A Hideaway in Penang.

This is all about our three week stay in an authentic and beautifully restored shophouse in Penang. The shophouse was located near the centre of Georgetown and was very convenient for lots of shops, restaurants and transport services in Penang.

The internals had been gutted and all tiled with modern services installed. As a couple we had tons of room for storage etc. The small kitchen was adequate for cooking with a microwave and double electric hob.
A small toilet was adjacent to the kitchen which was good for washing hands.

A dining area in the kitchen had table and 4 chairs.

The main bedroom upstairs was very comfortable with tv facilities , aircon and ceiling fan. A small second bedroom and bathroom with shower facilities was also available. A small utility area was outfitted with a clothes washer.

The main entrance to the house was at the rear for normal everyday use. The front door of the house really had to be opened from the inside through a system of locks and bolts. This was left this way to maintain the authentic feel and appearance to the house. We only used this door for our initial entry and final departure. At all other times during our three week stay we used the kitchen rear entrance. Had to remember to put on the rear light when going out during the evening.



Lorong Popus ( You can see the position of the green coloured shophouse on the left). The lane access to Transfer Road is straight ahead