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Beacon Vlei Guest Farm

Cottage in Balgowan with free parking

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9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Barbecue grill

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Beacon Vlei Luxury Guest Farm, B3 D144, Balgowan, KwaZulu-Natal, 3275
  • Place, Gowrie Farm Golf Course
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Fordoun Spa
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Place, Nelson Mandela Capture Site Monument
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pietermaritzburg (PZB)
    ‪60 min drive‬

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Standard Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside

  • 1615 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Standard Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside

  • 1615 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside

  • 2153 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

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Superior Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside

  • 2153 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Bed

The Farm House

  • 1184 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Balgowan

Balgowan is home to Beacon Vlei Guest Farm. Nelson Mandela Capture Site Monument and Howick Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Gowrie Farm Golf Course and Fordoun Spa. 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 - 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
  • Howick Public Falls - 39 min drive - 35.8 km

Getting around

  • Pietermaritzburg (PZB) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bierfassl - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Seattle Coffee Company - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Terbodore Coffee - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Blueberry Café - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Elula Coffee - ‬22 min drive

About this property

Beacon Vlei Guest Farm

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 fridges, stovetops and microwaves. Guests will also find flat-screen TVs, premium bedding and coffee makers.
Beacon Vlei Guest Farm offers 12 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodation at this 3.5-star cottage has kitchens with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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

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

Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Parking included
Free WiFi
Laundry
Outdoor space

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Pets

Pets are 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.
Cots (infant beds) are available for ZAR 100.0 per night

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Beacon Vlei Guest Farm pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total). There's a fee of ZAR 100 per pet, per night.

How much is parking at Beacon Vlei Guest Farm?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Beacon Vlei Guest Farm?

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

What time is check-out at Beacon Vlei Guest Farm?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Beacon Vlei Guest Farm located?

Situated in Balgowan, this cottage is 2 mi (3.1 km) from Michaelhouse Nature Reserve and within 9 miles (15 km) of Gowrie Farm Golf Course and Sherwood Centre. The Junction and Bill Barnes Crane and Oribi Nature Reserve are also within 12 miles (20 km).