NATURAL ELEGANCE

In the authentic Swahili style, Forodhani House is one of the most beautiful villas in the Lamu archipelago, masterfully combining modernity and architectural tradition. A large whitewashed building, with a unique location directly on the beach, making it the ideal place for family holidays or with friends as it can accommodate up to 10-13 people.

The house was built in accordance with the rules of Swahili architecture, and by Lamu’s best craftsmen. Enjoy the elegance and authenticity of antique furniture, admire the high carved teak front door, or niches and hand-carved friezes that adorn every room. Woven carpets, old chests, unique items from some of antique dealers in, Mombasa, Nairobi and Lamu, all elegantly furnish a refined interior from where one experiences a very real serenity.

Outside in the garden, palm trees, ilangs ylang, frangipani and bougainvillea bring a final touch of vibrant, fluttering, color and fragrance.

Refined elegance, stunning sea views, an ideal setting for a cool and relaxing holiday.

So if you love nature, would like to relax but also occasionally have fun with friends and the truly friendly people here, if you feel inspired by the white sandy beaches and warm seas, the well protected fauna and wild flora, and you are looking for a haven of peace, where you will be surrounded by the exotic, will eat well, and always have activities on hand ... then please accept our heartfelt Welcome to Forodhani House, on the beach of Shella on our island of Lamu, Kenya.

You will without any doubt have a holiday full of exquisite memories.

WE'LL TAKE CARE OF YOU

You'll love your dinners served by the pool, under the bellowing arcades, in the garden or on the terrace overlooking the beach, unless you prefer a romantic dinner on the roof terrace, where you just need to reach up towards the sky to touch the stars of the African night.

5 employees, one of whom is a truly excellent cook, are there to take care of everything you need, and of you. They do the shopping, prepare all meals, can organize your day’s activities, excursions, clean the rooms, clean and tidy the house, maintain the pool ... The Forodhani House team is remarkably discreet, efficient, and wonderfully friendly too.

Your cook will suggest menus; he knows how to prepare excellent international cuisine mixed with delicious plates of seafood, sushi or traditional Swahili cuisine. For breakfast, fresh bread daily, pancakes, eggs, bacon, home pressed fresh fruit juice, strong coffee and fine tea.

You can also enjoy a relaxing massage or beauty treatment provided by Mercy or Betty, at home, as well as yoga classes, which also can be taken inside Forodhani House if you so wish.

A large plasma screen, a DVD player and video projector, a few good films for cosy relaxing, a hi-fi system and iPod bases, some CDs, you need music, books in French and English, board games…. All can be found inside Forodhani House.

Your welcome from the airport to the house and of course throughout your stay, will be taken care of with attentive care of Babu British, a dear friend who knows everyone here, he'll take care of you and your guests, carefully organizing anything you might need or the how to for any place you might like to visit ...

This holiday will be filled with beautiful memories!

EVERYTHING YOU NEED

Forodhani House is perfect  to rent for 2, 4, 6 or 8 people, but the house also easily accommodates 2 or 3 families, up to 10-13 guests.

It is also suitable for weddings, honeymoons, birthday parties ... we know how to organize these events beautifully, seamlessly.

There are many different living areas through out the house allowing everyone a quiet peaceful Shela moment as well as the conviviality of being together. The large lounge by the pool, the garden, the large terrace overlooking the sea, or the dining room, there is plenty of room!

Five bedrooms, all with en-suite bathroom and an adjoining terrace. Sunny or shady there are multiple terraces, at all levels to sit and enjoy the tranquility of Shela, relax, read, think, dream ... or there’s the pool, fresh water here, or salt sea water at the foot of beach house, the choice is yours!

Stunning beachfront location, with 270° sea views

Direct on Shela Beach, in Lamu island, off the East Coast of Kenya

The ideal holiday home to rent, to entertain with style or simply relax with family and friends

5 en suite bedrooms – sleeps 10 to 13 guests

Built in authentic Swahili style, exquisitely finished and furnished, multiple lounging areas, terraces, shady verandas, welcoming daybeds

Garden with 10 metres long pool,

5 staff, among them an excellent cook,

Endless opportunities for activities

SEA VIEW

Forodhani House lies by the village of Shela, facing the sea, which gives it great views of the Indian Ocean between the islands of Lamu and Manda, on the most beautiful coast of Kenya. The architecture of Forodhani House, its sweeping, majestic arches frame your sea view, day and night, with peaceful perfection and dramatic beauty.

The location right on the beach of Shella is truly unique, it is the first thing that will take your breath away as you arrive.

From the house, you will never tire of the beach and sea views: as your gaze falls on the Indian Ocean towards the island of Manda or to the old town of Lamu. the clear horizon, the beach, the sea, the sailboats, these images surround and accompany you. The light at sunrise, or at sunset is a thing of great beauty.

A 270° sea view and, gently, throughout the day dhows sailing out of the archipelago or returning from a night’s fishing glide silently over the sea before your eyes ... schools of jumping sardines, trying to escape a barracuda ... sometimes dolphins coming from the channel of Lamu pass you ... Nature's magic is here, and you are ideally placed to enjoy it. Your holiday will be absolutely unforgettable.