MILKWOOD SUITE

Kotchka Vladykin had a love for the beautiful and protected Milkwood trees endemic to the area. The giant one which stands ever-watchful over the property protectively wraps its branches around the former main bedroom sheltering it from the tropical heat. One could expect to find Audrey Hepburn languishing in this suite.

JULIET SUITE

The Juliet balconies inspired the décor for this ethereal suite and it is easy to imagine the two star-struck lovers taking refuge here. Perched on the top floor there is always a gentle sea breeze whispering through the trees, creating a romantic mood which harks back to a bygone era.

DURBAN VIEW SUITE

This suite has commanding views all the way to Durban and the Bluff, the city's whaling station was formerly based. The décor juxtaposes urban and rustic elements with sophisticated and handcrafted objet to capture the essence of Africa. New age activist Leonardo Di Caprio would be at home here.

PALM SUITE

The intrepid explorers of Africa like David Livingston left an indelible legacy and this region is extremely proud of its colonial roots. The colourful Indian immigrants were brought to Durban as labourers and their influence on the city has been enormous. This tropically-inspired suite pays homage to our unique local heritage.

VLADYKIN SUITE

Kotchka Vladykin, born in Russia, escaped the revolution as a young boy and joined his mother in England. He qualified as a mining surveyor which brought him to South Africa where a fairytale romance saw him elope with Louiza van Zwam, daughter of a Belgian diamond cutter.

This suite is a tribute to the Russian legacy of the man who built Teremok, and provides a space in which a modern-day Rasputin would be at peace.

ZODIAC SUITE

The giant Brazilian door (now found next to reception) is hand-carved with signs of the zodiac and originally stood in this suite as the front door of Teremok. Peek behind the door of the toilet - formerly the guest toilet - to find the zodiac tiles which represented the Vladykin family. This provided sufficient inspiration and whimsy to create a moody space in which you could expect to find the visionary Nostradamis.

BEETHOVEN SUITE

Debbie Davidson and her daughters who converted Teremok also own The Barnyard Theatre at Gateway. The first show to grace the stage at therustic venue in 2001 was Roll Over Beethoven. This quirky space, bathed in gold, is named in honour thereof. This would be the perfect space for artistic minds such as Rudyard Kipling.

DOUGLAS SUITE

Kotcha's daughter Nadya married Harvey Douglas in 1959 and, while on honeymoon, was asked by her father find piece of land that would be suitable for a family beach cottage. This contemporary suite, formerly the billiard room, pays tribute to another side of Teremok's rich history. Legendary screen siren Marilyn Monroe presides ever-watchful.