Welcome to Manyika house! A beautiful colonial farm house, located on it's own coffee plantation, just 45km from Nairobi. Built in the 1930’s in the traditional English style, this historic house was once home to the pioneering aviator and famous horse trainer Beryl Markham. Enjoy your view of Mt. Kenya from the veranda and walk in the mature expansive garden and coffee fields of this beautiful country retreat.
This very spacious and genuine old-style farm house has four bedrooms that share two bathrooms.The large and open living room has several tastefully furnished sitting areas, a high ceiling with original carved beams and a cozy fire place. The dining room with its antique interior invites to a delicious dinner prepared by our chef Joel.
Manyika has a small playground with a trampoline, slides, swings, sandbox and a football pitch. Kids also love our rabbits, dogs and turtles and are welcome to join John, our gardener, when he does his round on the compound. He can point out birds and trees.
Guest sometimes ask us what you can 'do' at Manyika house and we always answer that at Manyika you just want to 'be'. Relax, rejuvenate, enjoy all the flowers and trees while wandering in the garden,do some bird viewing, read a book on the veranda, play, eat and come to rest. What else would you want?
However, if you do like to move around a bit, John gladly takes you on a 1-1.5 hour walk on the coffee plantation. John will tell you about the plants, trees and surroundings while you can enjoy the beautiful and stunning views on the surrounding landscape and, on clear days, mount Kenya! We also have a few mountain bikes available that you are free to use and coffee tours to the nearby coffee factory can be arranged on request. If you stay longer, you are welcome to read books from our big library.
On less than 2 km from the house you'll find the newly developed golf estate Thika Greens where you can book a round in the morning or afternoon and come back to Manyika afterwards for a nice lunch or dinner prepared by Joel.
some facts:
- only one hour drive from Nairobi
- sleeps a total of 10 in four bedrooms (3 double beds, 4 single beds) plus the possibility of adding extra beds in the rooms or to also rent the cottage.
- 5 acre garden that is perfect for camping (if you come with a bigger group)!
- service of our cook Joel is included (maximum 10 guests)
- few mountain-bikes/child bikes available for free
- nice farm animals like rabbits, turtles and dogs, we often have puppies
- small play ground with trampoline, swings and slides
- great nature feeling with a lot of bird life and monkeys.
- perfect for relaxed weekends with family or friends, retreats, workshops, day conferences, and an inspiring place to finish writing that report without being interrupted!
Rates
The rates apply to groups of maximum 10 guests for the entire house, self catering, including the services of Joel the cook. Extra beds can be added for a small fee of 1000 shilling per additional person per night. Bigger groups can bring their own tents and camp in the garden. For Bonfire at night we ask 500 shilling per night, you can choose in- or outside.
Per 1st of January 2020:
Weekend (Friday+Saturday or Saturday+Sunday night) 49.500,- Ksh
Friday, Saturday or Sunday (Per night) 28.500,- Ksh
Monday to Thursday (Per Night) 19.500,- Ksh
Public holidays as well as school holidays are considered weekend days and the same rate applies. Higher rates apply during Easter, Christmas and New Year.
Please contact us for special arrangements and rates for groups bigger than 10.
This very spacious and genuine old-style farm house has four bedrooms that share two bathrooms.The large and open living room has several tastefully furnished sitting areas, a high ceiling with original carved beams and a cozy fire place. The dining room with its antique interior invites to a delicious dinner prepared by our chef Joel.
Manyika has a small playground with a trampoline, slides, swings, sandbox and a football pitch. Kids also love our rabbits, dogs and turtles and are welcome to join John, our gardener, when he does his round on the compound. He can point out birds and trees.
Guest sometimes ask us what you can 'do' at Manyika house and we always answer that at Manyika you just want to 'be'. Relax, rejuvenate, enjoy all the flowers and trees while wandering in the garden,do some bird viewing, read a book on the veranda, play, eat and come to rest. What else would you want?
However, if you do like to move around a bit, John gladly takes you on a 1-1.5 hour walk on the coffee plantation. John will tell you about the plants, trees and surroundings while you can enjoy the beautiful and stunning views on the surrounding landscape and, on clear days, mount Kenya! We also have a few mountain bikes available that you are free to use and coffee tours to the nearby coffee factory can be arranged on request. If you stay longer, you are welcome to read books from our big library.
On less than 2 km from the house you'll find the newly developed golf estate Thika Greens where you can book a round in the morning or afternoon and come back to Manyika afterwards for a nice lunch or dinner prepared by Joel.
some facts:
- only one hour drive from Nairobi
- sleeps a total of 10 in four bedrooms (3 double beds, 4 single beds) plus the possibility of adding extra beds in the rooms or to also rent the cottage.
- 5 acre garden that is perfect for camping (if you come with a bigger group)!
- service of our cook Joel is included (maximum 10 guests)
- few mountain-bikes/child bikes available for free
- nice farm animals like rabbits, turtles and dogs, we often have puppies
- small play ground with trampoline, swings and slides
- great nature feeling with a lot of bird life and monkeys.
- perfect for relaxed weekends with family or friends, retreats, workshops, day conferences, and an inspiring place to finish writing that report without being interrupted!
Rates
The rates apply to groups of maximum 10 guests for the entire house, self catering, including the services of Joel the cook. Extra beds can be added for a small fee of 1000 shilling per additional person per night. Bigger groups can bring their own tents and camp in the garden. For Bonfire at night we ask 500 shilling per night, you can choose in- or outside.
Per 1st of January 2020:
Weekend (Friday+Saturday or Saturday+Sunday night) 49.500,- Ksh
Friday, Saturday or Sunday (Per night) 28.500,- Ksh
Monday to Thursday (Per Night) 19.500,- Ksh
Public holidays as well as school holidays are considered weekend days and the same rate applies. Higher rates apply during Easter, Christmas and New Year.
Please contact us for special arrangements and rates for groups bigger than 10.
