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Royston Hall – Historical House and Nature at its Best

Located 118kms south of Durban, Royston Hall is a stately Victorian manor house steeped in history and old-world charm near Port Shepstone.

Nestled in its private nature reserve, the guest house overlooks the Umzimkulu River and has distant views of the Indian Ocean.

This beautifully restored Victorian home is surrounded by indigenous bush and features a swimming pool and a peaceful patio area.

Breakfast is served daily in the elegant dining room or on the terrace and there are two comfortable lounges to relax in.

Accommodation at Royston Hall

Royston Hall offers seven spacious, individually decorated, double en-suite rooms with high ceilings.

The rooms are non-smoking, have access to a microwave oven and feature a bar fridge, tea/coffee facilities, an overhead fan, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, Satellite TV and a seating area.

Some rooms are wheel chair accessible and some have a shared balcony.

Honeymoons

Royston Hall is the perfect place for a honeymoon where couples have several opulent options to choose from.

The antique king size bedroom has a beautiful fire place with stunning views from the private deck looking into the forest and the valley.

Situated upstairs in the original house, is a bedroom with a large four poster bed and views from the tall sash windows of the valley and river below.

Honeymooners may enjoy a champagne breakfast in bed.

Alternatively, breakfast may be served on the private deck overlooking the valley, or take a breakfast basket into the valley.

Nearby Activities to Enjoy

Royston Hall is a bird watchers paradise with 208 species on their bird list.

Morning or sundowner cruises up and down the river with your own drinks and snacks may be arranged. The guest house owns 1km of river frontage for river fishing, and there is beach fishing at the famous Sand Spit where whales have been seen to come and birth their calves.

Deep sea fishing and scuba diving can also be arranged and there are nine world class golf courses nearby.

Royston Hall offers peace and tranquillity and lends itself to a place of quiet rest.

Contact Details

For more information or to make a reservation call 082 784 5851 or email info@roystonhall.co.za

Royston Hall may be found at the top of St.Faiths Road, down Royston Lane, Umtentweni, Port Shepstone, Kwazulu/Natal. Find them on Google Maps.

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