Got an invitation to a wedding around Nottingham Road, Rosetta or Mooi River? Sort out your accommodation for wedding guests before you sort out the outfit. Waterford Manor on the R103 in Rosetta has B&B rooms and self-catering cottages for everyone from a couple who want a quiet night to a family who’d rather stay under one roof.
A note from Dan: If you think wedding venues in the Midlands, think Nottingham Road. We’re only 8 km from the village, so we’re the quiet place to sleep after the dancing.
How early should you book?
As soon as you have the invitation or the save-the-date. Bridebook, which lists about 20 wedding venues around Nottingham Road, advises guests to book early because the area is popular with tourists as well as couples. Peak wedding season runs from September to February, which is also when the Midlands is at its greenest.
Rooms near the venues go first, and the couple’s own list of recommended places is often short. Don’t wait for it.
How far will you drive between the venue and us?
Far enough to plan for. Venues are spread across Nottingham Road, Balgowan, Lidgetton and Mooi River, and guests generally need a car. Some couples arrange a shuttle for exactly that reason.
Before you book, put the venue address and ours in your maps app and check the drive for the time you’d leave after the reception. Many Midlands venues have a music curfew around 11 pm or midnight, so you might be heading back sooner than you think. Plan a sober driver or ask the couple whether a shuttle is on the cards.
Nottingham Road village is 8 km from us and Mooi River is 10 km, both on a tarred road.
Which room suits which guest?
Guest | Room | What the space does for you |
|---|---|---|
A couple who want a quiet night | Protea Honeymoon Suite, 28 m² | A king-size bed and a view over the river, the mountains and the pool. A calm room to come back to after the dancing, and a lovely view in the morning. |
One guest, or a pair, for a night | Hibiscus Cottage, 22 m² | Simple and compact, so there’s nothing to organise. |
Two couples or friends travelling together | Jasmine, two bedrooms, about 48 m² | Each couple gets their own bedroom and a door to close, with a fridge and microwave for a late snack. |
Guests who like to make their own breakfast | Lavender Cottage, 36 m², or Azalea Cottage, 30 m² | Full kitchens, so you can have coffee and eggs at your own pace the morning after. |
A family with young children | Sunflower Cottage, 76 m² | A full kitchen, a dining area, a fireplace and a foldable cot on request. The little ones can sleep while you put your feet up. |
A bigger family group | Rose Cottage, 102 m² | Our largest, with a lounge, a dining area and a wood-fired stove, so the whole family can gather in one room before and after the wedding. |
Can you book several cottages for one family?
Ask. Tell us your dates, how many of you there are and who needs to be close together, and we’ll check what we can hold side by side. The more notice you give us, the better the chance of keeping everyone on one property.
What should you pack?
Warm layers, even for a summer wedding. Midlands evenings cool down, and summer afternoons can bring a thunderstorm, so bring something for the walk from the car.
Winter weddings are cold at night and rather lovely for it, with fireplaces lit and crisp, clear days. Lavender and Sunflower have fireplaces, Rose has a wood-fired stove and every unit has electric heating and electric blankets.
What is there to do the morning after?
Slow down. Taste cheese at Marrakesh Cheese Farm, browse The Junction and the Ugly Duckling, or walk one of the two nature trails on our property. Call ahead for opening days before you plan around any one stop.
Ready to book?
30% OFF for direct bookings via our website. Check your dates and book on our website, or phone us on +27 73 630 7423.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Waterford Manor from Nottingham Road wedding venues?
Nottingham Road village is about 8 km away. Tell us the venue and we'll tell you the drive.
Can wedding guests book directly?
Yes. Use our website or phone, with your dates and numbers.
How early should I book for a wedding weekend?
As soon as you know the date. Peak wedding season in the Midlands runs from September to February.
Is there a cot for a baby?
Sunflower Cottage has a foldable cot available on request.
What if the wedding runs late?
Tell us when you book that you'll be coming back after the reception so we can plan around it.