Mankazana Valley  Lodges

Stanley Lodge, known affectionately by locals as the Grange, has recently been lovingly restored. Wide verandas wrap around the house with numerous cozy corners to enjoy a cup of tea and cake or a quiet drink whilst watching zebra graze on the lawn.

With stately proportions, the lounge and dining room are kept warm and inviting with a crackling fire in the grate. The generously large farm kitchen is fully equipped and a dream when catering for large families and crowds.

Four en suite bedrooms boast king sized beds or singles dressed in quality linen and luxurious down duvets. The bedrooms are spacious and comfortable with double doors opening on to a patio. The afternoon sun streams into the rooms in winter making them ideal for lazy afternoon reading.

Loungers around the swimming pool beckon and a fire pit is the natural attraction as the sun starts to set. Comforting sounds of owls and night jars are the perfect accompaniment to the array of stars in the night sky. The inside braai area is tucked behind the bar, enclosed on the veranda and is ideal for inclement weather and cooler nights.

Set in the heart of a game farm, soaking in the views, hearing the sounds of the bush and watching the various game are a given, but for the more adventurous walking, mountain climbing, mountain biking and fishing are a few of the sports on offer.

Soaking in a bathtub or curling up in a cozy sofa, savoring the memories of the day one can’t help but enjoy the contrast of the majestic mountains and wild veld with the luxury of a stay at Stanley Lodge.