This is a grand old villa that comfortably sleeps eight people in four very large en-suite bedrooms with large beds and quality pillows and linen. The house features high ceilings that tend to soak up the light from the chandeliers, but there are also plenty of table lamps.
Being an older house, we did experience some minor maintenance issues, but Soraya was very quick to get things fixed and there were two staff on hand to attend to issues promptly.
Despite the period styling, there are mod-cons including satellite TV and an entertainer's kitchen with a 6-ring gas hob and an indoor braai (grill) nearby.
A massive formal dining room seats 12 elegantly and there is an informal dining room and formal and informal sitting rooms, plus an office, all set in pleasant gardens behind high walls and mature trees. It was big enough to give our party of eight plenty of room to relax, including on the recliners on the large veranda, overlooking the pool (which was thankfully full despite water restrictions).
My company conducted a security inspection in advance and noted that: the house is in a very good upmarket location and is well secured with an alarm system and monitored security patrols, situated between other houses with similar fencing on a dead-end road which means less traffic in a very safe and secure area. There is a freeway nearby, which can increase the background noise if the wind is blowing in your direction, but we found it very peaceful throughout the week. Highly recommended.