No pets allowed Not suitable for children Not suitable for elderly or infirm No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Two storey residential home, built in the early 1900's, we have gone to great pains to maintain the heritage exterior whilst incorporating all the necessities of a comfortable residence with an Asian flavour. The home is situated in a quiet, safe and secure residential enclave with front and rear access, one street from the bustling Penang Rd, shopping and night life.
All the delights of visiting the Heritage sights, museums, temples, clan houses etc. of George Town are within walking distance, along with the modern necessities of shopping, malls, markets, dept.stores and boutiques, cinemas, seaside and Capt. Lights grave ,the founder of Penang. Of course always the most important part of Penang,FOOD! All this in walking distance.
A short walk will also take you to transport, for outings to Penang Hill, Kek Lok Si (biggest Buddhist temple in S.E.Asia) Batu Ferringhi beach and its popular night markets, and many more. Don't forget to check up on, or ask us what festivals are on in George Town during your visit, they are always a must see, multiculturalism at its best!
You can even see KOMTAR, Penangs tallest building and its most famous landmark from your window. Here is the perfect accommodation for those who want comfort, privacy, security and convenience and a real taste of life in a Heritage City.
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The Penang Island region
Penang Island has a great history of multiculturalism, and a fine example of races and religions comfortably living together, the architecture is so varied and the colours of daily life fantastic. In George Town there is never a dull moment, for photographers, it's truly heaven!
There is always something to see and do and never a shortage of people to talk to, a smile is all that is needed to start a conversation, plus the majority of Malaysians speak English. Anyone will tell you that Penang is one big kitchen! Half the Island seems to be cooking whilst the other half are eating, that, together with the shopping, makes it an ideal place to do both and so inexpensively!
Many web sites are available re. the tourist attractions. But plan to take in some of the major festivals, one of the 5 New Years! Christmas, Thaipusum, Bon Odori, Hungry Ghost, Nine Emperor Gods, just to name a few. Take a look at www.visitpenang.gov.my for a Calendar of Events
Packing for Penang is easy, the weather hardly varies, lows of high 20's and highs of mid 30's. even when it rains, its warm rain! We don't have a monsoon season, just a few more showers around Sept. Oct. So you can pack light and leave room to take home all the bargains!
George Town, Penang Island area
Our properties are in the heart of George Town for those who want to really get to know their chosen holiday destination. In walking distance is the famous Blue Mansion Chong Fatt Tze, tours of the fabulous 1800's example how the 'haves' lived are conducted at 11am and 3pm.
The Peranakan Mansion, another lovely Straights Chinese home now housing a magnificent private collection of everything relating to that period and people. The Penang Museum, Sun Yet Sen Museum, The Clan Jetty's are fantastic, these homes built over the water are so unusual, each jetty belonging to a separate clan, Chew, Tan etc. and only those of that clan are allowed to live there.
Upper Penang Rd is the place to go for night life, night clubs, resaurants, cafes, bars aplenty, and on the last Sunday of each month a market is held under cover here, with fantastic hand made items, jewellery, antiques, art works etc. and entertainment and of course, being Penang, food, from 9am to 2pm. Chowrasta Market in Penang Rd (all day) is about 5 mins away and is just a riot of colours, this is the place if you want fabrics and next to that is the produce morning market from 8am to 11am, a must see.
Further down Penang Rd is the 4 way pedestrian overpass taking you to Komtar, the tallest building on the island, housing most of the Gov. offices and a viewing floor, worth seeing as it is only from above that you can appreciate what seems like small early shop lots from street level but from the 58th floor one realises that these narrow buildings, 15 to 20ft wide, can sometimes stretch back 150ft!
Next to this is Prangin Mall, everything you ever wanted in shoes, clothing, shoes, DVDs,computor games Playstation games, electronic equipment etc. deparment stores oh, did I mention shoes? And this is just some of the things to see, Penang is best seen on foot and that means at night as well, a whole new George Town emerges at night, all the food hawkers take to the streets and it is just one long constant eatathon!
By the way, the food and the water are perfectly safe to consume, in 8 years of living here and eating at just about every stall, we have never had a problem! If there is a crowd there, the food is good and so cheap, you can eat all day for about RM15!
Being an Island has the advantage of no matter where you are, you are never far from the sea, a short stroll from our property will have you sitting by the sea, eating and watching the sun set or going to the Spice Gardens, so cool under all the greenery and ovelooking the water. Or choose a day out at the many Beaches , but watch out for the sun!
How to get there
By air is the most usual, Penang is well serviced by all the major and budget airlines, cruise ships also make George Town a port of call.
