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The Glen Afton Country House in Nottingham Road, Kwa-Zulu Natal Midlands, South Africa is a lovely bed and breakfast located at the source of the Karkloof River, and an original settler homestead dating back to the mid 1800's. This 80 hectare farm sets you for a leisurely walk after a hearty country breakfast, and with over 140 bird species, wild reebuck, bushbuck or duiker it promises and interesting walk, there are also three well stocked dams with rainbow trout and large mouth bass ideal for fly and lure fishing. The Glen Afton Country House offers a central location, a garden and guest lounge with roaring log fire, come rest your soul and find peace.READ MORE

Fordoun Spa in Midlands, Kwazulu Natal offers guests a range of Fordoun signature products not found at other wellness spas, which were created from indigenous traditional healing plants. Our team of experts include experienced and skilled masseurs, specialists in Reiki and Bio-energy and highly trained aestheticians, and treatments at Fordoun Spa include aromatherapy body treatments, hydrotherapy baths and showers, deep tissue massages, as well as Swedish and aromatherapy massages. Our spa also features a saline floatation pool, a heated swimming pool, a gymnasium, hydrotherapy room and a couples treatment suite with hydrotherapy bath. We also offer yoga classes which contribute to guests enjoying a subliminal sense of health and wholeness, culminating in a relaxed state of well being. And after an invigorating day in the fresh, smog free outdoors, you will be ready for some pampering at Fordoun Spa. READ MORE

Swissland Cheese in Nottingham Road, Kwa-Zulu Natal Midlands, South Africa brings you pure free roaming goats cheese made from the healthy milk, free of antibiotics and colourants. These award winning cheeses include the soft, fresh chevre and the hard, mature pecorino, the multi award winning ash coated, white mould Drakensberg, the white mould St Maure cylindrical cheese, a brie style white mould cheese, creamed cheese, the Tomini and Tombrini and the Isinyani in smoked or plain versions. Swissland Cheese also hosts live music events the first Sunday of the month with garden picnics, visit the shop in the quaint Swiss style chalet and stock up, and there's plenty of entertainment for the kids, milking can also be viewed daily between 3:30 and 4:30 pm during the season between August and May.READ MORE

Waterford Manor in Nottingham Road, Kwa-Zulu Natal Midlands, South Africa welcomes you to their beautiful location over 10 hectares on the Mooi River with idyllic spots for fly fishing and picnics, the property even has an indigenous forest. There is a swimming pool with wooden deck and a braai lapa for guests, and abundant wildlife moves throught the property, wake to a full English breakfast in the morning to start your day, enjoy country hospitality and relaxing by the pool, sundowners on the deck later and take in the river and rolling hills. Waterford Manor is a four star bed and breakfast with self catering accommodation with bed and breakfast suites the most luxurious units, ideal for your honeymoon, business of family getaway, here tranquiliy, comfort and splendour abound. READ MORE

Piggly Wiggly Country Village in Nottingham Road, Kwa-Zulu Natal Midlands, South Africa host a variety of local shops, a coffee shop and pizza place, and is the perfect environment for families, friends, young and old with something for everyone. Shops include a gallery, ceramic boutique and art bar, chocolate heaven, a linen retail outlet, exclusive gifts, accessories and decor, a lavender company, ladies sleepwear, fires and braais, books, piano's and pieces out the attic, timber furniture, hair and beauty, African crafts, glass cuttings, timber furniture, wrought iron, candles, kitchenware, fragrances, food and much more. Piggly Wiggly Country Village also has a wine boutique and a steam train rides for the kids, it's the perfect venue for kiddies birthdays with kiddies party packages with various activities including putt putt and pizza or candle dipping, ceramic painting and more, a must visit fun place for everyone.READ MORE

