Hacklewood Hill Country House, one of the few remaining Victorian manor houses in Port Elizabeth, will take you away from the hustle and bustle of life outside this little retreat.

Eight luxuriously furnished and spacious rooms, silver service dining and verdant gardens offer GUESTS an exclusive experience on the outskirts of Port Elizabeth.

Leisure facilities abound in the area - from beaches to Bayworld, the casino to game viewing, theatres and craft markets. Whatever you're looking for in a retreat, you're to sure to find it at African Pride's Hacklewood Hill Country House.

Directions from Port Elizabeth airport:

When exiting the Airport, turn LEFT into Alistair Miller Drive
At the traffic lights turn LEFT into Heugh Road until the next set of traffic lights
Turn RIGHT into 6th Avenue (6th Avenue Shopping Centre in on your right)
At the next traffic lights, turn LEFT into Main Road. Travel down Main Road until the traffic light intersection at 10th Avenue.
Turn LEFT into 10th Avenue (your landmark is a Shell Garage directly ahead)
Take the first RIGHT into Prospect Road - Hacklewood Hill Country House is situated on the LEFT hand side of the road at no. 152. Ring the buzzer at the front gate to be welcomed to Hacklewood Hill Country House
Directions from the Garden Route (N2/Cape Town):

Follow the N2 to Port Elizabeth. (At Tsitsikama you will need change for the toll road)
Once you see the signs for Port Elizabeth look for the City/William Moffat Expressway off-ramp
Go up the ramp in the right hand lane and turn RIGHT at the top (you will then cross over the bridge)
Keep in the center lane and go straight over the traffic lights after the bridge
At the major junction - go straight over Cape Road - you are now on the William Moffat Expressway
When the road narrows and you see the signs on your left for Walmer Park Shopping Center - turn left at these traffic lights onto Main Road
Follow the road straight along until you reach 10th Avenue. (Your landmark is a green BP petrol station on the right hand side of 10th Avenue)
Turn right into 10th Avenue - you will see Damelin College on your right hand side
Take the first turning on the right into Prospect Road - we are the 3rd driveway along on your left - you will see the Hacklewood Hill sign and the remote-controlled gate - 152 Prospect Road
From the Wild Coast (N2/Durban):

As you are travelling into Port Elizabeth on the N2 Highway you will see the overhead signs for Summerstrand/City/Walmer
Stay in the Walmer lane
At the end of the Highway (there will be overhead boards advising the above & the harbour will be on your left) at the first set of traffic lights turn right into Walmer Boulevard/M9
There will be a fire station on your left
Continue until you reach 6th Avenue
At the traffic lights (6th Avenue/Heugh Road intersection) turn right into 6th Avenue and continue until you reach the next set of traffic lights
Turn Left into Main road and continue until you reach 10th Avenue. (BP Garage on the opposite left Corner)
Turn left into 10th Avenue and the first road to your right is Prospect Road - we are situated at no. 152 Prospect Road

Enjoy utmost privacy and comfort in luxurious surroundings and awaken to the gentle twittering of a Sunbird and the aroma of freshly baked muffins.

The eight individually decorated, spacious en-suite bedrooms offer the ultimate in classic understated luxury and style. From the moment you enter your private enclave, you will relax and unwind.

Each of the spacious, air-conditioned bedrooms offer all the comforts in the classic country house tradition, where your every need will be fulfilled. Each bedroom leads onto a private balcony overlooking the abundant garden. The elegance of the Victorian era is continued in the large en-suite bathrooms which offer feature bath tubs, separate showers, heated towel rails, terry towel bathrobes and candle sticks - a romantics' dream.

In-room facilities/amenities include:

Air-conditioning
Feature bathtubs
Separate showers
Heated towel rails
Tea and coffee making facilities
Mini-bar and fridge - stocked on request
Electronic mini-safe's
Hairdryers
Colour TV with selected Satellite channels
Bathrobes and slippers
Duvets and fine percale linen

Wining and dining at Hacklewood Hill Country house include a Lounge Bar, for teas, sundowners or cocktails, a restaurant, vernadah and a smoking lounge, as well as a wine cellar, which boasts an authentic collection of fine, vintage South African wines.

The restaurant, a combination of fine cordon bleu cuisine, starched white linen, cut glass and silver and an impressive collection of vintage wines. Sumptuous breakfasts are served from 07h00 to 10h00 daily, while light lunches are served between 12h00 and 14h00 and dinner is available between 19h00 and 22h00.

Leisure facilities at Hacklewood Hill Country House include a salt water swimming pool with private lounging areas and a tennis court.

Conference and banqueting facilities are available for up to 12 GUESTS, while small intimate wedding receptions for up to 30 GUESTS can be catered for.

Other facilities and services available include:

Secure off-street parking
24 Hour Reception
24 Hour Room service
Porter Service and luggage storage facilities
Same-day laundry and dry-cleaning services (except Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays)
Valet service
Room Turndown service
Secretarial service
Business facilities - fax, photocopy and e-mail
Airport and city transfers at a nominal fee