Deloraine, Nakuru
One of Kenya’s grandest and most historic houses, elegant and welcoming Deloraine dates back over 100 years and is now available for exclusive-use, fully-catered, owner-hosted stays. The perfect place for gatherings of family and friends, the extensive and beautiful grounds and fully catered,wealth of fun outdoor activities make it a wonderful destination for children of all ages.
Summary
- A magnificent country house and 3500-acre estate dating back to early colonial times
- Refined and expansive accommodation harking back to a bygone age
- A center for equestrian safaris and home to over 70 horses; horse riding is included in your stay
- Also included—swimming pool, tennis court, farm and forest walks, farm activities
- Managed and hosted with warmth and efficiency by the Voorspuy family
- Delicious and imaginative home cooking with fresh produce from the farm
- Accommodates up to 14 guests—and some additional children—in 5 bedrooms in the main house and 3 bedrooms in the adjoining cottage
- Exclusive-use, full-board stays from $2,725 per night for up to 10 guests
Location
Deloraine is located 200 km / 125 miles northwest of Nairobi on the border of Nakuru County and Baringo County. It sits at an altitude of 6000 feet on the western edge of the Great Rift Valley on the lower slopes of Mount Londiani, an extinct volcano with a bamboo-shrouded crater. Deloraine is 35 km / 22 miles beyond Nakuru and within easy drive of Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for its flamingos, rhino, a host of other game, and 450 species of bird.
Detailed Information
Accommodation and Facilities
- Six full-time House Staff
- Accommodation available for nannies or drivers
- Pet-friendly—dogs welcome
Inside
- Main House—sleeps 4 in two bedrooms
- Siriane Guest Cottage—sleeps 4 in two bedrooms
- Muse Guest Cottage—sleeps 6 in three bedrooms
Outside
- Beautiful Shady Gardens
- Tennis Court—out of service until further notice
- Children’s Trampoline
- Birdwatching
Available nearby
- Game Drives on Loldia Conservancy
- Golf at Great Rift Valley Resort
- Boating
- Hell’s Gate National Park
- Crater Lake
- Crescent Island
- Mount Longonot
How to get there
By car—Deloraine is approximately a 4-hour drive from Nairobi via Nakuru on the main A104 highway and is just a 10-minute drive from the main road.
By air—private flights may land at the Gogar airstrip, which is a few minutes’ drive from Deloraine.
Visitors Book
“Absolute luxury, beautiful bedrooms, incredible food, wonderful company. This is the most beautiful house and I couldn’t fault it. We stayed for two nights and had a wonderful ride, swam in the most beautiful pool, wandered an incredible garden and ate like Kings and Queens. Cindy was the most marvellous host who knew all the answers to all our eager questions! I would recommend Deloraine without any hesitation.”
Becky, UK
“An amazing stay as always – thank you Cindy and Megan for going beyond the call of duty. Our children have run wild and probably traumatised your chickens for ever! We have eaten like kings, slept like princesses and giggled like teenagers. We loved everything especially the riding and swimming in the dam. We can’t wait to come back!”
H&N, Nairobi
“Wow, what can I say, nothing prepared us for the stunning Deloraine House! We just wish we had spent much longer there. Just taking in the ambiance of such a historical place with the beautiful mature gardens and lovely swimming pool really allowed us to wind down. The staff were exceptional and the food that kept being produced would rival any London restaurant! Visiting Lake Nakuru National Park was a highlight and the flamingos were unforgettable… then again riding up the mountain and trying our hand at polo were also pretty unforgettable…we will be back!”
The Saunders family, UK
Rates
Full-board accommodation rates
- Minimum stay – 2 nights.
- Maximum occupancy – 14 guests
- Minimum stay over Christmas and New Year—3 nights.
Standard Season Rates – (4th Jan to 20th Dec; excludingg Easter)
Exclusive-use, full-board stays—$2,725 per night for up to 10 guests
Easter, Christmas & New Year Rates (21st December to 3rd January)
$3,230 per night for up to 10 guests
Additional guests—to maximum occupancy of 14 adults (and some additional children by arrangement)
$210 per adult per night
$150 per teen (12-17) per night
$105 per child (4-11) per night
Infants 3 and under stay free of charge.
Conservancy fees
$33 per adult per night
$22 per teen (12-17) per night
$11 per child (4-11) per night
These rates include full board accommodation, all drinks, horse riding, friendly polo (by prior arrangement), walking on the farm and in the indigenous forest on Londiani Mountain, bird watching, swimming pool, tennis court, laundry, and Gogar airstrip transfer.
Please bring your own alcoholic drinks—there’s a corkage fee.
