About Southern Comfort LodgeSOUTHERN COMFORT ESTATE, named for the original farmstead on which it is located, was bought by Craig and Lesley Hunt in 1994. It featured only a barren patch of sparse bush and a breached dam; it was unfenced, dry and dusty, with a meagre supply of water and a lonely farmhouse and stable yard, built originally in the 1920s. Since those early days, Craig and Lesley have fostered and created a dream – today, the Estate features a large dam, lush green gardens, a prolific borehole, a six-chalet lodge, conference centre and campground. As they say, from a tiny seed stems a great tree!
The Estate boasts a cool, calm atmosphere, offering peace and tranquillity to all who visit – a welcome haven from the chaos of everyday life. Craig and Lesley, having begun all those years ago, still reside on the property and eagerly welcome all who happen to pass their way. They have two children, a son, Scott and a daughter, Tanya.
Southern Comfort Estate has been a long time in the making, and we are still striving for the highest levels of perfection. There are numerous plans and projects for the future, and we would like to invite you to see for yourself what big dreams can achieve…
For inspiration, and relaxation, welcome to SOUTHERN COMFORT ESTATE.
Southern Comfort Lodge features:
6 Twin-bedded en suite chalets
Dinner, Bed and Breakfast – Lunch on request
Bar and Restaurant (A la Carte)
Free Wifi
Television
Swimming Pool
Back-up power – inverters and generator
High Quality Borehole Water
Safe and Secure Parking
Southern Comfort Lodge embodies Craig and Les’ original dream. It consists of six charming thatched chalets, all en suite, and a central bar and dining area, also thatched. The establishment is set in lush gardens, home to numerous wild bird species, and overlooks a seasonal dam.
Each of the rooms boasts two comfortable single beds, tea and coffee facilities, a heater and high-power fan, mosquito nets, and inverters for back-up electricity to beat the power cuts. All chalets have private verandas with views of the garden, ponds, and dam – perfect for evening sun-downers!
The main building consists of the bar and dining area, The Southern Comfort Family and Management will be your hosts in the evening. In winter, the fireplace is lit and the curtains drawn, and many an evening has been spent regaling tales of great adventures.
In summer, the windows are thrown open to the cool breeze and the symphony of the night, and guests are welcome to sit outside on the patio and enjoy the warm African evenings.
Dinner is served in the dining room and consists of an a la carte menu featuring sumptuous dishes over three courses. Breakfast is also served in the dining room and features a Full English with cereals and fruit juice on the side. A light Lunch is served if it is specifically requested in advance.
Birders Paradise Camp Site features
Lawned in a Bush Setting
Traditional Campers, Overlanders, Backpackers and 4x4 Campers
Pristine Ablutions
Room Upgrade Option
Power Points
Wash-up area
Overhead lighting
Braai Sites
Birder’s Paradise Camp Site gives the feeling of true luxury in the bush. The site boasts rolling green lawns bordered by untouched bushveld, and offers peace and serenity in a secure environment. There are numerous power points and braai areas strategically placed around the site, and the ablutions consist of showers, toilets, basins and mirrors. There is an outdoor sink and wash-up area, and the whole site over-looks a small seasonal river. Numerous bird species as well as scrub hares abound, giving the site a natural feel, and campers are welcome to sit around the central fire pit and enjoy the quiet evenings with a cool sundowner. All campers have full access to the swimming pool and bar, and are welcome to have dinner in the main lodge. Campers also have an option to upgrade to one of the lodge rooms for a reduced fee, provided there are extra rooms available.
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