Accommodation

Mont Aux Sources Hotel – Nestled at the foothills of the majestic amphitheatre of the Drakensberg Mountains,where you can be assured of the tranquillity of the berg and the excellent service and quality of our renowned food and buffets served. our newly revamped hotel suites will leave you in aware.. This landmark property is easily accessible from Johannesburg and Durban. The Mont-Aux-Sources Hotel borders the renowned Royal Natal National Park and offers magnificent views of the world-famous Amphitheatre. The Drakensberg is home to many world heritage sites and is the second most photographed destination in southern Africa. Experience the stunning natural beauty, while enjoying the numerous activities, onsite and nearby. Afterwards, enjoy a hearty meal in the restaurant and relax in the comfortable lounge with its inviting log fireplace. The beautifully landscaped grounds add to the tranquil ambience of this popular country retreat. As one of the region’s finest country hotels, it welcomes guests from all over the world, and is known for its warmth and hospitality.

Otters Creek Self Catering Chalets are uniquely set in the Caversham Valley which overlooks the Impafana River and surrounding forest. There are scenic riverside trails through the forest and grassland, where you can enjoy the local bird and wildlife. Beautiful views and very peaceful! With easy access to many of the Midlands best attractions, restaurants and activities, you can use Otters Creek as a base for exploring more widely or simply savour the peace, tranquility and views over the valley and Mpofana River. OTTERS CREEK SELF CATERING CHALETS Otters Creek is located at the very heart of the KwaZulu Natal Midlands just 2 km from the R103, only 15 minutes from Howick and Midmar Dam. Otters Creek Cottage The Otters Creek cottage sleeps up to six people with 3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (one en-suite), lounge, kitchen and veranda with valley views. R1800 per night. Minimum 2 nights stay. Rustic Pine Chalets The Rustic Pine Chalets have a long sun-deck which overlooks the Impafana River. Chalets 1-3 – Sleeps four persons. One double bedroom, bathroom, hall way with double bunk beds, kitchenette and living room. R800 per night per chalet. Minimum 2 nights. One night bookings will be considered for large groups.

Waterford Estate BNB – A modern, stylish home with stunning double volume ceilings and high-end finishes be your “home away from home”. The property has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a veranda overlooking a natural wetland. The kitchen is open plan with easy access to the scullery and garage. You and your family will feel safe and secure staying in this gated estate with electric fencing. Wanting to spend quality time with mom and dad but their retirement village doesn’t have enough space for the whole family? Need a restful place for before and after the Midmar Mile? Your best friend getting married in the breathtaking Midlands? This location is perfect. Around the corner from the Ambers and the Howick Private Hospital. A short scenic drive to the Meander. Waterford is within easy reach of an array of restaurants and entertainment opportunities.

Hilton Bed n Breakfast is situated in Hilton and feature spectacular views from Mount Michael all the way to the Southern Berg on a clear day. The Hilton BnB is just a stone throw away from Cowan House Prep School and less than a kilometer from Hilton Village, the start of the Midlands Meander. Hilton Bed n Breakfast Hilton Bed n Breakfast has secure parking, DSTV, WiFi, hearty breakfasts and laundry service is available on request. There are four large bedrooms all equipped with their own en-suite showers and access to the community lounge, dining room and veranda that overlooks a well manicured garden.

Camdeboo Lodge is based in Hilton, one of the most scenic parts of the Kwa-Zulu Natal Midlands and neighbour to the famous boys boarding school, Hilton College. The comfortable countryside lodge is almost perfectly situated between Midmar Dam and Albert Falls Dam where annual sporting events take place. Camdeboo Lodge Each of the four cottages have their own private veranda with breathtaking views of the Hilton countryside. There are TVs in each lounge with access to internet through Wi-Fi, a dining room with a bar area, bathroom and bedroom. Other features include fireplaces, laundry room and breakfasts are available on request.

Enniskerry Self-catering chalets are located in the countryside of the beautiful KZN Midlands just off the Old Main Road (R103) in Balgowan. Many of the best parts of the Midlands Meander are within close driving distance. Points of interest in the area include: The Ugly Duckling, Peter’s Gate Herbs and Granny Mouse’s Country House. Enniskerry Self-catering There are four modern self-catering chalets each equipped with their own lounge, bedroom, kitchen, bathroom (shower, toilet & washbasin). The braai area and veranda have views of the countryside. Each chalet can accommodate at least three people, the one larger room has room for four persons.

