Markham Cottage Olepangi Farmstead Timau

Markham Cottage is a 1-bedroom holiday cottage located in Olepangi Farmstead in Timau. The cottage is located 45 minutes from Nanyuki. Olepangi Farm sits little north of Nanyuki Town at the foothills of Mount Kenya.

Set on 120 acres, Olepangi Farm has beautifully appointed cottages with amazing views over the natural surroundings and is hosted by the owners, Elizabeth and Clinton who have developed the farm as a lifelong dream to live in such a paradise.

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 on 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 other cottages (Olepangi House, Round House, Thesiger Cottage, Burton Cottage, Speke Cottage, and Villa Gorilla).

It is the perfect spot for a romantic weekend away or for admiring the views and enjoying the bird life from its private balcony. Guests have the run of the farm – in particular the ‘Party House’, with its soaring makuti-thatched ceiling, which houses our dining room and bar, drawing room, and library.

At the farm, guests can enjoy massages; horse riding, community walks, croquet, gin tastings, and the favorite option “do nothing.” Further afield, the beautiful Laikipia region is ideal for hiking, horse riding, and game viewing.

Guests can take day trips into the many neighboring wildlife reserves including Samburu National Park, Ol Pejeta, Lolldaigas, Solio, and Ngare Ndare Forest.

2024 Markham Cottage Olepangi Farm (1-Bedroom Holiday Cottage – 1 King Size Bed)

Markham Cottage Olepangi Farm Non-Resident Accommodation Rates include:

Full board Accommodation inclusive of food, coffee, tea, and sodas + Value-added Tax and service charges + Community walk + Croquet + Farm walks + Laundry & WI-fi + Swimming

Notes

* Non-Smoking
* Single Supplement- 50%
* No electrical hair appliances allowed
* Children aged 0 – 3 years stay for free
* Minimum stay: 2 nights Per person sharing per night
* Proof of residency will be required at the time of check-in
* Check-in time is 12.00 hours and checks out time is 11.00 Hours
* Daily Room Service, Wireless Internet are included in the room rate
* Alcohol supplement (local spirits, wine, beer, and selected cocktails) – 60 US Dollars per person
* The above rates are for East African Residents per night on full board and are inclusive of meals, coffee, tea, and soft drinks
* Easter, Christmas & New Year supplements : (15 – 18 April |19 Dec – 02 Jan) – 60 US Dollars per person per night, inclusive of children. Minimum 2-night booking

Markham Cottage Olepangi Farm Non-Resident Accommodation Rates Exclude:

* Airstrip  transfers charges
* Polo Lesson – 75 US Dollars per person
* 1-hour massage – 30 US Dollars per person
* Signature Gin Tasting – 25 US Dollars per person
* Horse riding lesson (45 Minutes – 1 hour) 50 US Dollars per person
* Community walk with Mr. Kariuki – 15 US Dollars  community donation
* All visas, travel & medical insurance, items of a personal nature, and gratuities
* Horse Riding in the neighborhood (45 minutes to 1 hour) maximum weight 95 kg – 60 US Dollars per person
* Morning Farm Ride near Mt Kenya: 2-3 hours, tea, and coffee included experienced riders only – 150 US Dollars (does not include transport)
* Game Ride – approx. 2-3 hours. Experienced riders only in the neighboring conservancy, transport not included – 180 US Dollars per person (does not include transport)
* Full-Day Ride in the Mt Kenya Forest Reserve and up into the moorland: 5-6 hours, with morning tea and coffee and simple saddlebag picnic lunch, experienced riders only – 250 US Dollars (does not include transport)

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