Aloe Grove is nestled in the picturesque Eastern Cape countryside. We offer our guests a unique opportunity to enjoy luxurious and unique decorated thatched chalets, warm hospitality, great food, adventure and spectacular views of the tranquil surroundings.
Welcome To Aloe Grove Guest Farm
Situated in the malaria free Eastern Cape, just outside the town of Queenstown, Aloe Grove is nestled in the picturesque Eastern Cape countryside.
We offer our guests a unique opportunity to enjoy luxurious and unique decorated thatched chalets, warm hospitality, great food, adventure and spectacular views of the tranquil surroundings.
We also offer guests the opportunity to do bass and trout fishing, bird and game viewing, hiking or mountain biking on our selected trails.
Whether you are looking for a place to hide and get away from the old routine, spoil your staff to one of our exclusive function venues, planning your dream wedding or if you are just wanting to take the children for a fun weekend in the countryside, Aloe Grove and it's staff are there to provide for your every need.
Choose from our selection of thatched chalets, self-catering units, or enjoy the rustic old silo, which has been converted into charming little rooms.
ACCOMMODATION
Aloe Grove offers lovely thatched chalet type rooms consisting of large bedrooms, bathroom, and private patios surrounded by exquisite gardens. The area offers a wide variety of flora and fauna, with outstanding game and bird viewing. Breakfasts, lunches and dinners can be arranged when pre-booked. Fridges, crockery and cutlery are available in all self catering units. All units are equipped with tvÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂs that includes satellite channels. A tea and coffee facility is provided in each suite. All rooms and units are serviced daily.
We offer all our facilities to all our guests including fully licensed bars, lapa's, boma, braai areas, lounge, swimming pool and play facilities for the kids! Aloe Grove is perfect for overnight accommodation for wedding, conference and function guests, and for longer stays for out of town visitors.
We can comfortably accommodate 70 people in our 27 units making us the perfect wedding and conference facility! Special Rates may be negotiated when fully booking for such events.
SELF CATERING ROOMS INCLUDES:
- Luxurious beds
- En suite bathroom with bath/shower
- Private Patio
- Rooms are serviced daily (or opt out for privacy)
- TV with satellite channels
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Crockery, cutlery and glassware
- Mini fridge
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Braai facilities including wood
WEDDINGS
Weddings
Designed as an all-in-one venue, encompassing a romantic chapel, hall, luxurious bridal suite, 3-star accommodation and picturesque gardens, Aloe Grove captures the spirit of love, happiness and celebration on your wedding day. With its impeccable levels of service and exquisite surroundings, Aloe Grove prides itself on being an exclusive countryside venue.
Aloe Grove Chapel
The chapel is equipped with pews or chairs and elegant chandeliers. The chapel has been designed to cater for both large and more intimate weddings and can seat up to 200 people.
Aloe Grove Reception Hall
Aloe Grove’s Reception hall epitomizes the spirit of romance and love. Our spectacular gardens are landscaped and manicured all year round to ensure the perfect setting for your wedding ceremony, reception and photographs.
The Aloe Grove hall seats up to 180 guests. More intimate weddings also fit comfortably without impacting the cozy, comfortable atmosphere of the room. Tables can be placed in a number of configurations, to suit your style and requirements. Ladies and gents cloakrooms provide comfort for guests
Aloe Grove Cottage
The Cottage is offered for brides to prepare themselves before the ceremony, and for the bridal couple’s first night at NO COST. Hairdressers and make up artists can do the bridal party’s hair and make up on site, alleviating the stress of arriving at your wedding on time! The Cottage offers a great way to kick start wedding celebrations and the perfect setting for pre wedding photographs.
Aloe Grove Guest Cottages
Our guest cottages are perfect for overnight accommodation for wedding guests, and for longer stays for out of town visitors.
Costs
Wedding costs consist of fees for venue hire, chapel hire, food, drinks and accommodation.All setting and clearing of the functions, as well as use of all Aloe Grove’s standard equipment is included in the venue hire fee. This includes a selection of tables, chairs with white chair covers, white linen napkins, cocktail tables, garden chairs, cake table and gift table, and podium for speeches.
Full catering and bar services are provided and can be tailored according to your requirements and budget. Aloe Grove’s menu comprises of three courses with a fourth course option of finger snacks to be served to guests in the garden in-between the service and reception, and a full three course buffet dinner. Aloe Grove’s philosophy is to provide large portions of beautifully prepared home cooked food.
Aloe Grove offers various venue hire options for different days of the week. Each day offers its own benefits. Saturdays are the most popular days for weddings, but Fridays, Sundays and weekdays should also be considered. Weddings at dusk on Fridays are particularly festive, kick-starting the weekend with a fabulous celebration. Sunday lunchtime weddings offer guests the best use of Aloe Grove’s stunning gardens.
Notice
Please note that the venue is available for viewing by appointment only.
CONFERENCING
Aloe Grove offers an ideal facility for tranquil and productive corporate conferences,luncheons and training sessions, including top class facilities, superior service, high quality food and beverages and on site accommodation.
Aloe Grove's elegant design, beautiful surroundings and close proximity to town, in combination with the management teams wealth of experience in the conference industry, make it the perfect location for those who are looking for high levels of service in a peaceful environment close to town.
Facilities include:
Between 5 and 300 delegates in a cinema style or 200 delegates in schoolroom or banqueting layout. One large conference room with break-out rooms Smaller conference facilities for smaller groups on site catering tailored to your requirements (breakfast, luncheon and banqueting menus available)
- Full bar service
- On site 3-star accommodation
- On site secure parking
- Flip-chart, whiteboard and screen.
- Internet access available
- No draping required
- Projectors offered at an additional rate
Conference Package covers:
- Venue hire for 9 hours
- Coffee, tea and muffins on arrival
- Mid morning coffee, tea and sandwiches
- Buffet lunch (Main, dessert and beverage)
- Mid Afternoon coffee, tea and biscuits
- Exclusive use of a conference room
- Bottled water and mints
- Notebooks and pens
FUNCTIONS
Aloe Grove offers a perfect setting for corporate and private functions such as product launches, key client entertainment, milestone birthdays and anniversaries. Aloe Grove has been specifically designed to host successful functions, offering all the necessary amenities and expert function coordination and management services for both large and more intimate functions.
Aloe Grove offers a range of facilities and options to ensure a successful and unique function. Expert function coordination services are available to all clients, providing peace of mind and comfort that your function will happen according to plan and within budget.
Aloe Grove Function Hall
Aloe Grove’s hall can seat up to 200 guests and smaller functions also fit comfortably without impacting the cosy, comfortable atmosphere of the venue hall.
Tables can be placed in a number of configurations, to suit your style and requirements. There is plenty of space for food to be served and for a dance floor. Large ladies and gents cloakrooms provide comfort for guests.
Aloe Grove Dining Hall
Our dining hall is available as an additional seating option on all of our functions including conferences.
Aloe Grove Boma and Lapas
Aloe Grove's Boma and Lapa's provide our clients with a relaxed atmosphere and is ideal for corporate, private and social outings. Whether we're providing our exquisite home-cooked meals or you're tanning your own chops, The Boma and Lapa's are a fantasy wonder world of relaxation.
Full catering and bar services are available at all our functions and can be tailored according to your requirements and budget.
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