The Sunday News
Peter Matika
IF ever you feel the city life weighing in on you, just pack a small bag and head for the Farmhouse in Matopos.
The Farmhouse is a refreshing and serene environment, which lets you unwind with nature.
Located just 48 kilometres from Bulawayo along Matopos road the lodge is a must experience.
Farmhouse was converted from a normal farmhouse into a restaurant, bar and lodge.
The restaurant veranda overlooks the indigenous garden and rock swimming pool, where guests can relax by the poolside or spend the evening around the open campfire.
All meals are served in the restaurant, where the kitchen staff specialises in healthy, home-cooked meals.
They also offer barbequed meals on special days and upon request.
For those wishing to be at one with nature and want to enjoy an outing in the safari, the Farmhouse also offers food prepared on an open fire while sitting outdoors on a warm evening under the stars.
Guests are accommodated in thatched, Cape Dutch style cottages, which are built on the fringe of a majestic granite outcrop.
Each individual cottage has a twin bed, bedroom, en suite with shower, toilet and wash-hand basin, open plan lounge with tea/coffee facilities and a fridge.
The farmhouse provides the ideal location from which visitors can discover the many natural wonders of the Matopos. Guests can participate in the many activities offered at the lodge or arrange their own trips in the area.
Farmhouse also has a conference facility offering an ideal getaway conference venue in the spectacular surroundings of the Matopos.
The conference room is built under thatch with French doors opening on to the garden and charming courtyard.
The farmhouse offers accommodation for 24 people, meals in the restaurant and conference teas and coffees are served in the courtyard. The lodge also provides basic conference facilities including flip-chart, and computer projector, and the lodge is equipped with Wi-Fi internet services.
Other activities offered at the lodge include horse riding, bird watching, morning and evening drives.
