We offer a wonderful country escape, the entire house is yours, and you will love the wide open views of Midmar Dam and Dargle valley from the veranda. There are beautiful walks on the farm where you will see many species of buck, birds and other wildlife. If you are a big group, you can book Lakehouse and Hillhouse (sleeps 12)
The space Lakehouse is a small house on a 24 Ha farm, 12 kms from Howick with beautiful views of Midmar Dam. Sleeping 4 people, this is a perfect venue for a small family or couples. Lakehouse has 2 bedrooms which each have 2 single beds (that can be placed together), and 1 bathroom with a shower. There is a fully equipped kitchen, and a braai. There is a fireplace in the lounge for cold winter nights, and a veranda out the front and side of the house. Fine cotton bed linen and bath towels are provided. If you would like the house to be serviced, a staff member can come in and tidy up in the morning. You can pay her directly.
Guest access Guests have access to the entire property. Lakehouse and it's surrounding garden is private and for your use. There is ample parking. We have a lovely children's play area below Hillhouse with a trampoline, swing and jungle gym. You are welcome to use that and to walk and cycle the 24 ha farm, enjoying the forests, the indigenous bush and the grassy hills. There is also a swimming pool at our home which you are welcome to use. It is 150 meters from Lakehouse and please be aware it is unfenced.
Other things to note It is a self catering guesthouse, you will need to bring all your own food. Cleaning materials are provided. If you are a larger group, we have another house to rent on the property - Hillhouse which sleeps 12 people.
The last 8km of the route is on a dirt road, which is best navigated by a vehicle with good ground clearance. While a 4x4 is not required, vehicles with low clearance may need to travel more slowly.
Neighbourhood Description
We are in the heart of the Kwa-Zulu Natal Midlands, which is rural countryside. Howick is the closest town - 12kms away. There are plenty of places to visit and activities available in the area - cycling, fishing, horse riding, golf, canopy tours, sailing, water skiing. There are also world class restaurants and shops in the area. There is wonderful local produce - meats, cheeses, breads, beer and wine for you to fill the fridges and stay home to enjoy the farm.
Things to do and places to go:
Our closest petrol fill up on the R103 has general store called The Everything Shop, which has everything from milk to charcoal, bait, ice, bread and enamel kitchenware.
Visit The Old Mushroom Farm in the Karkloof, where the buildings have been converted and repurposed into work space for artisans and small local businesses. Home to Rock Paper Scissors shop, Homeslice Cafe, Big Slice Bakery. A beautiful and inspiring place to get early morning coffee and breakfast.
The Karkloof Farmers Market is open from 07h00 to 11h00 every Saturday, on the Karkloof road. Great for fresh locally made and grown food.
Midmar Dam resort (just 6kms to the gate or 2 kms as the crow flys) is great for picnics, sailing, swimming and gentle bike rides.
Fishing at Midmar Dam, or for the more serious fisherman at St Ives.
Piggly Wiggly is close by and offer a lot for children including Mini Steam Train for rides on weekends a
We offer a wonderful country escape, the entire house is yours, and you will love the wide open views of Midmar Dam and Dargle valley from the veranda. There are beautiful walks on the farm where you will see many species of buck, birds and other wildlife. If you are a big group, you can book Lakehouse and Hillhouse (sleeps 12)
The space Lakehouse is a small house on a 24 Ha farm, 12 kms from Howick with beautiful views of Midmar Dam. Sleeping 4 people, this is a perfect venue for a small family or couples. Lakehouse has 2 bedrooms which each have 2 single beds (that can be placed together), and 1 bathroom with a shower. There is a fully equipped kitchen, and a braai. There is a fireplace in the lounge for cold winter nights, and a veranda out the front and side of the house. Fine cotton bed linen and bath towels are provided. If you would like the house to be serviced, a staff member can come in and tidy up in the morning. You can pay her directly.
Guest access Guests have access to the entire property. Lakehouse and it's surrounding garden is private and for your use. There is ample parking. We have a lovely children's play area below Hillhouse with a trampoline, swing and jungle gym. You are welcome to use that and to walk and cycle the 24 ha farm, enjoying the forests, the indigenous bush and the grassy hills. There is also a swimming pool at our home which you are welcome to use. It is 150 meters from Lakehouse and please be aware it is unfenced.
Other things to note It is a self catering guesthouse, you will need to bring all your own food. Cleaning materials are provided. If you are a larger group, we have another house to rent on the property - Hillhouse which sleeps 12 people.
The last 8km of the route is on a dirt road, which is best navigated by a vehicle with good ground clearance. While a 4x4 is not required, vehicles with low clearance may need to travel more slowly.
Neigbourhood Description
We are in the heart of the Kwa-Zulu Natal Midlands, which is rural countryside. Howick is the closest town - 12kms away. There are plenty of places to visit and activities available in the area - cycling, fishing, horse riding, golf, canopy tours, sailing, water skiing. There are also world class restaurants and shops in the area. There is wonderful local produce - meats, cheeses, breads, beer and wine for you to fill the fridges and stay home to enjoy the farm.
Things to do and places to go:
Our closest petrol fill up on the R103 has general store called The Everything Shop, which has everything from milk to charcoal, bait, ice, bread and enamel kitchenware.
Visit The Old Mushroom Farm in the Karkloof, where the buildings have been converted and repurposed into work space for artisans and small local businesses. Home to Rock Paper Scissors shop, Homeslice Cafe, Big Slice Bakery. A beautiful and inspiring place to get early morning coffee and breakfast.
The Karkloof Farmers Market is open from 07h00 to 11h00 every Saturday, on the Karkloof road. Great for fresh locally made and grown food.
Midmar Dam resort (just 6kms to the gate or 2 kms as the crow flys) is great for picnics, sailing, swimming and gentle bike rides.
Fishing at Midmar Dam, or for the more serious fisherman at St Ives.
Piggly Wiggly is close by and offer a lot for children including Mini Steam Train for rides on weekends a
