Nesbitt Castle
Nesbitt Castle
4.5
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Royalty travel vic falls
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe74 contributions
Apr 2019
if you have not yet visited this place you have not yet lived. Pack your bags and come have the same experiences we've all had.
Written 10 December 2019
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Tammy S
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe134 contributions
Aug 2014 • Friends
This venue is set in amongst wonderful green gardens and is quite a unique spot in Zimbabwe. They do a high-Tea in the garden which is special for any occasion. A wedding here is just beautiful with tasty catering and beautiful surroundings.
Written 20 February 2015
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Graylind1980
2 contributions
Oct 2016 • Solo
If you are familiar with Lee Oskar's famous song - "A Haunted House" then you will definitely get that vibe here. Nesbitt Castle was awesome. It's a boutique hotel that was a former prominent residence in the early 1900s. Not really a castle castle but you will get that feeling with the dark corridors and long hallways.
There are theme rooms throughout the castle such as mask room featuring African masks, billiards room, board room, and probably he most spooky of all a taxidermy room with a full croc and a huge elephant head (felt sorry for the animals though). The staff was friendly. I was the only guest in the hotel the first night but a few others showed up. I had the diamond room and later transferred to the princess room. The diamond was just way too big and creepy. And it had this old school toilet with a chain hanging from the ceiling to flush it and lots of old time portraits. It really creeped me out so I just switched to a smaller room.
All and all I did enjoy it and would recommend it!!
There are theme rooms throughout the castle such as mask room featuring African masks, billiards room, board room, and probably he most spooky of all a taxidermy room with a full croc and a huge elephant head (felt sorry for the animals though). The staff was friendly. I was the only guest in the hotel the first night but a few others showed up. I had the diamond room and later transferred to the princess room. The diamond was just way too big and creepy. And it had this old school toilet with a chain hanging from the ceiling to flush it and lots of old time portraits. It really creeped me out so I just switched to a smaller room.
All and all I did enjoy it and would recommend it!!
Written 13 February 2017
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dany2001bw
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe69 contributions
Feb 2012 • Friends
The history of Nesbitt Castle is the history of two unusual men with extraordinary vision; born in different centuries these men both fell in love with the idea of a gothic folly in the heart of Matabeleland. And what could be more incongruous than an English fortified castle in Africa? It was the shared spirit of eccentricity and obduracy that spurred these men on to face the challenges that the original construction and subsequent renovation demanded.
Written 31 March 2012
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365candy
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe19 contributions
Nov 2016
Nesbitt Castle is a little bit of quirky and a whole lot of nice! Fabulous gardens, great building and very friendly staff. This is a hotel but day visitors are welcome to enjoy the garden/restaurant teas and meals. It also makes an original setting for celebrations such as weddings
Written 5 January 2017
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Siphov
25 contributions
Aug 2016 • Family
The food does not disappoint. It is not fine dining but the food is well prepared. The garden setting is best as the inside can be a bit suffocating.
Written 22 December 2016
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Patience C
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe30 contributions
July 2016 • Business
This place is amazing....A castle indeed....tho I did not have a meal I managed to see the surrounding area and the rooms which are amazing.
Written 11 August 2016
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Cherrypoppie
Hitchin, UK68 contributions
July 2016 • Couples
Would recommend this as a place to stay but spend the extra and get a better room of you can. We stayed in the tower first and it was very cold and a bit dark as it was winter but then the royal suite was only a few pounds more and was lovely, Warmer and brighter. The staff were very helpful and food was good. Would definitely recommend.
Written 22 July 2016
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wgatemanage22
York, UK11 contributions
Oct 2014 • Family
Had a great afternoon here. Did not stay but had a proper old fashioned colonial style booze up and sundowner with a good and mixed crowd of hedonists! Unobtrusive, but attentive and caring staff... many thanks.
Written 11 November 2014
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Ash C
Harare, Zimbabwe64 contributions
Mar 2014 • Family
If you need to go out for a special occasion this is the place to go.the staff are well trained and welcoming and their food is delicious.
Written 2 September 2014
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lynnchaps98
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
How much would a romantic date go for including meals
Written 23 October 2017
vongaisundawo
Mutare, Zimbabwe
i need a quotation for a wedding at Nesbitt Castle
Written 5 January 2017
Hi - yes we need your email address to send through the booklet and quotation
Written 10 January 2017
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