Location: South Africa » Mpumalanga » The Panorama Route » South Kruger » Sabi Sand Game Reserve » HazyviewHighgrove HouseHighgrove House Guest House accommodation in Kiepersol MpumalangaDescriptionHighgrove Guest House combines distinctive accommodation and gourmet cuisine with a hideaway pastoral setting offering sweeping views over the Lowveld valley. As the guest list is limited to just sixteen, personal service is assured.
The original Colonial Farmstead was constructed some time around the turn of the century and was renovated and revamped in 1990, when the exquisite suites were constructed, and the lodge opened in 1991. The renovations have retained the character of the era whilst ensuring that today s discriminating guests luxuriate in modern comforts, with total privacy and personal service.
Each of our 8 exquisitely decorated garden suites includes full en suite bathroom with bath and shower, luxurious bathrobes, pure cotton sheets, goose down duvets and king-size or twin beds. Overhead fans provide an Out of Africa feeling, and all suites have separate sitting rooms, with open fireplaces and secluded verandas with views of the forest or valley and avocado orchards. The two orchard suites have private saunas and swimming pools in their own secluded gardens - absolute luxury and privacy.
Mornings begin with alfresco breakfasts in the Victorian gazebo, whilst evening highlights are the sumptuous gourmet dishes, fine wines and impeccable service of the candlelit restaurant. We have been awarded the coveted Cha‹¨«e des Rtisseurs blazon. To maintain an atmosphere of Fine Dining, dress code for dinner is smart - please no jeans, shorts or athletic shoes. Close to all scenic attractions and Game Reserves
Repeatedly awarded Best Small Luxury Hotel in SA
Rated one of the top 10 restaurants in SA
A most gracious 5 star luxury country retreat
Near Hazyview in Mpumalanga, a malaria free area. Highgrove Guest House combines distinctive accommodation in Mpumalanga along with gourmet cuisine and a hideaway pastoral setting offering sweeping views over the Mpumalanga Lowveld valley. As the guest list for accommodation is limited to just sixteen people, personal service is assured. The original Colonial Farmstead was constructed some time around the turn of the century and was renovated and revamped in 1990, when the exquisite accommodation suites were constructed, and the lodge opened in 1991. The renovations have retained the character of the era whilst ensuring that today's discriminating guests luxuriate in modern comforts, with total privacy and personal service. Each of our 8 exquisitely decorated garden suites includes full en suite bathroom with bath and shower, luxurious bathrobes, pure cotton sheets, goose down duvets and king-size or twin beds. Overhead fans provide an "Out of Africa" feeling, and all accommodation suites have separate sitting rooms, with open fireplaces and secluded verandas with views of the forest or valley and avocado orchards. The two orchard suites have private saunas and swimming pools in their own secluded gardens - absolute luxury and privacy. Mornings begin with alfresco breakfasts in the Victorian gazebo, whilst evening highlights are the sumptuous gourmet dishes, fine wines and impeccable service of the candlelit restaurant. We have been awarded the coveted Cha�e des Rtisseurs blazon. To maintain an atmosphere of Fine Dining, dress code for dinner is smart - please no jeans, shorts or athletic shoes. Repeatedly voted Best Small Luxury Hotel in Mpumalanga and South Africa After a wonderful day on safari in the heat and dust of the Game Reserve or exploring the incredible Panorama route, come home to the cool mountain air to rejuvenate yourself in delicious anticipation of the evening ahead. Antique shops, Artist's workshops, Bird watching, Botanical gardens, Fishing, Golf courses, Horseriding, Hiking, Hot air ballooning, white water rafting or Helicopter flips can all be arranged. We are situated in the mountains of Mpumalanga off the R40 Route between White River and Hazyview at an altitude of about 1000 metres. Accommodation In the heart of this beautiful area, between White River and Hazyview, a graceful country inn has been established on the edge of the escarpment, just four hours’ drive from Gauteng.
Highgrove is ideally situated at 1000 metres above sea level and so avoids the really intense heat and humidity that can sometimes be experienced in Mpumalanga during the summer months. Around the turn of the last century it was a chilli farm, hacked from the untamed bushveld and lovingly nurtured by one Colonel Wicks, whose ghostly presence may still be felt in the historical main buildings on still evenings.
