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 Guest House, a three star Edwardian Country 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.

Unwind in one of our exquisitely decorated Manor House suites.  Each has a different cultural  theme; the Bridal suite, the Egyptian suite, the Chinese suite, the Victorian suite and the Indian suite.  They all have en-suite bathrooms.

Set in the gardens are a further 20 garden suites including a studio cottage and our quaint thatched rondavel (which is wheel chair friendly).

All the rooms are non-smoking, have TVs, tea and coffee making facilities, heaters and fans and the beds have feather duvets and electric blankets for those chilly winters days.

Everything you need and more... 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.

Explore our area! There are many activities in the Midlands area including 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. 

Accommodation 

Come and soothe away the tensions, as you relax in the calm ambience of Calderwood Hall Guest House, a three star Edwardian County House nestled in the foothills of the Southern Drakensberg in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It is AA Highly Recommended. The Manor House has five luxury en-suite bedrooms, all exquisitely themed. There is the Victorian suite, the Chinese suite, the Egyptian suite, the Indian suite and the Bridal suite. The Guest House is surrounded by beautiful gardens with a gazebo and ornamental fountain, dams and forests. Set in the gardens are a further 20 garden suites, including the studio cottage and our quaint thatched rondavel (which is wheel chair friendly).

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 20 garden suites which are ideal for families or conference groups. Five of the rooms are family suites and can hold 4/5 guests if required, 13 of the rooms are twin-bedded. These 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

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.

Wedding 

Come and soothe away the tensions, as you relax in the calm ambience of Calderwood Hall Guest House, a three star Edwardian Country House nestled in the foothills of the Southern Drakensberg in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The Jardine Function Centre is designed as a wedding venue 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 venue is air conditioned for your comfort. You can look forward to tasty food, beautifully presented and a quiet, no fuss, management style.

Contact Details Wade Coetzer +27 (0)33 997 1926 +27 (0)33 997 1000 +27 (0)83 235 1027 Enquire now View Rates View Directions

Attractions

Explore our area! There are many activities in the Midlands area including 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. 

Facilities

WEDDINGS 

Everything you need and more... The inviting Jardine Function Centre is designed for entertainment. It is beautifully draped, fully air conditioned, and has bronzed crystal chandeliers, magical fairy lights and a covered dance floor with views of the Southern Drakensberg in the distance.

It opens up onto our gardens and a large koi pond and fountain all framed by a majestic old willow tree. The entire area has uplighting and this makes for a magical image in the evenings. The beautifully manicured lawns encourage guests to go outside and enjoy the beauty of the surrounds. A maximum of 150 guests can be seated. Our dining room is an elegant non-smoking room that can seat 50 guests and also makes for an intimate wedding venue.

The pretty and tranquil thatched stained glass chapel is consecrated (and multi-denominational) and boasts wooden church pews and seats up to 120 guests.  Alternatively you can use the gazebo in the front garden which is ideal if your number of guests is greater than 120.

Over the years, we have built up an incredibly strong reputation for quality catering and function management and coordination. Guests can look forward to tasty food, beautifully presented and a quiet, no fuss, management style.

CONFERENCES

Get away to the country... Calderwood Hall Guest House is perfect for that smaller, less formal business break away, strategic session or meeting.   It’s a place that will encourage creative juices to flow, a place where you will achieve the business objectives set, but it’s also a place that offers a little more.  You’ll come away feeling that you did ‘get away to the country’ even if it was just for a little while!

The layout of the country house allows for break- away areas, so that you can form smaller groups for less formal discussions and brainstorming sessions.  Our grounds are the perfect setting for any outdoor activities you may want to include as part of your conference.

Calderwood Hall is a full service venue offering breakfast, lunch, dinner and teas with menus that can be customised to your requirements.  The Jardine Function Centre can be used for corporate functions and is outstanding for entertaining clients, suppliers and staff.

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