Sunrises, sunsets and rainbows

To test out each room for faults, Chris, Dave, Cath, Al and I all spent a few nights in each of the finished rooms. It was good training for the staff and has helped us a great deal with the small snagging details to be done in each room. Here is a photograph of a sunrise taken from room number 2.



And another from room number 4. Who would not want to wake up with this view?



With all the rain that we are having, we have also been treated to some spectacular sunsets and breathtaking rainbows.

The finished guest rooms - Room number 2

We have had so many people asking us for pictures of the finished rooms that we have decided to post photographs of the finished rooms numbers 2, 3, 4 and 6. To see photos of room 1, please visit the archives. We hope you like the photographs.

This is the bedroom of room number 2.



And the view from the bed...................................



The open air bathroom is just as special. The shower has been designed to look like a rock wall with the water flowing from the top, over a rock that juts out from the wall.



This is the view of the Island of Uwile from the shower.



Room 2 has been positioned above the tree line and has a 180 degree view. This is what you see from the lounge area.



To get to the swimming pool, you go down a fairly steep set of stairs. Once there, you feel as though you are almost suspended over the lake.

Room number 3

Each of the rooms has a slightly different character from the next. Room number 3 can be used by guests who are not as fit and agile.



Photographs of the bedroom of room 3.







The bathroom is on a split level, next to the bedroom. As with each room, there is a massive bath, open shower, vanity area and toilet. This would be your view from the shower.



Each lounge has its own small bar and writing area so there is really no need to leave the privacy of one's room.



The view from the lounge through the trees and onto the lake.

Room number 4

I think that this is my favourite room so far. This room has been built around some lovely, big rocks and beautiful trees that come up through the floorboards and become part of the room.

Here is room number 4's bedroom.



And the view from the bed.


This is the bathroom and the view from the shower and toilet areas.





Photographs of the lounge and the view from the lounge area of number 4.





Another special feature of this room is that it has been built a lot closer to the lakeshore compared to the other rooms. From the pool deck you almost feel as though you are on the water's edge. Here you can see the pool area of room number 4.

Room number 6

Room number 6 is Chris' best room. Each room has a centrally positioned entrance with the bedroom and bathroom on the left and the lounge on the right. The pool area leads off from the lounge. This is what it room 6 looks like from outside.




Some photos of the bedroom and bathroom.





Here the bath is sunken into the floorboards (as it is in room number 2).



And the lounge area.



As materials arrive, so work continues at rooms 5 and 7 up to 14. It is really exciting for us to see how each room comes into its own once it has been finished.

The suspense of the POOL!

Well, finally the pool is done. Since we got here 2 years ago, it has been a mental milestone for me, that once the pool is done, we are nearly done!

Here are some pictures of what turned out to be a mammoth undertaking. The area Tom & Belinda choose, is lovely, but VERY rocky. We had to "move" about 12 rocks, each the size of a legless cow. With no mechanical machinery, we had to fire each rock, sometimes 5 or 6 times, and after each fire, pour water over them, in the attempt to get the granite monoliths to crack. Then, with subtle persuasion with 20 pound hammers, we could chip them away into workable sizes.

The final result is well worth all of the effort. There is a double infinity edge and a sunken bar, covered by a thatched gazebo, ideal for cold bevvy's on hot days! Can't wait!!

Finally, we can say that after 2 years and sweat, toil and some tears, Tom & Belinda have had their first guests. A huge relief, but still plenty of work to do. We have 5 of the 14 rooms completley ready for business, with the other 9 in different stages of completion.

Here are some shots of some of the finished rooms and the common areas. WHAT A RELIEF and a HUGE achievement for ALL!!

(OK having hassles with the photos, will keep trying......arrrrggghhh)