Overview
With a history dating back to 1890, the Satemwa Tea Estate, which grows some of Malawi’s finest tea and coffee, is home to the elegant Huntingdon House. Originally built for the owner, Huntingdon House is a house with five bedrooms in an elegant living style that attracts honeymooners, couples, and adventurers who want to explore the glorious Shire Highlands. Guests staying at the original rooms have all the attributes of the past: high ceilings, antique furniture, and paintings, four-poster beds and views of the manicured lawn. There is also an independent ground floor cottage for those who want to experience the typical country life.
While the atmosphere can be quiet, there are many activities at Huntingdon House. Mountain bikers can use the eight domain bicycles on the dirt-road, while hikers can put on their boots and make their way through the 170 km of slopes – most trained hikers would like to tackle the Mount Mulanje. Stock up on a picnic with Huntingdon staff on the trip. You can also enjoy walks in search of Thyolo Alethe.
Huntingdon House’s staff understands the process of making green sprout tea. So take a tour in the emerald fields in front of the delicious tea sampling, with pastries and sandwiches in the old style in the large shady terrace or the shade of a speckled centenary tree in the garden.
Highlights
- Mountain-biking & hiking trails
- Croquet, boules, swimming, golf & tennis
- 5 individually-decorated en suite rooms
- Self-contained bungalow
- Fine dining in private settings
- Tea tasting & coffee plantation tours
- Birding
More Information
Location
Malawi, Blantyre
Type of Accommodation
Guesthouse
Comfort Level
Comfortable
Facilities
You are welcome to do as much or as little as you like. After breakfast, relax in the comfort of the well-trimmed gardens of Huntingdon House with a book to read before strolling through the Satemwa Tea Fields. Discover the secrets and the business of tea, from sowing to harvest and production, and end with a tasting. Relax and enjoy a rare white tea, compare its light and delicate taste and enjoy as you feel the difference.
If you prefer eating, choose between mountain biking, trekking, golf, tennis, swimming, bowling or croquet. Rejuvenate in the evening next to the fireplace in the living room
General Facilities
- Restaurant
Dining
A small team of dedicated chefs prepares complete meals, with menus that change daily based on time requirements, personal preferences and the availability of seasonal ingredients. Each meal is prepared with fresh ingredients from their garden, such as local organic milk and honey from a bee project nearby. You can have breakfast on the terrace, eat in the gardens, enjoy a picnic on Mount Thyolo or have tea on the veranda. Dine in the formal dining room with loads of snow-covered tablecloths filled with fresh flowers and the soft candlelight or in a secret corner of the courtyard.
Rooms
The Nursery Room
Spacious and filled with golden light that penetrates the floor-to-ceiling windows, the baby room can be configured to accommodate two single beds or one king size bed. Since it is at the end of the house, peace and quiet are guaranteed.
Father’s room
With a wrap-around patio or “khonde” and an old-school ceiling fan, the Father’s Room is decidedly masculine and remains a favorite for returning visitors. Enjoy a cup of morning tea and watch the gardens with birds singing.
Planters Suite
The Planter’s Suite, originally used to house visitors, is the most popular place for families. The two bedrooms have French doors that open into a living room or a bedroom. The small private terrace overlooks the park. The suite has very high ceilings as well.
Mother’s Room
Softness prevails in this bright room with high ceilings, king-size bed, and private lounge area. Even during a chilly evening, the comfort of a fireplace in the bedroom and the bathroom creates a particularly romantic atmosphere, which is enjoyed by couples and honeymooners.
Chapel Room
With a ceiling height of 6 meters, a super king size bed and a private dining room on the terrace, the chapel is the any couple’s first choice on their honeymoon.
Room Amenities
Planters Suite AMENITIES
- En-suite bath and shower
- Private balcony
Activities
- Biking
- Bird watching
- Day tours
- Golf
