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Thika Vacation farmhouse rental with balcony/terrace, golf, walking and fireplace

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  • Farmhouse
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 14
  • 3 nights min stay
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  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
  • Child friendly
  • Ask about pets

From the owner

Manyika house is a beautiful colonial farm house set amidst it's own coffee plantation, just 45km from Nairobi. Built in the 1930’s in the traditional English style, this historic homestead was once home to the pioneering aviator and dear friend of Karen Blixen; Beryl Markham. Soak up the history, enjoy your view of Mt. Kenya from the veranda and walk in the mature expansive garden (5 acres) and coffee fields of this beautiful country retreat.

This very spacious and genuine old-style farm house has four bedrooms that share two bathrooms and a one bedroom guest cottage with ensuite bathroom.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 the chef. The kitchen is fully equipped and you can drink the fresh borehole water straight from the tap!

Manyika also offers a small playground for kids with a trampoline, slides, swings, sandbox and a football pitch. Kids also love our rabbits, dogs, turtles and sheep and are welcome to go out in the morning to collect the fresh eggs together with John, our caretaker.

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, 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, our gardener 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, including books of and about Beryl Markham Manyika's former, famous owner!

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 our chef Joel.

Karibu Manyika!

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • 2 Family bathrooms, 1 En suite

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • Ask about pets

Access

  • Accessible for wheelchair users — please contact the owner for details before booking

Essentials

  • Mountain Views
  • Swing set
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Bicycles available
  • Fireplace
  • Staffed property
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Washing machine
  • Iron
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided
  • Housekeeping Included

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Manyika house – Home 6900415

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    Things to know

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    Smoking

    Yes, smoking allowed

    Manager restrictions

    Minimum stay: 3 night

    About the owner

    Eva D.
    Calendar last updated:
    19 Oct 2016

    Years listed:
    8

    Based in:
    Kenya
    Languages spoken: English, Dutch
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    Reviews

    4
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    bushrah2016
    Bangkok, Thailand

    Great trip
    Jul 2021

    I actually visited over 5 years ago. This is just a nice break from the rest of the world. You feel like in a little piece of heaven all your own. I recall the staff was so friendly and the food they … More 

    2 Jun 2023

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    Shahpriya100
    Nairobi, Kenya

    Misleading pictures on internet.
    Jan 2020

    The house itself looks lovely but is in dire need of a thorough clean from top to bottom. The bathrooms and kitchens need some major upgrade. The surfaces in the kitchen were sticky. One fridge, the d… More 

    7 Jan 2020

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    sawanz2016
    Kampala, Uganda

    Would not recommend
    Jan 2020

    The house is totally run down. Toilets and bathrooms need work. There are stains on all the bathroom fixtures and fittings. The cisterns are still leaking. The place was not clean, with cob webs and … More 

    4 Jan 2020

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    amar2005
    London, United Kingdom

    Would not recommend, not maintained or as advertised
    Jan 2020

    The house is quaint and colonial but needs major upgrades and cleaning. The house is not kept in good order, the gardens are overgrown and unkept, children’s playground is broken and in shambles… More 

    4 Jan 2020

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    Gladys T

    House in dire need of an upgrade
    Nov 2019

    The House while large and retaining the colonial look, could use some simple modernization . The toilets leak, the cisterns and basins are stained, the curtains don’t fit etc. While retaining t… More 

    18 Nov 2019

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

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