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Beacon Vlei Guest Farm

3.5 star property
3.5-star accommodation with kitchen in Balgowan

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Beacon Vlei Guest Farm

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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

Overview of Beacon Vlei Guest Farm

Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Check out the area

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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

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

  • 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

  • 1615 sq ft
  • 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

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

The Farm House

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

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

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About the neighborhood

Balgowan

In Balgowan .At this Balgowan cottage, you'll be within 9 miles (15 km) of Gowrie Farm Golf Course and 12 miles (20 km) of Fordoun Spa. Nelson Mandela Capture Site Monument and Abingdon Wine Estate are within 12 miles (20 km).
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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 home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beacon Vlei Guest Farm

3.5-star accommodation with kitchen in Balgowan
Beacon Vlei Guest Farm offers its guests a terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly Beacon Vlei Guest Farm also features a picnic area, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Balgowan cottage is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front-desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Family friendly

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

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • 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 only
  • 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

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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

Pets

  • Pets: ZAR 100 per pet, per night
  • Maximum 1 pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 150.0 per stay.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for ZAR 100.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

We should mention

  • Children 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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
Beacon Vlei Guest Farm House
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Beacon Vlei Guest Farm to the airport?

Beacon Vlei Guest Farm is 32.5 mi (48-min drive) away from the Pietermaritzburg (PZB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Beacon Vlei Guest Farm?

As of Apr 30, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beacon Vlei Guest Farm on May 6, 2024 start from $50.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Beacon Vlei Guest Farm have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Beacon Vlei Guest Farm.

Does Beacon Vlei Guest Farm offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Beacon Vlei Guest Farm, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of ZAR 100 per person.

Is there a casino at Beacon Vlei Guest Farm?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

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

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

Is there free parking at Beacon Vlei Guest Farm?

This cottage offers free self parking.

Does Beacon Vlei Guest Farm have a pool?

Beacon Vlei Guest Farm does not have a pool.

Does Beacon Vlei Guest Farm have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Beacon Vlei Guest Farm to downtown Balgowan?

Beacon Vlei Guest Farm is 0.7 mi away from Balgowan.

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 traveler

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 traveler

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 traveler

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!