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Fern Hill Hotel - Accommodation near Howick, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Should
you visit Fern Hill Hotel, whether you wine, dine or stay for a while,
you will encounter a warm and comfortable experience. Fern Hill has a
reputation as one of the leading privately owned Hotels in South
Africa. Established restaurateurs and hoteliers, Gion and Karen
Poltera, will ensure your stay is an unforgettable one. Fern Hill
Hotel and Conference Centre is a landmark in the Kwazulu Natal
Midlands. Situated just off the N3 highway and opposite the Midmar Dam
and Nature Reserve, it enjoys a significant history. Built in 1851, as
a trading post by the Swann family, it became a trading post and
boarding house in 1888 for the Trekkers that stopped off, before
descending the treacherous Umngeni Gorge. Over many years it became a
popular holiday resort, until the early 1960s, after which it was left
to go to rack and ruin. Gion and Karen Poltera bought the property in
October 1989 and painstakingly reconstructed the dilapidated buildings
that remained and within eight months were able to re-open.
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| Price: 4 |
| bed and breakfast |
| 42 rooms |
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May 1990. What started off as a small hotel, with only Six bedrooms, a
small bar, restaurant and conference room, has developed to great
proportions. Today it boasts 42 bedrooms, all en-suite and a host of
public rooms. It has four Conference rooms, two restaurants, two bars.
Enjoy one these
beautifully appointed rooms. Some of which have a Jacuzzi bath, some
four-poster beds and some king-size. All rooms are equipped with a TV,
remote control, bathroom/shower-en-suite, tea/coffee making facilities
and guest amenities. All rooms are carpeted and tiled.
The
Midlands Meander near Central Drakensberg is an fascinating mix of
arts and crafts, world-class restaurants and homely comforts, with a
wide range of sporting, environmental and historical pursuits.
Sporting facilities include swimming, tennis and volleyball. A round
of golf at the nearby Boschhoek or a day sailing at Midmar Dam are
additional entertainment options. The Fern Hill Theatre is the perfect
conference, wedding reception, dinner and dance or party venue,
seating up to 250 people. Whether you visit, wine, dine or book in for
the night, we'll ensure you a comfortable and warm welcome.