Vacation Rental Description
Five columns is a beautiful 200 year-old house set in the Chbanat area, near to the main gate of Bab Marrakesh in the ancient Medina of Essaouira. The house has been designed to make your stay as comfortable as possible with 4 double bedrooms all with open plan en suite bathrooms. The property has recently gone through a complete renovation and has been sympathetically restored, retaining all the original features such as the sand stone columns, wood ceilings and the amazing flooring of black and white traditional tiles in the courtyard. the house is filled with a mix of vintage and modern European furniture and lighting. this friendly local community has an array of shops nearby with plenty of helpful shopkeepers on hand to provide all you will need for your stay. There are cafes, restaurants, the beach and harbour all within 10 minutes walk.
Facilities
- Cleaning Service
- Cooking Utensils
- Amenity Parking
- Refrigerator
Oven, Fridge/Freezer, Large range cooker
Telephone, Internet Access
No utility room, drying for washing on top terrace.
Large lounge room on ground floor with huge deep corner sofa. Large lounge room on 1st floor. Books, games, DVDs.
Bed linen and towels provided and changed on a weekly basis. Daily cleaning service.
Notes on accommodation
Air-conditioning not required. Fireplaces with firewood in the 2 lounge areas. Electric heaters and blankets are included. The house is built in a traditional riad style with lots of stairs so young children should be careful.
Outside: 1st floor sun terrace with sun loungers and large round dining table and 8 chairs. Bar area with seating, fridge and sink. 2nd floor terrace with sun loungers.
Activities
- Adventure Sports
- Biking
- Boating
- Playground
- Fishing
- Gym
- Horse Riding
- Mountain Biking
- Night Clubs
- Restaurant
- Shopping
- Water Skiing
Coast/Beach: 10 mins to the beach. Large sandy beach with kite surfing lessons available.
Further details
Swimming, quad biking, horse & camel riding, wind-surfing, bicycle and car hire, Hammams, massage, yoga all on your door step. Cafes, restaurants, supermarkets all within a 10 minute walk from the house.
Travel Options
- Travel Info: The nearest airport is Marrakech which is approximately 2.5 hrs drive. We can organise transfers to and from the airport. Please contact the property owner for further details or see: www.5-columns.com
