At the De Doornkraal Historic Country House you will be treated to luxurious accommodation in charming surroundings and beautiful interiors. Riversdale, home of the majestic Sleeping Beauty mountain peak, is located on the Garden Route, a malaria-free area.
All 15 rooms offered are en-suite. Wi-Fi is available in the restaurant and wine garden. Guests can enjoy a drink from the honesty bars in the two private lounges. There are two cottages with lounges and patios to supplement the accommodation. Guests experience total privacy since the hosts reside in the Edwardian homestead of the De Doornkraal Estate. A swimming pool is located in the garden for the guests to use. The intimate De Wingerdt restaurant has a splendid wine list and serves cuisine of the region. The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. There is ample secure parking for guests.
De Doornkraal is eco-friendly; solar-heated water is utilized for the en-suite bathrooms. For organizations that need a break from city life, De Doornkraal offers conferencing in the renovated, air-conditioned former freemasons lodge, Lodge Frere, built in 1888, that forms part of the complex. Leisure activities include golf, birdwatching, sightseeing, picnics, fishing, fynbos hiking trails, and horse trails.
De Doornkraal Historic Country House
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Getaway Summary
PRICE (pp sharing):
from R 768
PRICE (unit):
from R 1,425
GETAWAY TYPE
Hotel
Overview
"Very Friendly Staff"
26 Sep 2022
By Gavin Mitchell
"Very Comfortable, Good Food and very friendly staff- very good syay"
"Friendly staff and great food"
14 Aug 2019
By Sonja Viljoen
"Loved my stay, very comfortable rooms, friendly staff and great food! Loved the fat cat and all the homely comforts that come with this beautiful place! Thanks to all for making me and my son feel so welcome!"
"Incredibly helpful"
04 Jan 2012
By Alison, South Africa
"We had a wonderful stay at De Doornkraal Historic Country House. The hospitality, service and food were amazing. Christopher Peppas went out of his way to ensure that all our needs were met. The staff were incredibly helpful and friendly. The accommodation was perfect for our needs. If passing through Riversdale again, we would definitely return."
"Fantastic"
20 Nov 2011
By Gerhardus, South Africa
"We had a wonderful time at De Doornkraal! The Deluxe Room was very quaint and luxurious, and I must commend Christopher and his team on the brilliant dinner he prepared for us! We will definitely return!"
