Huntingdon House, Satemwa Tea Estate
Shire Highlands, Malawi
Arguably the most scenically beautiful region of Malawi, The Thyolo district forms the heart of Malawi's tea producing region with rolling hills of immaculately cultivated, emerald green plantations and some of the oldest estates in the country.
With magnificent views of Mount Mulanje and the Lower Shire valley to the west, Satemwa enjoys a temperate climate of the Shire Highlands and relaxed ambiance of a by-gone era. Visitors to this corner of Malawi cannot but help to be caught up in the colonial magic of the area and diverse scenery which ranges from tropical evergreen forests to riverine thickets and rolling hills.
Huntingdon House was built in the 1920's and the estate has been in the Cathcart Kay family for generations with members of the family still running the tea and coffee production of the estate. The grand old colonial style house is surrounded by magnificent gardens and beautiful old trees.
Facilities and Activities
Guests to the estate tend to get caught up in the relaxing atmosphere and we are pleased to offer a wide range of activities and excursions designed to appeal to all our guests. All activities are included in our fully includive rates - excursions may attract an additional fee.
The beautiful picnic spot high up the mountain with views of Mt Mulanje to the southeast, and the Shire River to the west. The sunset from this idyllic spot must be seen. Other activities include:
Horse Riding
ATV / Quad Biking
Mountain Biking
Guided Birding walks through Thyolo Forest
Bass Fishing
Swimming pool * (opening 2010)
Croquet and lawn bowls
Village tours
Tea and Coffee tasting
Golf (9 hole course) - off site
Tennis - off site
Squash - off site
Excursions:
Mount Mulanje Day trip
Zomba Plateau Day Trip
Blantyre City Tour
Lake Chirwa
Fast Facts
Address Satemwa Estate, PO Box 6, Thyolo, Malawi
Telephone ++265(0)1473500
Number of rooms Five Suites
Max. guests Twelve
reservations tel. ++265(0)1794555
reservations fax ++265(0)1794666
reservations email. satemwa@ulendo.net
website. www.satemwaulendolodges.com
Owner profile
As one of Malawi's first land claims registered in 1874, Satemwa Tea Estate is undoubtedly among the countries most respected and established tea and coffee producers managed and operated by third generation members of the Cathcart Kay family. Chip, one of Maclean Kays sons, and his wife Dawn, live on the estate and Huntingdon's guests are invited to step back in time and share some of Chips wonderful memories of his family home, discover the multitude of teas exported from the estate.
Rates
Rates at Huntingdon House are quoted on a Full Board & Activities basis and include:
Accommodation, all meals, high tea, activities (2 a day), teas and coffee at any time, mineral water; transfers from airstrip; government taxes.
US$280.00 per person sharing
US$ 80.00 single room supplement
The entire house may be rented out for exclusive use, accommodating a maximum of 12 guests in 5 suites, on a Full Board & Activities Basis for US$2,575.00 per night.
Children under 12 on request only.
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