Calderwood Hall

Calderwood Hall Guest House in the foothills of the Southern Drakensberg Kwazulu Natal

Description

Come and soothe away the tensions, as you relax in the calm ambience of Calderwood Hall, a three star Edwardian Guest House nestled in the foothills of the Southern Drakensberg in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Epitomising timeless elegance, the manor house has five metre high steel pressed ceilings, large fire places, bay windows and an abundance of beautiful antique and unusual furniture. An impressive wooden staircase takes centre stage in the entrance hall which also boasts a plethora of stained-glass feature windows. Calderwood Hall is surrounded by dams, forests and beautiful gardens with a swimming pool, gazebo, ornamental fountain and ancient oak trees.

Every meal feels like an occasion, when served in the Calderwood Hall dining room. It is a spacious, elegant room with five metre high steel pressed ceilings, built in dresser, huge fireplace, exquisite mural, yellowwood floors and large sash windows which overlook the gardens.

The drawing room is tastefully decorated and you can soothe away tensions as you relax in the calm ambience or enjoy a crackling log fire on winter days.

The Manor House has five oversized luxury en-suite bedrooms, all exquisitely themed and guests to enjoy the unique character of each. There are the Victorian suite, the Chinese suite, the Egyptian suite, the Indian suite and the Bridal suite (the ultimate in romantic relaxation).

The Guest House is surrounded by beautiful gardens with a gazebo and ornamental fountain, dams and forests. Set in the gardens are a further 17 garden suites, a studio cottage and our quaint thatched rondavel (which is wheel chair friendly). These may be more suitable for larger groups or family getaways, being located a little further from the Manor House.

The inviting Jardine Function Centre is designed as both a wedding venue and a conference centre. It is ideal for special occasions with its large draped chandeliered function room and thatched stained glass chapel. The wedding venue opens up on one side so that guests can look out onto the breathtaking surrounds. The conference centre allows for strategic ‘bosberade', team building sessions and functions as well as day conferences. The venue is air conditioned for your comfort. You can look forward to tasty food, beautifully presented and a quiet, no fuss, management style.

The Guest House is a member of the Boston Bulwer Beat with Midmar Dam, fishing, trails, walks, golfing, and paragliding nearby.

Take the time to wander...

Calderwood Hall is surrounded by lawns, elegant gardens, dams and many hectares of forests. There are tarred and gravel roads to all parts of the property and the front garden boasts an ornamental fountain and charming gazebo.

There are many photogenic aspects of the garden with the Manor House as a backdrop, which delight the photographers who attend our weddings and functions.

Accommodation 

Our most popular accommodation is located within the Manor House itself. Each suite is exquisitely decorated with a different cultural theme. All the rooms in the Manor House are non smoking, have DSTV, feather duvets on the beds, and tea and coffee making facilities.

The Bridal Suite

 

The Bridal Suite is a spacious east-facing fairytale room, most suitable for a bridal couple. The huge romantic 4-poster bed is draped in white fabric giving it a whimsical feel. The large windows overlook the gardens and dam. Other comfortable pieces of furniture adorn this elegant en-suite room. 

 

The Indian Suite

 

The Old Indian Colonial days are very apparent in this opulent suite. Draped with Indian wall hangings, elaborately carved screens and ancient artefacts, this en-suite room oozes Oriental charm.

 

The Victorian Suite

 

The large Victorian Suite is also east- facing, elegant and in keeping with the theme of the main house. Front facing with large sash windows, it overlooks the garden and dam. A huge king-sized 4-poster bed takes centre stage amongst all the other antique furniture.

 

The Egyptian Suite

 

In the Egyptian suite, a large 4-poster bed adorns the middle of the room, which has an abundance of Egyptian artefacts, and an Egyptian wall hanging which gives the room an authentic feel.

 

The Chinese Suite

 

Ancient China beckons you to this luxurious suite with a large en-suite bathroom with a cast iron ball and claw bath and shower. Many pieces of furniture from China adorn this room and the whole atmosphere gives that feel of the east.

