Holiday Stays

Hawklee Country House

Guesthouse Nottingham Road · Western Cape
Cozy living room with fireplace floral arrangement and stained glass window

About

Hawklee Country House is a country accommodation on 17 acres in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, on the banks of the Lions River, 13 km from Nottingham Road, with six free-standing thatched cottages.

Accommodation

Six free-standing thatched cottages include five river-facing studio cottages with private spa baths and one self-catering garden cottage. All are en-suite. Room amenities include electric blankets, heated towel rails, bar fridges, TV and DSTV, and tea and coffee. The honeymoon cottage has three mezzanine levels and a four-poster king bed.

Facilities

The property has an Irish Home Pub, Seananigans, a candlelit dining room, and a country kitchen serving breakfasts and dinners from locally sourced produce. Picnic baskets are available to order. On-site activities include a 2 km riverwalk, birdwatching, flyfishing in the Lions River, mountain biking, and mobile spa treatments.

Location & Surroundings

The property is 13 km from Nottingham Road and 2 hours from Durban, bordering the Lions River. The Midlands Meander runs through the surrounding area, with art galleries, wine cellars, restaurants, and handmade crafts. Historical sites nearby include Fort Nottingham and the Capture Site Visitor's Centre.

House Rules

Check-in: 14:00
Check-out: 10:00
Children: Allowed
Pets: Not allowed
Smoking: Not allowed

Rooms

Mallard Cottage

Stand-alone 3 level thatched honeymoon cottage sleeps 2 in Super King, 4-poster bed. Hairdryer, electric blanket, goose down duvet, hospitality package, bar fridge, kettle, toaster, microwave, DSTV bo

King x 1
From
R1,750

Kingfisher Studio Cottage

Stand-alone thatched cottage, sleeps 2 in king size bed OR 2x 3/4 beds + 2 children on sleeper couch. Hairdryer, electric blanket, goose down duvet, hospitality package, bar fridge, microwave, toaster

King x 1 Sofa x 1
From
R1,565

Otter Studio Cottage

Studio stand-alone thatched cottage with river views, sleeps 2 in king bed + 2 children on the sleeper couch. Hairdryer, electric blanket, hospitality package, bar fridge, DStv hospitality bouquet, mi

King x 1 Sofa x 1
From
R1,565

The Owl Family Cottage

Large studio stand-alone thatched cottage sleeps 2 in Queen bed and 2 on 2 sleeper couches. Hairdryer, electric blanket, goose down duvet, hospitality package, bar fridge, kettle, toaster, microwave,

King x 1 Sofa x 2
From
R1,565

Guinea Fowl Studio Cottage

Stand-alone studio style thatched cottage, river view, sleeps 2 in King bed. Balcony, hairdryer, electric blanket, goose down duvet, hospitality package, bar fridge, wall heater, DSTV hospitality pack

King x 1
From
R1,565

Rose Cottage- Self Catering

This lovely self-catering cottage is set at the back of the garden. It boasts a King size bed with a Double sleeper couch. It has a separate shower bathroom & basic kitchenette with table & chairs.

King x 1 Sofa x 1
From
R1,200

Mallard Cottage

Stand-alone 3 level thatched honeymoon cottage sleeps 2 in Super King, 4-poster bed. Hairdryer, electric blanket, goose down duvet, hospitality package, bar fridge, kettle, toaster, microwave, DSTV bo

King x 1
From
R1,795

Kingfisher Studio Cottage

Stand-alone thatched cottage, sleeps 2 in king size bed OR 2x 3/4 beds + 2 children on sleeper couch. Hairdryer, electric blanket, goose down duvet, hospitality package, bar fridge, microwave, toaster

King x 1 Sofa x 1
From
R1,565

Otter Studio Cottage

Studio stand-alone thatched cottage with river views, sleeps 2 in king bed + 2 children on the sleeper couch. Hairdryer, electric blanket, hospitality package, bar fridge, DStv hospitality bouquet, mi

King x 1 Sofa x 1
From
R1,565

The Owl Family Cottage

Large studio stand-alone thatched cottage sleeps 2 in Queen bed and 2 on 2 sleeper couches. Hairdryer, electric blanket, goose down duvet, hospitality package, bar fridge, kettle, toaster, microwave,

King x 1 Sofa x 2
From
R1,602

Guinea Fowl Studio Cottage

Stand-alone studio style thatched cottage, river view, sleeps 2 in King bed. Balcony, hairdryer, electric blanket, goose down duvet, hospitality package, bar fridge, wall heater, DSTV hospitality pack

King x 1
From
R1,602

Rose Cottage- Self Catering

This lovely self-catering cottage is set at the back of the garden. It boasts a King size bed with a Double sleeper couch. It has a separate shower bathroom & basic kitchenette with table & chairs.

King x 1 Sofa x 1
From
R1,200

Location

Address

Lions River, Nottingham Road, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Get Directions → Nottingham Road Guide →
Sleeps 20

Directions

GPS Co-ordinates:
S 29 deg 26'19.6''
E 029 deg 56'10.4''

From the N3 take the Nottingham Road (after Mooi River Toll Plaza) turn off on the left, at top of the off ramp turn right and follow the road for about 8km's on your left you will see The Junction Complex, turn right, travel under the rail

Full directions →

Features

Six Freestanding Thatched Cottages Candlelit Dining Room Conference And Team Building Facilities 1 Self-catering Garden Cottage En-suite Bathrooms In All Cottages One-way Glass River Views In Multiple Cottages Three Mezzanine Levels In Mallard Cottage 17 Acres Of Unspoiled Midlands Landscape Located On The Banks Of The Lions River Event Venue For Up To 50 Guests Game And Birdlife On Property Including Eagles

Activities

Bird Watching Picnics River Walks Cross-country Running And Jogging Mobile Spa Treatments Offered Riverside

Amenities

Braai Facilities DSTV Garden Patio TV Tea And Coffee Facilities Bar Dining Area Deck Conference Facilities Electric Blanket Bar Fridge Heated Towel Rails Electric Heaters Bubble Bath Spa Bath

Accommodation in Nottingham Road