Guests
Up to 6 guests
Bedrooms
3 ensuite bedrooms
Bathrooms
3 ensuite bathrooms, plus an outside loo
Best for
Families, couples and small groups of friends
Rates
From KES 15,000 per night
- Whole house
- Self catering
- Under 3hrs from Nairobi
- 4x4 needed
- Mobile signal
- Fireplace
- Firepit
- Garden
- Child friendly
Up to 6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 3 bathrooms
Champagne Ridge Nest is a colonial style cottage about an hour and a half from Nairobi, set back from the edge of the Great Rift Valley. Two double bedrooms and a twin, all ensuite, sleep six, and the whole house is yours, self catered or with a cook. Days are for walking the land and long lunches on the verandah, and evenings end at the sundowner spot as the sun drops behind the far side of the Rift.
Why it's on Weaver
The walk through the acacias to the edge of the Rift is what stays with me. You come back to a long verandah lunch, a fire in the stone hearth and a house that feels lived in and loved.
The rooms, three ensuite bedrooms sleeping 6
Double room one
A double bed and an ensuite bathroom, with corner windows onto the acacias.
Double
Double room two
A double bed and an ensuite bathroom, with windows onto the garden.
Double
The twin room
Two single beds and an ensuite bathroom.
TwinThings to do
Sundowners on the ridge
Walk down to the sundowner spot at the end of the day and watch the sun set over the western edge of the Rift Valley.
Walking the land
The plot is large enough to walk for the views without leaving it. Pack a picnic and take it out under the acacias.
Cycling
The land is good for cycling. Bring your own bikes.
Hiking in the Ngong Hills
The Ngong Hills are close by for a longer day on foot.
Directions
Life at the house
The house is one big open-plan space under a high timber roof: a sitting room around a stone fireplace for cool evenings, a long dining table and a well-equipped kitchen. Most meals happen on the large verandah, looking out over the lawn, which is made for children to run about on, picnic blankets and long afternoons. Cook for yourselves, or have a cook come in to do it for you.
On the edge of the Rift Valley
The house sits on a large plot on the edge of the Great Rift Valley, set back a little from the drop. Walk out through the acacias for the view, or settle in with a cold drink and simply watch. In the evening, wander down to the sundowner spot to see the sun slip over the western wall of the Rift. Even the outside loo comes with a view.
Pricing
- Nightly, whole house: KES 15,000 per night up to 3 guests · KES 22,000 per night 4 to 6 guests
- Minimum stay: 1 night
- Easter, and 20 December to 4 January: rates on request
- A cook can be arranged, see Extras
What's included
- The whole house, self catered.
- Bed linen and towels.
- A caretaker on site.
Extras
- Cook: KES 4,000 per night, groceries not included.
House rules
- Check in from 2pm, check out by 10am.
- Minimum stay of 1 night.
- Maximum 6 guests.
- Smoking outside only.
- Dogs and pets are allowed.
Good to know
- You will need a 4x4 to reach the house.
- There is no WiFi, but mobile signal is good.
- The house is self catering. A cook can come in for KES 4,000 a night, and groceries are on top.
- The house sits near the edge of the Rift Valley escarpment. Keep children close on walks to the view.
- High season rates, for Easter and 20 December to 4 January, are on request.
- We send directions once your booking is confirmed.
Amenities
The house
- Open-plan living and dining
- Stone fireplace
- Well-equipped kitchen
Outside
- Large verandah for meals
- Lawn
- Firepit
- Sundowner spot
- Outside loo with a view
Practical
- Bed linen and towels provided
- Cook available on request
- Caretaker on site
- Good mobile signal
- Dogs and pets allowed
- 4x4 access
Reach Out
Have questions about Champagne Ridge Nest? We are here to help.
Email: info@weavertrails.com
WhatsApp: +254 714 551 165
Frequently asked questions
Getting there
Where is Champagne Ridge Nest?
On Champagne Ridge, about an hour and a half from Nairobi, on the edge of the Great Rift Valley. We send directions once your booking is confirmed.
Do I need a 4x4?
Yes, you need a 4x4 to reach the house.
Facilities
Is there WiFi?
No, but mobile signal is good, so you can use your phone's data.
Can we bring our dog?
Yes, dogs and pets are allowed.
Is anyone on site?
Yes, there is a caretaker on site.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check in from 2pm, and check out by 10am.
Rooms and sleeping
How many people does it sleep?
Six, in two double bedrooms and a twin room, each with its own bathroom. There is also an outside loo with a view.
Can we book it for just two of us?
Yes. The whole house is yours either way, and the rate for up to 3 guests is lower.
Food
Is food included?
No, the house is self catering. A cook can come in for KES 4,000 a night, with groceries on top.
Rates
What does a stay cost?
KES 15,000 a night for up to 3 guests, and KES 22,000 a night for 4 to 6 guests, for the whole house, with a minimum stay of 1 night. Rates for Easter and 20 December to 4 January are on request.
Booking
How do I book Champagne Ridge Nest?
: choose your dates and number of guests in the booking form at the top of this page, then send your booking request. We confirm every booking by hand and reply by email. Questions first? Email info@weavertrails.com or WhatsApp +254 714 551 165.
Do we get the whole house?
Yes, the house is yours alone for your stay.
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