Medindi Manor

Medindi Manor

Selected by The Greenwood Guide to South Africa, 2nd edition

Text written by Simon Greenwood

Medindi is a secluded Edwardian manor of grand dimensions, banded by ground and first-floor verandahs with a garden and swimming pool tucked away behind tall hedges and bushes. Some of the rooms have their own doors out onto the stoep and the main building has been renovated with panache and a sensitive feel for the period. Although well-stocked with bar fridges, telephones, TVs etc, Medindi avoids like the plague any h(ot)ellish homogeneity in its d�cor and design. The Oregon pine floors, bay windows, intricate ceilings and marble fireplaces are original and there are unique, antique touches everywhere, such as Edwardian designs for stately marble and slate floors. Bathrooms have free-standing baths, Victorian �plate� shower heads, brass fittings and a small antique cabinet has been found for each.

There is modernity too, in bright wall colours (yellows and blues), and splashes of modern art - from the turn of one century to the turn of the next. Music is an important ingredient for Geoffrey, Medindi�s owner. He plays the piano (there was and will be again a grand in the huge breakfast room) and the house attracts many musicians as guests. A freewheeling, relaxed and youthful place. Since the last edition Leshira and Basetsana have taken over the day-to-day management of Medindi and six new rooms have been created from a converted outbuilding - the smaller rooms are cheaper.

Contact Details

Telephone: +27-(0)21 6863563
Facsimile: +27-(0)21 6863563

Email address:
manor@medindi.co.za