Rooms 1 and 2 have been converted into one convenient “apartment”.   These were initially known as “Ingeli” and “Mount Currie” after the beautiful mountain views from each room.   The apartment thus consists of 2 bedrooms, (one with double bed and one with 2 single beds, which converts to a kingsize on request).   They are each equipped with DSTV, kettle, iron and board, hairdryer and electric blankets and fans.   The bathroom has a shower in the bath and the toilet is separate.   Room 2 also has a convenient desk and lamp.   This  is the ideal option for a family of four, OR for traveling companions who have no objection to sharing the ablution facilities.   Situated at the top of the original internal staircase, which leads off the guest lounge, a lockable door now secures the apartment’s privacy.   Because of the facilities we have set the rate for Rooms 1 and 2, together as a “sharing” rate, even though each bedroom is a completely separate entity.

 

 

At the end of the passage a lockable door yields access to Room 3, “The Suite”.   This now also has outside access, via the new staircase which leads onto a spacious “sit out” wooden deck.   From here one enters a large, very comfortable en suite room with a kingsize bed which could be converted into 2 singles on request.  It has its own bathroom with a shower in the bath.   In addition to a small fridge and microwave, it also has all the electric appliances and hospitality tray.   The seating area has a double couch, which converts to a sleeper should the need arise.

 

Although these 3 rooms can be hired as two completely SEPARATE units, they are also ideal for the larger family to use as one complete flat – Mum and Dad in No. 3, (en suite), and kids and Grannie at the end of the passage, with their own bathroom.
Or whatever.    We look forward to preparing the space to suit your needs.

 

Rooms 4 and 5, which have an inter-leading, lockable door between them, are both spacious optional  self-catering suites, with small kitchenettes and en-suite bathrooms.  These two rooms are often used by traveling families.   The kitchenettes are equipped with a small cooking plate, fridge, microwave, toaster, kettle and the necessary  crockery, cutlery, pots and pans.   In addition, No. 4 “Cascades” has an outdoor eating option, and an adjoining covered carport.   The kingsize bed can be converted to 2 singles on request.   It also has an extremely popular “back to nature” double shower and has hosted many honeymoon couples.   Décor includes many items sourced in Pondoland.  In addition it has all the usual electrical appliances and hospitality tray, as well as underfloor heating.   It inter-leads with …

Room 5, “Nostalgia”, which  is decorated in traditional English style, and includes several old family pieces and momentoes from Bonnie’s long association with Dance.   She is a retired international Grades Examiner of the Royal Academy of Dance and this room, (and indeed much of the property), includes décor items from the 15 different countries in which she worked.   In addition to the double bed, “Nostalgia” has a pull-out sleeper couch.   The conventional bathroom has a shower in the bath.   Underfloor heating, electric fan, electric blankets, kettle, hairdryer, iron and board are standard while the kitchenette includes fridge, microwave, toaster  and small electric double plate.

No. 6.  - “The Loft”  is an “upstairs and down” room with the double bed up on the mezzanine.   One delightful and happy honeymoon couple, who extended their stay,  wrote, “ons is met wittebroods en ons het so lekker pophuis gespeel”.   This romantic bedroom under the thatched eves has a rather private feel and was the specially prepared scene for a proposal.  When confronted with the grooms requested 500 red roses the lovely bride-to- be’s answer was, naturally,  “Yes”!    The kitchenette and bathroom with double shower are both downstairs.  For your convenience, two TV sets – one up, one down.    Although not under cover there is safe parking right next to the door of No. 6 through a private entrance.   From the porch, steps lead up to a private deck with comfortable seating and lovely mountain views – a great place to enjoy early morning coffee or that cold beer after a long, hot day.

No. 7  is the long-planned de Luxe suite.   Although no expense has been spared as far as comfort and convenience are concerned, the really important thing about No. 7 is that it was specially designed as our wheel-chair friendly room.  After parking in the adjoining covered car port one takes the ramp entrance into the private lounge.
Here everything possible has been done to make the guest feel at home and in control.   The spacious private lounge has a plasma screen with 40 channel DSTV.   The little kitchenette has also been ramped to make life easier, with appliances within easy reach.   Pottery and Tiles by “John the Potter” from Betty’s Bay enhance this space.

In the bedroom there is another TV screen to enjoy while you lie in the extremely comfortable king-size bed.   As Manora is fully fenced and security aware, you may also lie here with your sliding door open, listening to the bubbling fountain in the adjoining walled, “white garden” with it’s tree seat.

The shower, basin and toilet were designed for easy wheel chair access, while the corner spa bath is there to sooth aches and pains, whether the guest is handicapped or has simply taken strain from the long drive or a busy day.

Although we have stopped short of the obvious and   have NOT given this suite the title “Seventh Heaven”, we would like to share some comments by our guests:

“After a long exhausting day of work I could relax, watch DSTV, enjoy a wonderful bubble bath after a delicious dinner and snuggle softly into a deep sleep.   Oh it was just great”!!

“What a lovely room – so beautifully and thought fully designed.   Thank goodness the rain in the Drakensberg caused us to change our plans and re-route via Kokstad”.

“This is the best place to sleep and spend time; it’s very unique and special”.

“Peace, Tranquility, Angels – the BEST”

“Soos altyd.   1.   Ek is Tuis.   2.  Julle liefde is om jou/my.   3. Dit is ‘n oase en ek voel altyd verryk”.

And finally, the humbling truth - “Surely our Lord is the unseen Guest in this place”.

That leaves us with  rooms, 8. 9, and 10.   Although  these are the three smallest rooms at “Manora” they each have their own charm.    They also have everything really necessary, such as their own bathrooms, small desks and  DSTV.   Hospitality trays, electric blankets, hairdryers and iron and board are also standard.   All three are guaranteed to be cosy as they are equipped with under-floor heating.

No. 8 and 9 comprise the self-standing “Welcome Cottage”.   They interlead and each have their own little porches and car port space.   “Benvenuto” means “welcome” in Italian and “Wamkelikile” is the Xhosa equivalent.   Bonnie’s three working visits to Italy were the inspiration behind the décor in No. 8 with it’s three-quarter bed, while No. 9 has an African theme and a double bed.

Finally we have No. 10, “Jardin Bleu”.    The work of Cape Town artist, Janie Siebert, was the inspiration for this small, but fully complete room.   No. 10 even has a tiny kitchenette.   There is a desk too!   The double bed rather crowds this room, but we have learned that guests really prefer a “double”, even if they are in a single room.  We have guests who happily regard this as their special room, really enjoying the privacy and Janie’s beautiful hand-painted tiles and pottery.   “I opened the stable door early this morning and the robin, (so tame!) came and sang for me”.