The Farside Farm Manor Bed and Breakfast in Nottingham Road, Kwa-Zulu Natal Midlands, South Africa offers quality accommodations built from cut sandstone featuring antique wooden doors and windows, large superior bedrooms and exquisite lounging and dining areas. There are also two beautiful, well appointed, fully equipped self catering cottages with many comforts, one adjacent to its own trout dam and the other with country landscape views. The Farside Farm Manor Bed and Breakfast starts your day perfectly with a world class full English breakfast from fresh, locally sourced produce, and they feature the Gallery for magical weddings and enchanting days, they make your dreams come true with trusted catering and decor solutions to delight.READ MORE

Fordoun Hotel and Spa is located in the Nottingham Road, Kwazulu Natal, where original farm buildings which date back to the 1800's, have been lovingly renovated into a gracious luxurious hotel with a spa that has all the top of the range facilities one would expect from wellness spas. The hotel has 22 luxurious suites and guests can choose from the luxury suites, deluxe suites facing the dam or suites with spectacular mountain views. Fordoun Hotel and Spa consider their rates to be surprisingly competitive compared to other hotels featuring wellness spas, and its location in the rolling grasslands of the Midlands, with crystal-clear, smog free air, offers guests perfect opportunities to take refreshing walks, mountain biking or a spot of fly-fishing, and in the evenings, the sunsets over the mountains are so beautiful, they have to be seen to be believed. Fordoun Hotel and Spa is the ideal destination for top class conferences, weddings and events. READ MORE

Hawklee Country House is an award winning luxury guest house in Nottingham Road, Kwa-Zulu Natal Midlands, South Africa with an exceptional standard of accommodation in tranquil surrounds, their 6 luxurious individual cottages are set on the banks of the Lion's River for an unforgettable 3 star experience. Each cottage with breathtaking views features it's own private spa bath and it's the best way to relax after a long day exploring, they offer gourmet picnic to enjoy along the river. Hawklee Country House is the perfect venue for hosting private events, celebrations and parties with flexible banqueting and meeting spaces, and they cater beautifully to all your requirements with delicious country cuisine, from the delicious breakfasts to the amazing dinners, an exceptional dining experience is guaranteed, the also offer great accommodation specials, come visit, they look forward to meeting you.READ MORE

Freerange Trading (Pty) Ltd. in Nottingham Road, Kwa-Zulu Natal Midlands, South Africa brings you a beautiful range of wholesome and real clothing items, accessories and decor. Decor pieces are sourced from all over the country and are unique, authentic and beauty enhancing pieces that will suit any home, even make the perfect gift. Freerange Trading (Pty) Ltd. clothing has capture the essence of a freerange lifestyle in the range of earthy, soulful clothing in muted hues and raw textures with flattering timeless cuts, pieces are beautifully stylish made from good quality, eternally wearable fabrics.READ MORE

Sterlings Wrought Iron in Nottingham Road, Kwa-Zulu Natal Midlands, South Africa is a traditional wrought iron Blacksmith that combines the traditional with modern metalwork techniques to produce a beautiful and diverse range of wrought iron furniture, lighting, garden and decor accessories. They also do quirky and bespoke unique pieces, and offer Blacksmithing and metalwork courses. The beginners course in basic blacksmithing are run on a demand basis and participants are guided through forging, both coal and gas, grinding, heat treating, sharpening and finishing off their blades. In the Sterlings Wrought Iron courses, participants make candlesticks, a coat rack, fire pokers, fruit bowls, a magazine rack and more, they have an incredible and beautiful product line here for purchase like knives, wrought iron benches, jewelery, up-cycled items, fire baskets, gates and arches, unique pieces, French wirework, garden products and more, a must visit.READ MORE

Barbz Cafe and Deli is your cozy country cafe in Nottingham Road, Kwa-Zulu Natal Midlands, South Africa serving exquisite drinks, cakes and meals as well as creating culinary focussed evening events to enjoy while on holiday. They offer private catering for functions in the comfort of your home either to prepare and serve you or simply doing the prep and leaving you to enjoy weekend celebrations and fun. Barbz Cafe and Deli are also a function venue catering to private events with style and taste, ideal for book clubs, birthdays, wedding events, company dinner, wine club events, engagement parties and more, and the menus are sublime, they also do a great hangover breakfast, come for the fabulousness and celebrate.READ MORE

