Crystal Barn Country Estate

NO. 1 OF 1 B&B/INN, FORT NOTTINGHAM

What a glorious location this is, surrounded by rolling lawns and foothills, and overlooking the sparkling Rowe Dam. Owner Sam van de Velde has a fantastic design eye, papering all the walls with a colourful mix of Indian saris, and combining Moroccan and Indian decor with rustic French touches. It’s colourful, playful and eclectic – not for the muted modern design enthusiast. With eight compact, well-equipped bedrooms strung along a barnlike structure, plus a privately located family suite and luxurious ‘couples loft room’ specifically designed for bride preparation, this must make the most fabulous wedding venue, able to accommodate 24 guests in total. Individual bookings are welcome too. Staff are super friendly. Breakfast and lunch is served to guests and the public in a variety of venues on the estate from Thursdays to Sundays; dinners can be arranged on request. ROOM TIP While they have lovely views from the shared veranda, rooms 1 to 8 are compact; really just places to sleep. If you want a bit more privacy and space, book La Famillia (sleeps four). COST From R650 pp sharing B&B. CONTACT crystalbarn.co.za