TORBURNLEA HOMESTEAD
The genuine care and attention of your hosts extends to every detail in the homestead’s seven elegant bedrooms. Each room is stylishly decorated offering you all the modern comforts within a tranquil setting, surrounded by Torburnlea Homestead’s lush gardens and the unique Lowveld environment.
Included in all guesthouse rooms; Air-conditioning and overhead fans | Tea/coffee trays with filter coffee plungers, fresh milk and Stanford’s homemade rusks | Access to self-serve refreshments | Laptop safe | Hairdryer | Luxury percale sheets and bath towels | Locally handmade soap, hand and body cleanser, lotion and shampoo | Gowns and disposable slippers | Hot water bottles | Insect repellent | International plug | Room torch | Laundry service | Down king / standard pillows | South African Mohair or pure cotton bed throws | Electric blanket | Feather free pillows on request | Free WIFI accessible throughout the house
Be sure to walk around the historic Heritage Park while appreciating the bird life and make time to explore the stories and interesting facts about the homestead as it takes you back in time. Ask to be shown the wine cellar, previously used by Grace Hall in the early 1900s to store her farm preserves and cured meats. Enquire about the royal visit of King George VI, Queen Elizabeth (the Queen Mother) and the princesses during an unscheduled stop of the White Train at the nearby Mataffin railway siding on the farm.
ROOM DETAILS
All rooms have extra-length king beds, alternatively, by request, we can make 2 single beds in rooms 2/3/4/5/6. Maximum 2 people per room in rooms 1/2/3/4/7. Rooms 5 & 6 upstairs can accommodate 2 people per room plus 2 children (Room 5 in bunks and Room 6 in sofa beds). 2 per room, total 14 plus 4 children.
BREAKFAST
DAILY – The breakfast table at Torburnlea Homestead celebrates essential fresh ingredients locally sourced and the well-stocked vegetable and herb garden allows for harvest, creativity and spontaneity in the kitchen. Stanford’s famous country-style breakfasts are legendary in the Lowveld.
DINNER
TUESDAYS to SATURDAYS – Three-course dinners don’t disappoint, but be sure to make a reservation as they are prepared on request – excluding Sundays, Mondays and Public Holidays.
FACILITIES
Wheelchair friendly | Rooms 1 & 6 ONLY – full DSTV | Library – Full DSTV & Netflix | Free WIFI with battery back-up | Ample parking within a security village | Large Garden with umbrellas and reclining chairs | In the event of power outages, portable battery-operated lights & fans available | No smoking permitted indoors | Laundry service at extra charge | Children under 12 years by special arrangement only | Filter coffee/Tea | Air conditioning | In-room spa treatments can be arranged (24 hr notice required)
ROOM 5
Room 5 is a gorgeous tongue and groove loft room up a wooden staircase. Extra-length beds can be configured as king or twin and a small adjoining attic room can sleep two children in bunk beds. Double shutter doors open into an alcove with a freestanding bath looking out into the lush tree canopy and a wall mounted shower that can be used as a hand shower, is located in the ensuite bathroom. Two wardrobes and dressing tables ensure that you can have a “his” and “hers”. The desk offers a work area if required or a space to catch up with family and friends back home. There is access to an attractive shared facility in the loft with a kitchen sink, microwave and bar fridge. Regret no cooking facilities.