Your own private island - Telegraph Emerging German-based luxury-hotel group The Oetker Collection has revealed its portfolio is to expand further, with the announcement that the firm will take over the management of Fregate Island Private with immediate effect. In the Seychelles, the private island houses 16 individual residences, measuring between 400sq metres and 700sq metres and each with their own private infinity pool. Those staying at the resort will also have access to seven separate beaches; particularly self-conscious guests might be pleased to know that these slivers of coastline are themselves available for private hire. Others looking to explore the interior of the island can access 10km of roads and walking trails either by foot or, in places, by electric buggy. Although predictably short on cultural attractions, the island has made a name for itself for ecological reasons. The small landmass is home to the world's second largest population of Aldabra giant tortoises and it provides a base for over 100 species of tropical birds, 13 of which stay on the island permanently. The island was almost cleared of native woodland during the plantation era but efforts to reintroduce native flora to the island have been made over the last three decades and are finding some success. The Oetker Collection itself developed as part of the Oetker Group, which itself stems from the Dr. Oetker food company. Other hotels in the collection include Hotel du Cap Eden-Roc in southern France, Palais Namaskar in Marrakech and Le Bristol in Paris, most recently featured on these pages due to the launch of its €1.3million Royal Suite. Rates at Fregate Island Private start at €1,463 per night, rising to €1,535 per night in peak season (from late December to April) and the island can be hired in its entirety. For alternative private island stays, see our gallery on private islands for rent around the world.