PENNINGTON
ACCOMMODATION, GREATER SCOTTBURGH REGION, KWAZULU-NATAL SOUTH COAST
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coastal town on the south coast of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Apart from
a large sugarcane and dairy farming, it also hosts scores of holiday makers
who flock to the seaside during the December holidays. It is named
after an English family named Pennington, who began farming here in the
late 19th century. Sir Frank Reynolds, the sugar magnate, bought part of
the farm and developed a country home which he called Umdoni Park after
the mdoni (water myrtle) trees in the area. Sir Frank built a seaside residence
for South African prime ministers as a sign of his admiration for the first
premier of the Union, General Louis Botha. King George VI of Britain was
offered use of this home when his health was failing in 1952, and was planning
to visit it just before he died. |
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town is set on a hillside looking down onto the Indian Ocean. The
railway runs between the town and the beach (as it does all the way along
this coast from Durban to Port Shepstone, but trains are few and cause
little problem for visitors. Well served with roads as the motorway
N2 runs down from Durban connecting with the airport and passing Pennington. |
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Ironwood
Lodge, Self-Catering Safari Lodge, PENNINGTON
The relaxed atmosphere at
Ironwood is created through a combination of warm hospitality and spacious
well appointed units. Each has a garden or terrace with superb sea views,
a kitchenette, TV and air conditioning or fan. Garden fresh fruit
and vegetables are served with a choice of fresh fish and seafood or traditional
recipes. A tranquil, indigenous garden surrounds the swimming pool and
a walk to the beach is less than 200 meters away. Horse ride, sunbathe,
or fly fish on unspoilt beaches. Professional supervision is on hand to
assist Scuba divers experience the experience the wonders of ship wrecks
and protected reefs. Game fishing, Dolphin and Whale watching, Bungi
swing or Micro lighting are also arranged. A 3 minute drive to Selborne
Golf Estate and Umdoni Golf Course. 20 other golf courses to choose
from, including Durban Country Club. 3 magnificent Nature Reserves close
by offer viewing of small game and magnificent birding. |
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Portland
Six, Eco-Scandanavian style Cabin, PENNINGTON
Beautifully positioned in
the heart of a bird sanctuary on the South Coast, Portland Six is an Eco-Scandinavian
style cabin, set on two levels with a third mezzanine level. Welcoming
and spacious, the unit consists of one bedroom with two single beds, open-plan
kitchen, dining room and balcony on the first level. The second floor is
open-plan with a queen-size bed and lounge area. There are partial sea
views, balcony and tree views. Neutral tones create a calm relaxing environment
with touches of colour to add vitality. The large open-plan rooms provide
ample space, yet still remain private and cosy. The bright welcoming atmosphere
ensures privacy with access to the indigenous and tropical garden that
attracts a wide array of common and rare bird life. |
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Selborne
Hotel, Spa & Golf Estate (Three Cities Group), PENNINGTON
The Selborne Hotel, Spa
& Golf Estate welcomes you to a very special lifestyle where all the
cosmopolitan comforts and high standards of a refined and exclusive estate
are only surpassed by the tranquil subtropical surroundings. This
sub-tropical retreat on the edge of the warm Indian Ocean is only 30 minutes
south of Durban International Airport. Life's frenetic momentum decelerates
along this beautiful Sunshine Coast. A temperate climate and lush country
setting ensure exceptional leisure: swim with dolphins, horse ride on nearby
beach sands, and enjoy birding, fishing and scenic walking trails, as well
as swimming pools, floodlit tennis courts, and a resident Golf Pro at the
dedicated indoor golf academy. Selborne is famous for its large stately
manor house and beautiful subtropical gardens that stretch to a private
beach club that is only a few sandy footsteps to the beach. |
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PORT
SHEPSTONE ACCOMMODATION, HIBISCUS COAST, KWAZULU-NATAL SOUTH COAST
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Shepstone is situated on the mouth of the largest river on the south
coast of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, the Mzimkulu River (the great home
of all rivers). Port Shepstone, 120 km south of Durban is the administrative,
educational and commercial centre for southern Natal. Its industries include
a sugar mill, a lime works and a marble quarry. Timber, wattle bark and
sub-tropical fruit are produced in the district. The town features
as a boundary between areas in the SABC weather forecast, where it appears
in the phrase "from Port Shepstone to the Tugela mouth...". There
is a vibrant Abahlali baseMjondolo branch in the Gamalakhe township. It
was founded by Lungisani Jama. History: Port Shepstone
was founded in 1867 when marble was discovered nearby and is named after
Sir Theophilus Shepstone of the Natal government of the 1880s. |
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William Bazley built a harbour
and the first coaster entered the harbour on the May 8, 1880. In 1882 a
party of 246 Norwegian immigrants settled here and played a large part
in the development of the area. After the opening of the railway to Durban
in 1901 the harbour fell in disuse and eventually the river silted up again
making it impossible to use. The 27,000 candela lighthouse still stands
at the mouth of the Mzimkulu River. |
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Paradise Found, Self-Catering Beach House, PORT SHEPSTONE
KZN South Coast Accommodation
- luxury self catering beach-front accommodation in South Port, Port Shepstone,
South Africa - Sleeps 12-14 in comfort ... only 100m from the beach!
Situated in South Port (Port Shepstone), on the beautiful Hibiscus Coast
portion of the Kwa-Zulu Natal South Coast, "A Paradise Found" offers exquisite
seaside living a few paces from a magnificent warm-water beach. Port
Shepstone CBD is only a few minutes away, whilst slightly further afield
all the delights of the Kwa-Zulu Natal South Coast are at your disposal.
We are sure you will enjoy your stay in South Port, this beautiful part
of the South Coast! |
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La
Providence, Bed & Breakfast, PORT SHEPSTONE
Oslo Beach is situated in
the heart of the popular Hibiscus Coast – between Port Shepstone and Shelly
Beach, an hours drive from Durban International Airport. Put on the map
by the Norwegian Settlers who landed at the Umzimkhulu River Mouth in 1882
to begin farming on their 100 acre allotments. This is South Africas most
favoured beach destination as the east coast is washed by the warm Indian
Ocean and has beautiful weather even in the middle of winter. La
Providence is a beautiful home, thoughtfully furnished with every room
lovingly appointed to make your visit as enjoyable as possible. The bedrooms
spill out onto balconies with magnificent beach views. The house
has direct access to a quiet beach with rock pools and gullies or surf-washed
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Mdoni
House Guest Lodge, B&B/Self-Catering, PORT SHEPSTONE
Mdoni House Guest Lodge
is situated 500 meters from the sea amid tall trees on a hill overlooking
more than an acre of lush sub-tropical gardens - a secluded tranquil setting
in the heart of the South Coast, the Paradise of the Zulu Kingdom.
Enjoy breakfast or sundowners at treetop level next to the sparkling swimming
pool where there's a view of the Indian Ocean through the trees. Our exclusive
guest lounge and dining room also hosts a fully licenced bar. All
our bedrooms have en-suite or private bathrooms and are tastefully decorated
in an unpretentious manner - with your comfort in mind they are equipped
with ceiling fans, televisions, fridges, tea & coffee facilities etc.
While our most recent addition, Flame Tree Cottage, is often used as an
annexe to Mdoni House Guest Lodge, it is a fully equipped 2 bedroomed self
catering unit. |
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