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Jahazi House

An exquisite, private beach house in an idyllic location - featured in House & Garden Magazine.

Jahazi House, named after the historical large trading dhows that brought Lamu its trading wealth, stands right on the edge of the Indian Ocean on two acres of garden. From the first floor makuti-covered veranda, you can watch the dhows come and go, collecting sand and delivering coral blocks and fish. The house is built of coral block plastered in the local neru finish, tinted a soft ochre yellow. It is designed on traditional lines around an inner courtyard which holds a very private swimming pool, cooling the public rooms and bedrooms.

On the ground floor there is a reception and dining area leading out to a wrap around front veranda, sitting right on the beach. The boat moorings are immediately in front. The four bedrooms are all accessed from the inner courtyard and are simply furnished with ensuite shower rooms and their own private verandas. The verandas have a workdesk, occasional table and chairs and a traditional Lamu day bed. There is a guest/pool changing room and a covered baraza area behind the pool that can also be used for sleeping.

The roof is one huge terrace, partially covered with makuti to provide a shaded bar, eating and sitting area. There is a separate small covered massage room with trellised walls at the back of the building.

Frangipani, jasmine and lime trees have been planted in abundance around the house.

A combination of solar and wind power make the house totally self-sufficient for electricity and hot water.

The English speaking staff will look after your every need and the resident manageress will make sure that your stay is as good as it gets from menus to local activities and events.

These beautiful beach houses were all featured in House & Garden and can be booked in combination with a stay at Mukima House situated up country near Nanyuki.

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Should you wish to have more information do call either Sarah or Judy on 020 7589 4390 or email info@sjvillas.co.uk