The Karrikesh is a stunning and private residential home. This former church has been lovingly converted into a freestanding home located within a sparsely populated residential area. It overlooks abundant bush offering seclusion and tranquility. The location is ideal for exploring nearby Hamelin Bay (8km away), the local caves and towns of Augusta and Margaret River.
Combining the rich interior decor with the generous outdoor space, you are truly spoilt for choice. My husband and I stayed here for two nights with our young children, we were joined by family on the second night and they loved the annex with its outdoor hot shower and bush toilet!

The North African theme continues through both the main house and the annex. The property benefits from wrap-around decking and it is evident that, although in a state of ongoing redevelopment, every care has been taken to ensure that the property is not disrupted by any ongoing restoration.
A consistent theme of wood and white interior walls paired with rich colour accents quickly transport you to another continent. Quality artwork and furnishings have been used sympathetically to enhance this former place of worship.
The master bedroom is peaceful and conveniently positioned near the master bathroom. The bathroom offers a spa-like experience with jacuzzi bath and spacious shower, again continuing the theme, tastefully decorated with a North African feel.
The beds are very comfortable, good quality linen and towels were available for all guests. The kitchen is adequately equipped although I would recommend a dishwasher and we were a little disappointed to discover that there was no gas in the BBQ. That said, neither of these features were advertised on the booking page so it was not misleading in that sense. These items would add significant value to the experience in my opinion.
We sat outside in the evenings, enjoying the sound of local wildlife and taking in the view of the beautiful night sky which remained uninterrupted by any light or noise pollution. The nearby Brockman highway is only a distant distraction at times and you'd quickly forget that you were not deep in the hinterland.
The wood burner in the lounge offers a cosy retreat from the night air. This feature would really be a treat in the winter months. There is a TV, many DVD’s and games are also available although no CD’s and we struggled to get any radio reception which was a shame. I suggest taking some music along with you, CD's or an old style ipod as there is a docking station available if you like to enjoy some easy listening in the evenings, the high ceilings offer fantastic acoustics!
Overall, this was a thoroughly enjoyable stay. We plan to return again later in the year and we hope that we can enjoy the space with a BBQ and a dishwasher in-situ next time!
Thank you Jane, your home is wonderful, a real gem!
Best wishes, the Wilson and Potgieter families.