Description The house is built on many levels on the side of a hill, sheltered and shaded by a lush tropical garden. At the bottom of the slope is a small lake and stream, and a winding path takes the visitor through stands of indigenous trees. Full English or Continental breakfasts - with local seasonal delicacies - are served on the verandah overlooking the palm-fringed swimming pool. Dinner is provided on request, and the food is always a sample of traditional South African cooking - with fresh herbs and vegetables from the garden. One can enjoy vegetarian dishes specifically coordinated to your tastes. AccommodationThe stylish, sophisticated interiors of this boutique bed and breakfast showcase contemporary South African art and design. Well appointed bedrooms exude an air cool Colonial comfort. Rooms have either patio or balcony with the view of the lush sub tropical garden and natural wetland. Amble through the winding two hectares estate of indigenous trees, rare forest flowers and a litchi orchard, where views of the small stream and wetland with its abundant birdlife offer a welcoming respite. Delectable dinners and vegetarians are catered for from the organic garden.
Our RoomsGREEN ROOMSet your spirit free in cool colonial splendour and surrender to a relaxing candle lit soak in a large Victorian claw foot bath. • Twin room with ¾ size beds • En-suite bathroom with separate shower, his and hers wash basins, toilet and bidet, along with exclusive Victorian claw-foot bath • Bedroom equipped with TV unit • Room has a bar fridge stocked with fresh milk, along with a variety of teas, ground coffee and homemade biscuits • Boasts arresting views with a balcony overlooking swimming pool and vlei. FAMILY UNIT Feel at home, where luxury complements accessibility in the double-volume Family Unit. Soak up the magnetic settings, with direct off suite to a spacious verandah and garden, overlooking a duck pond. • 62 square meter double volume room, with a king size and two single beds (cot on request) • Private, separate bath, shower, toilet, and bidet • Rooms has a bar fridge stocked with fresh milk, along with a variety of teas, ground coffee and home-made biscuits • Air conditioned and has a ceiling fan. • Boasts off suite verandah allowing direct access to the garden • Provided entertainment includes a box of toys, children’s books and croquet set. EXECUTIVE SUITE Escape the bustle and succumb to the divinity of Zululand with modern accented African décor. Feel surrounded by nature in a luxury bathroom or on the private verandah, both with arresting views of the tropical garden surrounds. • 50 square meter double-volume room, with an extra length, king size bed • En-suite bathroom, featuring bath with scenic views, separate shower, his and hers washbasins, toilet and bidet • Room has a bar fridge stocked with fresh, along with a variety of teas, ground coffee and home-made biscuits • Airconditioned • Boasts arresting views- with private patio, as well as direct access to the garden RatesStandard Rates
Directions(A car is essential) Travel along the N2. If travelling from the North (Hluhluwe) please DO NOT TAKE the first turn-off to Mtubatuba/St Lucia; R618. Proceed approximately 3km and take the second turn off to your left, Mtubatuba/St Lucia; R618 If travelling from the South (Durban) take the first turn-off on your right to Mtubatuba/St Lucia; R618 Proceed for about 1km - you will be able to see a suburb on your right. The very first turn-off to your RIGHT is CELTIS DRIVE. The road curves to the right and the home is the very first house with a driveway leading down and a paved parking area at the street level. From Mtubatuba to: St Lucia 25 km Hluhluwe/Umfolozi Park 25 km Durban 220 km Johannesburg 605 km Nelspruit 525 km Skukuza 645 km Swaziland border 160 km | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||