Shela House

Shela Private Houses are a stunning collection of four coastal villas to sooth your soul and refresh your senses. These beautifully designed Arabic houses are all individually furnished and located in the heart of intriguing Shela Village.

Shela House is built on three floors around an open courtyard, the house well and an ancient gardenia. The entrance hall leads into the courtyard, edged by a baraza seating and eating area. Two staircases lead to the upper rooms. There are five en-suite bedrooms - 3 double bedrooms, another with 2 large four-poster single beds and a smaller single bedroom. There is also a nursery. A second-floor dayroom and terrace provide additional lounging areas. Most time is spent relaxing on the two rooftops.

Wander through the tangle of narrow sandy lanes, tall stone houses, mosques, and market stalls that make up Shela, a sleepy village whose inhabitants include gentle donkeys, weathered fishermen, the occasional beach boy and the absorbed visitor. The houses are the epitome of Swahili style, all very different and each equally stunning, sleeping from just 4 to 12 people. They are fully staffed and can be priced with or without catering.

• Staff Minimum of 3 staff. The resident manager will help to ensure you have everything you need, assist you with menus and also help organise local excursions.
• Accommodation 3 double rooms, 1 twin room, 1 single room, all en-suite, nursery
• Location Shela, Lamu, Kenya
• Getting there 8.5hr international flight, 1.5hr domestic flight, 15mins by boat
• Children Welcome but no facilities except babysitting
• Paid activities Snorkelling, windsurfing, bodysurfing, sailing, waterskiing, dhow cruises, deep sea fishing, scuba diving
• Weather The Kenyan coast is best from Jul to Mar.