Manyika house – Home 6900415 Farmhouse
- 4 bedrooms
- 14 sleeps
- 3 nights min stay
Manyika house – Home 6900415
- Farmhouse
- 4 bedrooms
- sleeps 14
- 3 nights min stay
Key Info
- Child Friendly
- Ask about pets
Description from owner
Description
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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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- Ask about pets
Bed & bathroom
- 2 Full baths, 1 Attached (ensuite)
Amenities
- Mountain Views
- Swing set or jungle gym
- Balcony or terrace
- Bicycles available
- Fireplace
- Staffed property
- Stove
- Microwave
- Washing machine
- Iron
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
- Housekeeping Included
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Access
Policies
- Payment
- This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
- Smoking
- Yes, smoking allowed
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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Booking confirmed |
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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24 hours after booking |
50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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4 weeks before |
25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 2 weeks before check-in.
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2 weeks before |
No refund if cancelled less than 2 weeks before check-in.
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* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
About the owner
Eva D.
- Calendar last updated:
- 19 Oct 2016
- Years listed:
- 8
- Based in:
- Kenya
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English, Dutch
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Reviews
Very Good
– based on 25 reviews
Very Good
25 reviews
- Excellent
- 9
- Very Good
- 9
- Average
- 2
- Poor
- 2
- Terrible
- 3
“Great trip”
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
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“Misleading pictures on internet.”
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
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“Would not recommend”
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
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“Would not recommend, not maintained or as advertised”
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
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“House in dire need of an upgrade”
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
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“Relaxing just outside Nairobi”
Perfectly for usage as a retreatment place for trainings and workshops, but also for individual stay, as it is a very quiet and beautiful place in the middle of the coffee fields, just north of Nairob… More
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“Manyika house is a very special place”
We've got a very friendly welcome when we arrived at Manyika house. It's a beautiful place with lots of history in it. There is a very peaceful energy in en around the house. The garden is… More
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“Would not recommend”
For the amount we paid I would not recommend the place. We were a group of 4 and took the cottage. The shower flooded and the toilet was a hot mess. The place did not look as advertised considering we… More
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“this places needs renovations bathrooms”
what is seen online in terms of bedrooms is deceiving than actual size of the room. Bathrooms need immediate renovations. Joel, the chef/cleaner was very friendly. Location is nice who is looking for … More
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“Muy bien”
Sólo pasamos allí una noche, pero te da tiempo a ver que la propiedad es una pasada y piensas que es una pena no poder pasar más tiempo allí. Estilo colonial, sin excesivos… More
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FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Eva (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send Eva (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
- How do I contact Eva (the owner)?
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Eva the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Eva (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then
Or send Eva (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to Eva (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- How do I know my booking is safe?
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To book this property you need to pay through the Flipkey website. Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection. This means that in the unlikely event that you’re prevented or denied access to the property when you check in, we’ll offer a full refund for the stay.
- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from Eva (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Eva (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call Eva (the owner) before booking?
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You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.
We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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You’ll need to contact Eva (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Eva (the owner) a message.
If Eva (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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