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Beacon Vlei Guest Farm

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Standard Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside | View from room
Standard Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View, Garden Area | Terrace/patio
Flat-screen TV
Superior Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside | Living room | Flat-screen TV
Enjoy your visit to Balgowan with a stay at Beacon Vlei Guest Farm. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails. A terrace and a garden are offered, and accommodations have conveniences like refrigerators and microwaves.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Non-smoking
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Free parking

Main amenities (11)

  • 12 smoke-free accommodations
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Babysitting
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Kitchen
  • Private bathroom
  • Television

Room options

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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
Refrigerator
LCD TV
  • 150 sq m
  • 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
Refrigerator
LCD TV
  • 150 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin 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
Refrigerator
LCD TV
  • 200 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

The Farm House

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 110 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside

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
Refrigerator
LCD TV
  • 200 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Gowrie Farm Golf Course - 18 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Fordoun Spa - 26 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Nelson Mandela Capture Site Monument - 30 min drive - 23.9 km
  • Abingdon Wine Estate - 32 min drive - 23.1 km
  • Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve - 39 min drive - 35.8 km

Getting around

  • Pietermaritzburg (PZB) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blueberry Cafe - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Terbodore Coffee - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Bierfassl Restaurant and Pub - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Fable - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Caversham Mill Restaurant - ‬13 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

Enjoy your visit to Balgowan with a stay at Beacon Vlei Guest Farm. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails. A terrace and a garden are offered, and accommodations have conveniences like refrigerators and microwaves.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Property size

    • 12 units
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • Children (2 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • Babysitting*
PETS

Pets

    • Pets allowed (1 total)*
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Family friendly

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

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee daily: ZAR 100 per person

Bedrooms

  • Premium bedding
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra beds: ZAR 150.0 per stay

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Outdoor areas

  • Terrace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • ZAR 100 per pet per night
  • 1 total pets

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 path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 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

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately ZAR 100 per person

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for ZAR 100.0 per night
  • Rollaway beds are available for ZAR 150.0 per stay

Pets

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

Policies

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.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Beacon Vlei Guest Farm?

Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 1 total. There's a charge of ZAR 100 per pet, per night.

Is parking offered on site at Beacon Vlei Guest Farm?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Beacon Vlei Guest Farm?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM.

What is there to do at Beacon Vlei Guest Farm and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like fishing and hiking. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.

Does Beacon Vlei Guest Farm have a kitchen or kitchenette?

Yes, there is a kitchen which also includes a coffee maker, a toaster, and cookware.

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Beacon Vlei Guest Farm Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

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!

6/10 Good

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
Cheryl, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Cor, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

James, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Super!!

Its quaint and relaxed. It felt like home away from home.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Trish, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great find on Hotels.com!

Enjoyable stay. It is not a hotel so don't have expectations of that. Great tranquil area.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Clifford, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Beacon Vlei Guest Farm, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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 Exceptional

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely Stay

Alex your venue is awesome!!!!!