HARTFORD HOUSE

A thoroughbred country house!

Historic & beautiful country house
Prize racehorse stud including Dubai greats
Fly fishing, tennis & golf
Midlands meander to explore at leasure
Romance rules the day & night at Hartford House!

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Hartford House

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Hartford House, one of the country’s most beautiful houses, was home to the family of the colony of Natal’s last prime minister and is on Summerhill, the nation’s leading racehorse stud. There are tranquil lakeside Suites, all with private plunge pools, decorated in earthy rich colours and with individual charm and character. All the suites have underfloor heating and from some Bay windows look out onto the manicured front lawns and french doors open onto a secluded courtyard. The bathrooms are have a large inviting marble bath and a romantic stone fireplace provides warmth in the rooms on cold evenings.

Steeped in history and situated on one of South Africa's most famous racehorse stud farms, Hartford House is a world- class, leave-the- world-behind destination. There is an award winning restaurant, a wellness centre for extra luxurious relaxation. Take a stroll around the estate and watch champion horses being put through their paces or simply enjoy a romantic lunch with your partner sampling some of the estates fantastic wine collection. With only thirteen suites in total a stay at Hartford house is gauranteed to be an exclusive, romantic and intimate experience.

Activities at Hartford House

Here you have the option of age-old pastimes of trout-fishing, tennis and golf as practised in the traditional manner. Witness the preparation of champion race horses and view the champion stallions going about their paces. Horse-back rides are arranged for the experienced, a game conservancy offers 7000-acres of wildlife to explore on foot and any number of options in the countryside. The midlands meander can be explored at leasure and there are a number of art and crafts shops as well as numerous restaurants and pubs.

13 Suites

En-suite Bathrooms

Underfloor heating

Dining room

Bar

Hartford House
Mooi River
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