About Irene Country Lodge
Winding down the oak-lined country lane where cows graze in green pastures, you will arrive at a haven of peace and tranquility in the hub of South Africa's economic heartland. Nestling in the historic village of Irene, the Irene Country Lodge is centrally located between Johannesburg and Pretoria, and a mere twenty-five minute drive from Oliver Tambo International Airport. The area has a rich cultural heritage and many national leaders and historic figures have left their mark in Irene. Smuts House is the restored home of General Jan Smuts, a former Prime Minister of South Africa and world statesman.

		Your Wedding
		Combining old-world charm with superb modern convenience, Irene Country Lodge is the ideal wedding venue with the latest facilities, excellent service and unsurpassed luxury.  The Ceremony The gazebo is our most popular area for your ceremony, it protects from the rain but should you wish to marry outside, options include the dams area and the big oak trees. The Reception We have a few alternatives to enable you to plan your perfect wedding.  St Andrews This is our largest facility and can accommodate 90 people, seated with dancing and 100 people without dancing.  Boardroom This venue is ideal for smaller intimate weddings and has a maximum seated capacity of 30 people. Library Room Wooden panelling and a fireplace creates a warm atmosphere for a wedding or cocktails with a maximum seating capacity of 60 people with dancing Gazebo Should you wish to add more of an outdoors feels to your wedding, our gazebo overlooking the lakeside is perfect for parties of up to 70. The Marquee For outside weddings, the marquee is the best choice. Located on the field next to the lake side, the area can seat 200 comfortably. .

Accommodation
Nestled in the historic village of Irene, centrally located between Johannesburg and Pretoria, the rustic charm of Irene Country Lodge awaits you.  All 50 en suite rooms (3 suites and 47 double or twin rooms) have been gracefully designed in variations of English Country Manor style. Rooms that epitomize good taste with stately wooden furniture and rich fabrics.  All rooms  facing onto the lake, combined with modern day creature comforts such as 16 hour room service, direct telephone dialling, Guestlink and DSTV satellite television. One finds oneself surrounded by many species of birds and not forgetting our herds of cows.