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Kwazulu Natal, South Africa, Africa
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Hartford House
PO Box 31
Mooi River
3300
KwaZulu-Natal
South Africa
PO Box 31
Mooi River
3300
KwaZulu-Natal
South Africa
Telephone:
+27 (0)33 - 263 2713
Fax:
+27 (0)33 - 263 2818
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Hotel Description
Home to the family of the last prime minister of the Colony of Natal, Hartford House is situated on South Africa’s most famous thoroughbred farm near Giant’s Castle.Chosen by the Rulers of Dubai as the location for their priceless stallions, the “gem of the Midlands” is remembered by chroniclers as one of the country’s most beautiful homes, with its award-winning
gardens and acclaimed fine dining.
Renowned for its location on one of the world’s most enchanting estates, as well as its proximity to the Midlands Meander, Weenen and Drakensberg game and mountain reserves and Boschhoek Golf Estate, Hartford is revered by travellers as the home of good conversation, old whiskey and classic horses.
Hartford House holds the distinction of being a Gold Achiever at Indaba, the international travel show, alongside The Mount Nelson, The Marine, Cellars - Hohenhort, The Cape Grace, Mala Mala and Singita, among others.
gardens and acclaimed fine dining.
Renowned for its location on one of the world’s most enchanting estates, as well as its proximity to the Midlands Meander, Weenen and Drakensberg game and mountain reserves and Boschhoek Golf Estate, Hartford is revered by travellers as the home of good conversation, old whiskey and classic horses.
Hartford House holds the distinction of being a Gold Achiever at Indaba, the international travel show, alongside The Mount Nelson, The Marine, Cellars - Hohenhort, The Cape Grace, Mala Mala and Singita, among others.
Luxury Hotel Accommodation
Renowned for its fifteen incomparably-styled luxury suites and with under-floor heating, heated towel rails and fireplaces. All suites are decorated with a fusion of colour, style and texture. They are all equipped with a telephone, TV (with M-Net and satellite channels) and a mini-bar.
Hartford House - Hartford Suite
Once the home of the last prime minister of the Colony of Natal, this is the main superior suite in the manor. Tasteful entrance hall, large bedroom with fireplace, dressing room, two bathrooms – one with a marble bath, the other with a shower. Views of Hartford’s inspirational gardens from the bedroom and bathroom bay windows.
Hartford House - Courtyard Suite
This suite is situated next to the main suite in the manor and offers a double bed, with bathroom en-suite – no shower. Double doors lead out onto a courtyard.
Hartford Housse - Manor Suite
Twin-bedded, large, luxurious suite with fireplace, situated in the manor. Individually decorated. En-suite, spacious bathroom, with a bath and shower. Often booked months in advance – some people’s favourite. Overlooks the rose garden.
Hartford House - Verandah Double Suites
Large luxury bedrooms with king-sized beds, lounge area and generous open-plan mosaiced bathrooms. Corner baths and showers – under-floor heating. Individually decorated, stylish ambiance and unique character. Views of the rose garden.
Hartford House - Verandah Twin Suites
Large luxury individually decorated bedrooms with two three-quarter beds, spacious open-plan mosaiced bathrooms and under-floor heating throughout. Fun-lovers have a preference for the Verandah Suites.
Hartford House - Garden Suites
These suites are situated in award-winning gardens. Decorated with silks from India, they have a colonial feel. Large superior bedrooms with king-sized beds. Lounge areas with fireplaces and under-floor heating. En-suite bathrooms and separate toilets. This is real style.
Hartford House - Pool Suites
Secluded in the gardens in close proximity to the swimming pool, sauna and wellness centre. Views of trout fishing lake. Large superior bedrooms with king-sized beds, Moroccan carpets and Indian silks. Lounge areas with fireplaces and en-suite bathrooms with stone floors and decorated with mosaics.
