Deloraine
House
Nakuru
Great Rift valley Kenya
Deloraine house is located on the western edge of the Great Rift Valley on the lower slopes of Mount Londiani.
It is within driving distance (45 minutes) of Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for its flamingo's and rhino, and Lake
Bogoria another beautiful park.
This fabulous
colonial estate is the family home of legendary hosts Cindy and Tristan Voorspuy. Deloraine house with its 5 bedrooms in the
main house and 3 in a detached cottage, guests are invited to enjoy the Deloraine never ending houseparty, with a wide
range of horsey activities including eventing and polo, some pleasant hill walking and time spent relaxing around the pool.
Don't even bother to go down to Lake Nakuru.
The ultimate in shabby chic, Deloraine house serves as a really wonderful window on the white tribe of Kenya past
and present.Built by Lord Francis Scott in 1920, a prominent early settler instrumental in developing farms throughout Kenya
and set in 3500 acres of farm, it is one of the finest examples of colonial architecture in Kenya. Your time Deloraine house
will reflect the elegant lifestyle of a bygone era.
Tristan and Lucinda Voorspuy have lived Deloraine for
over 15 years with their two children. Immaculately run by Cindy, guests are welcome to join in with the house party atmosphere.
Upstairs there are 3 large bedrooms, all with en-suite bathrooms and a further 2 bedrooms suitable for a family wanting to
share a bathroom. Downstairs the large drawing room and dining room provide the ideal setting for a house party with an outside
veranda that overlooks the beautiful tropical gardens. There is also a cottage adjacent to the house with 3 separate double
en-suite rooms.
Safari Activities
at Deloraine House
1.
Guest at Deloraine
house are wellcome to use yard and stables, with approximately 80 horses, among them some of the finest polo ponies
in Kenya.
2. Ride around the farm and the nearby mountain providing spectacular
views across the surrounding countryside.
3.
There is also a
cross country course and a polo ground.
4. Finally guests
can also go on a full day's game drive with picnic lunch to Lake Nakuru National Park.
Other Safari
activities at Deloraine include:-
1.
A magnificent gardens,
2. A croquet lawn, tennis court and a swimming pool.
Seasons:Deloraine
House is open throughout the year