Horse-riding and/or polo lessons—$40 per person per hour
Ayah/Driver Accommodation is available for $17 per person per night inclusive of food and boat…
Additional lunches—$30 per adult and $15 per child
The owners require all adult guests to sign an indemnity/disclaimer form on arrival.
These rates are for Kenyan residents and citizens; please contact us for non-resident rates.
These rates and conditions are valid for stays up until 3rd January 20…
Please contact us to make a booking.
Please familiarize yourself with all our terms & conditions when making a booking
“Absolute luxury, beautiful bedrooms, incredible food, and wonderful company. This is the most beautiful house, and I couldn’t fault it. We stayed for two nights and had a wonderful ride, swam in the most beautiful pool, wandered an incredible garden, and ate like kings and queens. Cindy was the most marvelous host who knew all the answers to all our eager questions! I would recommend Deloraine without any hesitation.”
Becky, UK
Deloraine House was built in the 1920s by Lord Francis Scott, a prominent early settler, and is one of the grandest remaining examples of colonial architecture in Kenya as well as a much-loved family home. The extensive estate and farm sit on the lower slopes of Londiani Mountain, a forest- and bamboo-shrouded extinct volcano on the western edge of the Great Rift Valley.
The accommodation at Deloraine is grand and imposing yet comfortable and unpretentious, the atmosphere always fun and hospitable. On the ground floor are a high-ceilinged drawing room, dining room, library, and two bedrooms and bathrooms, with three further bedrooms and bathrooms on the first floor. Extensive upstairs and downstairs verandas filled with sofas, armchairs, good books, and games look out across the lovely mature gardens. There are three further bedrooms in the Garden Cottage just next door.
The perfect place for a family get-together or traditional house party weekend, guests can set their own agenda and choose to be as busy or as relaxed as they prefer. There are plenty of activities and amenities on hand to occupy more energetic guests, including a swimming pool, tennis court, and croquet lawn. There are lovely walks around the estate and surrounding forest and countryside, and the birdwatching is excellent. Children love to explore the farm with its chickens, ducks, donkeys, sheep, cows, and more.
“Wow, what can I say, nothing prepared us for the stunning Deloraine House! We just wish we had spent much longer there. Just taking in the ambiance of such a historical place with the beautiful mature gardens and lovely swimming pool really allowed us to wind down. The staff was exceptional, and the food that kept being produced would rival any London restaurant! Visiting Lake Nakuru National Park was a highlight, and the flamingos were unforgettable… then again, riding up the mountain and trying our hand at polo were also pretty unforgettable…we will be back!”
The Saunders family, UK
Horse riding is a major focus at Deloraine, which is the headquarters of the Offbeat Safaris riding safari operation. The yard and stables, with approximately 80 horses, boast a string of some of the finest polo ponies in Kenya. There is an active breeding program, and the majority of the horses are home-bred from ex-polo mares.
Guests are encouraged to ride around the farm, and the nearby mountain provides spectacular views across the whole Rift Valley. There is also a cross-country course and full-size polo ground. A ride into the Koibatek Forest to search for elusive black & white colobus monkeys is a must for both novice and more experienced riders, and there are horses to cater to every level of ability.
Main House Bedrooms (5)
Room 1. This downstairs twin bedroom has views over the flower garden. Comfortably accommodating two guests in twin beds, it has an ensuite bathroom with a shower.
Room 2. This bedroom is downstairs with views over the flower garden. It is a very spacious double/quadruple bedroom with a double bed and two separate single beds and a bathroom (bath and shower) across the corridor.
Room 3. This bedroom is upstairs with views out to the veranda and garden beyond. It is a very spacious double/triple room, with a double bed and a separate single, and it can also be configured with three single beds. The ensuite bathroom is accessed from the outside balcony (bath only and separate loo).
Room 4. The Red Room is upstairs with views out over the veranda and garden beyond. It is a spacious double/triple room (king-sized bed and separate single) with an ensuite bathroom (bath only).
Room 5. The Blue Room is upstairs with views out to the croquet lawn. This is a spacious and newly renovated double/quadruple room with a king-size double bed and two separate single beds and an ensuite bathroom (bath only).
Cottage Bedrooms (3)
The Garden Cottage is adjacent to the Main House and has three bedrooms overlooking the garden—two doubles and one twin room. The rooms are simpler in style and smaller than the bedrooms in the main house.
Room 6. A double bedroom with a king-size bed. Its private bathroom is accessed along the veranda outside (shower only).
Room 7. A twin/double bedroom. The shared bathroom is accessed along the veranda outside (shared with one room, bath only).
Room 8. A twin bedroom. The shared bathroom (bath only) is accessed along the veranda and is shared with Room 7.
