ingredients from a garden or surrounding farms, with no farms named.

“We use only fresh, locally sourced ingredients from our garden or the surrounding farms”

Source · 2026-11-03
Buildings, heritage reuse and land use15%2/4 · One specific practice, such as a historic building reused, local natural materials, or passive cooling design7.5 / 15 points

The family has kept two early 1900s two-storey wooden chalets in use with their original floors, windows and fretwork (heritage reuse).

Source · 2026-10-29 · Corroborating source
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.

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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

1.2/5 Purity Score · Evidence coverage 100% · Evidenced performance 5.3%

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.

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Food on your plate20%1/4 · Claim only, such as fresh or organic with no named source5 / 20 points

The FAQ says catered meals use fresh local ingredients from a garden or nearby farms, with no organic or unsprayed claim.

“We use only fresh, locally sourced ingredients from our garden or the surrounding farms”

Source · 2026-11-03
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.

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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.

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Pool and bathing water5%Not applicable hereExcluded

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

1.7/5 People Score · Evidence coverage 100% · Evidenced performance 16.3%

People evidence, ownership, work and community by pillar
PillarWeightLevel and what it meansContributionEvidence, quote and source
Ownership and control30%1/4 · Ownership stated without detail7.5 / 30 points

The home page says the chalets are locally owned and family run, without naming the owners.

“Locally owned and family-run, The Cholson Chalets have been welcoming guests”

Source · 2026-11-03
Local work and fair pay25%1/4 · Claim only, such as local staff6.25 / 25 points

The contact page says the reservations team is based locally, with no staff share given.

“Our reservations team is based locally and are available to talk by phone”

Source · 2026-11-03
Community benefit20%0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages0 / 20 points

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

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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.

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Culture and heritage10%1/4 · Claim only2.5 / 10 points

The things to do page invites guests to join seine pulling and the local fishing culture, without naming makers.

“Come experience the local fishing culture and sample fresh seafood!”

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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