Highgrove House Country Hotel, Restaurant, Farm & Spa

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Scored 9.8
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.9

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Offering sweeping views over the Mpumalanga Lowveld Valley, this 5-star guest house offers a fine-dining restaurant, a pool in the gardens and individually decorated suites with a fireplace. All suites at Highgrove House Country Hotel, Restaurant, Farm & Spa feature overhead fans, a seating area and views of the valley or forests. Modern amenities include a CD player and free Wi-Fi, and some suites have a private garden with pool. Guests can begin their day with an al fresco breakfast in the Victorian gazebo. During dinner, the Highgrove’s restaurant offers candle-lit meals accompanied by local wine. Highgrove’s spa and wellness centre includes a sauna and massage rooms. Tour desk staff can schedule a trip to the nearby game reserve, or provide information on the area’s scenic Panorama Route. Kruger National Park and the Lion Sands Reserve are less than 10 kilometres’ drive from the hotel. Private parking is free.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • 3 swimming pools
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, American, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Free private parking available on-site

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1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Michelle
South Africa South Africa
“This was the most wonderful holiday for me while my husband had business in Hazyview. The staff members were all extremely attentive and professional. The food was 5-star and my husband's gluten free needs were perfectly catered for. The spa was...”
Zain
Mauritius Mauritius
“If only there was a button to rate this place unlimited stars!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ we visited Highgrove for my wife's birthday. From start to finish, the experience was nothing short of incredible. The service was attentive and genuine, with such...”
Jonathan
United States United States
“Everything about Highgrove was absolutely superb! The details are what matters and Highgrove focuses on every detail of the guest experience from the down pillows and comforter to the personalized turn down service to the wood burning fireplace...”
Daniel
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“- exceptional attention to detail with service. - incredible location amongst the forest to relax and unwind. - excellent level of dining experience. - spa treatments were fantastic. - personal and caring approach that you don’t get with big...”
Winnie
South Africa South Africa
“I don't know where to begin to describe the experience... I loved the personal experience for me and my person, we were celebrating and they catered for that The food was divine, breakfast superb and dinner was exquisite... everything served in...”
Fergal
Ireland Ireland
“Stayed here for our last three nights of our honeymoon to South Africa. We taught all the other hotels that we stayed in during our honeymoon were off a very high standard, but the Highgrove easily topped them all. Everything about the hotel was...”
Leon
South Africa South Africa
“We stayed over for one night at Highgrove House Country Hotel while on our way to another destination. We had a wonderful stay. The Host and staff were very welcoming and helpful. The accommodation was comfortable and spacious. We enjoyed a...”
Lethonee
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We stayed for only one night at the end of August before heading to safari. We should have booked longer! The atmosphere was so relaxed and the amenities were superb. Everything was planned for our comfort. The evening meal was delicious and we...”
Thandi
South Africa South Africa
“The staff was friendly and the food was excellent,and the rooms comfortable and clean. their hospitality was excellent.”
Gareth
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The warm welcome, the food , the staff , the care and attention taken to make your stay special and truly memorable.The focus on delivering excellence in everything .”

Hosted by Kathy Russell

9.9
Host review score
Kathy Russell
Highgrove House, situated on a 64 hectare (158 acres) farm, 20 minutes away from Kruger National Park, combines distinctive accommodation in Mpumalanga along with gourmet cuisine and a hideaway pastoral setting in the Mpumalanga Lowveld valley. As the guest list for accommodation is limited to just sixteen people, 8 garden suites, personal service is assured. Voted Best small boutique hotel for several years in South Africa. The original Colonial Farmstead was constructed sometime around the turn of the 18th century and was renovated and revamped in 1988, when the exquisite accommodation suites were constructed. In 1991 Highgrove House opened its door as a five-star country hotel. The renovations have retained the character of the era whilst ensuring that today's guests luxuriate in modern comforts, with total privacy and personal service. Aged Jacaranda trees provide an enchanting entrance avenue. Fine collection of antiques and Persian carpets adorns the reception rooms, warmed by crackling wood fires when winters chill sets in.
Mrs Kathy Russell attained the beautiful property in 2007 after spending one night. She fell in love with the avenue of Jacaranda trees, the surrounding forests married to the English Colonial ambience and great cuisine. Her eye for detail and her passion for beautiful things has translated into what is the elegance, style and magnificence of Highgrove House.
In June 2014 Highgrove House Luxury Tours started operating, transferring guests from Johannesburg (O.R.Tambo) or KMIA airports to the little hidden paradise. The in-house Tours Company make use of luxury air-conditioned vehicles, and the very popular Panorama Tour and Animal Interaction Tours with visits to Moholoholo Sanctuary and Hoedspruit Endangered Species centre and Jessica the world’s famous hippo, brings a smile to each guest. A Kruger National park day tour is a highlight and you can escape the intense heat when returning the escarpment.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
The Royal
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Gluten-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 18:00
Check-out
From 06:00 to 11:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Please note that full payment will be charged at the time of booking for one night stays.