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Hartford House Location

At the foothills of the Kwazulu-Natal Drakensberg Mountains, lies Summerhill Farm and Hartford house. This country house is the ideal stop-over between Johannesburg and Durban and a tranquil haven for visitors exploring the splendour of the KZN Midlands. It is an hour and a half from Durban International Airport and four and a half hours from Johannesburg International Airport.

Wildlife Self Drive Walking Country Lodge Fishing Photography Birding Cuisine Spa Sport Facility Day Tour Swimming Pool Horse Riding Price Range - Southern Africa: $050 - $200

Hartford’s beauty was discovered by Sir Frederick Moor’s family when the land was granted to them by Queen Victoria in the mid 1870s. Sir Frederick was the last prime minister of the Colony of Natal and the property is now part of the greater Summerhill estate. The estate is the largest thoroughbred horse stud in the region. The Sheikh Maktoum of the ruling family of Dubai boards his prime stallions on the property.

There are 15 units comprising luxury bedrooms and superior suites, Each presents privacy, while the unusual and individual décor, results in an exclusive ambiance. Accommodation includes a superior suite and two luxury bedrooms – one of which is twin-bedded - in the manor house; four veranda luxury bedrooms – two of which are twin-bedded; two garden and two pool superior suites and four superior suites on the trout dam. A Hartford experience includes: Breakfasts, al la carte lunches, 5 course dinners, teas, a 5 star wine list. A new wellness centre offers everything from facials and massages to LaStone therapy and Chakra Placement.

Outdoor activities include: Swimming, tennis, trout fishing, horse riding, walks, stud tours and picnics. Being on the 20-year-old Midlands Meander guests have the opportunity to travel remote rural roads and discover the unusual art and craft of creative country folk. There are about 180 Midlands Meander Association members. The roads which link arts, crafts, shops, galleries, historical and environmental sites and tours as well as sporting and leisure activities, hearty countryfare and gourmet delights are well-signposted. Giant’s Castle is a good place to see the rock art of the ancient San people. Here too the more energetic will find, as-good-as-any, picturesque hiking trails.

Nearest City: MOOI RIVER

Check In Time: 02:00:00 PM

Check Out Time: 11:00:00 AM