This great house is built on three floors around an open courtyard, the house well and an ancient gardenia, in Shela Village and within 3 minutes walk of the beach.  The entrance hall leads into the courtyard, edged by a baraza sitting and eating area. Two staircases lead to the upper rooms. There are five ensuite bedrooms - three double bedrooms, another with two large four-poster single beds and a smaller single bedroom. There is also a nursery room. There are two roof top terraces for lounging.  Shela Village is a tangle of narrow sandy lanes, tall stone houses, some smaller thatched dwellings, mosques, ruins and a spacious square ringed with a few market stalls, small shops and a telephone booth. Here in the cool evenings the elders gather to talk, while women come out to shop. Wandering through the village you might meet discreet women in bui-bui, young boys in gowns hurrying to the mosque, sleepy donkeys, weathered fishermen, the occasional beachboy or absorbed visitor and a collection of cats. The beach starts a three minute walk from the village - seven miles of golden sands that are never crowded. The sea is ideal for swimming, bodysurfing, diving, windsurfing, skiing, fishing or boating. The house staff are there to ensure that you have everything you need, when you need it. The chef will cook and shop for you, but it's best to bring any specialist food with you.  All houses have a minimum of three staff. The resident manager will help to ensure that you have everything you need, assist you with menus and also help organise local excursions. Style Swahili Village House Air/Con No Dining Yes Children Yes No. of Bedrooms 5 Pool No Activities Swimming, snorkelling, sailing, body boarding, water skiing Price Range from £2400.00 for whole house Find Similar Properties