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Garden House

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About Garden House

A perfect little hideaway for family and friends in picturesque Lamu
Stylish and comfortable, this small private house has been converted into a holiday home, situated alongside the dunes and two minutes walking distance form Shela beach. Tucked into a walled,shady tropical garden the surrounding trees are filled with birds offer sweet solace from the busier outside town. Enter though a traditional ornately carved wooden door to a secret sanctuary that will be your ideal base for exploring the rich cultural diversity that makes up the greater Lamu town.
Lamu , Kenya
From $160 per person/per night
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3 Rooms
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The property

High exposed beam ceilings and thatched roofing allow in air and light into this cosy little home. Downstairs is a small dining and lounging area with washed concrete flooring to keep the building cool in the warmer summer and decorated with pretty shades of light pastel. A baraza, or traditional seating , is found under a small shaded rooftop terrace adds an extra space. Well equipped with everything you might need for self catering, even it's own fresh water supply.

The rooms

Bedrooms are light and bright, with white washed coral walls and concrete flooring shaded a light terracotta to keep everything nice and cool. Beautiful Swahili wooden shutters in the master bedroom open up to views of the leafy garden. There is an additional double bedroom and one twin bedroom perfect for the kids, on the same floor. Each room has wooden poster beds with mosquito coverings and crisp , clean linen making for a very comfortable stay.

Activities

Lamu town is a short ferry ride away, where you can spend days exploring the lanes and markets of this unique part of the Kenyan coastline. Shela is a smaller little village away from the hustle, where you can still hire fishing boats and dhow tours with the assistance of the house staff. Scuba diving is available between November and March from Lamu.
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How do I book Garden House?

Garden House can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Kenya trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Kenya trips featuring Garden House or get advice and suggestions from one of our Kenya specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.

How much does it cost to stay at Garden House?

Stays at Garden House start from around $160 per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

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