Located on the Old Coach Road at Agatha, a mere four hours from Johannesburg, the five-star Coach House Hotel offers world-class hospitality in luxurious comfort and scenic country garden tranquility in the friendly ambience of a gracious country estate.

Brimming with history, the Coach House is on the site of the original staging post and hotel used by travelers in the feverish gold rush days of the late 19th century.

Situated on 560 lush hectares of the Letaba district in Limpopo Province, South Africa, the hotel nestles atop a spur looking over the verdant Letsitele valley and the dramatic splendour of the Drakensberg Mountains and is the perfect venue for weddings and conferences.

Countless satisfied guests return time and again to this well-established country hotel, for its magnificent setting, abundant attractions and consistently superb hospitality. Warm and friendly staff are on hand to attend to your every need. A superb wine cellar offers an excellent choice of fine wines and our acclaimed and charming Zeederberg Restaurant offers fine dining with outstanding cuisine.

Since it first opened in 1983, the Coach House has gained a reputation both locally and abroad as "one of the finest and friendliest hotels in South Africa".

The Coach House offers 30 spacious, well-appointed rooms offering every comfort and convenience and each with its own generous en suite bathroom and separate shower.

There are 9 Suites and 21 Premier rooms with extra long king-size double or three quarter twin beds. All rooms have private verandahs with sweeping panoramic mountain views and are fitted with luxurious percale cotton sheets and mohair blankets, heated towel rails, air-conditioning, ceiling fans and personal bathrobes.

Other room facilities include electronic safes, hairdryers, heaters, mini bars and satellite TV with 18 channels. The bathrooms have an extensive range of guest amenities and the rooms are stocked with fresh flowers, spring water, fresh fruit and homemade biscuits daily. The Suites and Premier rooms have log-burning fireplaces where one can snuggle up on a chilly winter's night after a perfect day.

Stylish and extremely spacious new suites offer supreme luxury and maximum comfort.

COMPLIMENTARY GUEST SERVICES

• Guests are offered a complimentary welcome drink on arrival
• Early morning beverages with homemade rusks are delivered to your room with your wakeup call
• Daily complimentary fruit, bottled spring water and homemade biscuits
• Guests staying at the hotel have complimentary unlimited use of the steam rooms, saunas, gymnasium and hydro jet heated pool at Agatha Spa
• Secure 24 hour guarded parking
• Daily car wash on request
• A shoe shine or clothes pressing service
• Free internet access is available to guests in the Serala lounge.

As a recipient of the coveted Chaîne de Rôtisseurs blazon, fine wining and dining is a daily occurrence at the Coach House! Renowned for the finest breakfast in the country, there is no better place to enjoy this than on the verandah overlooking the pool, which offers spectacular views of the northern Drakensberg Mountains. Feast on a stunning full buffet of fruit, yoghurt, cereals, cold meats, smoked salmon, cheeses, homemade breads and pastries and many more mouth-watering delights. A variety of delicious cooked breakfasts is available daily.

The chef and his team specialise in preparing exceptionally good food! They use only the freshest seasonal ingredients, most of which are sourced locally, like the Lunsklip River trout, Bonsmara beef, and sub-tropical fruits and nuts. Tantalize your taste buds with mouth-watering lunches and candle-lit dinners from the à la carte menu in the Zeederberg Restaurant where vegetarian and special dietary requirements are easily catered for on request.

The sumptuous Sunday buffet lunch is a festive affair with an array of delicious, carefully prepared dishes to please everyone.

The Coach House is also renowned for its charming fine wine cellar, The Broken Anvil, comprising of local and imported wines to please every palate and pocket. Platinum winner of the Diners Club International 2002 Wine List of the Year, the Broken Anvil will delight any discerning wine lover with its impressive wine list. Choice wines from the cellar complement our chef’s fine food. The cellar is available for private functions of up to 40 guests.

Enjoy a pre-dinner aperitif in the historic and atmospheric John Buchan Bar or stargaze in wonder at the crystal clear skies out on the verandah whilst sipping an exotic cocktail. After dinner, relax in front of the log fire in the comfort of the gracious Serala lounge and peruse one of our many coffee table books.

Agatha, where the Coach House is situated, enjoys a delightful climate all year round, and because of its location, the mercury never drops below 10°C even on a cold winter's night. Summer temperatures in the day seldom exceed 30°C. Being in a summer rainfall area, April to October is cool and very dry.

Agatha was originally established in 1888 as its altitude of 1100m (3670ft) ensures a malaria free environment.

On-site attractions at The Coach House include:

AGATHA SPA: The Agatha Spa at the Coach House is a fully equipped health and beauty spa in tranquil surroundings and the perfect place to relax and unwind in comfort. A dedicated team of professional therapists offers a comprehensive range of body and beauty treatments leaving you radiant and your senses tingling. Guests staying at the hotel have complimentary unlimited use of the steam rooms, saunas, gymnasium and hydro jet heated pool.

GARDENS: Explore the fifteen hectares of enchanting beautiful garden surrounding the hotel. An eclectic collection of indigenous and exotic plants and trees has been assembled to provide one of the most interesting and well laid out hotel gardens in the country. Maps of marked walking paths are available at Reception – take a leisurely stroll or a brisk hike on one of the many routes – from 30 minutes to 3 hours. Secluded spots along the way provide the perfect setting for daydreaming, bird watching or mountain gazing and for added enjoyment, simple or sumptuous picnic basket lunches may be taken and enjoyed on the outing.

COACH HOUSE NOUGAT KITCHEN: The full range of nougat products can be sampled and purchased at the Nougat Kitchen, the Coach House's premium handmade confectionary. Irresistable biscuits, nougat and brittle are all on offer.

Just four hours drive from Johannesburg and three and a half hours from Pretoria, the Coach House is the ideal conference venue in the magnificent Drakensberg Mountains. We enjoy a delightful, malaria-free climate all year round in an environment that never fails to be an inspiration to all. Enjoy team building in the comfort of our fully equipped conference venues and when the hard work is done there is an abundance of activities to help you relax.

After a sumptuous dinner in our Zeederberg Restaurant retire to 5 star luxury accommodation and awaken refreshed and ready to take on the challenges of a new day. We tailor-make your conference to suit your every need whether it is a day package for 10 people or a 5-day, 100-delegate conference.

The Coach House's 3 main conference venues are The Fallen Tree and The Old Workshop. Depending on setup, they can accommodate between 15 and 150 delegates.

CONFERENCE FACILITIES:

• Photocopying
• Guest Internet and email facility
• Fax machine

CONFERENCE EQUIPMENT:

• Registration desk
• Screen 2m x 2m
• Overhead projector
• Lectern / podium
• White board
• Flipchart
• Speaker telephone The use of the above equipment is included in the venue hire. A data projector is available for hire.

Rates include VAT and tourism levies.

Please enquire about frequent special offers.