ASKING PRICE: 1,7 MILLION US DOLLARS
About Us
A beautiful place to just be...
The owners fell in love with Malawi and then each other, later making Kachere their home. They both shared a dream - that of a castle on the shores of the beautiful Lake Malawi.
Many community partnerships were formed to realise this dream; drawing on local skills and craftsmen to plan, build and furnish this astonishing building. Working with Kachere Villagers was fundamental to the owners, and many of those that worked on the building are now part of their staff.
The dream finally became a reality with the opening of the Castle on 9th December 2016. The castle’s drawbridge was officially lowered to welcome guests by one of the owner's Mum on the occasion of her 80th birthday,
Accommodation
All of our rooms and suites are thoughtfully planned and locally furnished. Crisp cotton linen sheets ensure rest, whilst a cool breeze enters through the shuttered windows along with the calming ebb and flow of the nearby surf.
Room rates are based on two people sharing and includes a hearty breakfast. An excellent lunch and dinner menu are available in our restaurant, all prepared under the watchful eye of Mama Rhoda in our kitchen. Most ingredients are locally sourced; many grown on the grounds of the castle. Bread, biscuits and cakes are freshly baked daily. Special dietary requirements can be accommodated if informed on booking, and a special menu can be prepared.
Free wifi is provided for guest use throughout the Castle and grounds.
En-suites
Lower Tower Suites
Upper Tower Suites
Family Suites
Camping
We have five spacious campsite pitches; each with their own cooking prep area, flood-light, power socket, washing basin, BBQ and fire pit. The shower and toilet facilities are centrally located in the Bamboo garden.
Whether you are traveling with an overlanding group of self-driving, we have space and would love to welcome you!!
Activities
Relaxation ...it is as individual as you are
Whatever your expectations we will endeavour to meet them here at the Castle ... from reclining on a sun lounger to paddling in a kayak ... reading in a hammock to cycling through local villages ... supping a cocktail at our swim-up bar to watching a movie under a star-filled sky...self-instructed yoga on our castle ramparts to playing a set of squash on our full-size court.
Swim up to the pool bar
You don't always need to go too far...a few lengths before a little refreshment at the pool bar.
Explore on two wheels
Feel free to take one of our bikes to cycle around the local neighbourhood or venture further afield. Just ask at reception.
Find time for the inner you
There is always time for some self-contemplation on the beach, on the castle ramparts, or in the bamboo plantation. Ask for one of our yoga mats at reception.
Loose yourself in literature
Curl up on one of our leather sofas or swing in a hammock with a well-thumbed book from our private library.
Enjoy being on the water
Take to the Lake on or in one of our complimentary windsurfers or kayaks.
Anyone for squash?
Don’t forget your trainers - we have a selction of racquets with which you can punish the squash ball!
Snorkel amongst the fishes
Kayak out to the nearby crop of rocks with some of our snorkelling equipment and see what you can find…
Close by...
If you want to venture a little further afield...
Kasasa Golf Club
Keen golfers can enjoy the 9-hole course at Kasasa Golf Club in Dwangwa where you can hire clubs and caddies... although we do have a set of clubs (both right and left-handed) if you just want to practise your swing in the grounds.
Diving at Nkhata Bay or Kande Beach
Experience the Rift Valley scenery reflected underwater in the fresh waters of the Lake's rock formations, caverns and cliffs. Take the opportunity to explore the world's best freshwater aquarium whilst diving at altitude! There are two PADI dive schools close by that we can put you in touch with.
Horseriding at Kande Stables
Kande Stables caters for all levels of horse riding. They offer gentle guided rides through the local Brachystegia Forest, across stunning floodplains and onto the beaches of Lake Malawi where you can ride bareback in the lake - this we truly recommend! Bookings can be made via our reception.
Lake of Stars
Musicians across Africa and hundreds of festival-goers flooded Kachere Kastle’s grounds for three lively, entertaining days of lake-side dancing to a panoply of eclectic tunes.
Throughout Lake of Stars Discovery, local and global performers took to the bamboo-crafted, beach-front stage, and showered listeners with an array of musical styles. In addition to the vast songbook, another highlight of the three-day event included the quaint, intimate poetry sessions, where talented writers shared their political, social, and personal perspectives to a crowd of eager listeners.
