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  • Summerhill Guest Estate

Cowies Hill, KwaZulu Natal

Summerhill Guest Estate, home of The LivingRoom, is a family-owned guesthouse located in Cowies Hill, KwaZulu Natal. Nestled between the Midlands and Durban, it serves as the perfect home-away-from-home for corporate travelers, while also providing leisure seekers with a peaceful retreat to unwind during their journeys or simply escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

15 Rooms
Conferencing
Restaurant
All ages
Pool
Functions

Sleep

Featuring 15 spacious and elegantly appointed en-suite bedrooms set amidst lush, park-like gardens, Summerhill Guest Estate offers a tranquil and rejuvenating atmosphere for relaxation.

Each room is uniquely decorated and named after a South African jazz musician who has performed and stayed at the estate.

Eat

Situated within Summerhill Guest Estate, The LivingRoom is where chef Johannes Richter showcases the province’s culinary diversity from garden to plate, expressed through his fine French training and passion for Asian techniques. Family owned and run, the team deliver a fine-dining experience combining exceptional food with premium wines and top-notch hospitality.Sustainability and seasonality are at the core of all they do at The LivingRoom. This ethos extends to the team and staff, many of whom come from the local community and are given the skills and training needed to meet The LivingRoom standard.


Relax

The team’s authentic care and interest play out in their honest approach to guests, which, along with their dedication to hospitality, makes the estate a homely, welcoming and relaxing retreat for all who visit.

Functions & Events

Summerhill is ideal for hosting intimate, exclusive weddings and other private events and celebrations. Our family-run estate welcomes you to host your event with the promise of 5-star food and luxury accommodation.
 

Conferencing

With our business centre facility, air-conditioned conference room and spacious outdoor area and pool, we welcome conferencing and team getaways. We provide a shuttle to and from the airport as well as 24-hour check-in and night service. Our on-site restaurant is also a bonus for conferencing.

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Location



The Estate is well-positioned close to Durban, between Natal’s Midlands and coastline in Cowies Hill.


Physical Address:

9 Belvedale Road, Cowies Hill, Durban


GPS Co-ordinates: S 29˚ 49.6149′/ E 30˚ 53.5706′


The closest airport is King Shaka which is approximately a 40 minute drive.