The property is an independent part of a beautiful old beach-front farmhouse, (the other half belonging to Michael's nephew and niece) restored as a seaside holiday home. It has it's own garden area and independent access to the beach. On the ground floor there is a large and beautiful fully equipped kitchen with its pantry and a dining table that seats 14. A large sitting room with various comfortable armchairs and sofas around a fireplace completes the ground floor. There is also a piano. Upstairs ( the stairs now have a hand-rail for safety) there are four large bedrooms and one large study that doubles as a bedroom as needed. Each room has its own bathroom, the study sharing with the adjacent bedroom. One of the bedrooms is so large that as well as the double bed there is also a double sofa-bed, should it be needed. Outside there is a large stone table under a pergola for al-fresco meals with a view over the beach and sea, as well as a paved area for outdoor furniture (sofas, deck chairs and big shady umbrella ), nice to retire to when the sun on the beach is too strong. On the other side of the house there is a vine pergola for quiet moments away from the beach from which one can listen to the water in the little canal (safely walled in) that runs beside the house and perhaps catch a glimpse of the kingfishers that nest there.
A word about children;
This is our much-loved home. We ask visitors (specially those with small children!) to be aware of the fact that all the furnishings in the house are either antique or treasured family heirlooms. Due to this we would ask you to carefully consider whether it is prudent to bring many young children to the house! Another fact to consider is that there is a canal running along one side of the house, protected by a low wall. The canal is not deep, but might be worrisome for somebody with a small child. Please take time to consider these facts.
Please remember we are in the country, and occasionally you may find geckos and a few harmless insects in the house. Rarely a bat may fly around in the evening, exiting the house after a few moments. These creatures are harmelss, and have the merit of eating mosquitos and other insects. We consider them a sign of a healthy environment and would be happy and grateful if you could tolerate them too.
