Hartford House

CEDARBERG RATING

Luxury

Overview

The Hartford House lies on Summerhill Stud on the picturesque KwaZulu-Natal Midlands Meander. South Africa's leading racehorse stud farm - in the foothills of the Drakensberg mountains close to Giant's Castle. This beautiful old 1875 homestead is now an exquisitely furnished country house hotel with an acclaimed restaurant and wine cellar.

Award-winning gardens overlook the paddocks and lake and contain a varied selection of rooms and suites. For all tastes including the eco-sensitive Lakeside Suites, each with a private pool. All are individually decorated with telephone, satellite TV, minibar, underfloor heating, Jacuzzi spa baths and fireplaces.

Activities at Hartford House include swimming and tennis, fly fishing in tranquil trout waters, horse riding on bridle paths and race tracks, walks on the estate and stud farm tours.

Families with children are more than welcome to stay at Hartford. Babysitting services are available.

At A Glance

  • Garden
  • Horse-riding
  • Swimming pool
  • Wifi on premises

Hartford House on the map

Rooms

Veranda Suite

The veranda twin rooms consist of two twin beds which can be converted to king, shower and bath, underfloor heating, air-conditioner, private patio, and complimentary tea and coffee making facilities.

Heritage Suites

Connected to the veranda suites. The heritage suites consist of a king bed, bath, shower, under-floor heating, air-conditioning, private patio, and complimentary tea and coffee making facilities.

Garden & Pool Suites

Situated in the gardens and near the hotel swimming pool, these consist of a king bed or twin beds, bath and shower, private patio, small lounge area with fireplace, underfloor heating, and complimentary tea and coffee making facilities.

Executive Suite

Situated in the manor house, the suite consists of a king bed, bathroom with a large shower and large marble bath, fireplace, and complimentary tea and coffee making facilities.

Family Suite

The suite consists of two bedrooms, one with a king bed and one with twin beds, two bathrooms with separate tub and shower, seating area, private patio, and complimentary tea and coffee making facilities. Situated near the lake, this family suite accommodates two adults and two children age 12 or over. No children under the age of 12 permitted.

Lakeside Suite

Situated around the lake, these private luxury suites consist of a king bed, bath and shower, lounge area with fireplace, private patio, splash pool, uninterrupted views of the lake, and complimentary tea and coffee making facilities.