Type: Self-Catering Capacity: 10 people (entire lodge) Bathrooms: 3 (entire lodge) Features: Sea views, Privacy, Direct Beach Access Cowrie Lodge: A Private and Authentic Mozambique Beach Escape Cowrie Lodge is a quaint, privately owned holiday home situated above Barra Beach with the best jaw-dropping views over the pristine Mozambique coastline below. Experience the charm of a Mozambique house designed in a traditional style, crafted from a blend of wood, thatch and with wall partitions created from tightly bound bundles of grass. The accommodation at Cowrie Lodge comprises the main house, adjoining casita and a separate self-catering chalet. The main house can accommodate 5 people. It comprises 2 bedrooms, bathroom with shower, scullery, kitchen and a large deck with lounge chairs, dining room table and spectacular sea views. The Cowrie Lodge main house has a separate outdoor casita: a room with a double bed and an en-suite bathroom with shower. The separate self-catering chalet comprises a bedroom with en-suite bathroom with shower, an open area with a kitchenette and a living area with a single bed and a bunk bed. There is a small deck with stunning sea views. Main House - 8 sleeper Bedroom 1 - Double Bed and Single Bed Bedroom 2 - Double Bed Bedroom 3 (Casita) - Double Bed and Single Bed (The casita is separate to the main house, linked by a wooden stairway) Chalet - 3 sleeper Bedroom 1 - Double Bed Living Room - Bunk Bed The main house boasts a generously sized covered patio, with a large dining table for up to 10 guests. There is also a built- in charcoal braai area which offers sweeping views of Barra and the boundless ocean below. It's the perfect setting for unforgettable outdoor gatherings and delicious grilled feasts with a view that goes on forever. The lodge is serviced daily by our friendly local staff and is very private and secure. Put your feet up and gaze at the endless sea view, grab the freshest catch of the day as the local fishermen land on shore below – and don't forget your binoculars for close up viewing of the whales - frequently spotted between July and November each year!
RATES & PAYMENTS Please check rates and availability for your dates on the Rates/Availability tab above. Full payment is required prior to arrival. A 50% deposit secures and the balance is required 1 month prior to arrival. Minimum Stay Low Season - 2 Nights Peak Season (December) - 7 nights Extra Guests R350.00 - Per additional person per day will apply for each guest exceeding the maximum allocation per unit. Staff Fee Housekeeping is included in the rate. Please tip the staff for good service. Breakage/Damage Deposit A R2 000.00 refundable breakage deposit is required prior to arrival. The deposit will be refunded within 7 days less any breakages/damages reported. WHAT TO BRING Bottled Drinking Water Beach and Bath Towels Torches Adaptors for charging cell phones, laptops and other personal uses Additional gas (skottel) braai Toilet Paper Dishwash & Cleaning Soaps/Cloths/Tea Towels/Sponges WHAT TO NOTE 4x4 Vehicles required No mosquito coils, fireworks or candles permitted No wood fires. Only charcoal braais are permitted due to the flammable thatched roofs in the lodge. Please do not leave fires unattended and extinguish flames and coals properly before leaving the braai area. No driving on the beach permitted- you need a permit to launch a boat or jetski. No TV/DSTV Water is provided by a borehole. Guests are requested to use the water sparingly. SERVICES & FACILITIES Housekeeping Security Braai Facilities Fans and Mosquito Nets WHAT TO DO Scuba Diving Deep Sea Fishing Restaurants/Bars Snorkelling Surfing Wind-Surfing Hiking Whale Watching Market Arts and Crafts Quad Bike Tours SAFETY Please be aware of the following hazards; Fires - Please note that open fires are strictly prohibited. No candles, fireworks, mosquito coils or wood fires are permitted. Balustrades and Railings – Please do not lean against or sit on any of the balustrades/railings Gas – Please ensure gas ovens and braais are turned off after use. Malaria – Mozambique is a malaria area, so please visit your GP for anti-malaria meds prior to departing for Mozambique Driving – Please do not drive at night when travelling to and from Mozambique
30% of the Accommodation total (as per invoice) is non-refundable if the cancellation is received more than 30 days prior to arrival.
Cancellations made within 1 month before arrival date will incur a 100% cancellation fee (no refunds).
