Medindi is a secluded Edwardian manor of grand dimensions, banded by ground and first-floor verandahs with a garden and sparkling swimming pool tucked away at the foot of Tabel Mountain. Relaxed and informal, Medindi Manor offers comfortable stylish bedrooms. Decorated with lovely period pieces. Some of the rooms have their own doors out onto the verandah. The main building, which was built in the late 1890's, has recently been renovated with panache and a sensitive feel for the period. Although well-stocked with bar-fridges, telephones, TV's etc, Medindi avoids like the plague any h(ot)ellish homogeneity in its decor and design! The Oregon pine floors, bay windows, intricate ceilings and marble fireplaces are original. There are unique, antique touches everywhere, such as Edwardian designs for stately marble and slate floors, and the magnificent antique wardrobes in each bedroom. Bathrooms have free-standing bath, 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, greens 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 Kyle, Medindi's owner/manager, and classical music and a bit of jazz wafts through reception. A freewheeling, relaxed, youthful place!
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