 

The Garden Suites

 

There are a further 18 garden suites which are tastefully decorated in neutral earthy colours and overlook a large tranquil pasture (you may spot some dairy cows in the distance!) All the rooms have heaters and the beds have feather duvets for those chilly winters days. The french doors open onto large, cool, tiled verandas making it the ideal accommodation for families or conference groups. Five of the rooms are family suites and can hold 4/5 guests if required. The balance of the rooms are twin-bedded. The Studio Cottage is particularly suited to family visits as it has two bedrooms with a shared bathroom and a communal lounge area.

 

Our quaint thatched Rondavel is situated along side the Manor House and is wheelchair friendly. The room has a distinctive ‘Out of Africa' feel with a collection of craft hand made by the people in the area. It boasts a double bed with a feather duvet and a full bathroom with a large shower.

Relax, Unwind & Enjoy...
The drawing room is tastefully decorated with antique and unusual furniture. There is a large fireplace and bay windows that overlook the gardens. Enjoy a crackling log fire on winter days. There are plenty of board games to play and books to peruse. Feel the tensions just float away as you relax in the calm ambience.

Every mealtime is an occasion...
Our dining room is a spacious, elegant non-smoking room that can seat 50 guests. It has five metre high steel pressed ceilings, a built in dresser, a huge fireplace, polished yellowwood floors and large sash windows which overlook the gardens. There is an exquisite mural on one wall, painted by well known artist Paddy Starling(1996). The tables are beautifully set with starched linen and polished silverware. Our meals are table d’hote (rather than a la carte).

Attractions

Explore our area! The Calderwood Hall estate is part of the Boston Bulwer Beat www.bostonbulwerbeat.kzn.org.za/bostonbulwerbeat/ a tourism route with fishing, trails, walks, golfing, paragliding, canopy tours, a Zulu cultural experience and abseiling. Midmar Dam (near Howick) is suitable for most water sports and Howick Falls is beautiful. There is also a nature reserve and a bird park nearby. For more information about the province of KwaZulu- Natal visit www.zulukingdom.org.za

We are part of the Boston Bulwer Beat with fishing, trails, walks, golfing, paragliding and canopy tours nearby. Midmar Dam (near Howick) is suitable for most water sports.

Take the time to wander...

Calderwood Hall is surrounded by lawns, elegant gardens, dams and many hectares of forests. There are tarred and gravel roads to all parts of the property and the front garden boasts an ornamental fountain and charming gazebo.

There are many photogenic aspects of the garden with the Manor House as a backdrop, which delight the photographers who attend our weddings and functions.

Accolades

	:Tourism Council of SA Star Grading
	:AA Guides quality assured

Facilities

Weddings 

The inviting Jardine Function Centre at Calderwood Hall. It is designed for entertainment. It is beautifully draped, air-conditioned and has bronzed chandeliers, magical fairy lights and a covered dance floor with views of the Southern Drakensberg in the distance.

It opens up onto the gardens, where you will be able to look onto a water feature comprising a large koi pond and fountain framed by a beautiful old willow tree. The entire area has uplighting and this makes for a magical image in the evenings. There are beautifully manicured lawns surrounding the pool area, encouraging guests to go outside and enjoy the beauty of the surrounds. The bar has been redecorated and is now a ‘welcoming watering hole for the gentry'. You can have either a buffet or a served meal. A maximum of 150 guests can be seated in the Jardine Function Centre.

The pretty and tranquil thatched stained glass chapel is consecrated (and multi-denominational) and boasts wooden church pews and seats up to 135 guests. Alternatively you can use the gazebo in the front garden.

You can look forward to tasty food, beautifully presented and a quiet, no fuss, management style.

CONFERENCES

Calderwood Hall is a full service conferencing centre allowing delegates to be accommodated in both the manor house and in the garden suites. The country house offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and teas with menus which can be customised to your particular requirements. Delegates can look forward to tasty food, beautifully presented and a quiet, no fuss, management style.

Or those looking to stay over we can host between 15 and 63 delegates, for day conferences the number increases to 100. We can set out the conference venue according to your needs, whether its cinema style, schoolroom or U shape. The venue is airconditioned for your comfort.

The Conference Centre can also be used for corporate functions and is outstanding for entertaining clients, suppliers and staff. It can accommodate up to 150 guests depending on the setting style upon which you decide (but not all guests would be able to be accommodated at Calderwood.)

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