Hartford House

Hartford House
Hartford House
Hartford House
Hartford House
Hartford House
Hartford House
Hartford House
Hartford House
Hartford House
Highlights
  • Hartford Wellness Centre
  • Award-winning restaurant
  • World-class racehorse stud
  • Trout and bass fishing
  • Guided horse riding tours
  • Swimming pool area
Information
  • Lodge type 5-star Country Hotel
  • Location; Natal Midlands
  • Lodge size; 1 Luxury suites
  • Recommended stay; 2-5 nights
Introduction

Peering through one teakwood door at Hartford House, you face a Colonial world. Opening another, the distant sounds of an ancient people at work lilt across the silent landscape, a country of great space, spectacular mountains and big skies. This place commands a headland between the world of traditional cultures and the splendid style of our settler forebears.

This is the world of heroic battles, serene mountain passes, of Arts and Crafts, famous Schools and Colleges, where the age-old pastimes of trout-fishing, tennis and golf are practised in the traditional manner.

Hartford House, one of the Country's most beautiful houses, was home to the family of Natal's last Prime Minister and is situated on the Land's most famous Stud farm.

Rooms and Suites

Renowned for its 15 incomparably-styled luxury suites with underfloor heating, heated towel rails and generous bathrooms. All suites are uniquely decorated with a fusion of colour, style and texture and are equipped with a telephone, TV (with M-Net and satellite channels) and a mini bar.

Suite types;

  • 4x Lakeside suites
  • 3x Manor House suites
  • 4x Garden and Pool suites
  • 4x Verandah suites
Cuisine and Wine

Constantly ranked in the top 10 restaurants in South Africa, Hartford House is renowned for her fine dining experiences

The South African wine list is one of the best you will find in any restaurants or hotel in the country.

Saturdays are accompanied by the best traditional dance display in Africa. You have to see it to believe it.

Facilities

Swimming pool, tennis court, award-winning gardens and in close proximity to quality golf courses.

Helicopter landing facilities and a fully-equipped conference facility in a 40 seater leather-clad theatre

On the property, there is a historic Chapel that is ideal for weddings, baptisms and memorial services.

Activities

Here you have the option of age-old pastimes of trout-fishing, tennis and golf as practised in the traditional manner. Witness the preparation of champion racehorses.

Horse-back rides are arranged for the experienced, a game conservancy offers 7000-acres of wildlife to explore on foot, and any number of options in the countryside, known as the Midlands Meander is well worth exploring.

Child Friendly

Hartford House does welcome children of all ages in the Garden, Pool & Lakeside suites.

Spa and Wellness

The Hartford House Spa offers a welcoming retreat for all those seeking rest, relaxation and pampering. Choose from an impressive range of spa treatments available at this wellness spa in KwaZulu-Natal.

Enjoy holistic massages, therapeutic body treatments and revitalising facials.

Rates From

Rates from R1 452.00 pp

Rates Include
  • Bed and breakfast basis
  • VAT
Rates Exclude
  • Tourism levy
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Transfers
  • Insurance
Rates Information
  • Per person per night sharing (pp)
  • Rates are in South African Rands
  • *Rates may vary according to season
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