Location: South Africa » Kwazulu Natal » Natal Midlands » Midlands Meander » Mooi RiverGreenfields Manor HouseGreenfields Manor House in the Kwazulu Midlands between Mooi River and Rosetta  
DescriptionWelcome to Greenfields Manor House, where the elegance and personalised attention of a by-gone era endure. A wedding, a honeymoon, an anniversary getaway, a corporate celeration, a friendly place to stay: whatever the occasion, Greenfields is a place of magic and memories, a destination rich with the echoes of its historical past, and your own savoured moments.
Experience the magic of Greenfields Manor HouseWe invite you to experience the historical atmosphere, country quiet, and all-in-one convenience of Greenfields Manor House in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, set on a working cattle farm that dates back to the 1800s. Conveniently located just 1km from Mooi River, and set between the N3 highway and the R103 arterial road, Greenfields offers relaxed hospitality and family-friendly accommodation, combined with impressive function-banqueting facilities, with something to please everyone.
Explore the 1000-hectare farm, with its abundant birdlife and game; flick a fly for some trout at the deep dams on the estate; try the farm’s award-winning homegrown beef at the Greenfields Grill restaurant and adjacent deli with its range of meat treats and other local delicacies. Celebrate a special occasion in the spacious function room and gracious chapel; or indulge in some retail therapy at the ultimate décor destination, The Linen Loft. Or simply chill out and use the farm as a base from where you can explore the nearby attractions of the battlefields, the Drakensberg Mountains and the Midlands Meander tourism route.
Greenfields can cater for your every need. Whether it be a quiet country getaway, a convenient stop-over between Johannesburg and Durban, a home-from-home for parents visiting children at local boarding schools, or a spectacular venue for a wedding, birthday or other celebration, Greenfields has it all.
Greenfields Manor HouseGreenfields Manor House was built before the Boer War in the rolling foothills of the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, by James Piccione, an Irish-Italian who dreamed of establishing a magnificent horse and cattle stud on the estate. Today the echoes of its lavish past are evident in the imposing stableblock, which today houses the Greenfields functions room, the spacious chapel, and the ever-popular décor showcase, The Linen Loft.
The Manor House itself is the original homestead dating back to 1893, with an updated freshness and style that combines colonial finesse with modern convenience and comfort. There are six double bedrooms, five en suite, with one family suite that offers two bedrooms and a shared bathroom. There is also a separate family cottage adjacent to the Manor House, with two bedrooms sharing an en suite bathroom and a log fire for chilly evenings. In the main house there is a lounge, small TV room, a wood-panelled dining room, and a traditional veranda with spectacular views across the valleys and pastures. The Manor House is family-friendly, with cots available for the youngest guests, and a honeymoon suite for just-married couples.
Greenfields GrillThe Greenfields Grill is the showcase for the farm’s award-winning, homegrown beef, which is free of artificial hormones and steroids. But there is far more to the ever-changing, diverse menu than just carnivore-fare! From light meals like tramezzini, burgers and salads to favourites like pastas, fish and chips, calamari, chicken and delectable desserts, the Greenfields Grill is the perfect place for an icy beer, a quick bite, a country tea-time next to the log fire or relaxed Sunday “Carvery in the Country” lunches. Enjoy your experience in the pub-restaurant or on the outside wooden deck. There is also an upstairs lounge with a TV for sports-fans, or to offer younger diners some ‘downtime’ away from their folks.
The Greenfields Grill is open all day from Wednesday to Saturday, and from Thursday to Saturday for dinner. There is a “Carvery in the Country” every Sunday, with homegrown rolled sirloin and prime rib, along with a selection of salads and desserts. The Greenfields Grill is also available for private functions, offering an intimate and cosy venue with a special atmosphere.
Greenfields function room and chapelWith its rose-lined flagstone entrance and stained glass double doors, numerous fireplaces (seven in total), and lofty ceilings with yellowwood beams, the Greenfields function room is a place for creating memories with flair. Located in the magnificent façaded stableblock built by the farm’s founder, James Piccione, in 1893, this venue is one of the largest in the Midlands, capable of seating up to 200 guests comfortably, with space for a dance floor. All functions are fully serviced with specially tailored packages that ensure that there are no hidden extras.
The centralised location make this a convenient venue for guests, for whom there is plenty of nearby ‘over-flow’ accommodation at quality establishments, and also because suppliers like florists, photographers, make-up artists, and the like are close at hand. The Greenfields Manor team is capable and experienced, and able to offer a confirmed network of “the best in the Midlands” to ensure that every event is a dream-come-true. Accommodating the main wedding party/host and hostess/senior management is both comfortable and practical, as the manor house is just metres away from both the function room and the chapel, and has a delightful honeymoon suite.
The roomy chapel, adjacent to the function room in the magnificent original buildings, is a serene and character-filled setting for special occasions, with dark wooden benches, soft candlelight, towering flower arrangements and space for 130 guests. This place of quiet presence and sense of history is ideal for weddings, christenings, renewal of marriage vows and so much more. The manor house gardens and the farm’s sprawling country setting offer numerous scenic backdrops for wedding pictures and other special photoshoots. Whether it is roses, tranquil lakes, distant mountain skylines, grazing horses or simply the rolling Midlands’ hills, Greenfields can offer a myriad of beautiful, atmospheric settings.
  
AttractionsGreenfields Manor House offers the perfect combination of centralised convenience near major routes, plus the peaceful country atmosphere of a historical estate and manor house. Greenfields is set on a working cattle farm covering almost a thousand hectares of grassland, and guests can explore the farm with its abundant birdlife and game, and fish at the three large dams that offer both bass and trout. For those who prefer to shop until they drop, Greenfields offers the delights of the Midlands’ décor destination, The Linen Loft, with its diverse range of household linens, soft furnishings, bathroom treats and more, all within a stylish setting: the splendid stables where Thoroughbred horses were kept by the estate’s founder in the 1800s. There is also the mouth-watering selection of award-winning beef from the farm, and other local delicacies offered by Greenfields’ own deli. In addition, Greenfields is located at the northern tip of the renowned tourism route, the Midlands Meander, with its many shops, artists, craft studios, restaurants, outdoor activities and spas. Greenfields offers a choice of places to sample the local fare. Hearty breakfasts are served in the Manor House, or guests can wander across the lawns to the Greenfields Grill for a cappuccino or tramezzini, or try the award-winning Greenfields beef for themselves.   
DirectionsGreenfields Manor and Grill is located on a working cattle farm outside Mooi River in the KwaZulu-Midlands, just 3.5 hours from Johannesburg and 90 minutes from Durban, and set directly between the N3 highway at Mooi River and the R103 (old Durban Road), which is the main road through the Midlands.
The location is convenient for exploring the KZN battlefields and the Midlands Meander tourism routes, as well as being ideally situated for access to the many excellent schools nearby, such as Michael house, Hilton College, St. Anne’s, Weston, Treverton and Clifton. Special packages are offered for parents staying with us. |
