Laikipia farmstay Chui Cottage near Nanyuki - 2330

Sustainable farmstay 32 km from Nanyuki with panoramic Mount Kenya views, chef service, sport courts and wide terraces – winner of the 2023 Airbnb Africa Award for Sustainability.

Set on a Laikipia farm with a wild, open feel, Chui Cottage pairs big-sky views of Mount Kenya with conscious design. Solar power, rainwater harvesting and low-impact touches keep your footprint light, while large wraparound terraces create easy outdoor living for sunrise coffees, long lunches and starlit evenings. Birdlife is abundant and Borana Conservancy and Ngare Ndare Forest are within easy reach for day adventures.

Inside, the social heart is a generous dining room with an open kitchen that flows to the main terrace, complete with BBQ and a gas pizza oven. A cosy living room doubles as a home theatre for classic movie nights. Two large front bedrooms are en suite – each with a fireplace, a big private terrace and a layout of one double plus one single bed. One of these front rooms is detached yet steps from the main house. At the back are two additional bedrooms sharing a bathroom: one with a large bunk bed and one with a king-size bed and smart TV. Flexible sleeping makes the cottage ideal for families and small groups.

Days unfold between friendly matches on the private tennis court, table tennis on the terrace and pétanque in the front garden. Trails lead up the hill to a sundowner picnic spot with sweeping views. This is an authentic, off-grid property – solar leads with a generator backup, kerosene lamps add evening ambience, and water and energy are used thoughtfully. A 4x4 is recommended in the rains and shopping is best done in Nanyuki. Staff are on hand and a resident chef can prepare meals throughout your stay. Your Laikipia escape awaits.

Pets - allowed
Smoking - not allowed