Today the crops that grow in the lush soil are avocados and macadamia nuts as well as our very own organic vegetable garden - many of our signature dishes use these divine, fresh ingredients during harvesting.
The old farmstead has been masterfully restored and transformed into an elegant country lodge, with eight delightful garden suites, and the surroundings landscaped into gardens perfumed by nature’s ambrosial scents. Two rows of aged jacaranda trees, which meet in a high arch, provide an enchanting entrance avenue.
A fine collection of antiques and Persian carpets adorns the reception rooms, warmed by crackling fires when winter’s chill sets in. To further pander to the senses, the aromas of good living fill the air with fragrances of flowers, herbs, cooking and fine wines.
Pause a while in the intimate bar or on the spacious colonial verandah before entering the romantic, elegant candle-lit dining room with the gleam of silver, for a gourmet experience. Each meal is memorable, as specialities of the house are exquisitely created and served with South Africa’s finest wines. Old world charm and courtesy are the order of the day in this gracious country home from home. Intimate weddings and and special occasions are well catered for.
RatesStandard Rates | | | | | Luxury Rooms | R2540.00 per person single per night | R2035.00 per person sharing per night | | | Orchard Rooms | R3025.00 per person single per night | R2420.00 per person sharing per night | | | | | Accommodation, 5 Course table d’hote dinner, pre dinner snacks, full English and continental breakfast, complimentary sherry, tea / coffee trays, car wash should guest’s approve, on-site secure parking, Iinternet access | | | | | Lunch, beverages, laundry, tour operator services, telephones, gratuities | | | | | | Rates are subject to change without notice. | |
DirectionsHighgrove House is situated 370km east of Johannesburg in the heart of Mpumalanga between White River and Hazyview. It is close to the Phabeni Gate and Numbi Gate into the Kruger National Park and close to the top game reserves in the Sabi Sands including Londolozi, Mala Mala, Idube, Inyati, Savanna Nottens, Leopard hills, Dulini, Exeter, Ulusaba, Lion Sands Tinga, Singita and Sabi Sabi. Highgrove is ideally situated for exploring the magnificent highlights of Mpumalanga, including God’s Window, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, the Blyde river Canyon and Pilgrim’s Rest, Sudwala Caves and numerous waterfalls in the Panorama area.
From Johannesburg or O R Tambo Airport:
Follow signs for the N12 Witbank (now called Emalahleni). Travel east on the N12, until the N12 and the N4 from Pretoria merge – it is now the N4 highway. From Pretoria: Take the N4 highway to Witbank (Emalahleni). Continue towards Nelspruit.
From Nelspruit:
Before Nelspruit on the N4 highway, carry on straight. Miss the Nelspruit /Barbeton off-ramp and carry on until you see the White river turnoff, turn left. At the Robots turn right. Travel around first traffic circle. At second traffic circle, turn left. Travel passed two robots and turn left to White River. At the first traffic lights in White River, turn left, then at the next traffic lights, turn right. Pass through one further set of traffic lights and turn onto the R40 Hazyview road. Travel on R40 towards Hazyview for 29km. Look on right hand side and find Highgrove House white sign, turn right. . Carry on through the forest road, Highgrove Ave, until you arrive at the gate to the entrance.
From Hazyview and Game Reserves:
Travel from Hazyview main road and turn right at 3-way stop to White River (R40) for approximately 18km and Highgrove white sign will be on left-hand side, turn left.
From Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport:
Follow the airport sign towards the exit. Continue out the airport, and to the T-Junction/stop street, turn right and join onto the R538. Continue straight along this road, following the signs to White River. Continue for approximately 10km, until you reach White River. Once in White River, turn right at T-Junction and right again at the traffic light. Continue straight through two sets of traffic lights, turn left at the third set of traffic lights (just before exiting White River). Continue straight out of White river on R40 towards Hazyview for approximately 29km. Highgrove sign on right hand side. Follow the road signs to Highgrove.Accolades | :Tourism Council of SA Star Grading |
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