RENT A VILLAGE (OR PART OF IT)

Posted on Wed August 29, 2018.

Photo credit: Julia Winkler Photography

Matjiesfontein, home to the famed Lord Milner Hotel, is a small yet vibrant village in the Western Cape’s Central Karoo region. A 2 hour and 45 minute drive from Cape Town, it boasts the perfect destination to host your dream wedding, private function or business getaway.

Matjiesfontein, home to the famed Lord Milner Hotel, is a small yet vibrant village in the Western Cape’s Central Karoo region. A 2 hour and 45 minute drive from Cape Town, it boasts the perfect destination to host your dream wedding, private function or business getaway.

Part of the town’s uniqueness is that it offers an exclusive opportunity for guests to be whisked away to complete privacy. Be it for a wedding, a private event or a corporate function – the option to rent a village is a novel concept for those seeking utmost exclusivity.

The Lord Milner Hotel is a full service hotel which is also geared towards hosting and tailor-making your ideal event, where our friendly and experienced staff will aid in making it as perfect and as smooth as possible.

Many activities are on offer for those who wish to immerse themselves in the quirk of the place and keep themselves entertained throughout their stay. Guests can embark upon the famous 10-minute red bus tour of the historical Matjiesfontein, play tennis, stroll through the museum, stargaze and more (see the Matjiesfontein Bucket List for your ultimate guide to exploring the town).

Photo credit: Julia Winkler Photography

From the whimsical village setting, to the beautiful scenery, events at Matjiesfontein are tailor-made to be one of a kind. The town offers multiple accommodation options for guests, including the classic Lord Milner Hotel. Seven different venue options make for excellent function settings. For all events and functions, catering can be arranged, with an extensive menu of delicious foods to choose from.

For wedding ceremonies, the bride and groom have the option of two unique chapels that were built at the turn of the century. The quaint Traveller’s Chapel is located on the riverbank within the hotel gardens, ideal for intimate celebrations. The Pink Church, a grand yet quirky place, is also just off the gardens. For those wishing to tie the knot outdoors, the Douglas Gardens are perfect for a ceremony under the Karoo sky.

Matjiesfontein is nestled amongst true Karoo beauty and surrounded by scenic mountains. A walk through the old, Victorian styled village allows for you to be transported back in time. The unique backdrop of the quirky town, or its surroundings, is a picture-perfect setting against which to capture your treasured memories against.

Photo credit: Julia Winkler Photography – Mia & Louis Wedding

Photo credit: Julia Winkler Photography – Mia & Louis Wedding

Close enough to drive to, and far away enough to escape the city, Matjiesfontein is also perfect for corporate incentives – or a conference in the Karoo. A range of activities, combined with the equipped venue options available, allows each conference and year-end function to be tailor-made and unique.

For more information on our corporate packages, view Year End Corporate Package and Overnight Conference Package.

*Valid from October 2018 – 15 December 2018

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