Title: The Nelson cottage Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Nelson cottage Villa in Kerugoya ## Photo gallery for The Nelson cottage ![Exterior - The Nelson cottage (Kerugoya)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76790000/76781300/76781254/76d2de6f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Living area - The Nelson cottage (Kerugoya)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76790000/76781300/76781254/3dd57d23.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area - The Nelson cottage (Kerugoya)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76790000/76781300/76781254/8027c6bc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - The Nelson cottage (Kerugoya)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76790000/76781300/76781254/e0157edf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, WiFi - The Nelson cottage (Kerugoya)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76790000/76781300/76781254/812ce7ff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in the cool highlands on the slopes of Mount Kenya, The Nelson's Cottage offers a serene escape. Experience urban comfort amidst countryside charm and indulge in refreshing mountain breezes that rejuvenate your mind, body, and soul. ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly £177 includes taxes & fees 10 Feb - 11 Feb ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Nelson cottage The Nelson's Cottage is a particularly neat, clean, luxurious and charming hideout away from home. Carefully tucked away in the cool highlands on the slopes of Mount Kenya. (Highest Mountain in Kenya) We provide a delicately balanced urban comfort and convenience within a countryside setup where cool and fresh mountain breezes fill and cool your mind, body and soul. We have amazing facilities under our sleeve. Take it easy at this unique and tranquil getaway. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the villa: WiFi ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub - Shower ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - Up to 9 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90180000/90174100/90174090/5b90a84f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Very quiet Retreat outside city pollution/pet friendly Embu 10 Exceptional 1 review £77 includes taxes & fees 8 Feb - 9 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09&selected=90174090&PinnedHotelID=90174090&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83380000/83371600/83371569/b715103e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Abai Lodges and Spa Kagio - Pool - Breakfast included - Spa - Parking included 9.2 Wonderful 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-21&endDate=2026-02-22&selected=83371569&PinnedHotelID=83371569&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91760000/91752300/91752250/f8c949b7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### A stylish 2 bedroom apartment overlooking Mt.Kenya in Embu county Embu [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-21&endDate=2026-02-22&selected=91752250&PinnedHotelID=91752250&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88430000/88424800/88424751/6b918380.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### DennRose Apartments located at Majimbo just 1km from CBD Embu - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning £44 includes taxes & fees 8 Feb - 9 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09&selected=88424751&PinnedHotelID=88424751&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63590000/63589700/63589616/61060342.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kwetu Home \~ Sagana -A Modern Farm Stay -Sleeps 1- 18 Kirinyaga County - Breakfast included - Free Wi-Fi - Parking available - Laundry room £47 includes taxes & fees 11 Feb - 12 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12&selected=63589616&PinnedHotelID=63589616&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109790000/109788200/109788190/w1440h1232x0y344-e455b071.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Landing Cottages Nanyuki - Air-conditioning £188 includes taxes & fees 8 Feb - 9 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09&selected=109788190&PinnedHotelID=109788190&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Family Room, Garden View | Garden view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35210000/35205300/35205230/1b395b9e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mt. 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30 Note from host: Only 8 guests allowed in the villa, extra guests Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ## About the area Kerugoya is home to this villa. Kerugoya Stadium and Kobil Embu Stadium are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mount Kenya National Park and Kerugoya Urban Forest. [Visit our Kerugoya travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kerugoya.dx553248626284052446) [View more Villas in Kerugoya](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kerugoya-Villas.d553248626284052446-aaVillas.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-0.496514,37.28148&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:bb_BgppbF%3FO%3FM%3FO%40O%40O%3FO%40O%40M%40OBO%40OBM%40OBOBMBODMBOBMDODMDMDMDODMDMFMDMFMFMFKFMFMHKFMHKFKHMHKHKHKHKJKHIJKHIJKJIHIJILIJIJIJGLIJILGJGLGLGJGLGLELGLENGLELELCNELELCNELCNCNCLCNCNALCNANANALANAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%40N%40N%40N%40L%40NBN%40NBLBNBLBNBLDNBLDLDNBLDLDLFLDLFLDLFLFLFLFJFLFJHLHJFJHJHJHJHJHJHJJHHJJHHHJJJHJHJHJFLHJHJFLFJHLFLFJFLDLFLDLFLDLDNDLDLDLBNDLBNDLBNBL%40NBNBL%40N%40NBN%40L%3FN%40N%40N%3FN%40N%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FNAN%3FLANAN%3FNANCLANANCNCLANCNCLENCLENCLELELENELELGLELGLELGLGLGJILGLGJILIJGJIJIJIJKJIJIJKHIJKHKHKHKJKHKHKFKHMFKHMFKFMFMHMDMFMFMDMFMDMDMDODMBMDODMBOBMBOBMBOBOBO%40M%40O%40O%40O%40M%40O%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAOAMAOAOAOAMAOCOCMCOCOCMCOCMEMEOCMEMEMEOEMGMEMGMGKEMIMGKGMGKIMGKIKGKIMIKKIIKIKIIKKIIKKKIKIKIKIKIKGKIMGKIMGMGKGMGMGMEMGMEMEMEMEOEMEMEMCOCMEOCMCOCOAMCOAOCOAMAOAO%3FOAOAM%3FO%3FO%3FO&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=4xHcEmEuzw4CUesdhs_TU9lO6S0=) Kerugoya, Kirinyaga ### What's nearby - ![Manada de Elefantes en la Vasta Sabana de Kenia al Atardecer](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6101795/7819004f-0709-496a-83e9-1aafa77a0786.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Mount Kenya National Park 43 min drive \- 12.2 miles - Kerugoya Stadium 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Kerugoya District Hospital 12 min walk \- 0.6 miles - Kerugoya Urban Forest 1 min drive \- 0.5 miles - Embu College Campus 37 min drive \- 23.3 miles ### Restaurants - SanSiro Keg 6 min walk - JMB Highway Hotel 7 min drive - Kerugoya Prisons 14 min walk - Moonlight Inn 8 min walk - Samaki joint 15 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Nelson cottage pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at The Nelson cottage? ### What time is check-in at The Nelson cottage? ### What time is check-out at The Nelson cottage? ### Where is The Nelson cottage located? ## Have a question? 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