Ironwood Lodge

PLEASE NOTE WE HAVE A MINIMUM OF 6 NIGHTS STAY

The relaxed atmosphere at Ironwood is created through warm hospitality, spacious well equipped accommodation and tranquillity. The umspoilt beaches are a playground for both young and old during the day, at night the sound of the waves is a potion for sleep. There are plenty wonderful ways to start the day, one of the best is to wake to birds singing their claim to the indigenous garden.

Garden fresh fruit and vegetables find their way to the breakfast and dinner table every day. A guest once remarked, "Ironwood has a Garden of Eden... except you can pick the fruit and you won't get thrown out". Fresh seafood is our speciality but our home cooking also covers traditional recipes. Our map of the restaurants in the area shows a wide range of establishments ready to satisfy your needs.

Facilities we offer are meant to ensure you have a comfortable stay. Local activities, some five minutes away others an hours drive, will add to your enjoyment.

Ironwood is a family affair, Mom helps in the kitchen, Dad keeps the garden green and Caron ensures the décor is on the right place. Clinton and Warren take turns as head waiter and I would not manage without the cheerful capable help from Doreen, Princess, Primrose, Florence and Lindiwe.

All our units are sea facing, spacious, en-suite with a lounge area, upstairs have a covered terrace, downstairs have a private garden. The bedroom area is either seperate or has been incorporated into the unit. All units have kitchenettes (tea and coffee are provided), and are all airconditioned. The upstairs units have ceiling fans. Bed linnen and bath towels are modern, the units are serviced daily, a hair dryer is provided.

Accommodation:

• Jean's Room: Upstairs with bath and double shower (with private sea views), queen sized bed.
• Victor's Room: Upstairs with bath and double shower (with private sea views), queen sized bed.
• Caron's Room: Family unit upstairs with a single shower, the main bedroom has a queen sized bed, the adjoining bedroom has > beds.
• Jim's Room: Family unit upstairs with a single shower (with private sea view), the main bedroom has a queen sized bed, the adjoining bedroom has 2 single beds.
• Marions Room: Downstairs with double shower, queen sized bed.
• Sidney's Room: Downstairs with bath and single shower and twin beds.
• Warren's Room: Downstairs with single shower, double sized bed.
• Clinton's Room: Downstairs with single shower, queen sized bed and bunk beds for 2 children.

Facilities:

• Full menu: Seafood is our specialty! Guests are requested to order their meal in the morning.
• Swimming pool
• Laundry: Arrange with hosts for your washing and ironing.
• Beaches: An easy 200m stroll from the Lodge.
• Restaurants: We provide a map to 10 local restaurants.

Conferencing:

The conference venue is able to seat 20 with plenty space to walk around the seated guests. Break away rooms include; Dashing Dan's pub, the lounge and dining room, the gazebo's at the pool and the breakfast verandah. All conference equipment, flip charts, projectors, etc are provided. Tea and meals are served at the request of the convenor.

Activities:

• Horse riding: On the beach.
• Scuba diving: Experience the beauty of the deep - Equipment available for hire for those without.
• Game fishing: Deep-sea trips or surf fishing.
• Whale watching: June to October. Ski boat rides takes the viewers close-up.
• Bird watching: At the Lodge itself our 1-acre garden is home too many species of birds. Umdoni Park and Vernon Crookes Nature reserve has an abundance of birdlife.
• Steam train trip: From Port Shepstone to Harding through the beautiful Oribi Gorge.
• Golf: Umdoni Park Golf Course and Selborne Park Golf Estate are a 3 minute drive away. A further 5 golf courses are within 30 minutes drive: a total of nearly 30 golf courses are within an hour's drive.
• Crocworld: See nature's greatest living creatures in their natural living environment.
• Oribi Gorge: The Reserve has antelope, zebra and abundant birdlife (a picnic lunch can be provided).
• Old MacDonalds Farm: Enjoy a great day out for Mom, Dad and the kids. Walk amongst farm animals, take a tractor ride, children can play in the park. Eats and drinks available.
• Wild Coast Casino: Play the slot machines or enjoy 18 holes of Golf.