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Beacon Vlei Guest Farm

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Farm House Curry's Post · KwaZulu-Natal

About

Family-friendly accommodation in Balgowan with B&B and self-catering options on a 23-hectare estate. Home to hundreds of bird species and wildlife including serval, duiker, and bush buck.

Accommodation

Five self-catering options: The Boat House is a 4-sleeper thatch cottage with king bedroom. Crane, Otter, and Heron Cottages are Old Natal style with two king bedrooms each. The Farm House has 6 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. All include kitchens, fireplaces, DSTV, and braai facilities with dam views.

Facilities

All cottages feature DSTV, fireplaces, and braai facilities. Bathrooms include walk-in showers and/or baths. The Farm House has a games room with pool table and dartboard, plus a large kitchen with 5-burner Smeg oven.

Location & Surroundings

On the Midlands Meander in Balgowan, 1 km from Michaelhouse School. Art and craft shops, restaurants, and cheese farms within 3-5 km. Nearby attractions include Karkloof Falls & Nature Reserve, Umgeni Nature Reserve, Midmar Dam & Nature Reserve, Giant's Castle, Kamberg Nature Reserve, and Highmoor Dam & Nature Reserve.

House Rules

Check-in: 14:00
Check-out: 11:00
Children: Allowed

Rooms

Crane Cottage

Consists of two king bedrooms both en suite with showers, a large open plan kitchen, dining room and living room. It has a large fireplace, a double sleeper couch in the lounge and Dstv. It comes eq

King x 2 Sofa x 2
From
R2,500

Otter Cottage

Consists of two king bedrooms both en suite, one of the bathrooms has a large walk-in shower and the other bathroom has a bath and separate walk-in shower. Open plan kitchen, dining and living room wh

King x 2
From
R2,600

Heron Cottage

The cottage consists of two king bedrooms both en suite. The central room is an open plan kitchen, dining and living room which opens out onto the veranda looking over our 23 hectare private dam. The

King x 2 Sofa x 1
From
R2,200

The Farm House

The Farm house is our Flagship unit which can sleep 10 - 12 guests. It has spectacular views over our 23 hectare private dam and the house is fully equipped and kitted out for all your catering needs.

King x 3 Single x 4
From
R5,000

The Boathouse

The cottage consists of a king bedroom en suite which has panoramic views over the dam. Fully equipped kitchen, a large open plan living/ dining room which has a big Jetmaster fireplace and DStv. Two

King x 1 Single x 2
From
R2,600

Location

Address

Balgowan, KwaZulu-Natal

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Features

Dam Views Family-friendly 23-hectare Estate Midlands Meander Location

Activities

Hiking Swimming Bird Watching Fishing Boat Trips Photography Picnics Cross-country Running

Amenities

Braai Facilities DSTV Fireplace Games Room Billiard Table Veranda Dartboard Private Dam Wetland Area