The wide verandas (filled with comfortable sofas) forming a series of courtyards are a defining feature, whilst the décor of Elephant House evokes Colonial and African images and is furnished with the owners private collection of antiques, Persian rugs and Africana art. The spacious bedrooms open onto courtyards and private verandas.

Children are most welcome and excellent babysitters are available on request. The children also have use of the \"Club Room\" which has a selection of games and a DVD library.

Apart from game drives into Addo there is also a varied list of other activities available including elephant back safaris, canoeing trips, and cultural tours.

The chef serves lovely light poolside lunches and after “sundowners” a memorable three course candlelit dinner is prepared with flair and personal attention.

\"You\'ll find colonial luxury at Elephant House, just beyond the citrus groves in the Sundays River Valley. Feel right at home with all the family photographs, Africana art and antiques. Hop on a Land Cruiser and head for the Addo Elephant National Park. For the adventurer why not take a guided \"Walk with the Elephants\" safari in a remote valley in the Zuurberg Mountains?\"- Condé Nast June 2006

Location:

In the Sunday\'s River Valley,the Elephant House is only 45 minutes from Port Elizabeth Airport and 8km from the main entrance to Addo Elephant National Park. Road transfers can be arranged from Port Elizabeth Airport and air transfers in light aircraft can be arranged from Plettenberg Bay.

Room facilities include:

Percale Linen Air-conditioned & heated Telephones and dial-up internet access Hairdryers & bathrobes Safes King size bed - extra length 24 hr room service In addition to the main house we also have 2 cottages (The Stable Cottages) which are on the same property, but separate from The Elephant House. They are decorated in the same style as EH, and are also fully air conditioned and heated, the principal difference being that the bathroom only has a shower, there is also a stocked mini bar and coffee/tea making facilities. These are great value for people with young families!

Lodge Facilities

2 Swimming Pools set in the lush gardens Dining - light lunches on the terrace or beside the pool and delicious three course candlelit dinners served daily - superb country cuisine complimented by a selection of great Cape wines! Games drives into Addo on open 4X4 Varied list of other activities including day trips to nearby private reserves, elephant back safaris, horseback safaris, canoeing on the river, helicopter trips as well as cultural, historical and agricultural tours in the valley \"Club Room\" for guests\' use with DVD library, games and laptop with complimentary internet access Library Laundry/Valet Transfers arranged Ad hoc secretarial services Helicopter Landing Facilities

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