Hides of Africa in Nottingham Road, Kwa-Zulu Natal Midlands, South Africa brings you the most beautiful animal by products in the form bags, hides, furniture, ottomans, cushions, patch mats and more. They also produce resin replicas, Zulu shields and drums, wood carvings and African masks and ceramics, they also have beautiful accessories like leather belts and game hide gun holders, wine carriers, menu covers and promotional items. Hides of Africa make sitting hammocks and double sleeping hammocks too, and stock their stores with a wide range of African artefacts, they offer shipping or visit one of their stores and bring home an item that has been hand crafted in Africa.READ MORE

Chocolate Heaven in Nottingham Road, Kwa-Zulu Natal Midlands, South Africa brings you the finest chocolate in the land from an old antique shop and there's a wide selection to choose from with over 40 different combinations. These hand crafted artisanal chocolates are made from pure couverture Belgian chocolate and free of preservatives, palm oils, hardeners and extenders, they are no ordinary chocolates, they are unique and divine, made with passion and lots of fun. Chocolate Heaven also hosts great events with their dippingz experience and they can customize a party to your budgets and requirement, it's the best way to entertain the adults and kids with the mess to clean up, come for the love of chocolate.READ MORE

Kleinberg Wines at Kleinbosch Estate in Nottingham Road, Kwa-Zulu Natal Midlands, South Africa are now exported world wide, and their philosophy is simple, discover them and enjoy. Their wines founded on a heritage of world class wine making tradition and picked from the best grapes for the perfect blend of quality and value for money, here they makes wines to drink for you to enjoy. Kleinberg Wines at Kleinbosch Estate features a fine range of wines, their flagship being the sauvignon blanc with lively flavours, they also produce a Chardonnay and picnic rouge, a Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinotage, some pair well with robust dishes, some are drinkable now and some will mature with distinction, order yours today.READ MORE

Brookdale Health Hydro is your wellness destination in Nottingham Road, Kwa-Zulu Natal Midlands, South Africa, a place where the soothing elements of nature restores the mind, body and soul, where calming fragrances and soft music greet you, where the journey of total relaxation begins. This complete health retreat offers yoga getaways, mother and daughter escapes, gut rehab weeks, art therapy getaways, self care getaways, finance getaways and more, and there are many holisitic health packages available, choose the one that suits you. Brookdale Health Hydro promotes wellness and lifestyle management through diet, exercise and stress relief, their packages are designed to bring balance back into your life, so take charge and invest in your wellbeing, this hydro and day spa will change your life for good.READ MORE

Abingdon Wine Estate in Nottingham Road, Kwa-Zulu Natal Midlands, South Africa has established and positioned itself as a serious single vineyard wine producer with 3 hectares under vine and produces certified single vineyard Estate wines from their grapes. The team are family and they take a hand on approach to all aspects of viticulture and wine making, the tasting room overlooking the vineyard are open by prior arrangement on Thursdays and Fridays, and some days include a lunch and tasting, come on weekends and public holidays for a wonderful experience at the bar and a personalised introduction to their wines. Abingdon Wine Estate also features the KZN School of Wine which is based here, and they offer 5 day courses throughout the year with limited class numbers, not to be missed.READ MORE

Kildare Farm Cottages centrally situated on the Midlands Meander in Nottingham Road, Kwa-Zulu Natal Midlands, South Africa is perfect for weekend breaks, weddings, travel stops and more, and a wonderful stay in their simple self catering units provides a laid back break and rest. This fully functioning dairy farm brings you country living at its best, and 9 units available for 2 sleepers and a 4 sleeper cottage, there's also a main garden cottage and barn cottage, a 6 sleeper house and Laura's garden cottage, all are fully equipped with everything you need for a fabulous stay. Kildare Farm Cottages welcomes you back to nature, take a walk through the pastures and look out for buck, there are also many varieties of bird species, dams and wetlands, come for country living at its finest and groups are welcome.READ MORE

