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"the Marmanet cob cottages" which is under  Philomenas Country Cob  is a small Organic treasure nestled in a hidden corner of Laikipia County Kenya.  A hamlet where we are slowly but surely ( as they say around here) growing our own peaceful and sustainable Oasis. Our goals are to re-forest our six acre shamba which we bought in 2017 with indigenous and African trees grasses and shrubs - fruit trees herbs and heritage veg gardens and sheep. A forest farm  where  Off the grid- chemical free zone- leave it all behind-take a walk- visit nature- read a book-take a nap- put up your feet- come be yourself- milk a cow-sleep like a log - feel like a champ and cook up a storm are terms that are commonplace. To help you settle in Philomena has built 2 Cob cottages. These artistic natural structures are here for you to just relax and soak up the silence. The ancient Cob building style allows the structure to " live and breath " and believe me the living breathing nature of Cob grows on you. Philomenas Country Cob  ( the marmanet cob cottages ) is not a resort and we are not in the Entertainment business we are just opening the door to solitude and peace in one tiny corner of Laikipia County. Close to an abundance of nature - You can. Do a lot- do a little- do nothing. As  my old Belgian mate Johan says        

" giene stresse"
No stress

The Marmanet Cob Cottages all add up to a get away of; Unusual silence- fresh pleasures and rural beauty. Come enjoy the peace. Stuart & Philomena Dickson.