Illyria House

"One of the most beautiful Victorian buildings I stayed in"

"This place surprised me: it is really difficult to describe. Not sure it was what I was expecting. Very unique, renovated Edwardian meets Bohemian meets Colonial. Kudos for the unconventional deco, overload of antiques, Belgian carpets/tapestry on the walls and quaint dinning room area on the veranda overlooking a green garden with a "queens tea party" chaise lounge. The room(s) was really big with a large "grandma's old feather bed" and loads of feathered pillows and cushions. The TV is situated in a cupboard pretending to be a mirror, A very large bedroom with double doors leading onto a communal veranda, crazy chandeliers, two occasional chairs with a coffee table with two dainty port glasses and a port decanter, plus a Victorian lounger. A kitchen with fridge, glasses and two porcelain tea cups (pinky in the air, type) leads of the bedroom. It also has double doors leading onto the communal veranda. Another set of doors leads into a small study and yet another set of doors leads into a walk in closet and a a very large bathroom all in white, with the bath situated in the middle of the floor and the nice size shower built into the wall, double vanities and a bidet. The curtains are unique lace over 100% light blocker. According to the Butler this room is the preferred suite for honeymooners. The staff were trying to be helpful but the poor folk had long ways to walk up and down marble stairs."

"Great location,the staff was great, good value for money."

"Truly Pretoria's best kept secret! Timeless antiques, grandeur and lavishness in every room and on the grounds! Excellent service, friendly and attentive staff. A must visit"

"The breakfast was delicious, and the staff was friendly."