Diani holiday cottage rental with beach/lake nearby, balcony/terrace, internet access, telephone

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Four Twenty South (cottage)

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Travel advice from the Kenya Tourism Federation: Mombasa and the coast: Mombasa island continues to be calm and peaceful and it is peaceful throughout the coast province. The British government has now lifted its advisory on Mombasa.

Escape to the embrace of a gentler era...

Four Twenty South is a colonial style cottage in beautiful tropical gardens overlooking an unspoilt dazzling white beach lapped by the Indian Ocean. The house is a 3 bedroom property and sleeps up to 6 people (possibility of accommodating up to 4 adults and 4 children, please ask owner for more details)

2 similar properties are available (2 bedrooms), please contact the owner for more details

View from the house	Dining with a stunning view
Living area	Beach front on your doorstep!

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The Kenyan Coast region

The warm waters of the Indian Ocean are intercepted at the Kenya coastline by a living coral reef which stretches from the Red Sea to Mozambique. The attrition of the waves on the calcium carbonate deposited by the coral produces a sand which in the case of Diani/Galu is acclaimed for its fineness and its brilliant whitenes.
Between the reef and the shoreline, a shallow tropical lagoon lies protected from the open ocean, ideal for swimming and watersports. Through the prism of the water, the sandy sea floor is reflected in glowing greens and blues.

Vestigial ancient reefs form the coral beachfront and support a palm fringed diversity of life from tropical flora in brilliant colours to the endangered black and white Angolan Colobus monkey and the furry nocturnal bushbaby. This Coral Rag is one of only three such indigenous forests remaining in the world and is the focus of gathering conservation efforts towards which contributions are welcomed.

The hinterland rises some 10km behind to a height of 1000m in the shape of the Shimba Hills. Uniquely here, in the National Park, are Sable Antelope and on the Southern slopes in Mwalunganji Park elephants roam freely.

The long rains come in late March and extend to late May which is considered the off-season. Mid season: June, July August are cooler months with September and October being warmer. These two seasons are associated with the South East Monsoon of the Indian Ocean. The Short Rains in October/November yield to the Kaskazi - the North East Monsoon - bringing the hot dry conditions of the so called High Season, beginning in December and running through to March .

The conditions are tropical, so the weather is never terrible as in the Northern Hemisphere understanding of the word. Sunshine and blue skies may occur throughout the year regardless of the season with temperatures varying between 23C and 38C. The cooler months can be very pleasant despite a few cloud-bursts.

The local people are of the Digo tribe - one of the 9 comprising the Mijikenda people of the Kenya Coastal area. For some, particularly the local fishermen, life has changed little over the centuries. Happy in their ways, they practice their craft exactly as their forefathers despite recent attempts by well-intentioned pedlars of progress to develop them. It? not the first time they?e experienced marauding foreigners as bears testament the vast labyrinth of caves at Shimoni to the south where Arab slavers kept their captives before loading them on ships bound for the market in Zanzibar; and the historic island city of Mombasa - Mvita, the place of war - which has been a trading hub linking the Mediterranean with India and China since the time of Mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt.

Here, nestled amongst comforts of modernity, little pockets of the Old World tenaciously remain.

Diani area

Diani Beach is a world famous beach situated 20 km south of Mombasa on Kenya's south coast. Although contiguous, the beach is actually three beaches: Diani to the north, Galu in the middle and Kinondo to the south. Together they form a single stretch of brilliant white sand running for about 7 km. Four Twenty South is on Galu.

Diani is the action end of the beach with its large hotels and its enhanced tourism. In Diani, you can find everything: watersports including kite surfing and scuba diving, discos, nightclubs, bars and beach bars, cafes, restaurants, shopping centres... From there, you can arrange flying or driving safaris to anywhere in Kenya and the Eastern African region or the World.

The turquoise lagoon is protected by a coral reef and is safe for swimming and snorkelling in its unpolluted waters. The only boats moored on our stretch of the beach are native dugout canoes.
The beaches are beautiful and unspoilt and you can arrange to go deep sea fishing, play golf, wind surfing. There also is a facility to use a yoga and health spa with massage, mud baths...
You can also plan excursions to swim with dolphins, get close to the elephants or even plan an overnight trip to the world renown Masai Mara Game Park.

How to get there

Flights to Mombasa:

There are regular flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Nairobi (Kenya's capital) to Moi International Airport Mombasa. There are also some direct flights from Europe.

Air Kenya flies from Wilson Airport, Nairobi, to Mombasa. It is also possible to charter a flight from Wilson or Mombasa Airport to Ukunda airstrip, thereby landing 5 minutes from the beach.

We can arrange transport for you from the airport or taxis are plentiful. If you wish to hire a car, it is better to get here first and we will arrange a hire car locally.

From Mombasa:

Cross onto the mainland by way of the Likoni Ferry. 40 km approximately from the ferry, turn left at Ukunda, heading for the beach. Turn right at the T junction. Continue south, past Forty Thieves, Nomad Sands and Baobab Hotel. At the sign for Shaanti Yoga Retreat prepare to turn next left before KFI Supermarket. Take the 2nd turning to the left.

Car rental can be arranged for you

Activities near Diani

Facilities

Further details indoors:
A cook and maid are included in the price and work to your own timetable. A nanny can also be provided if required.
Fresh fish, seafood, seasonal fruit and vegetables are delivered to the door and a supermarket selling essentials is within walking distance, although the cook will happily do the shopping for you.

The house also has a selection of board games including: Scrabble, Chess, Backgammon and cards.

Rental rates

Prices for group size 6
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Nov-Mid Dec 07	1 Nov 07	15 Dec 07	200£ 200	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid Dec-Mid Jan 08	15 Dec 07	13 Jan 08	975£ 975	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid Jan-April 08	13 Jan 08	14 Apr 08	735£ 735	0-	0-	1 Week
Late April	14 Apr 08	30 Apr 08	588£ 588	0-	0-	1 Week
June	1 Jun 08	1 Jul 08	588£ 588	0-	0-	1 Week
July - August	1 Jul 08	1 Sep 08	1008£ 1,008	0-	0-	1 Week
Sept-Oct 08	1 Sep 08	14 Dec 08	735£ 735	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid Dec-Mid Jan 09	14 Dec 08	11 Jan 09	1512£ 1,512	0-	0-	1 Week

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Nov-Mid Dec 07	1 Nov 07	16 Dec 07	150£ 150	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid Dec-Mid Jan 08	16 Dec 07	13 Jan 08	650£ 650	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid Jan-April 08	13 Jan 08	13 Apr 08	490£ 490	0-	0-	1 Week
Late April	13 Apr 08	30 Apr 08	392£ 392	0-	0-	1 Week
June	1 Jun 08	1 Jul 08	392£ 392	0-	0-	1 Week
July-August	1 Jul 08	1 Sep 08	672£ 672	0-	0-	1 Week
Sept-December	1 Sep 08	14 Dec 08	490£ 490	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid Dec-Mid Jan 09	14 Dec 08	11 Jan 09	1008£ 1,008	0-	0-	1 Week

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

Longer lets available at special rates

2 similar properties available (2 bedrooms), please contact the owner for more details

Guestbook for Four Twenty South

" Thank you, an amazing stay. 10 days just wasn't enough. I think you will see us again. Special thanks to Nicholas! Great tucker, mate!" Eric Chapman, Albany, Western Australia

"Great experience, we will be back, thanks" Alexander Querfurt, Munich

"it was exquisite, beautiful and incredibly peaceful. The view is magical" Andy Bonnell, London.

Availability

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