Karen Blixen Coffee Garden
Karen Blixen Coffee Garden & Cottages is located in the centre of Karen among magnificent gardens and a calm suburb around 20 kilometres from downtown Nairobi, Kenya. It is located on Karen Road, about half a mile from the Karen Golf and Country Club and is the site of the original farmhouse that was part of the Blixen estate.
At Karen Blixen Coffee Gardens there is a variety of cottages as the options for accommodation. There are 3 standard cottages each featuring a sitting area around a fireplace. The standard cottages are excellent for singles, couples, or groups of friends, however they do not have room for a third bed, only a baby cot. There are three family cottages, each with two en-suite bedrooms and a communal living room. The family cottages are great for groups of friends or families travelling together. Following recent renovations, guests can now expect a more enjoyable stay. Each cottage has a new roof and bathroom. The bathroom's skylights fill it with light, giving the impression that it is part of an outside space. The restrooms contain two vanities, a bench, and large shower cubicles large enough to accommodate a wheelchair. The oak flooring and lofty ceilings were sanded to their natural colour, creating a cosy atmosphere and all of the furniture and soft furnishings are fresh and in neutral colours, creating a sense of warmth and peace. Every room now has a coffee station, satellite TV, phone, WiFi, safe, iron and ironing board, hairdryer, fireplace and a small bar. There is also one honeymoon suite available. This suite offers a large bedroom, a spacious lounge for two people, and two fireplaces. Except for the honeymoon suite, all rooms have the option of being converted into twins.
- A Private Property
- Variety of Cottages
- Family friendly
- Prime location
Centrally and conveniently located, it is a short walk from the Karen Blixen Museum, Kazuri Bead Factory and an easy 10 minutes’ drive from the popular Daphne Sheldrick Elephant & Rhino Orphanage as well as the Giraffe Centre. Just 10 minutes away, it is also well-placed for game drive in Nairobi National Park where one can spot the big game with the city skyline in the background. The Southern bypass makes Wilson Airport, which is used for all safari flights in Kenya, a quick 20 minutes’ drive. The bypass combined with the new Express Way on Mombasa Rd makes transfer to/from Jomo Kenyatta a breeze. Butterflies and birds are seen around the gardens among the sweet-smelling frangipani and brightly coloured bougainvillea. Diners have a choice of different areas for breakfast, lunch or dinner. The Blixen Pool Bar & Restaurant has an elegant and stylishly furnished indoor restaurant, cosy bar with a fire place and huge sky-lights, an adjacent pergola and garden right next to the beautiful heated pool. In-house guests can enjoy room service.
