Ria Roderick Hackland's Victorian manor in Umtentweni features nine elegantly appointed rooms in a restored historic house, set within a nature reserve near the Umzimkulu River and Indian Ocean. Highlights include antique furnishings, a luxurious Honeymoon Suite, and serene privacy for guests.
Ria Roderick Hackland's Victorian guesthouse, set in a coastal forest with Indian Ocean views, features nine elegantly appointed rooms, including a Honeymoon Suite with antique furnishings like brass, Persian rugs, and carved desks. Amenities include a nature reserve, nearby beaches, hiking, golf, reptile parks, and easy access to shops and restaurants.
In Umtentweni on South Africa's Lower South Coast, a restored Victorian manor sits in a coastal forest reserve near the Umzimkulu River and Indian Ocean. Guests enjoy elegant rooms, Tweni Beach for swimming and sunrises, plus nearby attractions like Oribi Gorge, hiking, golf, Pure Venom Reptile Park, and ancient wild olive trees.
Suite No.1
From R1,600
Per Person Sharing
- # King x 1
This suite has lofty ceilings and a King size Victorian Brass bed, with spacious shower room. Air Conditioner, open fire place, private ground floor entrance off parking area and veranda. Wifi/ TV/ Fridge/ Microwave/ Coffee station. Wheel chair friendly.
Suite No.2.
From R1,300
Per Person Sharing
- # Double x 1
Seperate from the main house. Cozy. Victorian brass bed. Small deck facing the forest and back garden. Roomy modern walk-in shower. Ground floor entrance. TV/ Air Conditioner/Small fridge/Microwave/Coffee station/Wifi.
Suite No.3.
From R1,300
Per Person Sharing
- # King x 1
Cozy. Seperate entrance from the main house with Vintage Queen Brass Bed. Shower Room. French doors opening to verandas overlooking the river view on one side and back garden on the other. Bar fridge/coffee station/ microwave. Wifi. Overhead fan.
Suite No.4.
From R1,700
Per Person Sharing
- # Queen x 1
Lofty, with Queen size 4 poster bed & shower room. Situated upstairs in the original house. Vista from tall sash windows of the valley and river below and the sea in the near distance. Bar fridge/coffee station/overhead fan/Wifi./Microwave available.
Suite No.5.
From R1,700
Per Person Sharing
- # King x 1
Original Master bedroom: Super King size bed with full bathroom upstairs in main house. Views over river and ocean in distance. Shared balcony (with No.6) overlooking pool . Large Vintage bedroom. Small fridge/coffee station/microwave available.
Suite No.6.
From R1,700
Per Person Sharing
- # King x 1
King size bed. Small en-suite shower room. Upstairs in original house. Overhead fan. Small Fridge/Coffee station/ TV/ Wifi. Microwave available. Inland forest views from tall sash windows. Shared balcony (with No.5) overlooking the pool and river view.
Suite No.9.
From R1,700
Per Person Sharing
- # Queen x 1
Canopied Queen bed, tall sash windows, 120 year old Oregon floors, open fire place, lounge/dining area, fridge/TV/ WiFi/ Aircon, full vintage bathroom. Inland forest and garden views. Access and foyer shared only with Rm 8 up winding private stairwell.
| Rooms | 04 Nov | |
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Suite No.1 | R 850R 1,700 | |
Suite No.2. | R 700R 1,400 | |
Suite No.3. | R 650R 1,300 | |
Suite No.4. | R 850R 1,700 | |
Suite No.5. | R 850R 1,700 | |
Suite No.6. | R 850R 1,700 | |
Suite No.9. | R 850R 1,700 | |
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Royston Lane, Faith's Road, Off Old St, Umtentweni, Port Shepstone, 4235, South Africa
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Faith's Road
Off Old St
Umtentweni
Port Shepstone
4235
South Africa
- Access to surrounding forest and outdoor activities
- Basket to take into the forest
- Champagne Breakfast served in bed or by the fire overlooking the valley
- Ensuring guests are never disappointed
- Historic beach cottage with war memorabilia
- Luxurious honeymoon suites
- Narrow unpretentious suburban lane access
- Outdoor spaces including site of Brigadier John Robinson Royston burial
- Relaxation options including lounging by the pool and leisurely breakfasts in nature
- Scenic riverside setting along Umzimkulu River
- Sense of excitement and pleasant surprises
- Swimming pool surrounded by Fig Trees and bird activity
- Valley and river views
- Victorian veranda with birds' eye view of Umzimkulu River and Fish Eagles
- Winding drive through tall forest
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bathrobe
- Bathroom amenities
- Ceiling fan
- Cleaning service
- Coffee station
- Coffee/tea facilities
- Desk
- DSTV/Satellite TV
- Fireplace
- Fridge
- Iron
- Ironing board
- Microwave
- Non-smoking policy
- Open fireplace
- Patio
- Private entrance
- Refrigerator
- Shower only
- Sitting area
- TV
- Wheelchair friendly
- Wi-Fi