Rawdons Country Hotel in Nottingham Road, Kwa-Zulu Natal Midlands, South Africa is deep in lush and serene country ideal as a country estate for those who seek peace and tranquility, and recently refurbished rooms delight with prize antiques and modern conveniences. The Boars’ Head Pub and Restaurant offers hearty pub cuisine with mouthwatering daily pub lunches, and a daily breakfast and lunch is served to residents in the lake facing dining room or on the terrace, the also have the Tudor Rose Coffee Shop. Rawdons Country Hotel also has a confernce room with full conference facilties and pride themselves on being the perfect venue for your special day with romantic charm and personal touches ideal for small or large wedding receptions, it's all here and more in beautiful surrounds.READ MORE

Welcome to Bierfassl in Nottingham Road, Kwa-Zulu Natal Midlands, South Africa, home of the crispy eisbein, it's the place to visit for a hearty meal, light snack, beer tasting or excellent coffee. It's a quaint Austrian themed pub with fine Austrian fare and ice cold beers with over 35 International delights to choose from, as well as local draught beers and a fine selection of wines, as well as unique gin taster paddle. Bierfassl is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner with exquisite menu of all the favourites, and there's live music every Friday, there is a deli attached to the restaurant offering cold meats, salamis, German sausages, home baked breads, cheese, local and imported goodies, beer and more, a must visit.READ MORE

Notties Junction Village Centre in Nottingham Road, Kwa-Zulu Natal Midlands, South Africa was originally an old dairy farm dating back to 1962, and today provides an extraordinary shopping experience amongst manicured grounds where children can play. With 16 different shops to visit including a bookshop, candle dipping shop, clothing shop, unique African art, carpets, a Funtasy shop for wooden and handcrafted things, a chocolate shop, decor shop indoor archery range, real estate, kitchenware, deli and decor and more, it's all here for a fabulous visit. Notties Junction Village Centre also features a Tea Room with woodfired oven for great pizzas, and they serve hamburgers, waffles, cream scones and more with outdoor country charm, come for a great visit, and they are an excellent venue for kids birthdays and special occasions.READ MORE

Sycamore Avenue Tree Houses in Nottingham Road, Kwa-Zulu Natal Midlands, South Africa offers dinner, bed and breakfast as well as a unique stay in an eccentric, romantic treehouse where you can relive your childhood fantasies while relaxing and unwinding, they also have choices of two country cottages. Legendary meals are the order of the day starting with a full English breakfast which should provide plenty of energy for meandering, and a set menu dinner later will delight from the starters to the mains and desserts. Sycamore Avenue Tree Houses is ideally based for hiking activities in the Drakensberg and adventure activities in the area like canopy tours, mountain biking and 4x4 trails, game viewing safaris, arts and culture and more, come for an unforgettable stay in these beautiful treehouses, you won't want to leave.READ MORE

Otters Den Self Catering Cottages in Nottingham Road, Kwa-Zulu Natal Midlands, South Africa are secluded and set in 18 acres of beautiful, unspoilt countryside, and well equipped with free WiFi, they overlook the Lions River. With a recently awarded 3 star grading, their newly built free standing thatch cottages all come with a private balcony and river views, they have their own jacuzzi spa bath, a fully equipped kitchen and weber braai, dining and lounge areas, table and chairs, car port and more. Otters Den Self Catering Cottages provides every cottage with a welcome pack, and Copper Cottage is a romantic open plan honeymoon suite with private river views, jacuzzi spa bath and queen bed, come for the perfect stay at this great location, with river pools nearby to swim in, they are also situated on the glorious Midlands Meander arts and crafts route. READ MORE