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 offering sweeping views over the Mpumalanga Lowveld valley.
As the guest list for accommodation is limited to just sixteen people, 8 garden suites, personal service is assured. 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 todays 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 2008 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.
In October 2013 the Orchard Spa with 10 treatments opened its doors to in-house and day Spa guests. The spacious treatment rooms and view over the valley and the professional service from staff has made this one of the best Spas in the region.
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.
As the hotel is situated on a Macadamia nut and avocado farm and have own bee-hives honey, many of signature dishes use these divine, fresh ingredients during harvesting.
Fresh vegetables and herbs are utilized from organic vegetable garden and the hotel supports local farmers to reduce carbon footprint and to deliver fresh ingredients of the highest standard.
The food at Highgrove is a gastronomical experience.
Chocolates and fondues are blended with Belgium Swiss chocolate and very own Macadamia nuts for you to enjoy.
The Royal at Highgrove House is a award winning fine dining restaurant for several years and serving globally inspired culinary cuisine.
Pause for a while in the intimate bar or on the spacious colonial verandah before entering the romantic, candlelit dining room with the gleam of silver, dark woods and white table setting for a memorable experience.
At The Royal the finest locally produced ingredients are used ensuring socially and environmentally conscious menu.
A 5 Course Table d’hôte Menu is served with an option between two main courses and two desserts. Combine these excellent dishes with selected wines on offer and you have a Gastronomic experience.
The produce from the Highgrove Farm are also used extensively in the menu, such produce includes avocados, macadamia nuts, raw honey and a variety of herbs and vegetables from organic gardens.
Put yourself into the capable hands of excellent, well-trained therapists and surrender your mind and body to a decadent spa experience that will leave you refreshed, revitalised and rejuvenated.
One treatment room for waxing, eyelash tinting, etc, large manicure and pedicure treatment areas with marble fireplace, Outside treatments are arranged amongst the Orchards or, should you be booked into the hotel, on your patio of your private suite.
The hotel invites you to de-stress and restore your energy and strength, whilst balancing body, mind and soul.
Spa area has two double spacious couple treatment areas one with jet bath and one with sensation shower to accommodate couples, friends, or moms and daughters who wish to e treated at the same time.
In keeping with current spa trends, the spa Highgrove offers a tranquil relaxation lounge overlooking the valleys and orchards.
Re-energise and detoxify in the well-designed steam room, saunas, outside Jacuzzi, and plunge pools in the private suites two of which also have private saunas.
Anton Bosch works from his pottery studio in White River. He creates individually designed ceramic pieces, which are sought after collector’s items as well as functional, decorative household items.
Set on a 1,000 hectare game reserve, the JGI Chimpanzee Eden is a home to chimpanzees that have been misplaced from their natural habitat.
The Dinosaur Park at the Sudwala Caves is set in a lush tropical garden. It contains life-sized, scientifically accurate models of pre-historic animals.
The Elephant Sanctuary provides a safe haven for their elephants and offers a unique platform for guest education and interaction.
The lowveld offers a variety of extreme activities, like the Big Swing and Highwire in Graskop and the bridge swing in Sabie.
The centre has established itself as one of the leading private research and breeding facilities for endangered species in the country.
The park is one of South Africa’s biggest tourist attractions. Home to the Big Five, and hundreds of other species, the park is open daily.
You can explore these magnificent gardens on several hiking trails and view the extensive indigenous tree collection, one of the largest collections of cycads, the African Rainforest and two waterfalls.
Highgrove House has started own organic vegetable garden to supply fresh vegetables and herbs for the table.
Spectacular scenery can be seen on any of the following drives. Explore them individually or plan a combination route: Sabie, Mac Mac Falls, Pilgrim's Rest, Graskop, God's Window, Blyde River Canyon and Kowyns Pass.
A unique shopping experience in beautiful surroundings. Discover a wide selection of curios, linen, leather, confectionery and decor shops.
Established in 1959 as Rottcher Wineries, the Rottcher Group now boasts not only a successful winery, but also a nuttery, equestrian centre and the famous Wolhuters Art Gallery.
The residents of the traditional villages of Shangana invite guests to share in the way of life of the Shangaan people.
The series of caverns called the Sudwala Caves are one of South Africa's major attractions.
Situated in an exquisite little paradise the views, the trees, the orchards combine this with intimacy brilliant award winning cuisine and you have a marriage made of good food and wines.
HIGHGROVE HOUSE
Between Hazyview & WhiteriverR40Kiepersol1241South Africa