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Treat Yourself to a break at Royston Hall Historical Guest House circa 1897

Located in Umtentweni, on the South Coast of KwaZulu Natal, Royston Hall is a Listed Historical Victorian manor house, circa 1897. It is set in a lush tall coastal forest in our Private Nature Reserve, which is on the banks of the Umzimkulu Estuary.

A perfect place for a couples’ getaway with its Vintage interiors and expansive Victorian wrap around veranda, the house exudes old world charm.

Breakfast is served daily in the dining room or on the veranda by the pool and dinner is served by prior arrangement.

Royston Hall is a perfect setting for a lunch party, intimate wedding, birthday or any small event, and a great setting for a private dinner party in the formal dining room.

Something to look forward to is their High Tea on the last Saturday of the month.

Honeymoons and Accommodation at Royston Hall

Royston Hall is the perfect honeymoon destination. There are 7 elegant ensuite rooms to choose from. Two have fireplaces which create a most romantic atmosphere.

Each room is individually decorated and some include air conditioning, or overhead fans, a TV, bar fridge, tea/coffee facilities and Wi-Fi.

Honeymooners are treated to a champagne breakfast before the fire or on the deck, or may choose to take a breakfast basket into the forest.

Things to do at Royston Hall

Royston Hall boasts a bird list of 208 species. Various birding excursions can be arranged and forest walks with the Owner can be arranged on Saturday mornings.

Stand up Paddling or Kayaking on the river or sundowner cruise on the Umzimkulu River may be arranged and guests are able to take their own sundowners. There are opportunities for river, beach and deep-sea fishing and scuba diving nearby.

Royston Hall is sometimes tongue in cheek described as a mini- Downton Abby or Home from Home. Come and stay and decide for yourself.

Contact Details

Make a reservation by calling 082 784 5851 or email info@roystonhall.co.za

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Royston Hall may be found at the end of Royston Lane, off Old St.Faith’s Road, Umtentweni, Port Shepstone, KwaZulu Natal. Find them on Google Maps.

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