Ironwood Lodge

Ironwood Lodge Bed & Breakfast accommodation in Pennington Kwazulu Natal

Description

The relaxed atmosphere at Ironwood is created through a combination of warm hospitality and spacious well appointed units. Each has a garden or terrace with superb sea views, a kitchenette, TV and air conditioning or fan.

Garden fresh fruit and vegetables are served with a choice of fresh fish and seafood or traditional recipes. A tranquil, indigenous garden surrounds the swimming pool and a walk to the beach is less than 200 meters away. Horse ride, sunbathe, or fly fish on unspoilt beaches. Professional supervision is on hand to assist Scuba divers experience the experience the wonders of ship wrecks and protected reefs.

Game fishing, Dolphin and Whale watching, Bungi swing or Micro lighting are also arranged. A three minute drive to Selborne Golf Estate and Umdoni Golf Course.

Twenty other golf courses to choose from, including Durban Country Club. 3 magnificent Nature Reserves close by offer viewing of small game and magnificent birding. Children are welcome.

Ironwood is a family affair, Mom helps in the kitchen, Dad keeps the garden green and Caron ensures the décor is on the right place. Clinton and Warren take turns as head waiter and I would not manage without the cheerful capable help from Doreen, Princess, Primrose, Florence and Lindiwe. 

Accommodation

All our units are sea facing, spacious, en-suite with a lounge area, upstairs have a covered terrace, downstairs have a private garden. The bedroom area is either seperate or has been incorporated into the unit. All units have kitchenettes (tea and coffee are provided), and are all airconditioned. The upstairs units have ceiling fans. Bed linnen and bath towels are modern, the units are serviced daily, a hair dryer is provided.

The kitchenettes are for the guests convenience as we are not a self catering establishment.

Jean's Room

Upstairs with bath and double shower (private sea views from the shower and bath), queen sized bed and single bed and a private terrace. Total area 41 sq meters.

Victor's Room

Upstairs with bath and double shower (private sea views from the shower and bath), queen sized bed. Total area 51 sq meters.

Caron's Room

Family unit upstairs with a single shower, the main bedroom has a queen sized bed, the adjoining bedroom has ¾ beds. Total area 55 sq meters.

Jim's Room

 Family unit upstairs with a single shower (private sea view from the shower), the main bedroom has a queen sized bed, the adjoining bedroom has 2 single beds. Total area 55 sq meters.

 Marions Room

Downstairs with double shower, queen sized bed. Total area 41 sp meters.

Sidney's Room

Downstairs with bath and single shower and twin beds. Total area 55 sq meters.

Warren's Room

Downstairs with single shower, double sized bed. Total area 34 sq meters.

Clinton's Room

Downstairs with single shower, queen sized bed and bunk beds for 2 children in 1 bedroom. Total area 49 sq meters.

Cottage 1

1 Queen size bed in main bedroom, single bed in second bedroom, no sea view

Queen size bed in main bedroom, no sea view

Cottage 3

 Queen size bed in main bedroom and single bed in second bedroom, no sea view

Attractions

SCUBA DIVING: Experience the beauty of the deep - Equipment available for hire for those without.
	GAME FISHING: Deep-sea trips or Surf fishing.
	WHALE WATCHING: June to October. Ski boat rides takes the viewers close-up.
	BIRD WATCHING: At the Lodge itself our 1-acre garden is home too many species of birds. Umdoni Park and Vernon Crookes Nature reserve has an abundance of birdlife.
	GOLF: Umdoni Park Golf Course and Selborne Park Golf Estate are a 3-minute drive. A further 5 Golf courses are within 30 minutes drive: a total of nearly 30 Golf courses are within an hour's drive.
	CROCWORLD: See nature's greatest living creatures in their natural living environment. Restaurant available.
	ORIBI GORGE : The Reserve has antelope, zebra and abundant birdlife. Hosts will provide you with a picnic lunch.
	CRAFT MARKETS: Umgababa; Umzamba; Mzwelele; The barn Owl; The Mud Hut Gallery and S'kumba crafts available for your perusal.
	Shell Shop: Situated in Scottburgh
	WILD COAST CASINO: Entertainment centre and Casino. Play the slot machines and enjoy a fun filled day at the internationally acclaimed Wild Coast Sun & Casino or enjoy 18 holes of Golf

Facilities

Facilities we offer are meant to ensure you have a comfortable stay. Local activities, some five minutes away others an hours drive, will add to your enjoyment.

Onsite and close by
	Full menu: Guests are requested to order their meal in the morning for catering purposes. Seafood is our specialty!
	Swimming pool: For your pleasure!
	Laundry:  Arrange with hosts for your washing & ironing.
	Beaches: An all year round swimming pool - an easy 200m stroll from the Lodge.
	Restaurants
	We provide a map to 10 local restaurants.
	Medical
	We are exceptionally fortunate to have Dr V.Vach and his capable friendly staff in Pennington.
	Shopping centers
	Pennington Village Mall (within walking distance) Dentist; Chemist; Hairdresser; Superette with Bakery; Green Grocer; Bottle Store; Laundry Service & Gift Shop; Garden shop & Post Office; Estate Agents; The Village Pub; Lynne's Place (Main beach) and Pennington Tea Garden ATM (Top of Pennington Drive).
	Pick & Pay Centre: - Scottburgh (15KM away) Restaurants - Wimpy, Spur and The Guinea fowl coffee shop; Pick & Pay Supermarket; Clicks; CNA; Chemist; Bottlestore: Gift shops; Surf Shop; Boutique/clothing; Hairdresser; Haberdashery; Furniture store; Hardware store; Optometrist; Computer/Cell phone & accessories; ATM facility, Woolies, Mica.
	Scott Street (Main Street): - Scottburgh (15kms away). Provides a variety of shopping and banking facilities in the Scottburgh centre and down towards Scottburgh's main beach - Fleamarket in Library gardens, Scott St. on Saturday mornings and at month end situated down by the River.
	Shelly Centre: - Shelly Beach (60kms away). The Movies; Restaurants; Pick & Pay Supermarket; Clicks; CNA; Chemist; Bottlestore: Gift shops; The Hub; Foschini; Woolworths; The Hub; Sheet Street; Surf Shop; Mr Price; Boutique/clothing; Hairdresser; Haberdashery; Furniture store; Hardware store; Optometrist; Computer/Cell phone & accessories; ATM facilities.
	The Pavilion: - (70kms away). The Movies and entertainment centre; Restaurants; major reputable chain stores and clothing stores; boutiques; gift shops; book shops; coffee shops; - An all day shopping experience.
	Gateway: - (80kms away). Recently opened - World class Shopping Centre: The Movies and Entertainment centre; Restaurants; Major reputable chain stores and clothing stores; boutiques; gift shops; book shops; coffee shops; - An all day shopping experience. Conference The conference venue is able to seat 20 with plenty space to walk around the seated guests. Break away rooms include; Dashing Dan's pub, the lounge and dining room, the gazebo's at the pool and the breakfast verandah. Flip chart and projector screen provided as well as other equipment on request. Tea and meals are served as requested.

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