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Mezon Orkid,

Glacis, Mahé — Seychelles

A quiet base from which to explore the landscapes that inspire the Harptree Literary Escape Prize.

Tusculum Beach lies just across the road from Mezon Orkid.

From Page to Place

Many of the stories published under Harptree Books explore the relationship between people and the landscapes that shape their lives.

The Seychelles, where the author was born, represent one of those landscapes — a place of origins, distance and imagination.

Mezon Orkid offers visitors the opportunity to experience this environment directly: the light over the Indian Ocean, the granite hills of Mahé, and the slower rhythm of island life.

A Family-Run Island Stay

Mezon Orkid is a family-run self-catering property located in the coastal district of Glacis on the north-west side of Mahé.

The apartments offer a peaceful base for visitors wishing to explore the island while enjoying the independence of self-catering accommodation.

Situated close to the coastal road and within walking distance of the sea, the property enjoys partial views of the ocean and surrounding mountains, with particularly attractive sunsets from the nearby beach.

Private balcony at Mezon Orkid overlooking tropical gardens.

Location

Glacis is located on the north-west coast of Mahé, offering easy access to both the capital Victoria and some of the island’s most beautiful beaches.

Victoria – 20–30 minutes by car
Seychelles International Airport – approximately 40 minutes

Tusculum Beach lies just across the road from Mezon Orkid and can be reached via a pedestrian tunnel beneath the coastal road. The beach offers good snorkelling and is generally quieter than many of the larger beaches elsewhere on the island.

Sunset on the north-west coast of Mahé.

Accommodation

Mezon Orkid offers comfortable self-catering apartments designed for visitors seeking independence and a relaxed island rhythm.

Each apartment includes a private balcony, kitchen facilities, air conditioning and access to the property’s garden and swimming pool.

The apartments provide a peaceful base from which to explore Mahé, whether for a short stay or a longer visit.

A Literary Escape

Many visitors come to the Seychelles for the beaches and the ocean.
Some discover something quieter: the space to read, write, think, and step back from the pace of everyday life.

The Harptree Literary Escape Prize was created with this idea in mind — that certain landscapes encourage reflection and imagination. The light over the Indian Ocean, the granite hills of Mahé, and the slower rhythm of island life offer precisely that environment.

Mezon Orkid provides a simple and comfortable base from which visitors can experience this setting for themselves.

Guests who discover Mezon Orkid through the Harptree website are invited to quote the following code when making a booking. The code provides a 10% Harptree reader discount, subject to availability.

Harptree reader code

H4RPTR33

Not a bad place to finish a chapter.

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