“We had a really great stay at Olepangi House. All the rooms are spacious and comfortable and the whole place was designed and decorated beautifully. The bathrooms are also just gorgeous with an impressive bathtub for the master bedroom. There is loads of great outdoor seating from where you can watch the elephants wandering around the reserve opposite.”

A stunning architect-designed private home, filled with a remarkable collection of antiques and textiles from around the world, Olepangi House features five very comfortable and spacious ensuite bedrooms.

When enjoyed as a three-bedroom house, the East-wing Master Bedroom is exquisite and features a 7-foot wide British Raj bed made in India dating from around 1840 and stunning antique fabrics. Its private sitting room area leads out to both a north and south-facing balcony with possibly the best views on the property.

Downstairs, there are a further two bedrooms, one with a Queen-sized bed and its own private balcony with swing chair. The third bedroom features two twin beds and is perfect for children. All rooms have ensuite bathrooms with handmade soaps and body creams made in Kenya.

When booking the full five-bedroom house, the West Wing offers an additional Master Bedroom with its own private sitting room and balcony. It enjoys an ensuite indoor shower room and has access to a luxurious outdoor bathroom with shower, double sinks, a loo and a bath with a view. Downstairs is an additional large twin-bedded room with its own balcony and swing sofa.

“Olepangi had been on my travel wish list for a long time – I had heard so many wonderful things about it. It’s a beautifully-kept house, with lovely furniture and crockery and my family and I had the most fantastic three nights there. Elizabeth and her team looked after us like we were family. From dinners down by the river, farm-to-table meals, overnight oats, fresh juices, and the views from the pool house, it was nothing but exceptional. Thankyou for making our holiday so memorable.”

The high-ceilinged drawing room connecting the East and West wings is home to much of the owner’s personal collection of art, antiques and curiosities from their travels across Africa, Asia and beyond. It features a large open fireplace, separate dining area, multiple verandas and views of Mount Kenya to the South and Ole Naishu to the North.

For alfresco dining, there is a stunning large central garden space perfect for breakfasts and starry nights. The gardens feature a water fountain, fire pit, outdoor dining table, lounge chairs and morning breakfast table facing Mount Kenya.

While Olepangi House is private and self-contained, and a wonderful away-from-it-all getaway in its own right, there are also plenty of opportunities for guests to get involved in a range of fun and adventurous activities on the surrounding farm, in the local community or in the area’s several world-class wildlife conservancies and safari destinations.

Olepangi House sits close to the charming Olepangi Farm Cottages – a highly recommended boutique lodge filled with comfort and creativity. The house can be booked separately or in conjunction with the cottages and all the accommodation is set on a 120-acre equestrian property which looks across the Ngishishi River to 36,000-acre Ole Naishu, a working cattle ranch full of wildlife.

“A piece of paradise! The staff were great – they made the stay 5 star. Many happy family memories created during our stay in this wonderful house. Thanks everyone for making our time special”

There’s always something new, interesting and creative happening around the farm and lodge, and the atmosphere is always fun, informal, creative and relaxing. With charming and hospitable owner-mangers, an artist-in-residence programme and a delightful and diverse stream of guests from inside and outside Kenya, Olepangi is a unique, original and inspiring destination.

Guests have the use of the stunning Olepangi swimming pool and pool house, and a variety of farm activities and community visits are available for adults and children. Guests can enjoy a horse ride in the surrounding community area or a picnic ride along the Ole Naishu border. Riding lessons are available in an all-weather arena on well-schooled ponies and horses. The farm also has a bush polo ground and polo lessons can be arranged for advanced riders.

If guests can tear themselves away from the relaxing pleasures of the farm, excursions and game drives to the Lolldaiga Hills, the Ngare Ndare Forest and other nearby ranches and conservancies are also highly recommended.