Beacon Vlei Guest Farm | Midlands Self Catering Accommodation
Six charming self-catering dwellings exist on the farm: The Boathouse, Crane Cottage, Otter Cottage, Rose Cottage, Heron Cottage and The Family Room. All cottages are self-catering except for The Family Room which is on a bed and breakfast basis.
Guests need not leave the farm to enjoy bass fishing, birding, boating or a picnic after a leisurely walk around beautiful Beacon Vlei. Other outdoor activities that can be arranged in the surrounding countryside include, mountain biking, horse riding, canopy tours, battlefield tours and even paragliding.
Birding Route, Beacon Vlei and the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands has it all. Beacon Vlei Guest Farm can arrange bookings for these and other activities in the region, as well as advise on the many arts and crafts shops found on the Midlands Meander. Beacon Vlei Guest Farm is also surrounded by a selection of great restaurants and can make these reservations on your behalf.
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Crane Cottage
- Configuration : Free Standing Unit
- Bed : King-size bed
- Priced From : R2050 per unit
- Capacity : 6
Crane Cottage is a relatively newly built cottage, completed in 2008. It is a very large 6 sleeper Old Natal style cottage with a large verandah looking over the 23 hectare private dam. The cottage consists of 2 king bedrooms, both en-suite with showers, a very large open-plan kitchen, dining room and living room. It has a large face brick fireplace, a double sleeper couch in the lounge and DStv is available. There is 2 dining tables, 1 inside and 1 outside on the verandah. The verandah is equipped with a braai.
Otter Cottage
- Configuration : Free Standing Unit
- Bed : King-size bed
- Priced From : R1300 per person
- Capacity : 4
It is a similar Old Natal style design to Crane Cottage except the bedrooms are on the sides of the cottage rather than on the back and it is can accommodate 4 guests. The cottage consists of 2 king bedrooms, both en-suite. One of the bathrooms has a large walk-in shower only, whereas the other bathroom has a bath and separate walk-in shower. The central room is an open-plan kitchen, dining and living room which opens out onto the verandah looking over the 23 hectare private dam.
Rose Cottage
- Configuration : Free Standing Unit
- Bed : Double Bed
- Priced From : R1100 per person
- Capacity : 4
Rose cottage is the smallest of the cottages; although it is ideally suited for 2 but it can sleep 4 comfortably as it has 2 inter-leading bedrooms and 1 en-suite bathroom fitted with a shower. The cottage consists of an open-plan kitchen, dining and living room which open onto a covered verandah. The cottage is set back 40 m from the water and looks onto a private garden. The cottage also feature braai facilities.
The Boathouse
- Configuration : Free Standing Unit
- Bed : King-size bed
- Priced From : R1300 per person
- Capacity : 4
The Boathouse is a large 4 sleeper thatched cottage situated just 10 m from the edge of the 23 hectare private dam. The cottage consists of a king en-suite bedroom which has panoramic views over the dam. It has a fully equipped kitchen, a large open-plan living and dining room which has a big Jetmaster fireplace and DStv is available. In the corner of the living room there is an alcove which has 2 single beds and a second bathroom fitted with a shower. The cottage also feature a braai.
The Family Room
- Configuration : Room in Guesthouse/B&B
- Bed : King-size bed
- Priced From : R1200 per person
- Capacity : 2
This family suite is located in the Manor house and is a bed and breakfast room, which is ideally suited for a family of 4. It consists of 2 inter-leading bedrooms separated by a door, and 1 private bathroom which is situated just next to the second room. The front room has a king-size bed and a bay window which overlooks the 23 hectare private dam. The second room has views around the gardens, and has 2 single beds. The room comes equipped with a small bar fridge and tea- and coffee-making facilities.
Heron Cottage
- Configuration : Free Standing Unit
- Bed : King-size bed
- Priced From : R2000 per unit
- Capacity : 4
The cottage consists of 2 king bedrooms, both en-suite. The central room is an open plan kitchen, dining and living room which opens out onto the verandah looking over the 23 hectare private dam. The central room has a large face brick fireplace, and DStv is available.
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- Braai Area
- Pets By Arrangement
- Wheelchair Friendly
- Secure Parking
- Free Wifi
- Fishing
- Bass Fishing
- Bird Watching
- Mountain Biking
- Airport Transfers By Arrangement
- Babysitting By Arrangement
- Braai Area
- Guest Lounge
- Kitchen Facilities
- Laundry Service
- No Smoking Indoors
- Malaria Free
- Pets By Arrangement
- Satellite TV
- Self Catering
- Serviced Daily
- Serviced On Demand
- Wheelchair Friendly
- Free Wifi
- WiFi
- English
- Zulu
- Cash
- Electronic Bank Transfer
- Room Service
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Dinner By Arrangement
- Meals By Arrangement
- Horse Riding
- Fly Fishing
- Fishing
- Trout Fishing
- Cycling
- Mountain Biking
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Secure Parking
- 24 Hour Security
- Behind Remote Gate
B3 d144 Balgowan 3275 KwaZulu-Natal
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