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WORKING PLEASURE IN IRENE

It has long been no secret that South Africa has some of the best conference and meeting rooms in the world, and most top-notch venues offer good service and al the basic requirements needed for a successful conference. However, only a few select venues offer the rare combination of exceptional service, divine location and that extra something special. Irene Country Lodge, in the heart if Centurion, Pretoria is exactly such a place.

There are a few reasons that make Irene the best venue for any type of conference or function. The lodge is ideally located close to Pretoria and Johannesburg metropolitans, as well as O.R Tambo International Airport. But regardless of the city being only a stone throw away, one can’t help but being embraced by a true country-feel at the lodge with its breathtaking lake views, rolling grass lawns and shady oak trees.

Irene offers fully inclusive conference packages – and all standard conference equipment i.e. data projector, screen, overhead projector, flipchart and whiteboard are included in all packages. The lodge has also recently announced that they will continue to offer their exceptional conference packages at the same rates as 2008, over weekends. Half Day packages start from a mere R330 per person and full day packages from R395. 24 hour packages are priced at R1120 per person sharing and R1620 per single person. All the packages are valid over weekends until 31 October 2009.

Irene Country Lodge is famous for its superb Al Fresco dining under the expertise guidance of renowned Executive Chef, Tony McKay, and every meal is specifically planned and prepared to ensure only the best quality and taste. With lush country as its backdrop, The Meadow Green Restaurant offers a combination of smart and casual elements culminating in a feast for all the senses. Boasting a tranquil country ambience, guests can look forward to a cuisine mix of Europe and South Africa meeting on a plate.

Each of the lodge’s 50 lake-facing en-suite rooms have been gracefully designed boasting an English Country Manor style, epitomizing good taste with stately furniture with rich fabrics to match. Facilities include 16-hour room service, direct telephone dialing, DSTV satellite television as well as all the other services one would expect from a four star establishment.
Irene Country Lodge also offers a perfect opportunity to break away from the stress and hard work, and activities to enjoy on and around the property includes: a lazy brunch in The Lakeside Country Kitchen Restaurant; a massage in your room; a picnic, prepared by the lodge, on the rolling lawns of the property; visits to Irene Dairy Farm; Irene Flea Market and the Smuts House Museum. Restore body and mind by exploring the Hennops River hiking trail or the variety of wildlife in the Zwartkops Nature Reserve. There are over 100 species of birds settled in the sanctuary of the lake area on the property and is any nature lover’s dream. The Irene area offers excellent golfing opportunities, with two adjacent 18 hole golf courses, and is in close proximity to the Centurion Cricket Stadium where international cricket matches and other events are regularly hosted. Other leisure options in the area include tennis, squash and a gymnasium. There is also an abundance of shopping centres and exquisite restaurants close by.
Secure free parking, disabled facilities and no-power interruption generators, means that any conference or function at Irene Country Lodge will be an effortless, comfortable experience. Added onto that the professional service, budget friendly prices, cutting edge facilities, breathtaking country panoramas and warm country hospitality; there is not only a few reasons why your next conference should be at Irene, but there is also absolutely no reason why it shouldn’t be.
Phone (012) 667 6464 for bookings and more information.
 

Author : Leany Erasmus