Surely this must rank as one of the Africa’s - make that the world’s - most unique breakfast spot. Where else does the elegant long neck of a giraffe crane through a small pane of a giant, arched window and appear over the china at breakfast.
The giraffe’s habit is to come early in the morning; in a way it is a breakfast show! So it is worth getting to the breakfast room by 7am - it’s big, light and airy, with massive windows that have lots of small, old-fashioned frames that hinge open. Two giraffes immediately poked their heads through and Marian passed Zoe some pellets to feed the giraffe or scatter on the table: she was blown away when they came inches away from her.
After 20 minutes of feeding it was our turn to eat - and the warm, friendly African staff were impeccable in their service (jobs would be hard to come by in this part of the world). The staff seem to be so happy and proud to be part of the manor… There is a bountiful breakfast spread with the usual fresh fruits to start, along side a good selection of breakfast cereals. Toast, eggs, bacon, sausages, mushrooms grilled tomato are available, with lovely juices and quite good coffee to wash away the early morning cob webs!!
Our only night at the manor was such a late arrival that we just wanted an informal supper. The kitchen is very adaptable and eager to please, so they rustled up scrambled eggs, toast, soup, smoked salmon and a glass of wine that we enjoyed in front of the huge fireplace. It was a very cosy, intimate start to our stay.
While lunch is often served informally out on the outdoor terrace, this is a grand manor, so dinner usually adheres to country house traditions straight out of an Agatha Christie movie! After cocktails, a gourmet meal is served by candlelit with antique crystal and silver, in a beautiful dining room paneled in rich, dark wood.
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