Amid the paintings, poets, and singers, Lake of Stars aimed to promote an environmentally conscious lifestyle. They gave out water bottles for free and encouraged festival-goers to fill their bottles with the water provided.
All in all, the weekend placed an emphasis on wellness, the environment, the arts, and, of course, fun. Our Castle wants to say a big "thank you" to everyone who helped us out before, during, and after the festival; we still can’t believe our property hosted two stages, food and clothing vendors, and a thousand people. It was an unforgettable experience—that’s for sure.
Exclusive castle hire
Our Castle is available for exclusive hire for corporate events and private family celebrations … birthdays, weddings anniversaries ... Please call us to arrange a visit to the Castle so we can walk the estate and discuss your requirements.
Cliff Jacobs (Nat Dpl Hotel Man (UJ). MPRE. GA Level 5 TEFL) Managing Principal / CEO Exquisite Hotel Consultants (Pty) Ltd Mobile: +27 (0) 84 413 1071 / +27 (0) 61 716 6951 Landline: +27 (0) 21 554 0283 Email: cliff@exquisitehotelconsultants.com Skype: cliff.jacobs Web: https://www.exquisitehotelconsultants.com © All rights reserved Terms and Conditions apply Scroll down to view our Hospitality Properties and Businesses for sale or lease or lease-to-buy or partnership arrangement or management agreement arrangement
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We interface with all of the major banks in South Africa to ensure that you get the right home loan solution at the best possible rate.
Looking forward to assist you with your home loan application!
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We offer an international platform of specialist hospitality property and/or business brokering services by listing and marketing for sale or lease or by investment partner arrangement or management agreement arrangement of a variety of hospitality products (i.e. hotels, resorts, boutique hotels, guest houses, guest lodges, B&Bs, game resorts, wine farms, yachts, cruise liners, etc) through our association with EC Mobility (in Portugal and Spain), BON Hotels (Africa), Giovanni Conti (Italy, North and East Africa, Sri Lanka), Nuno Boquinhas (Portugal, Azores, Madeira, Mozambique), Property 24, Seeff Property Services, Harcourts, Realnet, RE/MAX, Dogon Property Group, Rawson Estates, among many other prominent commercial estate agencies throughout Southern Africa - and now we are entering other African Countries on the East and West Coasts of Africa and moving further abroad! To date, Exquisite Hotel Consultants has a presence in over 80 countries - and counting...
Working with the above-mentioned agencies and others provides the largest possible reach nationally and internationally for all prospective buyers and sellers wishing to enter or exit the Hospitality Industry.
Sister websites have been opened in the following countries: United Kingdom: see www.exquisitehotelconsultants.co.uk, and in Germany: see www.exquisitehotelconsultants.de, and in the United States of America: see www.exquisitehotelconsultants.us.
Please note that several of our hospitality properties and/or businesses for sale or lease or through business partnership arrangements or management contracts are officially "Off-Market" - mainly for privacy reasons. Therefore, they are not listed as part of our hospitality properties/businesses for sale or lease stock. Please contact me for further details.
Should you be considering to sell or buy or lease or obtain a partnership arrangement or management agreement arrangement for your hotel, boutique hotel, resort, guest house, B&B, game lodge, game resort, guest farm, yacht or cruise liner etc, I would be most pleased to provide you with further details of our way of working to effectively market and sell your property(ies) and/or business(es).
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The course consists of 21 lessons (4 to 5 one-hour lessons per month).
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Cliff Jacobs (Nat Dpl Hotel Man (UJ). MPRE. GA Level 5 TEFL) Managing Principal / CEO Exquisite Hotel Consultants (Pty) Ltd Mobile: +27 (0) 84 413 1071 / +27 (0) 61 716 6951 Landline: +27 (0) 21 554 0283 Email: cliff@exquisitehotelconsultants.com Skype: cliff.jacobs Web: https://www.exquisitehotelconsultants.com © All rights reserved Terms and Conditions apply Scroll down to view our Hospitality Properties and Businesses for sale or lease or lease-to-buy or partnership arrangement or management agreement arrangement