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SOUTH AFRICA HOTEL SOUTH AFRICA
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A first-class manor-house in the style of a past era: Illyria House.
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On the southern outskirts of South Africa’s capital Pretoria and around half an hour from Johannesburg airport lies a really exceptional estate set amidst magnificent parks and gardens. It’s Illyria House which guests like to describe as a “small Garden of Eden”.
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You’ll still stay in paradise even if you taste delicious fruits here.
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Breakfast under the arcades. The luxurious recreation rooms are located here: the restaurant, the ballroom, the large reception room and the parlour.
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You have an excellent view of historic Jacaranda City from the colonial balustrades. Around 700,000 jacaranda trees still trim the gardens and streets of Pretoria today.
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A jewel in the middle of fairy-tale surroundings. It’s easy to see why it’s not only royalty and ministers who like to stay in Illyria House.
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You can work up a sweat in the concealed log cabin. This is where the exclusive sauna and wellness spa centre is located.
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True beauty: the hibiscus blossom
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The entrance into a colourful world of birds.
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Heavenly birds stride through the romantic recreation rooms. The atmosphere is completely in keeping with the style of former times. A bit of German romantic style, a bit of French finesse. Plus modern comforts. The only thing that’s missing is a waltz on a freshly polished parquet floor. And the gentle tones of the piano entice you. One, two, three, one …
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Safety and absolute privacy are guaranteed in Illyria House. The gates leading into the fascinating seclusion of the large parks are an artistic monument. The wrought iron gates with their numerous ornaments raise the spirits. Angels playing music welcome guests. It’s surely seventh heaven that awaits guests in the inside.
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An unforgettable experience in the splendour of a long past era awaits guests in the private suites too.
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Almost like in an old romantic, historical film.
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Everything is embroidered, everything is lovingly decorated. It’s a dream in gold and white, a symphony of damask, cotton and linen that surrounds guests in their bedrooms.
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The butler must have prepared the breakfast here. Nice to know that he is always on hand: “James, please … “
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Antique furniture is characteristic of the manor and gives the interior its inimitable character.
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On a bed of roses, surrounded by angels - this is how you float like into a deep sleep, like Sleeping Beauty.
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You can enjoy luxury and lightness in the bright, pleasant bathrooms. A successful mix of styles from different eras.
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A bath with fine essences. It smells of more…
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In Illyria House, importance is placed on tradition. The family-managed luxury hotel passes on its knowledge to the next generation. Today, the owner’s daughter runs the manor. Visitors feel like welcome guests in a harmonious and perfectly functioning community.
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The colonial estate has only a few selected private suites available. Twelve guests can enjoy a very personal all-round service here. Along with the butler, a chauffeur is at your disposal on request at any time.
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Illyria House at a glance
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Category: |
Luxury hotel |
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Maximum number of guests |
12 people |
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Place: |
Pretoria |
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Location: |
In a completely quiet and sheltered position between Johannesburg and Pretoria |
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Building/grounds: |
A top-class colonial-style manor set amongst magnificent parks |
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Rooms: |
6 luxury suites with balustrades and a view over Pretoria |
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Facilities: |
Restaurant with exclusive cuisine, ballroom, banqueting-hall |
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Exterior: |
Colourful paradise for birds amidst sheltered parks, communal pool, sun-deck, sauna and wellness spa centre |
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Distances: |
5 minutes from Pretoria railway station, 25 minutes from Johannesburg airport |
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Services: |
Own butler, exclusive international cuisine, riding, walking, golf, tennis, local sightseeing trips with your own chauffeur |
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