303 This stunning Swahili style house, a mere 5 minutes walk from the beach, is designed around an open courtyard with a tall central Pemba Island palm tree. The living and dining areas look onto the courtyard and another small tropical side garden. It is spacious, yet compact with two doubles and one twin bedroom on the first floor, sleeping up to 9, all ensuite with private balconies. The second floor has an open terrace, which leads off to a small covered baraza area in front of the fourth bedroom. WHYWE LIKE IT This master bedroom has a Lamu four- poster bed and balconies on two sides. Like all the Shela houses, there is a panoramic view from the covered rooftop, with a bar, sun beds and baraza lounging area. Kenya, Lamu Island BEST TIME TO GO January to March, August to December HOWTOGETTHERE Nearest International Airport: Lamu Airstrip Transfer: transfer to the house by boat Duration: 15 to 30 minutes Transfer Vehicle: speed boat or motorized dhow SAFARIS Walking, riding, canoe/ boat camel or donkey. The wildlife viewing we offer is centred on the water; our guests can enjoy sunset cruises or snorkeling around our fantastic reef, as well as donkey and camel rides around the island where cars are still prohibited. WILDLIFEYOUMAY SEE Dolphins at Kinyika Rock where a 10 metre deep reef is rich with coral fish. While walking on Manda Island: weavers, sunbirds, bee- eaters, king fishers, barbets and many more. LOCALACTIVITIES Catch fresh fish from a local sailing dhow Go windsurfing, bodysurfing, waterskiing Explore Lamu old town's narrow streets Enjoy yoga and massage FACILITIES Bar, library, mobile phone access, laundry, internet access, room service, electricity, ceiling fans, massage ACCOMMODATION Total 4 rooms in stone ( under thatch), all en suite UNIQUEACCOMMODATION INFO Room 1: Children's twin/ triple bedroom on 1st floor with Swahili style four- poster beds Room 2: Bougainvillea room with a daybed for an extra child, facing the inner courtyard with the Pemba palm Room 3: Master bedroom with sitting area and sun bathing terrace in front WHYWE LIKE THE ROOMS We love the exclusivity of the four rooms in the house. The rooms are furnished Swahili style and decorated with African fabrics, creating an atmospheric haven. Each room has its own balcony overlooking the bougainvillea flowers in the courtyard or garden area. BOOKING INFO Reservations Manager: Angelika Schuetz Reservations hotline: + 44 ( 0) 844 544 0027 Email: palmhouse@ miradatravelgroup. com Tel: + 254 ( 0) 42 633419 Fax: + 254 ( 0) 42 633226 SEASON Low Season: April – June, September – November High Season: July – August, December Standard season: January to April, November to December CANCELLATION POLICY 25% up to 40, 75% up to 21 and 100% after 21 days before arrival. MANAGEMENT Name: Angelika Schuetz Tel: + 254 ( 0) 42 633419 Email: info@ shelahouse. com PAYMENT Bank transfer Palm House LAMU ISLAND KENYA 30 Lamu Island

331 Palm House AVERAGESTAY 3 to 7 nights House Prices PN: Between US$ 480 and US$ 1,400 Note the above quote is per house, per night The house sleeps 9 FB rate per adult: EUR50; per child: EUR25 per day AWARDS & ACCOLADES The Resident ( May- June 2002) ' A lofty, cool pad with spectacular sea views – one of the most blissful places in the world.' The Times Online May 2008 '... shady courtyards and elegant interiors of ( the) handsome old Swahili mansion...' House & Garden ( Sept 1995) ' All this in a world with no cars is my idea of heaven.' Palm House with sunbeds in front of master bedroom Double Bedroom with four- poster bed and balcony Dining room in ground floor courtyard BEACH HOUESWIMMING POOL PALM HOUSE SHELA HOUSE GARDEN HOUSE PEPONI HOTEL VILLAGE VILLAGE BEACH Kenya