About this space
Two and half hours from Nairobi, The cottage is nestled on the lower side of Lusoi farm right by a river on what was the extension of the original settler house on the farm. We estimate the original structure was built in the 1930s making this building almost 100 years old. There has been many iterations and uses of the the building over the years including a bunker to hideaway during the struggle of independence. The cottage is right by the barn and you may encounter our farm animals.
The space
You've just been handed the keys to come stay at your "favorite Auntie's" weekend country cottage. Please treat it as such. Beautiful art, collectibles, plants, flowers, locally made beds with wood from the farm and luxurious furnishings all combine to create a cozy and stylish abode.
There's four large bedrooms that can sleep 2 each. Two of the rooms are interconnected making them ideal for multi-generational families and groups of friends who don't mind sharing. This is an old house and we've done our best to repair and make it livable without gutting the entire inside. There's 2 shared bathrooms and 1 en-suite bathroom.
Uncle Bob's is a perfect base for outdoor enthusiasts of all levels. Cyclists, bring your bikes, hike-explore the farm, take short and/or long walks, switch off and reconnect with nature and yourself. We've a full service kitchen with beautiful produce harvested directly from our farm.
A Housekeeper is on-site for the day-to-day general cleaning. You can also request a picnic to take with you.
Guest access
Enjoy your morning coffee on the patio, or a picnic in the gardens under mature trees. Take walks by the river, sit or meditate by the Mugumo tree. In the evening sit by the fire-pit and watch the stars come out. Listen to the sounds of nature. The bird life on the farm is unparalleled, from Secretary Birds, Buzzards, Hummingbirds, Sun birds, Hornbills, Egrets...once in a while we get wildlife: Serval cats, DikDik, Wild Hares, Syke Monkeys, and the occasional Elephant...but it's been a while.
Run or walk the murram and grass 4-mile track around the hayfield with mountain views or along the river and the woodlands.
Book a tour with our staff to walk you round the cultivable areas.
Book a tour to see the baby goats and lambs. Please do not approach any of the animals unsupervised and please do not feed them.
Other things to note
1. The cottage is offered on a fully serviced and catered basis.
2. Feel free to bring any additional exceptional supplies you may want or need to enhance your stay.
3. If you'd like the whole animal Barbecue/Choma/ Asado experience please let us know in advance (there's an additional cost and we can send you a link to order).
4. For your security and safety if you choose to go running, biking, hiking outside the farm please do let our staff know and share a live location.
5. Please do remove your shoes while in the house. We do provide rubber slippers for indoor use.
6. Farm vegetables in season will be available for sale just let our staff know and you may even be coopted in to harvesting.
7. Please help us plant trees on the farm in your name. Its a fun and memorable activity. Tree seedlings provided.
8. The cellphone network is spotty at best and non-existent at worst while in the house. Come prepared to disconnect from the world.
