My Place in the Colony

North Coast


An exuberant welcome sets the tone for this reassuringly old-fashioned guesthouse, set within a 19th-century stone building and with solid wood furnishings and grandmotherly floral patterns. Bathrooms aren’t too spacious but the rooms themselves are ample and feature kitchenettes. The backyard turns into a bewitching den when illuminated at night.


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