Coach House

Tel:+27 (0) 31 916 1449 | (0) 39 975 1466
Email:abemeyer@roamingafrica.com

-Drakensberg Accommodation-

The Coach House is just four hours drive from Johannesburg and three and a half hours from Pretoria and is the ideal conference venue in the magnificent Drakensberg Mountains.

The Coach House offers 29 spacious, well-appointed rooms offering every comfort and convenience and each with its own generous en suite bathroom and separate shower.

There are 8 Suites and 21 Premier rooms with extra long king-size double or three quarter twin beds. All rooms have private verandahs with sweeping panoramic mountain views and are fitted with luxurious percale cotton sheets and mohair blankets, heated towel rails, air-conditioning, ceiling fans and personal bathrobes.

Other room facilities include electronic safes, hairdryers, heaters, mini bars and satellite TV with 19 channels. The bathrooms have an extensive range of guest amenities and the rooms are stocked with fresh flowers, spring water, fresh fruit and homemade biscuits daily. The Suites and Premier rooms have log-burning fireplaces where one can snuggle up on a chilly winter's night after a perfect day.

As a recipient of the coveted Chaîne de Rôtisseurs blazon, fine wining and dining is a daily occurrence at the Coach House! Renowned for the finest breakfast in the country, there is no better place to enjoy this than on the verandah overlooking the pool, which offers spectacular views of the northern Drakensberg Mountains.

Feast on a stunning full buffet of fruit, yoghurt, cereals, cold meats, smoked salmon, cheeses, homemade breads and pastries and many more mouth-watering delights. A variety of delicious cooked breakfasts is available daily.

The chef and his team specialise in preparing exceptionally good food! They use only the freshest seasonal ingredients, most of which are sourced locally, like the Lunsklip River trout, Bonsmara beef, and sub-tropical fruits and nuts. Tantalize your taste buds with mouth-watering lunches and candle-lit dinners from the à la carte menu in the Zeederberg Restaurant where vegetarian and special dietary requirements are easily catered for on request. The sumptuous Sunday buffet lunch is a festive affair with an array of delicious, carefully prepared dishes to please everyone.

The Coach House is also renowned for its charming fine wine cellar, The Broken Anvil, which stores an impressive 8000 bottles comprising 200 local and imported wines to please every palate and pocket. Platinum winner of the Diners Club International 2002 Wine List of the Year, the Broken Anvil will delight any discerning wine lover with its impressive wine list. Choice wines from the cellar complement our chef’s fine food. The cellar is available for private functions of up to 40 guests.

Enjoy a pre-dinner aperitif in the historic and atmospheric John Buchan Bar or stargaze in wonder at the crystal clear skies out on the verandah whilst sipping an exotic cocktail. After dinner, relax in front of the log fire in the comfort of the gracious Serala lounge and peruse one of our many coffee table books.

The Agatha Spa at the Coach House is a fully equipped health and beauty spa in tranquil surroundings and the perfect place to relax and unwind in comfort. A dedicated team of professional therapists offers a comprehensive range of body and beauty treatments leaving you radiant and your senses tingling. Guests staying at the hotel have complimentary unlimited use of the steam rooms, saunas, gymnasium and hydro jet heated pool. Enjoy the spectacular breathtaking views of the nearby northern Drakensberg Mountains from the treatment rooms, the gym and the pool. Treat your palate to a healthy, delicious light lunch then pamper yourself with our exclusive relaxing Nougat Wrap whilst you drink in the panoramic mountain views. It’s sheer indulgence to restore mind, body and soul.

Explore the fifteen hectares of enchanting beautiful garden surrounding the hotel. An eclectic collection of indigenous and exotic plants and trees has been assembled to provide one of the most interesting and well laid out hotel gardens in the country.

Below the hotel an indigenous aloe garden flows into orchards of macadamia trees. Linking onto one of the farm walks, a selection from one of South Africa's best-known clivia collections, The McNeil Collection, has been planted. This captivating garden borders a small stream, canopied by grand, indigenous trees. Maps of marked walking paths are available at Reception – take a leisurely stroll or a brisk hike on one of the many routes – from 30 minutes to 3 hours.

Secluded spots along the way provide the perfect setting for daydreaming, bird watching or mountain gazing and for added enjoyment, simple or sumptuous picnic basket lunches may be taken and enjoyed on the outing.

Coach House tailor-make your conference to suit your every need whether it is a day package for 10 people or a 5-day, or a 100-delegate conference.

Whether it is a large or intimate occasion, the Coach House offers a variety of wedding venues to turn your dreams into reality. If your special day involves a lunch with family and close friends or an opulent banquet for a hundred guests, the Coach House has the perfect setting.

One can choose between The Chapel and the romantic Garden Gazebo for the wedding ceremony and The Old Workshop and The Fallen Tree for the reception. The Coach House will provide you with the best catering, florist, and baker in the province to make your every dream come true. Incredible opportunities for photography against the splendour of the northern Drakensberg Mountains will provide unforgettable and lasting memories.

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