Thesiger Cottage Olepangi Farm

Thesiger Cottage Olepangi Farm is a 1-bedroom holiday cottage located in Olepangi Farmstead in Timau. The cottage is located 45 minutes from Nanyuki and about 4.5 hours’ drive from Nairobi. Schedule flights from Nairobi Wilson to Nanyuki Airstrip take about 35 minutes followed by 30 Minutes transfer to Olepangi Farm.

Olepangi Farm is located at the foothills of Mount Kenya, an authentic farmstead in Timau. Set on 120 acres, this family-run lodge offers 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 Thesiger Cottage is a stunning 1-bedroom cottage with two beautiful 5 feet wide British 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, a perfect spot for admiring the flowers, views, and birdlife.

The Cottage also has a private bathroom fitted with a shower and comes with beautiful organic soap, shampoo, and conditioner handmade in Kenya. The 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.

Olepangi Farm has a new beautiful pool and pool house which will include two spa treatment rooms, a gym, a huge sunken fireplace, an eating and bar area, and sunbathing deck. The 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.

In the evenings, guests gather on the terrace to watch the sun go down – it’s a lovely place to make new friends – or just put your feet up, relax, reflect and enjoy the view. The farm has been known to have the odd pajama party or even cocktail-making competition.

Olepangi Farmstead Activities Include Swimming, massages, horse riding, community walks, cow milking, yoga, gathering fresh organic produce from our garden, bread making, village visits 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 Thesiger Cottage  Olepangi Farm (1-Bedroom Holiday Cottage – 2 Queen Size Beds)

Thesiger Cottage Olepangi Farm 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
* Olepangi welcomes children of 6 years and older
* 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 3-night booking

Thesiger Cottage Olepangi Farm Accommodation Rates Exclude:

* Airstrip  transfers charges
* Polo Lesson – 75 US Dollars per person
* 1-hour massage – 35 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 – 20 US Dollars  community donation
* All visas, travel & medical insurance, items of a personal nature, and gratuities
* Horse Riding in the neighborhood (55 minutes to 1 hour) maximum weight 95 kg – 80 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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