Gleneagles Manor House is situated in Mooi River just off the N3 route on the Kwa-Zulu Natal Midlands. The magnificently restored Manor House has a 4 star rating by the South African Tourism Grading Council. Gleneagles location is fairly close to the surrounding Drakensburg area and the upper Midlands Meander route with neighbouring towns being Rosetta, Kamberg, Estcourt and Nottingham Road. Rooms available at the Gleneagles Manor House include: Single Rooms, Double Rooms, Twin Rooms and Family Rooms. Facilities Dining room, lounge with fireplace and DSTV. Covered parking Laundry service Dinners available by request Full English breakfasts available

Fourwinds Courtyard, Family and pet friendly B&B + self catering accommodation. Fourwinds Courtyard is situated at the start of the Midlands Meander, Fourwinds is perfectly positioned for easy access to Howick, Hilton and Pietermaritzburg. We are a preferred rest stop for parents of children at Hilton College, St Annes, Cowan House and for schools in the city. A home from home for a family reunion. Business people find Fourwinds a restful and cooler stopover the night before meetings in the city. With Durban an easy hour away, Fourwinds is the perfect place to spend a night en-route. The property is five minutes from Hilton, fifteen from Pietermaritzburg, so an easy venue for the Comrades Marathon, the Durban classic, Amashovashova, the Hilton Art’s Festival and the Midmar Mile. Fourwinds Courtyard Units are designed to accommodate individual, couple or family demands. Rooms are en-suite and provided with TV, video/DVD and equipped kitchennete. Towels are provided. There is ample storage for personal effects. Rooms are secure, lockable and fitted, unnecessarily to date, with burglar alarms and panic buttons! Vehicles can be parked in a safe, covered, lean-to.

The Jays Guest House combines the tranquil ambiance of the countryside with a close proximity to the city of Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. Our situation in the leafy suburb of Clarendon, a stone’s throw away from shops, restaurants, businesses, schools, Show Grounds, hospitals, gyms, sporting facilities etc provides our business and other guests with convenient access to the many amenities that Pietermaritzburg has to offer. The Jays Guest House The Guest House offer 3 new Deluxe Self-Catering rooms and 3 standard Bed and Breakfast units, with a superior quality of accommodation, ensuring that we can provide friendly and comfortable hospitality for our returning guests.

Millgate Cottage is located in the scenic countryside of the KwaZulu Natal Midlands. The three star accommodation offers self-catering or Bed n Breakfast at affordable rates. At Millgate Cottage there are several other attractions on the premises including: The Mole Pub & Bistro, Mole Hill Clothing, The Glass Studio, Art Gallery, Storm Stones & Crystals, Putt-Putt course and natural spring water bottled and produced at the location Millgate Cottage Self-catering cottages with kitchen, bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, living room, private veranda and braai area overlooking the countryside and mountains. Nearby: Nottingham Road and Howick, Michaelhouse, Midmar Dam and Drakensberg resorts.

The 4-star Hunters Lodge Self Catering Cottage is situated in the heart of the KwaZulu Natal Midlands within close driving distance to most of the Midlands Meander places including: Private Schools, spa’s, restaurants, arts and crafts. The Lodge has stunning panoramic views of the Balgowan valley. Hunters Lodge Self Catering Cottage The cottage is full equipped and serviced, and can accommodate four adults and three children – two spacious double bedrooms and an attic. There is a dining room equipped with a fireplace, sheltered veranda with braai area overlooking the garden and paddocks with large shady trees. Trout fishing and golf can be arranged.

The Mount Grace comes highly recommended by the AA. We are the only Pet friendly, self catering accommodation in Himeville. The main house is newly renovated sleeping 10 people in 5 bedrooms, with two bathrooms. We offer a large fully fitted kitchen, scullery/laundry, dining room and a large lounge with a huge fireplace all set in a beautiful garden with a lovely water feature, overlooking the mountains. The Mount Grace The cottage sleeps two and is self-contained and pet friendly and is private with a beautiful view of our lovely water feature. You essentially book the whole cottage. Sleeps two and makes for a perfect romantic getaway. Contact us for rates and more information

J&B Lodge is a charming self-catering unit situated 1 km outside Underberg, on the Kokstad Road. The unit has beautiful mountain views looking onto Hodgson’s Peaks and Sani Pass.

Rosetta Hotel – Come and enjoy The wonderful setting & our superb meals. Our Restaurant & pub are open 7 days a week. Set in the Heart of the Midlands we will provide you with a meal to be remembered for years to come. Our generous portions are a conversation piece. Rosetta Hotel Fridays we have live music or a DJ to Rock the house in the Pub. Tuesdays 1/2 price on Ladies meals  & many more specials. We cater out of house as well for those special functions. Every Alternate Sunday come & join us for Carvery. We Serve breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks and coffee and have a secure parking lot.

