Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Most rooms and both terraces face the beach with panoramic views across the bay and the Madagascar mainland in the distance. The sunsets here are truly stunning and each day is a wonder to behold. You would be met at Nosy Be airport by our staff. (Return flights from Milan c. €900 depending on time of year - contact us for details). French and English spoken.
Tourism is largely undeveloped, nevertheless there are quality restaurants within minutes of the villa.. On the same beach as the villa is a restaurant serving meals all day long. It is possible to prepare your own meals in the villa and eat on the magnificent terraces – or speak to your maid and she can organise for a local chef to come and prepare meals for you. On site we have a Malagasy sailing boat and staff can take you on your own trip round the islands.
Nearby is the Lokobe Reserve where lemurs, snakes and rare birds unique to Madagascar can be seen. On many beaches spectacular sunsets can be witnessed. It is possible to cycle all round the island in a day on the bicycles available at the villa. Among the aficionados Nosy Be is a recognised place for great diving.
View from Villa drive
The View From the Terrace
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The Northern Madagascar region
Situated off the southeast coast of Africa, Madagascar is the fourth largest island in the world. It is separated from the coast of Africa by the Mozambique Channel, the shortest distance between the island and the mainland is 400 km.
Madagascar consists mainly of a block of crystalline rocks. It is generally described as a plateau, rising sharply from the narrow plain of the east coast and descending in a series of steps to the strip of sedimentary rocks along the west coast. The high plateau is much indented and, on the eastern edge, cut by deep gorges and waterfalls. There are numerous volcanic outcrops that produce heights over 6,000 ft (the highest point being Tsaratanan, at 9,450 ft) and two former volcanic areas, Ankaratra and Andringingtra, which are over 8,500 ft.
Nosy Be area
You would be met at Nosy Be airport by our staff. (Return flights from Milan c. €900 depending on time of year - contact us for details). French and English spoken. 24 hour maid/caretaker service available. Tourism is largely undeveloped, nevertheless there are quality restaurants within minutes of the villa..
On the same beach as the villa is a restaurant serving meals all day long. It is possible to prepare your own meals in the villa and eat on the magnificent terraces – or speak to your maid and she can organise for a local chef to come and prepare meals for you.
On site we have a Malagasy sailing boat and staff can take you on your own trip round the islands. Nearby is the Lokobe Reserve where lemurs, snakes and rare birds unique to Madagascar can be seen. On many beaches spectacular sunsets can be witnessed. It is possible to cycle all round the island in a day on the bicycles available at the villa. Among the aficionados Nosy Be is a recognised place for great diving.
How to get there
Routes to Madagascar Option One: Direct flight now available - Milan to NosyBe! To get to Milan you can use British Airways low cost routes. (The Ryan Air Milan-Bergamo airport is a long way from the main airport). Option Two: To Antananarivo (Tana) the capital with Air Farnce - then another short flight (45 mins) is required to get to Nosy Be. This flight is with Air Madagascar. Some choose to go via Antananarivo (known locally as Tana) to explore the mainland. Option Three: Air Austral. Paris to Reunion - Reunion to Nosy Be. This avoids having to go via Tana on the mainland and is probably the cheapest option. Option Two: Air France - Paris to Tana (TNR) - Tana to Nosy Be (Air Madagascar). Option Four:: Air Madagascar - Milan to Tana - Tana to Nosy Be (Air Madagascar).
Activities near Nosy Be
Sports: Watersports Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Beach or lakeside relaxation A winter sun break Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
DVD player
General:
Air conditioning, TV, Video player, CD player, Telephone
Single beds (4), Double beds (3), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 8, Sleeps maximum of 10
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private garden, Bicycles available
Further details indoors: Ground Floor: · One bedroom with double bed. Ensuite shower/wc. Air conditioning · One bedroom with two single beds. Air conditioning · One further bedroom with bunk beds · Large lounge/dining room · Fully fitted kitchen with all mod cons One further shower rooms and 2 WCs · Large (9mX3M) terrace on the beach front · First Floor: one double bedroom with air conditioning and large en suite bathroom · Lounge/dining room. Air conditioning · Fully fitted kitchen · Large (9mX3M) terrace over the beach front
Further details
24 hour maid/caretaker service included.
Conditions
30% on booking, balance p[ayable 8 weeks before.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros €
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Period
From
To
Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
Low Season
1 Feb 08
1 Mar 08
850£ 675
135107
405321
2 Nights
Medium season
1 Mar 08
1 Jun 08
890£ 706
160127
480381
2 Nights
Low season
1 Jun 08
1 Jul 08
850£ 675
135107
405321
2 Nights
Medium season
1 Jul 08
1 Sep 08
890£ 706
160127
480381
2 Nights
Low season
1 Sep 08
1 Oct 08
850£ 675
135107
405321
2 Nights
Medium season
1 Oct 08
15 Dec 08
890£ 706
160127
480381
2 Nights
PEAK SEASON
15 Dec 08
16 Jan 09
1500£ 1,190
250198
750595
2 Nights
61
The owner's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. The villa itself can also be rented as two separate self contained apartments on both the upper and lower floors. Please contact the owner if interested in renting the apartments.
Guestbook
Thousand thanks to Sams and his team for your devotion to duty and kindness. Congratulations to the Chef (Bravo Din). Keep your smile and your good humour Béa! And Sams thanks for all the ropes! and your patience .. we will come back! we will come back! Armel and Pierre Sams was very helpful - arranged trips, taxis, meal reservations etc. - nothing was too much bother. Dean cooked some superb meals for us and Rosina called in twice to see us, plus her arrangements for Tana and taxi pick ups were all as planned.
Madagascar is certainly different and even though we have travelled a great deal and I have lived in a third world country for three years there were still new experiences to be had. We have good memories of our stay and this is in part due to the beautiful villa and the care taken to ensure that everything ran smoothly and efficiently. Elizabeth H The villa is more beautiful than we could have imagined. The gardens are spotless and the view from our terrace amazing.
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Advertiser joined: 19 Jun 2007 This property added: 19 Jun 2007
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