Cottages
Markham Cottage The Markham Cottage features a 7 foot wide (king size) British Raj bed made in India dating from about 1840 and an antique Herzi 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.The private bathroom is fitted with a shower and comes with beautiful organic soap, shampoo and conditioner handmade in Kenya.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. Room size 200 ftOlepangi House Olepangi house is a fabulous 3 bedroom house 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. Three bedrooms, private lounge, multiple balconies, common living room and dining room with grand fireplace, stunning gardens, outdoor dining and fire pit and a private kitchen. A very special home from home!Thesiger Cottage 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.Room size 200 ftBurton Cottage The Burton Cottage features a double antique Bombay bed. The cottage 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. This cottage shares a balcony with Speke cottage, it is a lovely spot to take in the views and enjoy the bird life. Room size 150 ftThe Round House 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 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 dramaticviews 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..Room size 300 ftSpeke Cottage The Speke Cottage has two beautiful wrought iron 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.The bathroom is fitted with a shower and comes with beautiful organic soap, shampoo and conditioner handmade in Kenya.This cottage shares a balcony with the Burton cottage, it is a lovely spot to take in the views and enjoy the bird life.Room size 150 ftVilla Gorilla Villa Gorilla is a private two double-bedroom cottage set within Olepangi Farm. Self catered (full board available) with a kitchen, lovely terrace with sun beds and sitting room overlooking a 36,000-acre wildlife conservancy - spot the elephants!! Tastefully decorated, yet fun and quirky . . . perfect for a short get-away and ideal for long-term stays to escape dull and grey weather in others parts of the world. And perfectly situated for day trips, to ride a horse or to relax in nature after a massage, curl up with a good book by the river or an afternoon putting pen to paper at our writer's perch. "Heaven on earth!"
