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Beacon Vlei Guest Farm

3.5 star property

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Standard Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside | View from room
Lake
Flat-screen TV
Superior Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside | Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Outdoor space

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Beacon Vlei Luxury Guest Farm, B3 D144, Balgowan, KwaZulu-Natal, 3275

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Standard Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside

Standard Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside

  • Lake view
  • 150 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Standard Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside

Standard Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside

  • Lake view
  • 150 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 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

  • Lake view
  • 200 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

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Superior Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside

Superior Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside

  • Lake view
  • 200 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Single Bed

The Farm House

  • Mountain view
  • 110 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Balgowan

Located in Balgowan, Beacon Vlei Guest Farm is within a 15-minute drive of Michaelhouse Nature Reserve and Gowrie Farm Golf Course. .This cottage is 7.2 mi (11.7 km) from Sherwood Centre and 7.4 mi (12 km) from The Junction.
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Getting around

  • Pietermaritzburg (PZB) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blueberry Café - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Ultra Stop - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Caversham Mill Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Bierfassl - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Terbodore Coffee - ‬23 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Beacon Vlei Guest Farm

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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 12 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and stovetops. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and flat-screen televisions are provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this cottage include babysitting (surcharge), a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Continental breakfasts are available daily for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Family friendly

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

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

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

Bedrooms

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed: ZAR 150 per stay

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • One pet total
  • Fee: ZAR 100 per pet per night

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
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • 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 units
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

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

1 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Children up to the age of 2 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 150.0 per stay

Cribs (infant beds) are available for ZAR 100.0 per night

Payment types

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

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

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Beacon Vlei Guest Farm Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The property needs some maintenance, however, it was clean and had everything we required. No wifi, toiletries or hairdryer. Fabulous views and quiet relaxing atmosphere. Close to main road.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

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!

10/10 Excellent

Hepsy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Ronaldo, Harties

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely Stay

Alex your venue is awesome!!!!!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful view of the dam, and the rustic but well-kept property adds to the charm of a relaxing weekend getaway. Huge thanks to Alex for being flexible in accommodating us for the lovely breakfast!