Hartford House - Umbulelo Suite & Ezul Wini Suite
These have been perfectly placed on a picturesque trout lake. They have been built in adobe and stone, one with roof garden and the other with thatch. Both uniquely decorated, and each comprising an entrance hall, en-suite bathroom, fireplace, under-floor heating, wooden deck and private pool. Views of trout lake and surrounding farmlands.
Hartford House - Lakeside Suites
These two spacious, superior suites are an unusual mix of ethnic fusion and eclectic African styles. Picture windows open onto un-interrupted views of the lake and a section of the farm. Entrance hall, lounge, large double bedroom and bathroom, fireplaces, heated towel rails, under-floor heating, high ceilings and privacy are common to both. One has a copper bath and a warm, rich ambience while the other has a romantic twin-bath and a modern mood. Both have a shower.
Hartford House - Hartford Suite
Once the home of the last prime minister of the Colony of Natal, this is the main superior suite in the manor. Tasteful entrance hall, large bedroom with fireplace, dressing room, two bathrooms – one with a marble bath, the other with a shower. Views of Hartford’s inspirational gardens from the bedroom and bathroom bay windows.
Hartford House - Courtyard Suite
This suite is situated next to the main suite in the manor and offers a double bed, with bathroom en-suite – no shower. Double doors lead out onto a courtyard.
Hartford Housse - Manor Suite
Twin-bedded, large, luxurious suite with fireplace, situated in the manor. Individually decorated. En-suite, spacious bathroom, with a bath and shower. Often booked months in advance – some people’s favourite. Overlooks the rose garden.
Hartford House - Verandah Double Suites
Large luxury bedrooms with king-sized beds, lounge area and generous open-plan mosaiced bathrooms. Corner baths and showers – under-floor heating. Individually decorated, stylish ambiance and unique character. Views of the rose garden.
Hartford House - Verandah Twin Suites
Large luxury individually decorated bedrooms with two three-quarter beds, spacious open-plan mosaiced bathrooms and under-floor heating throughout. Fun-lovers have a preference for the Verandah Suites.
Hartford House - Garden Suites
These suites are situated in award-winning gardens. Decorated with silks from India, they have a colonial feel. Large superior bedrooms with king-sized beds. Lounge areas with fireplaces and under-floor heating. En-suite bathrooms and separate toilets. This is real style.
Hartford House - Pool Suites
Secluded in the gardens in close proximity to the swimming pool, sauna and wellness centre. Views of trout fishing lake. Large superior bedrooms with king-sized beds, Moroccan carpets and Indian silks. Lounge areas with fireplaces and en-suite bathrooms with stone floors and decorated with mosaics.
Hartford House - Umbulelo Suite & Ezul Wini Suite
These have been perfectly placed on a picturesque trout lake. They have been built in adobe and stone, one with roof garden and the other with thatch. Both uniquely decorated, and each comprising an entrance hall, en-suite bathroom, fireplace, under-floor heating, wooden deck and private pool. Views of trout lake and surrounding farmlands.
Hartford House - Lakeside Suites
These two spacious, superior suites are an unusual mix of ethnic fusion and eclectic African styles. Picture windows open onto un-interrupted views of the lake and a section of the farm. Entrance hall, lounge, large double bedroom and bathroom, fireplaces, heated towel rails, under-floor heating, high ceilings and privacy are common to both. One has a copper bath and a warm, rich ambience while the other has a romantic twin-bath and a modern mood. Both have a shower.
Facilities
The romantic elegance of the Hartford House restaurant is in keeping with its sumptuous fine-dining experience. Besides having one of South Africa’s best cellar collections, Hartford has been recognised by the Federation of Hoteliers of South Africa as KwaZulu-Natal’s top fine-dining venue, as Conde Nast House and Garden magazine’s preferred lunch-break destination and as Style magazine’s top 10 best fireside-lunch locations. The 2005/2006 Fedhasa East Coast Award for Best Small Restaurant and a gold award in the Diners Club Wine List of the Year Awards are among the latest accolades by Hartford.
