The Nesbitt Castle
The history of Nesbitt Castle is the history of two unusual men with extraordinary vision. Born in different centuries, these men fell in love with the idea of a gothis folly in the heart of Matabeleland.
Medieval crenellations circle the towers and thick granite ramparts, echoing an era when romance and chivalry were the hallmark of hospitality.
That gracious ethos remains the signature of Nesbitt Castle today.
Hidden away in a woodland area of Hillside, Bulawayo stands the creation of either a madman or a genius! Built around 1905 by Theodore Holdengarde an early mayor of the city, this proud sentinel of mortar and hand-hewn rock has walls thicker than the span of a man's arms.
Its beautifully manicured gardens and secluded hideaways are a haven for those seeking respite from the anxieties of the outside world; the only sounds to be heard are those of Mother Nature. This splendid example of bygone days of opulence and romance was restored in 1988 by the Nesbitt family. Just the right venue for fairytale weddings, romantic honeymooners or conferences.
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