Showing posts with label airbnb. Show all posts
Showing posts with label airbnb. Show all posts

Thursday, 18 June 2015

Airbnb in Assilah

If you are anything like me, you are still flicking around the internet planning your summer holiday.
 A tad last minute possibly but never too late!
And if Airbnb is your thing - there are still deals to be done, certainly if you are in search of some sunshine in  Assilah.


A friend of mine often stays in this perfect medina bolthole - I love visiting her when she is there because it is so quiet and peaceful - a wonderful respite to the clamour of the krakia down my end of the medina!        Just take a left just a little further on . . .



Although small (it's perfect for 2) there is a wonderful sense of uncluttered light and space.



A burst of colour is the perfect backdrop for the plants on the little patio leading off the bedroom.




Most of the furnishings and decor are from the medina - so haven't had far to go and feel right at home!





The temptation to over decorate in morocco is huge - I think this calm and uncluttered interior is why I find this house so restful and love visiting.



Make yourself a cup of coffee in the kitchen then step up onto the terrace to gaze over the medina.




have a look here for more information



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Friday, 23 January 2015

A Riad in Assilah



We were lucky enough for our first Christmas in Morocco to be a true family affair, but it did mean that we needed some additional space to fit everyone in.
With this in mind I perused the pages of Airbnb 
(it seems to be the thing to do at the moment!)
and found this riad in the medina, literally just around the corner -  perfect!



The house is typically designed around a central courtyard with bedrooms and niches like this arranged around it - it was a bit chilly in December but in the summer I think this would be the perfect place to escape the sun with a book,
 or end the day lounging with a cocktail?



The living areas are open plan and full of light.




And are a great mix of traditional and contemporary design - an eclectic approach which I love.



Plenty of communal space for the whole family to gather, 



as well as private places to escape to.




The main bedroom has this great ensuite bath - the first arrivals managed to get the best bedroom of course . . .  such is life!


The terraces wind up on a few levels.
A real summer time bonus is this plunge pool on the lower terrace.
 I think I could spend a lot of time here!


And then of course at the end of the day, 
the view over the medina
palm trees, white walls and blue sky.
Perfect.

This property is available to rent HERE on Airbnb

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