De Hoek Country House, Magaliesburg, Gauteng
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Telephone: +27 (0)14 577-9600, Facsimile: +27 (0)14 577-9610, Mobile:
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CATEGORIES: Accommodation in South Africa » South Africa Bed & Breakfast » South Africa Conferences » South Africa Guest Houses » South Africa Honeymoons » South Africa Hotels » South Africa Wedding Venues » DESCRIPTION: De Hoek - the Stone House - the only 5 star country house in Magaliesburg, is situated in a unique valley; distinguished by its pocket of indigenous bush, amongst a sprawling farming community and a small but bountiful river. The original house was built 16 years ago, but has the charm of a much older historical building. It was designed for Johann and André Redelinghuys, whose great grandfather was one of the original settlers in the area, and at first wanted to build a family country house. The result was a house that perfectly matched the environment and spirit of the family - a traditional design using the 'H' plan of old Cape homesteads, tin roof and stone walls of the Transvaal, Karoo and Free State homes of old. AccommodationStone and timber, with cool dark rooms of elegant proportions, a vast dining room opening onto terraces - East and West; a living room above the entrance leading out to a balcony; and bedrooms upstairs in the wings of the house, each with its own special view. Eight years ago, 16 beautifully appointed Superior suites were built overlooking the Magalies River. They are situated in the North, West and South Quarters. Building the house entailed collecting beams, doors, marble and granite from around the country. American Oregon pine from the old Crown Mines; teak, imbuia and oregon salvaged from old homes. These elements have been incorporated throughout the hotel as beams and pillars, flooring and sub-frames, lintels and cornices, doors and cupboards, forming a major part of its texture and style. The hotel and garden provide perfectly for entertainment purposes, as well as conference and team building exercises. Different areas of the hotel cater for different occasions: breakfast on the East terrace or out in the gardens under shady bush-willows, karees and wit stinkhouts; a formal lunch or dinner in the dining room with all the French doors open in summer, or a roaring fire in winter. CuisineMichael Holenstein offers cuisine extraordinaire. Swiss born and trained, he has worked in some of Johannesburg's top restaurants; at the Gleneagles in Scotland, and in his home country - Switzerland. Dinners at De Hoek are refined elegant affairs involving the best of French cuisine with influences of the Mediterranean and Swiss. Michael is passionate about food, and delights guests with his presentation and quality. A good selection of wine is available from our small but well-stocked cellar. The HotelMichael and Michelle Holenstein established the business of De Hoek Country House with Johann, 16 years ago. Michael and Michelle trained their staff and established all the operating systems, developing and growing the hotel from a small seven bed roomed house into a five star, 20 bed roomed boutique hotel. The successful team comprises of co-owner and manager Michael and his wife Michelle, a compliment of excellent staff including Henry, our assistant manager, Mathias, our head waiter, Jan, our food and beverage manager, Lihandrie our reservations manager and Paula, our marketing manager. Victor, Samuel, Witmore, Reginald, and Eadie, our waiters. Portia, Hermina, Edith and Miriam our housekeepers. Our superb kitchen staff, have been trained over 15 years by Michael. Our chefs include Esther, Robert, Girly, Agnes and Angeline. We have also trained our scullery staff, special gardeners, and laundry ladies. Candy is our Guest Liaison lady in the office and Jan is our functions co-ordinator. The unique service of the hotel has spread steadily by word of mouth. WeddingsWeddings epitomise the lifestyle the bridal couple would like to live ... so it makes sense for a romantic, successful and dynamic couple to choose De Hoek as the special memory of a union that lasts a lifetime. Be inspired by the magnificent setting and the quality of the cuisine and service that is unsurpassed in 5 star venues. This provides the opportunity for the bridal couple to host an intimate wedding for 60 guests (40 with accommodation). The whole hotel is taken over exclusively (all twenty rooms and our venues). This package includes: • A welcome drink (non-alcoholic De Hoek Refreshner) and canapés to be served in-between the service and reception • A five course dinner for up to 60 people (we sample menu’s on request) • Accommodation for 40 people (breakfast included) • The hotel may be booked for any evening • *Excludes beverages and gratuity ConferencingWe offer the discerning Executive a conference venue par excellence. Delivering excellent service and the highest standards of cuisine and accommodation is our forte. The Garden Pavilion The Garden Pavilion can accommodate up to 24 guests in sumptuous upholstered chairs, ensuring day long comfort. Lunch and Teas are served outside, weather permitting, in the lovely garden. There are two breakaway areas with stone tables and plug points in the garden for more relaxed meetings. Stonebridge House Stonebridge House is a recent addition to this beautiful hotel. The imposing sandstone building with its stylish facade faces the bridge and is enveloped by the green tree belt of the Magalies river and mountains. It lies in a magical tranquil country setting. The facilities include a large foundatation room which is elegantly flexible and can be used for conferences, dinners and dancing, launches of products, stylish weddings and birthday parties. For celebrations of any kind! The Foundation Room, which caters for a maximum of 60, opens on to Michael’s Verandah Restaurant. Beautifully presented food is inspired by French country cuisine. Leading off Michaels Verandah restaurant are the Cornerstone and Capstone Rooms with glass doors opening onto the gardens and views. These two elegantly decorated rooms can be used as an extension of the restaurant or breakaway conference rooms. A well stocked wine cellar and bar is linked to the restaurant. |
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DIRECTIONS: Guests should get onto the R28/N14 (Main freeway between Krugersdorp & Pretoria). Travel on the R28/N14 towards Krugersdorp until you reach a 4 way intersection with Traffic lights (Pinehaven Sasol Garage). At the 4 way intersection, turn right onto the R47 and travel for about 10km until you reach a T-junction. At the T-junction (Oaktree Zenex Garage)- turn right onto R563. Travel for about 20km on the R563 (do not take the Tarlton road/turn off - continue on the R563) Do not turn left at the Maropeng sign, continue straight on. Continue through the mountain pass until you see the second Magaliesburg sign on the left. Turn left. Travel for about 8km until you see the boards Bekker School & De Hoek Country House. Turn right. Travel until you reach the stop sign, turn left - travel for about 2km and you will see our gate on the left hand side. Turn left. MAP: Available at: http://www.sa-venues.com/visit/dehoekcountryhouse/map.php |
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