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This attractive century-old buttercup-yellow villa has loads more character than most of its
competition. It has a couple of spacious and tidy rooms with hot-water bathrooms in the
main building and newer and more comfortable rooms behind. Enjoy relaxing in the lush
garden in a comfy chair with a cold drink.
Secret Garden
GUESTHOUSE
US$50-135; )
Creak open the door and, like the name suggests, step into hidden gardens featuring a riot
of colourful flowers. This renovated 140-year-old house has a range of rooms that are col-
our coordinated with the posies outside. Besides the four rooms, there are two good-value
bungalows. Various yoga and Ayurvedic sessions are on offer.
Nooit Gedacht
HISTORIC HOTEL
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At the heart of this compound is an atmospheric 1735 Dutch colonial mansion, which is
slightly tumbledown but perfectly enchanting. Rooms are divided between an old wing
and newish two-story block (the latter have outside seating areas). There's a well-regarded
Ayurvedic treatment centre and two pools.
Palm Grove
GUESTHOUSE
without air-con from US$40/35; )
Rummage through the masses of houseplants and hanging baskets and you'll discover a
little English-run gem of a guesthouse. The four spacious rooms are very comfortable and
have nice private outdoor porches. Upstairs is a roof terrace filled with hammocks.
Dream House
GUESTHOUSE
US$50/65; )
