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Karen Blixen Cottages

Karen Blixen Cottages are  located in Karen, a beautiful, peaceful suburb approximately 20 miles from downtown Nairobi. The cottages are located in one of the oldest formal gardens in Kenya which have huge jacaranda, candelabra, cactus, bottlebrush, and other trees. There are more than 200 types of  flowers which bloom through the year and numerous bird feeders attract hundreds of varieties of birds. There is a public coffee garden, which is popular with residents and visitors alike. Local facilities in Karen include shops, banks and restaurants.  There is a large restaurant serving excellent food and a sunny breakfast terrace.

The cottages are spacious and all have ensuite bathrooms and a large seating and dressing area. All have TVs, internet connection plugs and telephones. Each cottage has a private veranda where guests can relax and enjoy views of the gardens. Guests also have access to a private simming pool and a garden bar, where they can enjoy a drink.

There is an attractive swimming pool and jacuzzi tub and a small gym.

The cottages are located just half a mile from the famous Karen Blixen Museum, a popular tourist attraction, and near to Wilson domestic airport.  In the grounds of the main garden is the Swedo House, the original coffee farm managers house which is now used for private functions and art exhibitions.

Highlights

  • Spacious accommodation in peaceful surroundings yet near to shops, banks and restaurants.
  • Each cottage has ensuite bathroom and private veranda.
  • Guests have exclusive use of the swimming pool and garden bar.
  • Great food in the restaurant and a large pub style bar serving snacks.

Viewpoints

Situation

Karen, Nairobi

Activities

Sightseeing; shopping; local sporting facilities include golf, tennis and pool. Close to attractions such as the Karen Blixen Museum, Giraffe Centre and Elephant Orphanage.

Facilities

12 large cottage rooms all with large bathrooms, dressing area and lounge space. TV and telephone and internet connection (need own laptop), swimming pool, jacuzzi and gym, large public bar, restaurant serving full meals, bar snacks and room service available.

Child policy

Family friendly.

Open

All year.

Included

Usually booked on a B&B basis.

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