Burton & Speke - Family CottageSee all rooms
- Bathrobes Provided
- Daily Room Service
- Room Service
- Verandah
- Wireless Internet
- Views
- Non-Smoking
- Shower - Separate
- Outdoor Setting
- NO electrical hair appliances allowed
- Double Bed
Burton & Speke Cottage is ideal for families or couples travelling together. With a beautiful flower lined verandah, a secluded spot to watch the bird life with a morning coffee, the cottage has two en suite bedrooms, each accessed from the verandah and without an inter leading door.
Burton's room offers a double antique Bombay bed and is decorated with fine antique carpets and original paintings by Kenyan based artist David Marrian, whose landscape work is well-known in Kenya and beyond.
The bathroom is fitted with a shower and comes with beautiful organic soap, shampoo and conditioner handmade in Kenya.
Speke's room has two beautiful wrought iron single beds with charming linen carefully selected for each bed. A lovely antique chest of draws sits in the room along with original paintings by Kenya-based artist Lavinia Grant whose "naive" style of painting wildlife is well-known in Kenya and beyond. Better suited for children but the beds can be joined to make a double.
The bathroom is also fitted with a shower and comes with beautiful organic soap, shampoo and conditioner handmade in Kenya.
Olepangi House and Cottages
See AllOlepangi House - 3 / 5 bedrooms, with private lounges Olepangi House is our fabulous 5 bedroom house (sold on a 3 bedroom or 5 bedroom basis) with panoramic views north to the Lolldaigas and south to Mt Kenya. Tastefully decorated with antiques from the owner's far-reaching travels, this is the perfect place to reconnect with friends and family. The master bedroom enjoys it's own lounge area, separate bath and shower, dressing area and both north and south facing balconies with arguably the best views on the property. The master bedroom is exquisite and features a 7-foot wide (king size) British Raj bed made in India dating from about 1840 and an antique Heriz carpet. The bed would have been used by a senior officer of the British military. It features stunningly carved bare-breasted angels in the headboard.A further two bedrooms are made up as one double and one twin. When booking the whole 5 bedroom house, there is an additional double and twin room. The large lounge area is full of interiors collected from Elizabeth and Clinton's travels with a large open fireplace, separate dining area, multiple verandahs, stunning gardens, outdoor dining and fire pit and a private kitchen with chef. A very special home from home!The Round House - 1 bedroom, with private lounge The Round House is set at the centre of the property with spectacular views across the valley and of the river below. The Round House has a queen bedroom upstairs with an open plan bath and it’s own living and dining room downstairs, it's the perfect place for a romantic dinner for two or intimate family dinner. It is also decorated with antique furniture and Persian carpets. The balcony is the spot to take in the dramatic views over a cup of tea in the morning. The Round House also features its own private outdoor bathroom with a "loo with a view" and outdoor shower perfect for a hot shower under the stars. It also comes with beautiful organic soap, shampoo and conditioner handmade in Kenya.*Please be aware that this cottage is not suitable for those who have difficulty with stairs.Burton & Speke - Family Cottage Burton & Speke Cottage is ideal for families or couples travelling together. With a beautiful flower lined verandah, a secluded spot to watch the bird life with a morning coffee, the cottage has two en suite bedrooms, each accessed from the verandah and without an inter leading door.Burton's room offers a double antique Bombay bed and is decorated with fine antique carpets and original paintings by Kenyan based artist David Marrian, whose landscape work is well-known in Kenya and beyond. The bathroom is fitted with a shower and comes with beautiful organic soap, shampoo and conditioner handmade in Kenya. Speke's room has two beautiful wrought iron single beds with charming linen carefully selected for each bed. A lovely antique chest of draws sits in the room along with original paintings by Kenya-based artist Lavinia Grant whose "naive" style of painting wildlife is well-known in Kenya and beyond. Better suited for children but the beds can be joined to make a double. The bathroom is also fitted with a shower and comes with beautiful organic soap, shampoo and conditioner handmade in Kenya.Thesiger Cottage - 1 bedroom The Thesiger Cottage is a stunning room with two beautiful 5 feet wide Britsih Raj beds which would have been used by junior British military officers more than 160 years ago. This room is also decorated with a Persian carpet. The cottage has its own balcony, it is the perfect spot for admiring the flowers, views and bird life. The private bathroom is fitted with a shower and comes with beautiful organic soap, shampoo and conditioner handmade in Kenya.Markham Cottage - 1 bedroom The Markham Cottage is cosy and, oh so tastefully decorated in Ian Sanderson fabrics, beautiful cotton quilts and antique Indian miniatures on the walls, collected from our travels over the years.Tucked away, this cottage is slightly more private than the others, the perfect spot for a romantic weekend away or for admiring the views and enjoying the bird life from its private balcony. The private bathroom is fitted with a shower and comes with organic soap, shampoo and conditioner handmade in Kenya.Room size 200 ft