Cranford Country Lodge is a haven to escape to from the hustle and bustle of the business world. Welcoming, relaxing and comfortable, the lodge boasts a mix of luxury B&B and self catering cottages to suit your needs. At Cranford there are so many activities to enjoy, not only are we situated in the heart of the Midlands Meander but we have fantastic facilities that are all on your doorstep! We have two big bass dams for fishing as well as a lovely swimming pool. If you’re feeling active, our tennis court is available. We strive to provide a level of excellence that you, your family and friends will never forget.

The Fish Eagles Lair Self Catering Accommodation on the banks of Albert Falls Dam Enjoy family time in a peaceful, tranquil setting just 30 minutes from Pietermaritzburg. The Fish Eagles Lair offers comfortable self catering accommodation for 6 people in a rustic setting. Wake up to the majestic call of the African Fish Eagle with panoramic views across Khayalami Bay on Albert Falls Dam. The Owls Nook is perfect for a couple with 2 children. There are indoor fireplaces in both cottages to keep warm during the winter nights. Good fishing, bird-watching and just chilling close to nature. Guaranteed NO LOAD SHEDDING. Both cottages run on no electricity but offer lights, fridge, stove, hot water and flushing toilets. The Fish Eagles Lair See www.fisheagleslair.co.za for more.

With views stretching across Midmar Dam, in the midlands region of Kwazulu Natal, you can find these three beautiful guesthouses, Hillhouse, Forest House and Lakehouse where you can escape out to the hills for some salvation. The 70 hectare farm, Hillhouse was a modest shed, which has since morphed into the modern house it is today. Accommodating up to a dozen guests, it lends itself to both family and friend getaways, and the raw steel fireplace, is sure to be a focal point around which winter guests gravitate, fueled by conversation, great wine, and board games. The scale and light at play in the space is wonderful. Foresthouse, 600 meters from Hillhouse, was built from the ground up and boasts a number of recycled elements – from Rhodesian teak parquet flooring, to the doors, frames and windows. Also sleeping twelve, the house is ideal to hire out in conjunction with Hillhouse for larger events. Lakehouse, with a wrap around veranda and views over the valley has two bedrooms – perfect for couples or families. The lawn looks good enough to roll around on, or throw down a picnic blanket and take in the fresh air and wide, wide, open spaces. The buildings have unusual proportions and are visually out of the norm. We hope that you will have a little adventure – something different from what you would expect of a country get away. 100% cotton towels and bedding are provided in all 3 houses, as well as fully equipped kitchens, braai facilities, and wood for the open fireplaces in each house.

Dragon’s Mist is a luxurious three-bedroom house with stunning panoramic views of the Drakensberg, located on an exclusive eco-estate teaming with wildlife. The 1000-hectare private Cathkin Estate is ideal for nature enthusiasts and offers walking and hiking trails, as well as mountain bike trails, and fishing dams on the doorstep. Dragon’s Mist – Self-Catering This fully equipped, self-catering home contains three bedrooms, decorated for ultimate comfort with superior bedding and all with en-suite bathrooms. The spacious living and dining room is well furnished including a 43-inch plasma, DStv and Jotul fireplace. It leads to a large patio with a covered built-in braai area and on to a private garden. The kitchen is fully equipped including dishwasher, washing machine, tumble-dryer, microwave and fridge.  There is also free wifi throughout the house. The Cathkin Estate is abundant with wildlife including blesbuck, reedbuck, eland, black wildebeest, mountain reedbuck, red hartebeest and zebra as well as a variety of birds.

Bhaile Aisling features two beautiful Units in Rosetta. The Boathouse is located right on the banks of the Mooi River and the Moroccan Rondo is further up near the main house. Large terraced garden with lapa and braai area. Animals on the property. (we have 2 very friendly dogs). Close to Nottingham Road and the Kamberg area.

Mountain Splendour Eco-Resort is a little piece of paradise, tucked away beneath a forest of trees in the vibrant Champagne Valley.  The resort boasts magnificent mountain views, excellent facilities and 5 star service.  Accommodation is predominately camping or caravaning with a choice of private or communal ablutions. For those who have never camped and don;t even own a sleeping bag – we can offer you self-catering accommodation in park homes, log cabins and even the option of Glamping (that would be Glamorous camping). Mountain Splendour Eco-Resort Kids love Mountain Splendour as there is always something to do! There are animals to feed, a cow to be milked, trees to climb, a stream to play in, trees to climb, a huge playground, a rock pool with slide, tennis courts, kiddies cycle track and lots of large open spaces to kick a ball… the list is endless.