RATES & PAYMENTS Please check rates and availability for your dates on the Rates/Availability tab above. Full payment is required prior to arrival. A 50% deposit secures and the balance is required 1 month prior to arrival. Minimum Stay Low Season - 2 Nights Peak Season (December) - 7 nights Extra Guests R350.00 - Per additional person per day will apply for each guest exceeding the maximum allocation per unit. Staff Fee Housekeeping is included in the rate. Please tip the staff for good service. Breakage/Damage Deposit A R2 000.00 refundable breakage deposit is required prior to arrival. The deposit will be refunded within 7 days less any breakages/damages reported. WHAT TO BRING Bottled Drinking Water Beach and Bath Towels Torches Adaptors for charging cell phones, laptops and other personal uses Additional gas (skottel) braai Toilet Paper Dishwash & Cleaning Soaps/Cloths/Tea Towels/Sponges WHAT TO NOTE 4x4 Vehicles required No mosquito coils, fireworks or candles permitted No wood fires. Only charcoal braais are permitted due to the flammable thatched roofs in the lodge. Please do not leave fires unattended and extinguish flames and coals properly before leaving the braai area. No driving on the beach permitted- you need a permit to launch a boat or jetski. No TV/DSTV Water is provided by a borehole. Guests are requested to use the water sparingly. SERVICES & FACILITIES Housekeeping Security Braai Facilities Fans and Mosquito Nets WHAT TO DO Scuba Diving Deep Sea Fishing Restaurants/Bars Snorkelling Surfing Wind-Surfing Hiking Whale Watching Market Arts and Crafts Quad Bike Tours SAFETY Please be aware of the following hazards; Fires - Please note that open fires are strictly prohibited. No candles, fireworks, mosquito coils or wood fires are permitted. Balustrades and Railings – Please do not lean against or sit on any of the balustrades/railings Gas – Please ensure gas ovens and braais are turned off after use. Malaria – Mozambique is a malaria area, so please visit your GP for anti-malaria meds prior to departing for Mozambique Driving – Please do not drive at night when travelling to and from Mozambique
30% of the Accommodation total (as per invoice) is non-refundable if the cancellation is received more than 30 days prior to arrival.
Cancellations made within 1 month before arrival date will incur a 100% cancellation fee (no refunds).
RATES & PAYMENTS Please check rates and availability for your dates on the Rates/Availability tab above. Full payment is required prior to arrival. A 50% deposit secures and the balance is required 1 month prior to arrival. Minimum Stay Low Season - 2 Nights Peak Season (December) - 7 nights Extra Guests R350.00 - Per additional person per day will apply for each guest exceeding the maximum allocation per unit. Staff Fee Housekeeping is included in the rate. Please tip the staff for good service. Breakage/Damage Deposit A R2 000.00 refundable breakage deposit is required prior to arrival. The deposit will be refunded within 7 days less any breakages/damages reported. WHAT TO BRING Bottled Drinking Water Beach and Bath Towels Torches Adaptors for charging cell phones, laptops and other personal uses Additional gas (skottel) braai Toilet Paper Dishwash & Cleaning Soaps/Cloths/Tea Towels/Sponges WHAT TO NOTE 4x4 Vehicles required No mosquito coils, fireworks or candles permitted No wood fires. Only charcoal braais are permitted due to the flammable thatched roofs in the lodge. Please do not leave fires unattended and extinguish flames and coals properly before leaving the braai area. No driving on the beach permitted- you need a permit to launch a boat or jetski. No TV/DSTV Water is provided by a borehole. Guests are requested to use the water sparingly. SERVICES & FACILITIES Housekeeping Security Braai Facilities Fans and Mosquito Nets WHAT TO DO Scuba Diving Deep Sea Fishing Restaurants/Bars Snorkelling Surfing Wind-Surfing Hiking Whale Watching Market Arts and Crafts Quad Bike Tours SAFETY Please be aware of the following hazards; Fires - Please note that open fires are strictly prohibited. No candles, fireworks, mosquito coils or wood fires are permitted. Balustrades and Railings – Please do not lean against or sit on any of the balustrades/railings Gas – Please ensure gas ovens and braais are turned off after use. Malaria – Mozambique is a malaria area, so please visit your GP for anti-malaria meds prior to departing for Mozambique Driving – Please do not drive at night when travelling to and from Mozambique
30% of the Accommodation total (as per invoice) is non-refundable if the cancellation is received more than 30 days prior to arrival.
Cancellations made within 1 month before arrival date will incur a 100% cancellation fee (no refunds).
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