Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages: Information from the owner

General information

Type: Bed & Breakfast

About this information

All the information on this page is supplied to us directly from the lodge owner and reflects their view, not ours.

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Last updated by Owner: 28 Aug 2023

The reception at the Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages, Ltd. is the Historic Swedo House which was the original hunting lodge/farmhouse, built between 1906 and 1908. It is located approximately half a mile from the Karen Blixen Museum (Bogani House from the film “Out of Africa”) and is a 30-minute drive from downtown Nairobi.

The luxury hotel cottages were built in 2001, and are adjacent to the Karen Golf and Country Club where guests can enjoy a host of leisure activities, including golf, tennis, and squash. A host of other amenities such as shops, restaurants, and financial services can all be found nearby, within the Karen suburb.

The Coffee Garden sits on 5 acres of land with large hundred-year-old trees, beautiful gardens and a pool, and hundreds of different varieties of blooming flowers, and a large population of birds. The historic Grogan/MacMillan Manor House is an additional historic feature that was moved brick by brick from downtown Nairobi to the Karen Blixen Coffee Garden in 2008 to save it from demolition. It is now used for special occasions and dining.

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Facilities at Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages

Property facilities: 24-hour Security, Bar, Barbeque Facilities, Gym, Internet Access, Malaria Free, Meal on Request, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Spa
Room facilities: Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, En-Suite, Hair Dryer, Heater, Internet, Lounge Area, Mini Bar, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Television
Activities on site: Bird Watching, Fine Dining, High Tea, Massages, Walks
Nearby activities: Animal Encounters, Big 5, Bird Watching, Cultural Tours, Game Drives, Game Viewing, General Sightseeing, Health and Fitness Centre, Helicopter Rides, Historical Tours, Horse Riding, Mountain Biking, Museums, Safaris, Squash Court, Wine Tasting

Room types at Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages

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Family Cottages

We have 3 two bedroom suites with a common large sitting room. This is ideal for families or friend who would like to stay together in the same cottage.

Honeymoon Suite

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Standard Cottages

The cottages have been designed after the historic Swedo House to give a sense of reliving history in elegant style. All well appointed cottages have hi-beam ceilings with fireplaces, wood and mazeras stone floors. Mini bars, satellite TV & Internet.