About

Luxury guesthouse with three en-suite bedrooms overlooking Durban and the sea. Southey House is conveniently situated in the leafy suburb of Kloof, near to Thomas More School. It has breathtaking views over Durban and the ocean beyond. Guests can relax in the tastefully furnished lounge, on the expansive Colonial wrap-around veranda or in one of the three luxury bedroom suites. A gourmet breakfast is served daily on the under-cover veranda or in the attractive indoor dining room. A swimming pool is set in a sunny and secluded private garden.

Southey House is the ideal place to stay for parents visiting schools in the area (Highbury, St Mary's DSG, Kearsney etc.), for businessmen looking for comfort, privacy and convenience or for couples or groups looking for a luxurious venue in which to relax and enjoy the many attractions of the area.

Rooms

Karoo Suite

Sleeps: 2     Extra sleep: 0

With magnificent views over Durban and across to Amanzimtoti this ultra-large suite combines delicate linens and Colonial-style cane furnishings to create a fresh, relaxed feel. The large stylish bathroom has double basins (his and hers); bath and shower and Charlotte Rhys toiletries. Bed configuration is King/Extra Length or two Single/Extra Length beds as required. The beds have sumptuous down or woollen duvets and electric blankets for the colder months. Tea and coffee making facilities (including coffee plunger). 32 inch flat-screen TV (with USB port) and free wi-fi.

Karoo Suite

Sleeps: 2     Extra sleep: 0

With magnificent views over Durban and across to Amanzimtoti this ultra-large suite combines delicate linens and Colonial-style cane furnishings to create a fresh, relaxed feel. The large stylish bathroom has double basins (his and hers); bath and shower and Charlotte Rhys toiletries. Bed configuration is King/Extra Length or two Single/Extra Length beds as required. The beds have sumptuous down or woollen duvets and electric blankets for the colder months. Tea and coffee making facilities (including coffee plunger). 32 inch flat-screen TV (with USB port) and free wi-fi.

Kingfisher Room

Sleeps: 2     Extra sleep: 0

Relax on the luxury queen size bed in this large, private bedroom. The bed has a queen mattress covered in luxury linen and warmed with an electric blanket in winter. . The white cane and wood furnishings (including a writing desk) create a crisp, clean feel softened with down-filled cushions in stylish prints and subdued colours. There is a full en-suite bathroom (bath and shower). Tea and coffee making facilities are provided (including coffee plunger). 32 inch flat-screen TV (with USB port) and free wi-fi.

Livingstone Suite

Sleeps: 2     Extra sleep: 0

This is the newest of the five rooms and is located downstairs with glass double doors opening onto the back courtyard and swimming pool. It is decorated in vibrant jungle prints with hessian and cane accents to create a magical feel of Livingstone's adventures. The king sized extra-length bed (or single bed configuration on request) offers deluxe comfort with crisp cotton sheets and warm oversized throws. The frosted glass bathroom (shower only) provides privacy and adds to the spacious feel of this room. Nguni hide carpets, Zambian print dressing gowns and overhead mosquito nets complete the special touches in this romantic room.

Plantation Room

Sleeps: 2     Extra sleep: 0

Sit at the bay window, open the shutters and gaze onto views across Durban from this cosy, private downstairs room. Sip a glass of wine while you soak in the elegant porcelain Victoria and Albert bath. For hotter days there is an air conditioner and sumptuous down duvet's for colder nights. The large wrap around balcony outside this room is perfect for a sundowner or a candle light dinner. This room has a queen sized bed with luxury linen including cotton blankets and plush woolen wall to wall carpeting.

Safari Suite

Sleeps: 2     Extra sleep: 0

Large, comfortable chairs, shutters on the windows and earthy toned décor create a contemporary ‘Out-of-Africa’ ambiance in this secluded, extra-large bedroom suite. Bed configuration is King/Extra Length or two Single/Extra Length beds as required. The beds have sumptuous down or woollen duvets and electric blankets for the colder months. The bathroom has an oversized shower (no bath), plush bath sheets and Charlotte Rhys toiletries. Tea and coffee making facilities are provided (including coffee plunger). Wall-mounted 32 inch flat-screen TV (with USB port) and free wi-fi.

Booking policy

Check in time:   13:00
Check out time: 10:00

We only accept children older than 12 years old.

Credit cards accepted:

Amenities

• Bar
• Beach
• Biking
• Birdwatching
• Game view
• Golf
• Mountain Biking