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Sherwood Accommodation - Durban Metro & Durban, KwaZulu Natal

Known as the 'garden suburb', because of its magnificent nurseries and manicured properties, Sherwood is Durban's western-most suburb before entering Westville and the Highway area of greater Durban.
Renowned for caring for people, Sherwood is home to a hospice, home for the blind, work facility for the mentally challenged, special high school and the Habitats for Humanity development initiated by former US President Jimmy Carter.

Named after the British 45th Regiment stationed in Sherwood in the mid-19th Century, the 'Sherwood Foresters' constructed a cutting through a hill now known as 45th Cutting, Sherwood is the last cut-off point in the 'down run' of the world-famous Comrades Marathon between KwaZulu Natal provincial capital Pietermaritzburg and Durban.
Visitors can find Sherwood accommodation in this quiet and secure residential area during the Comrades Marathon - book early! Although not the perfect holiday destination, business personnel and family members will find accommodation opportunities very convenient.

Neighbouring towns near Sherwood, Durban accommodation:

Westville, Durban (7.4km north from Sherwood accommodation)
The upmarket Westville residential area and business centre offers keen shoppers fabulous facilities at the stylish Westville Pavilion, and the new Westwood Shopping Mall situated on the edge of Westville. Nature lovers are catered for at the Palmiet Nature Reserve lying in the heart of Westville, which spans the length of the valley, and has numerous trails which lead hikers to various interesting sites which include waterfalls, cliffs, a grassy mountain ridge and picnic sites.

Cowies Hill, Durban (9.2km north from Sherwood accommodation)
Cowies Hill's tranquil tree-lined streets and lavish properties are abundant with bird life, offering a quiet way of life, whilst still being close to business and pleasure attractions. Now a suburb of industrial Pinetown, upmarket Cowies Hill is close to the office parks of neighbouring Westville, making the many comfortable Cowies Hill accommodation options popular with visiting business executives.

Berea, Durban (4.8km south from Sherwood accommodation)
One of KZN's most up-market suburbs, Berea overlooks the sea and harbour, as well as Greyville Racecourse surrounding the prestigious Royal Durban Golf Course. Berea, Durban is much sought after as a residential area, as well as by visitors who prefer to stay in suburbia, but still want easy access to the Durban tourist hotspots. Berea is within walking distance of Musgrave Shopping Mall, which offers several cinemas and a broad selection of excellent Durban restaurants. Also make time for a break at the Durban Botanical Gardens on the Berea - a tranquil oasis right in the heart of Durban, Berea.

Manor Gardens, Durban (5.2km south from Sherwood accommodation)
Nestled close to the last remaining portion of Stella Bush, which at one point used to cover most of Durban, Berea, visitors to Manor Gardens will enjoy Pigeon Valley Park, an excellent birdwatching destination, and home to a variety of wildlife. Manor Gardens is also host suburb to the renowned Howard College Campus of the University of KwaZulu-Natal, distinctive by its Memorial Tower overlooking the city, making it one of Durban's most imposing man-made landmarks. 

Glenwood, Durban (6.5km south from Sherwood accommodation)
One of Durban's oldest suburbs, as it was established to serve the picturesque Durban Harbour which it overlooks, Glenwood is close to most of Durban's countless amenities and tourist attractions, making Glenwood a convenient retreat for visiting business executives, as well as holidaymakers who prefer a quiet hideaway.

Morningside, Durban (5.7km east from Sherwood accommodation)
Morningside, Durban encompasses some of the most prestigious residential properties in Durban, including the State President's residence, Dr John Dube House - formerly known as King's House. Also known as the trendiest suburb in Durban, Morningside boasts scores of cosmopolitan restaurants, pubs and clubs - some with interesting Bohemian overtones. Magnificent parks add extra lustre to the area - Jameson Park is famous for its rose gardens, Mitchell Park is home to an ancient tortoise named Admiral - resident since 1915, and Durban Burman Bush Nature Reserve teems with abundant bird and plant life amidst a small patch of KwaZulu Natal coastal bush.

Durban Beachfront  10.4km south from Sherwood accommodation)
Holiday makers to Durban come to enjoy the wonderful sub-tropical Durban weather, and the Durban Beachfront world famous Golden Mile, with its many bathing and surfing beaches, fishing piers, paddling pools, kiddies rides, cable cars, colourful rickshaws, flea markets and numerous restaurants. Then walk a few steps west to Durban City Centre with its interesting mix of Victorian, Georgian and modern architecture. Completing the picture, the scenic small crafts' harbour fringed with eateries, ranging from Afro bistros to oyster bars abuts Durban Beachfront CBD,

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