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Dhow House

Set in a beautifully landscaped tropical gardens, this exemplary house offers privacy, style and tranquillity in the heart of Shela.

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Features

  • Stunning private retreat in Shela
  • Sleeps up to 14 guests
  • Stylish and elegantly finished throughout
  • Elegantly linked covered and uncovered terraces for relaxing and dining
  • Five double bedrooms (all external access) with en suite shower rooms
  • Guest House with 2 further bedrooms with shared bathroom
  • Infinity swimming pool
  • Dedicated yoga & meditation space
  • Wonderful house team including chef
  • Dhow House is offered on a full board basis (excluding alcoholic drinks). Your cook will be on hand to discuss menus, do your shopping and prepare wonderful meals during your stay.
  • Beautiful, landscaped tropical gardens
  • 12km Shela beach, Peponi hotel, local restaurants and shops and an excellent variety of water based activities
  • Outside of high season, we can tailor rates for fewer nights

The Villa

Price Upon Request

The owners of Dhow House have created a beautiful haven of privacy, style and tranquillity in the heart of Shela village in Lamu. Sleeping up to 14 guests over 7 bedrooms (5 with en suite shower rooms), the house combines the traditional Swahili style with contemporary lines and accents to create an unforgettable whole. Open plan living areas, including a gorgeous sunken living room, are elegantly and fluidly connected. The infinity pool set in the 1.45 acres of lush, tropical gardens features a striking black-and-white mosaic design. The bedrooms are sumptuous and every space has bespoke design features, art and finishes. For those looking to increase their sense of joy, the dedicated yoga and meditation space awaits. The wonderful and discrete house team including your extremely talented chef complete the glorious picture that is a stay at Dhow House. Beyond the walls of the house, guests are just a few minutes walk from the delights of Shela including 12km Shela beach, Peponi hotel, local restaurants and shops and an excellent variety of water based activities including fabulous dhow trips. We love every aspect of Dhow House and we look forward to welcoming you to experience this unforgettable home.

Facilities

  • Wonderful house manager
  • House team including chef
  • Laundry service (upon request additional cost)
  • Ceiling fans throughout
  • Mosquito nets in all bedrooms
  • Air-conditioning in bedroom 3
  • WiFi & music system
  • Wellness including yoga, Pilates, massage and beauty treatments (additional cost)
  • House security
  • Airport transfers included in your rental

Villa Details

Main House: Covered and uncovered spaces for living and dining areas; Bar; Yoga/meditation space; Kitchen; Utility room

Ground Floor Bedrooms (external access only): Three double bedrooms with ceiling fans and en suite shower rooms; Further double bedroom (external access only) with ceiling fans and air-conditioning and en suite shower room

First Floor Bedroom (external access only): Double bedroom with dressing room and en suite bathroom

Guest House (external access only): Double & twin/double bedrooms with ceiling fans; shared bathroom with shower over bath

EOT: N/A
Location

Kenya

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