Many travellers arrive here as part of their Asian Experience, hence coming via Singapore, Thailand or Kuala Lumpur so as well as flights, there are long distance buses to suit different budgets but still very low cost, or hiring a car is another inexpensive option. If you are arriving via Butterworth on the mainland, still part of Penang State, then you have a choice of the ferry or a bus, both of which terminate in George Town or if you are driving, the ferry also takes vehicles or travel via the 13 kl bridge connecting George Town to the Mainland. Penang has a wide ranging and very economical bus service that covers the majority of tourist attractions except for some of the more further afield sites such as the Butterfly farm, the Tropical fruit farm etc. but the hire of a taxi for the day can be arranged for very reasonable cost, and that will enable you to visit some of the other must see's, Kek Lok Si, the biggest Buddhist temple in S.E.Asia, the Thai and Burmese temples across the road from one another, the Botanical Gardens, a legacy of our Colonial past, the funicular railway, running up the side of Penang Hill where yet another temple, food, shops, a canopy walk and a fantastic view of George Town awaits you.
For shopping therapy, then Gurney Plaza on the famous Gurney Drive is a great way to finish a day, all the big brand name shops are there, but at local prices, you won't believe the difference in the cost of a pair of Nike's! Of course there is food every where, from up market restaurants to food hawker stalls and all are good!
These are just a few suggestions,feel free to call on our help for more info.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Penang International Airport: 20 km
Railway:
Butterworth: 13 km
Ferry:
Weld Quay: 2 km
Activities near George Town, Penang Island
Sports: Watersports Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Beach or lakeside relaxation A winter sun break Good nightlife City breaks Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
DVD player
General:
Air conditioning, TV, CD player, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available
Single beds (1), Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 5, Sleeps maximum of 3
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: We offer service of the home weekly or more frequently if required.
Tourist information and bookings are available and we can supply a 'starter' kit of basic food stuffs if needed, just email your requirements and we will forward the cost and they will be waiting for you!.
The home is situated in a multicultural community, giving our guests an opportunity to make friends and enjoy Malaysia in way not always available to hotel guests.
All the necessities of daily living are included in the house, from kitchen equipment, full settings for 4, cookware, ceiling fans, for those not keen on full time air con, all linen is supplied. We also have similar properties available, contact us for details. Top quality comfortable queen size bed! As we ourselves are on Malaysia's very attractive 2nd Home retirement plan, any information we can help you with, just let us know, as many who choose to stay with us do so whilst they look for their own home and getting a 'feel' for everyday living in this vibrant and friendly city and we enjoy introducing newcomers to the many others who live here happily from many parts of the world and showing them 'the ropes' in a new city!.
Further details outdoors: As a typical Penang home, it has what is called a 5ft.way, or covered entrance, mind you, 5 ft. ways can be anything between 4 and 10ft ! But it is a perfect spot for that morning coffee and newspaper!
Further details
Please contact us if this property is booked for other options,
Rental rates
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SPECIAL TILL 14TH DEC. 10% DISCOUNT FOR BOOKINGS OF 2 WEEKS OR MORE !!!!!
15th. Dec. to 15th. Feb. (Christmas and Chinese New Year) 20% loading,
Tariff includes once weekly service, an additional charge for more frequent service, covers all services i.e. electicity, WIFI. cable T.V. etc.
A refundable bond of 300 pounds, for loss of items and/ or damage to fittings or property, for bookings up to one month will be required.
Lower tarrifs for extended stays may be arranged depending on the time of year and length of stay.
Cancellation penalties if less than one months notice, 100 pounds. One weeks deposit. will be required: upon booking to secure booking confirmation, balance payable 14 days prior to arrival date.
Payment is via direct bank deposit.
No liability will be accepted by us for actual or considered loss, resulting from a failure of any mains services or appliances, but every effort will be made to rectify such an occurrence.
The person named on the head of the booking form will be responsible for the safety of every occupant of the property for the duration of their stay.
This includes persons visiting the property as a guest. We as the owners, will not be responsible for personal injury or death to you or any other person or loss, damage or accident to personal property unless it results from our proven negligence.
We as owners of the property reserve the right of access to the property at any reasonable time during the holiday occupancy by either our local representative, appointed trades people or ourselves by arrangement.
The maximum number of people permitted is 3, unauthorised additional persons will result in cancellation of booking and loss of tariff paid.
Guestbook for Green House
We have just spent 5 weeks in an authentic Penang home, such a pleasure to be able to walk to everywhere and meet people from the lady delivering the paper to friendly neighbours. Everything we needed was at hand. Gloria, Avalon, N.S.W. Aus.
Everything new, spotlessly kept, very secure and just what we needed to have a relaxing time, and develope a real feel for George Town, I never feel that way staying in hotels! Colin, Mona Vale, N.S.W. Aus.
We couldnt have wished for abetter place to stay and see all the local sights. Thanks Alan and Pat for a memorable sta and all your help. Davis and Amanda, UK
Fantastic! Coming back in June for longer, 4 weeks not enough! Loved the bed! See you then. Claudette. Sydney N.S.W.
Wonderful place to stay, close to everything. Couldn't get nicer people, very helpful. Great thank you and Penang a wonderful place to stay. Bill. Mandurah. W.A.
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