Irene Country Lodge

Irene Country Lodge holds a special place in my heart. This is where we spent our wedding night before we went to our honeymoon. We had a white wedding in the morning in Krugersdorp and we had a traditional wedding at my husband’s home in Pretoria in the afternoon.  Irene Country lodge was the perfect place to spend the night after a beautiful and overwhelming day.

There is something about the countryside that excites me, the animals and the fresh food. As a City girl I find myself always yearning to escape the City and go to the Countryside to recharge. Irene Country lodge is the best place just to escape the City life even though you are in the City it totally feels like you are in the Countryside. Irene Country Lodge is part of African Pride Autograph collection by the global Marriot group.

Arrival at the African Pride Irene Lodge gives you a sense that you are no longer in the hustle and bustle of the City. Its like magic one minute you were in the City the next minute hello Countryside. The amazing tall trees, a beautiful lake as well as Irene dairy farm, what a special place.

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We received a warm welcome from the staff, we checked in and they explained to us how everything works in the property, they confirmed our time for the picnic. Everyone was friendly greeted us with a smile. Our room was not ready cause we arrived early way before check in time but they made arrangements for us to check in early. Our room was beautiful and cosy with a views of lush green trees. There are other rooms with the lake views but I liked our room better because it was more private.

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The lodge is big with a beautiful lake, it has a 18 hole golf course, lots of trees and an amazing bird life, we spotted different birds when we there just sitting and having our picnic. There is a day spa and a farm just a few metres away.

Everyone that knows me, knows about my obsession with picnics. I love the laid back nature of picnics, you sit and marvel at things around you. We spotted beautiful birds while we were enjoying our picnic. A few ducks passed by. We were surrounded by nature and having good food and wine. I don’t think there is any better way to spend a relaxing afternoon.

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Dinner- what a delightful experience at Meadow Green restaurant. The five course meal was scrumptious. Our first course was watermelon with goats cheese, I had never thought of watermelon and goats cheese together but it works beautifully, second course was duck with butternut this was delicious. Third course we had prawns and scallops this was delectable. Fourth course for me was Salmon my old time favourite with vegetables it was cooked to perfection. Dessert, “star of the show” malva pudding with custard and ice cream. This was absolutely one of my best culinary experiences and the live music just sets the mood. You have the option to choose between ala carte or buffet.

Watermelon and goats cheese

Watermelon and goats cheese

Duck with grapefruit and butternut

Duck with grapefruit and butternut

Prawns and scallops spaghetti

Prawns and scallops spaghetti

Salmon with seasonal vegetables

Salmon with seasonal vegetables

Malva pudding with custard and ice cream

Malva pudding with custard and ice cream

Breakfast – I love my sleep, so in room breakfast is usually the best option for me. The view was picture perfect, which was a bonus. The breakfast options are endless at Irene Country lodge. We selected from the menu what we wanted 20 minutes later the food was in our room. Another alternative is to have the buffet breakfast at the restaurant.

Breakfast with a view

Breakfast with a view

Breakfast is served

Breakfast is served

Camdeboo spa - The spa is in a beautiful setting surrounded by trees. There is a restaurant outside. There is also a jacuzzi and a lap pool. The massage was pure bliss and it was very relaxing. Camdeboo spa is a very calm and serene place. They have various treatment options to suit your needs.

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Irene Dairy Farm - I met some really cute friends here, the calves stole my heart. They were also delighted with my bright yellow coloured dress, they wanted to taste it, I got a few licks here and there. It is a great place for kids there is a play area. There are two restaurants on site. There is a shop where you can buy drinks and snacks. You can watch while they milk cows.

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