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Calderwood Hall
Calderwood Hall
Calderwood Hall
Calderwood Hall
DescriptionCome and soothe away the tensions, as you relax in the calm ambience of Calderwood Hall, a four 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.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 Country House is a member of the Boston Bulwer Beat with Midmar Dam, fishing, trails, walks, golfing, paragliding and horse riding nearby. ACCOMMODATIONOur most popular accommodation is located within the Manor House itself. Each suite is exquisitely decorated with a different cultural theme.The Bridal SuiteThe Bridal Suite is a spacious east-facing fairytale room, befitting of 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. The elegant en-suite has a corner bath for two.Victorian SuiteThe 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 en-suite has an antique ball and claw cast iron bath.Egyptian SuiteIn 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.Chinese SuiteAncient China beckons you to this luxurious suite with its king size bed and 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.Garden SuitesThere are a further 17 garden suites with French doors open onto a large, cool, tiled veranda making it ideal for 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.Studio CottagesOur two Studio Cottages are suited to family visits as they both have two bedrooms, each with a shared bathroom. The one cottage has a self catering kitchen and the other has a communal lounge area.Thatched RondavelOur quaint thatched Rondavel has a distinctive ‘Out of Africa’ feel. It boasts a double bed and bunk beds and has a full bathroom with a large shower. This room has direct access from the Manor House via a wheelchair friendly pathway.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. Weddings & FunctionsThe inviting Jardine Function Centre is designed for entertainment! It is beautifully draped 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 our gardens and a large koi pond and fountain, all framed by a majestic old willow tree. The beautifully manicured lawns, encourage guests to go outside and enjoy the beauty of the surrounds. While the function centre is the ideal wedding venue it is also perfect for other special occasions such as a wedding anniversary or birthday party. The venue is air conditioned for your comfort. A maximum of 150 guests can be seated.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. Wedding ChapelThe pretty and tranquil thatched stained glass chapel is consecrated (and multi denominational) and boasts wooden church pews and seats up to 135 guests.CONFERENCESCalderwood 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.) Special offersJune and July Winter SpecialWHEN YOU BOOK 2 NIGHTS FROM TUESDAY TO THURSDAY ON A BED AND BREAKFAST BASIS FROM 1 JUNE TO 31 JULY 2008 THE SECOND PERSON STAYS FREE * terms and conditions apply Rates
DirectionsTake the path less traveled and find us 33kms from Howick, on the Boston Road (R617) (Exit 99 off the N3) just outside the hamlet of Boston, 58 km from Pietermaritzburg Airport (40 minutes) and 130 km from Durban (1 hour 15 minutes). . | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wade Coetzer
+27 (0)33 997 1926
+27 (0)33 997 1000
+27 (0)82 890 4587
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