Architects 300yr Old Swahili Mansion beautifully restored with roof terraces, seaviews and shaded courtyard garden overlooking the waterfront in Lamu Town UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The accommodation is fully staffed and offers all the discerning traveller requires with your own chef and trained housestaff.
Theres 380sqm of accommodation on 4 levels with several roof terraces and spacious entertaining areas - theres even a Starbath off the Master bedroom suite. The property is furnished with Antiques and artifacts and has solar panels and Electrical invertor backup.
There are 4 double bedroom suites and extensive dining and living areas. the location is a short hop from Nairobi or Mombasa/Malindi and gives a unique opportunity to absorb local culture, as Lamu town was the wintering point for Arab trading Dhows.
The House was recently totally refurbished and has beautifully restored typical local architectural features, including painted ceiling beams, decorative plasterwork and timber carvings.
Accomodation ideal for families and groups or for those seeking a romantic retreat.
Note: Minimum booking is 2 nights and rates vary from 200USD to 600USD per night dependant on season.

Lamu Island is a unique Oasis with its narrow lanes, its traffic free environment - transportation is by footpower, sailng Dhow or Donkey. There are excellant untouched beaches, a variety of restaurants, you can what woodcarving see Dhow building in progress, buy local artifacts or visit the colourful fish and fruit/vegetable markets. Try the local seafood, and drink fresh coconut milk naturally cool within its shell, or savour the taste of Mangos ripe for eating.
Its rich cultural heritage is inherant in the environment, and can be historically traced in the interesting local Museum; Theres an Old Fort to see, Ruins to visit at High Tide, Islands to sail to and fishing and watersports to be enjoyed.
If you are not the active type enjoy a limejuice, a good book and the breeze and view from the hammock on the top roof terrace where you can check out events in the street and along the waterfront.
Our attentive staff will be there to greet you and take you by private motor launch from the airport and to assist you in your stay.

Lamu/Manda Island - 1 Km


 
 

Owners Name: brian redpath
 

Phone number: 0033493083705
 

Email Owner: Contact Owner