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Beacon Vlei Guest Farm
3.5 star property

Comfortable cottage in Balgowan with free parking

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Superior Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside | Terrace/patio
Standard Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
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Superior Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside | Living room | Flat-screen TV
Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

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Beacon Vlei Luxury Guest Farm, B3 D144, Balgowan, KwaZulu-Natal, 3275
  • Popular LocationGowrie Farm Golf Course12 min drive
  • Popular LocationFordoun Spa18 min drive
  • Popular LocationMidmar Dam33 min drive
  • AirportDurban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)115 min drive
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Standard Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
LCD TV
  • 1615 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Standard Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
LCD TV
  • 1615 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
LCD TV
  • 2153 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

The Farm House

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 1184 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Superior Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
LCD TV
  • 2153 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Balgowan

Beacon Vlei Guest Farm is located in Balgowan. Gowrie Farm Golf Course and Fordoun Spa are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Fort Nottingham Nature Reserve and Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Gowrie Farm Golf Course - 12 min drive
  • Fordoun Spa - 18 min drive
  • Nelson Mandela Capture Site Monument - 19 min drive
  • Abingdon Wine Estate - 23 min drive
  • Midmar Dam - 33 min drive

Getting around

  • Pietermaritzburg (PZB) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Junction - 13 min drive
  • Copper Cofee Bar - 13 min drive
  • Blueberry Cafe - 19 min drive
  • The Boar's Head - 11 min drive
  • La Lampara - 10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beacon Vlei Guest Farm

Comfortable cottage in Balgowan with free parking
This smoke-free cottage features dry cleaning, laundry facilities and a garden. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, barbecues, a picnic area and a front desk safe are on-site. All 12 accommodations have free WiFi and feature kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, and microwaves. Guests will also find flat-screen TVs, premium bedding, and coffee makers.
Beacon Vlei Guest Farm offers 12 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 3.5-star cottage have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Balgowan cottage provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Babysitting (surcharge)

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Daily continental breakfast available for a fee: ZAR 100 per person

Bedrooms

  • Premium bedding
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Outdoor areas

  • Terrace
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Safe
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe at front desk

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 12 rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of ZAR 100 per pet, per night
1 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately ZAR 100 per person
  • Pet fee: ZAR 100 per pet, per night
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: ZAR 100.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 150.0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Property is also known as

Beacon Vlei Guest Farm Hotel Balgowan
Beacon Vlei Guest Farm Hotel
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Beacon Vlei Guest Farm South Africa/Balgowan
Beacon Vlei Guest Farm House Balgowan
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Beacon Vlei Guest Farm Cottage Balgowan

Frequently asked questions

How much is parking at Beacon Vlei Guest Farm?

Self-parking is free at this property.

Beacon Vlei Guest Farm Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Cor

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness
Didn’t live up to expectations
Could see that this used to be great (when photos were taken) While it was was mostly clean, there was a lot that didn’t live up to the promise or what we paid for. Lots of stains too. The bed linen is specifically tired and needing replacement - in no ways can it be called premium. There was no Wi-Fi and no bathtub - also both mentioned in the property description for the superior cottage (Crane Cottage). Convenient for the hockey festival at Michaelhouse and beautiful views but can’t say too much more of a positive nature
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super!!
Its quaint and relaxed. It felt like home away from home.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Trish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great find on Hotels.com!
Enjoyable stay. It is not a hotel so don't have expectations of that. Great tranquil area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Clifford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommended and good value.
Stunningly beautiful grounds with private lake. Very accommodating and friendly hosts (Alex and staff). We were also served a delicious breakfast. Location ideal for Michaelhouse school and the Midlands Meander route. Highly recommended for a peaceful and refreshing getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Beacon Vlei Guest Farm, Balgowan Natal Midlands

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect place for a winter break
Beacon Vlei is the perfect place to recover after a busy work schedule. Quiet and peaceful. Accommodation comfortable with electric blankets and heaters in each room as well as a fireplace in the living room. Close enough to access the main tourist attractions and try the local shops and businesses. A good trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful happy place!
Home away from home! Beautiful surroundings with the dam right on your doorstep, peaceful and serene and a perfect getaway. Owner Alex is very welcoming and ensures you are happy and comfortable. Will always return to this wonderful place!