Uncle Bob's Nanyuki, Kenya
Stay at Uncle Bob's
Rooms in Uncle Bob's century-old farmhouse in Nanyuki, family rooms, cozy doubles and full-cottage buyouts by the river, minutes from Ol Pejeta and the Mount Kenya gates.
The Cottage
A century-old settler cottage by the river
Uncle Bob's began in 1921 as a settler cottage on Lusoi Farm, and the house still carries that history in every doorway, every worn step, every window framing the river valley. The rooms sleep the whole spectrum of traveller: couples stealing a quiet weekend, families spreading out across interconnecting rooms, and full-house groups taking the entire cottage for reunions and retreats.
Days here move at farm pace. Wake to roosters and wood smoke, breakfast on the verandah, wander the shambas or ride out toward Ol Pejeta and the Mount Kenya trails, then gather round the family table for dinner from our own soil. A hotel in Nanyuki for people who want the wild within reach and stillness at the door. Explore the farm.
Accommodation
Our Rooms
Family rooms, cozy doubles and interconnecting spaces, each with its own board options below.
Sleeps 2 • Max 2 guests • Max 2 adults • Interconnecting
Jacaranda Room
Tucked beside the Verandah Family Room in Uncle Bob's century-old settler cottage, the Jacaranda Room takes its name from the jacaranda tree it looks out onto, with the sound of the river drifting in as a constant backdrop. It connects directly to the Verandah Family Room next door, ideal for families wanting children close by, or friends travelling together. The two rooms share a shower down the hall.
BathrobeDaily Free HousekeepingDuvet ComforterExcursionsGardenHouse KeepingInterconnecting room(s) availableLuxury beds
Rates per person, Resident (KES) / Non-resident (USD)
Bed Only
Accommodation
KES 6,000
$70
Bed & Breakfast
Accommodation | Breakfast
KES 7,500
$90
Half Board
Accommodation | Breakfast | Dinner
KES 10,000
$100
Full Board
Accommodation | Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
KES 12,000
$120
From KES 6,000 / $70
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Sleeps 4 • Max 4 guests • Max 3 adults • King/twin + full bed • En-suite
Family Room 2
Barn View Family Room
The Barn View Family Room, one of the larger rooms in Uncle Bob's century-old settler cottage, looking out over the barn and the working rhythm of the farm. It's the only room in the cottage that's en-suite. Sleeping up to four: King bed that can be split into two twins, plus a full-size bed, flexible for families or friends sharing.
BathrobeDaily Free HousekeepingDuvet ComforterHouse KeepingLuxury bedsShower
Rates per person, Resident (KES) / Non-resident (USD)
Bed Only
Accommodation
KES 6,000
$70
Bed & Breakfast
Accommodation | Breakfast
KES 7,500
$90
Half Board
Accommodation | Breakfast | Dinner
KES 10,000
$100
Full Board
Accommodation | Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
KES 12,000
$120
From KES 6,000 / $70
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Sleeps 4 • Max 4 guests • Max 3 adults • Queen/double + extra bed
Family Room 1
Verandah Family Room
Set within Uncle Bob's century-old settler cottage, lovingly restored to keep its original character alive, the Verandah Family Room is one of the retreat's larger rooms. It opens onto the verandah, with views over the main lawns and the river garden. Queen/double bed plus extra bed for children/additional guest. Connects to the Jacaranda Room on the same wing, ideal for families with young children. The two rooms share a shower just down the hall.
BathrobeDaily Free HousekeepingDuvet ComforterExtra Bed on RequestFree WifiGardenHouse KeepingInterconnecting room(s) availableLiving RoomLuxury beds
Rates per person, Resident (KES) / Non-resident (USD)
Bed Only
Accommodation
KES 6,000
$70
Bed & Breakfast
Accommodation | Breakfast
KES 7,500
$90
Half Board
Accommodation | Breakfast | Dinner
KES 10,000
$100
Full Board
Accommodation | Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
KES 12,000
$120
From KES 6,000 / $70
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Sleeps 2 • Max 2 guests • Max 2 adults • Garden view
Kitchen Garden Room
The Kitchen Garden Room, tucked into an older corner of the century-old cottage, looking out over the kitchen garden with bougainvillea and seasonal vegetable beds. Quirky, historic layout: shower and bathroom are just off to the side, within the kitchen itself, part of the character of staying somewhere genuinely lived-in.
BathrobeDaily Free HousekeepingDuvet ComforterExtra Bed on RequestGardenHouse KeepingLuxury beds
Rates per person, Resident (KES) / Non-resident (USD)
Bed Only
Accommodation
KES 6,000
$70
Bed & Breakfast
Accommodation | Breakfast
KES 7,500
$90
Half Board
Accommodation | Breakfast | Dinner
KES 10,000
$100
Full Board
Accommodation | Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
KES 12,000
$120
From KES 6,000 / $70
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Sleeps 4 • Max 4 guests • Max 3 adults • Largest room + living area + fireplace
Family Room 3 Attic
Family Attic Room, Superior Luxe
The Family Attic Room, Superior Luxe, the largest room in Uncle Bob's century-old settler cottage, tucked under the eaves with its own living area and fireplace. Views of Mt. Kenya on one side, treetops and farm below on the other. Extra beds available for children. Shares a hallway bathroom with the Room Above the Stairs.
BathrobeDaily Free HousekeepingDuvet ComforterExtra Bed on RequestFree WifiHouse KeepingLuxury bedsSitting area
Rates per person, Resident (KES) / Non-resident (USD)
Bed Only
Accommodation
KES 6,000
$70
Bed & Breakfast
Accommodation | Breakfast
KES 7,500
$90
Half Board
Accommodation | Breakfast | Dinner
KES 10,000
$100
Full Board
Accommodation | Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
KES 12,000
$120
From KES 6,000 / $70
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Sleeps 2 • Max 2 guests • Max 2 adults • Platform above staircase
Attic Room
Room Above the Stairs
The Room Above the Stairs, perhaps the most unusual room, carved on a platform above the staircase itself. A quiet, tucked-away perch with birdsong in the trees. Suits kids, young adults, couples or solo travellers seeking something intimate. Shares a hallway bathroom with the Superior Luxe Room next door.
BathrobeDaily Free HousekeepingDuvet ComforterHouse KeepingLuxury beds
Rates per person, Resident (KES) / Non-resident (USD)
Bed Only
Accommodation
KES 6,000
$70
Bed & Breakfast
Accommodation | Breakfast
KES 7,500
$90
Half Board
Accommodation | Breakfast | Dinner
KES 10,000
$100
Full Board
Accommodation | Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
KES 12,000
$120
From KES 6,000 / $70
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Take the whole cottage for family reunions or corporate retreats. Chef, housekeeper, and host included.
Questions
Staying with us in Nanyuki
Answers to the questions our guests in Nanyuki ask us most.
We are on Lusoi Farm in the Mount Kenya foothills, a hotel in Nanyuki with Nanyuki town, Ol Pejeta Conservancy and the Mount Kenya trailheads all within easy reach. Get directions.
Book direct on our booking page for the best rate, live availability, no middlemen. Or contact us for groups and long stays.
Yes, family rooms sleep four, and you can take the whole cottage for reunions or retreats with chef and housekeeper included. Dine from our farm-to-table restaurant and explore the working farm.