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Gowrie Farm Golf Lodge is a resort destination wedding venue in Nottingham Road, South Africa, hosting 100 at dinner and 180 standing. Best months: May, June, August, September.

Gowrie Farm Golf Lodge

Nottingham RoadKwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Gowrie Farm Golf Lodge sits on a lakefront estate in Nottingham Road, South Africa, with 11 rooms sleeping up to 22 guests across Standard Rooms, Luxury Suites, Double Suites and Classic Cottages.

Guests
100 at dinner180 standing
Rooms
11 rooms, sleep 22
Ceremony
Outdoor ceremonies
Season
Best weather Aug–SepAisle estimate
Getting there
PZBabout 45 min by carAisle estimate

About the venue

Gowrie Farm Golf Lodge sits on a lakefront estate in Nottingham Road, South Africa, with 11 rooms sleeping up to 22 guests across Standard Rooms, Luxury Suites, Double Suites and Classic Cottages.

Couples can hold an outdoor ceremony by the water with an indoor reception space that seats 100 for dining or holds 180 standing, and indoor backup is available if the weather turns.

Catering is handled in-house, though external caterers are permitted and corkage is allowed, and there is a bar on site.

Full venue buyout is available for couples who want the estate to themselves, and the lodge is around 45 minutes by transfer from the nearest airport.

  • 11 rooms sleeping up to 22 guests on site
  • Seated dining for 100 or 180 standing in the indoor reception space
  • Lakefront outdoor ceremony option with indoor backup
  • In-house catering, external caterers permitted and corkage allowed

Short answers

How many guests does Gowrie Farm Golf Lodge hold?
Gowrie Farm Golf Lodge holds 100 at dinner and 180 standing.
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Can guests stay at Gowrie Farm Golf Lodge?
Yes. 11 rooms, sleeping 22.
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When is the best time for a wedding at Gowrie Farm Golf Lodge?
Best weather: August – September.
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How do guests get to Gowrie Farm Golf Lodge?
Fly into PZB, about 45 min by car.
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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
100 guests
Standing reception
180 guests

Staying over

Rooms
11 rooms
Sleeps
22 guests
Room types
4 listed
Whole property to yourselves
Yes

House rules

Pets
No

Best weather to marry

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  1. January: good
  2. February: good
  3. March: good
  4. April: good
  5. May: best
  6. June: best
  7. July: good
  8. August: best
  9. September: best
  10. October: good
  11. November: good
  12. December: good
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Getting there

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Nearest airport
PZB, 45 min by carAisle estimate
Parking
Yes

Questions about the venue

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How many guests can the venue seat for a wedding reception?
The indoor reception space seats 100 guests for dining and holds up to 180 standing.
Can we bring in our own caterer and wine?
Yes. Catering is available in-house, but external caterers are allowed and corkage is permitted.
How many guests can stay on site?
There are 11 rooms sleeping a total of 22 guests, including Standard Rooms, Luxury Suites and Double Suites for two, and Classic Cottages for up to four.
What happens if it rains on the ceremony day?
An outdoor lakefront ceremony is possible, and indoor backup is available as an alternative.
Is there a chapel on the property, and can we bring pets?
There is no chapel on site and pets are not allowed. There is no swimming pool, beach access or sea view.

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