Mesh Mashala is a 100-year-old mud-brick house in Faruq offering an authentic rural experience with traditional architecture and eco-friendly charm.
Description
Mesh Mashala: Eco-Lodge with a Traditional Soul in the Heart of Faruq
General Introduction
Nestled in the lush and beautiful city of Faruq, Mesh Mashala eco-lodge offers you the chance to experience rural life to the fullest in a 100-year-old clay house. With its traditional architecture and old-world charm, this lodge reopened as a peaceful and inviting retreat for travelers after being restored in September 2019. Each of its rooms, featuring traditional floor beds and rustic design, gives you the authentic feeling of living in a real rural home.
Stay Experience
When you enter the lodge, you’ll feel like you’ve traveled back in time. The spacious and welcoming courtyard, with its traditional architecture and clay construction, lets you stay in a calm and cozy space. Here, you can use shared facilities and connect with other travelers in a friendly and warm atmosphere. If you’re looking for a true eco-lodge experience, this place lets you stay in a traditional and authentic setting while enjoying local nature and culture.
Rooms and Accommodations
Mesh Mashala eco-lodge features 6 rooms with varying capacities. There are three double rooms, one quadruple room, and two six-person rooms, accommodating up to 22 guests in total. Each room, with its traditional floor beds and rustic design, gives you the authentic feeling of living in a real rural home. While the rooms do not have private bathrooms, three Iranian toilets, two Western toilets, and three shared bathrooms are available in the courtyard.
Amenities and Services
Mesh Mashala offers amenities such as open-air parking, English-speaking staff, local guides for tours, a communal kitchen with all necessary cooking equipment, and a wood-burning heating system. Due to the cool climate, there’s no need for air conditioning, but upon request, a table fan can be provided. You can also use the communal kitchen to prepare meals.
Food, Dining, and Culinary Experience
At Mesh Mashala, you can use the communal kitchen to prepare your own meals. This allows you to use local and traditional ingredients to cook delicious and authentic dishes. You can also ask the local guide for help with grocery shopping and meal preparation. This experience lets you enjoy local culture and cuisine.
Location and Access
The beautiful city of Faruq is located 35 kilometers northeast of Marvdasht and 85 kilometers northeast of Shiraz. With its pleasant climate and stunning nature, it has become an excellent tourist destination. Here, you can enjoy natural and historical attractions while immersing yourself in local culture.
Climate and Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Faruq is during spring and autumn. In these seasons, the city’s pleasant and cool weather makes it an ideal tourist destination. In spring, the city’s nature is covered in flowers and greenery, while in autumn, its beautiful colors offer a chance to enjoy the outdoors.
Nearby Tourist Attractions
The city of Faruq, with its natural and historical attractions, has become an excellent tourist destination. Among its highlights are ancient qanats, traditional neighborhoods, clay houses, the longest garden alley in Fars Province, the Saidan Waterfall Recreation Area, Dahak Cave, the historical site of Naqsh-e Rajab, Naqsh-e Rostam, Persepolis, the Apadana Palace, the tomb of Cambyses (Zendan-e Soleyman), and Bamu National Park. These attractions let you enjoy nature and local culture.
Why Choose This Lodge?
If you’re looking for an authentic eco-lodge experience, Mesh Mashala lets you stay in a traditional and rustic setting while enjoying local nature and culture. With its traditional architecture and old-world charm, it gives you the feeling of living in a real rural home. Additionally, amenities like open-air parking, English-speaking staff, local tour guides, a communal kitchen with all cooking equipment, and a wood-burning heating system ensure a peaceful and inviting stay.
Lodge Amenities: Open-air parking, English-speaking staff, local tour guides, communal kitchen with all necessary cooking equipment, wood-burning heating system, table fan (upon request), 3 Iranian toilets and 2 Western toilets, 3 shared bathrooms, spacious and welcoming courtyard, 6 rooms accommodating 22 guests (3 double rooms, 1 quadruple room, 2 six-person rooms)
Distance to Key Locations:
- 35 kilometers northeast of Marvdasht
- 85 kilometers northeast of Shiraz
- 50 kilometers to Persepolis
- 60 kilometers to Naqsh-e Rostam
- 70 kilometers to Apadana Palace
- 80 kilometers to Cambyses Tomb (Zendan-e Soleyman)
- 90 kilometers to Bamu National Park
Book your trip today and don’t miss this unforgettable experience!
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