About this property

Spacious Accommodations: Burnside Lodge in Balgowan offers a recently renovated holiday home with three bedrooms and three bathrooms. The property features a spacious layout, ensuring comfort for all guests. Outdoor Amenities: Guests can enjoy a terrace, garden, and free WiFi. Additional facilities include an outdoor fireplace, barbecue, and children's playground. Free on-site private parking is available. Local Attractions: Located 3.7 mi from Bosch Hoek Golf Club and 17 mi from Midmar Dam, the lodge provides easy access to various activities such as fishing. Nearby points of interest include Howick Museum and Howick Falls, each 17 mi away. Pietermaritzburg Airport is 33 mi from the property.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Karl
South Africa South Africa
The property is located on a farm in a beautiful area. The surroundings are tranquil and from all sides you have wonderful views of the countryside. The home is comfortable, well appointed and very clean. There is ample space for kids to play in...
Trevlynn
South Africa South Africa
Loved the farmhouse feel and facilities. Felt like home and staff were fabulous and went beyond to make sure our stay was amazing. Very well equipped kitchen and wanted for nothing.
C
South Africa South Africa
We had a marvelous, relaxing stay. Absolutely beautiful setting with a very thoughtful host and exceptionally well equipped house. Fireplace was stocked with wood every evening and the house and garden was cleaned daily by very friendly and...
Marise
South Africa South Africa
Beautiful farm house, on a beautiful piece of land. Every need catered for, home away from home!
Mandy
South Africa South Africa
This is one of the most spectacular places we have stayed. Jens cottage is clean, amazing views, kind staff. There is so much more to enjoy, a place for of treats and surprises. Thank you Jenny and Staff for your generosity, our gift, my...
Jane
South Africa South Africa
Loved the quiet location, beautiful views, the garden, the house itself, the turkeys and chickens and goats and koi pond - absolutely gorgeous. Kitchen stocked with everything that you could need and more. Friendly housekeeper who keeps the...

Hosted by Oliver & Jenny

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Oliver & Jenny
Step into the charm of a pristine, beautifully maintained old farmhouse in the heart of the KZN Midlands. With its original Oregon pine floors, spacious garden and timeless, refined character, it offers a warm and welcoming space for friends and family to gather. Surrounded by nature, it's perfect for slowing down, sharing special moments, or exploring the Midlands Meander. Peaceful and private, yet centrally close to everything, with modern comforts, and charming character at every corner. Welcome to your Midlands retreat - a character-filled farmhouse with 3 stylish queen bedrooms and 3 bathrooms (2 en-suite), perfect for families or groups, friends or couples seeking a romantic hideaway. The heart of the home is a fully equipped kitchen with everything you need, from a gas hob and electric oven to a Nespresso machine and dishwasher. Cook up a feast and enjoy it around the dining table or step out to the newly built undercover braai area. Two lounges offer plenty of space to relax: the main lounge has a cozy fireplace, DSTV and Wi-Fi, while the sun lounge is filled with light and overlooks the garden. Step onto the veranda for your morning coffee and admire the sweeping views over the koi pond and Bosch Hoek valley. Outdoors, explore established gardens with big trees and seasonal flowers, a catch-and-release trout dam, walking trails with views over Balgowan, and the historic Zeederberg coach route along the boundary. Kids will love the jungle gym, swings, and friendly farm animals, while birdwatchers will find the perfect perch. This is a peaceful countryside getaway where you can truly slow down, reconnect, and enjoy the Midlands Meander right on your doorstep. Guests enjoy the exclusive use of the farmhouse, gardens, and all listed amenities during their stay. For peace of mind, our caretaker and his wife live in a separate cottage on the property and are available if you need assistance.
We are Oliver and Jenny and decided at the beginning of 2025 to settle in the beautiful KZN Midlands. Jenny is South-African and lived a big part of her life at the KZN South-Coast. She is a certified Sound Healing practitioner and loves animals & nature. Oliver is Swiss, born & raised in Switzerland, has a corporate background, is a certified coach and loves to spend his time in nature as much as possible.
We are located in the center of the midlands in a small valley on a 20ha small-holding with no through traffic. With direct view on the Bosch Hoek golf course on the opposite hill side. The golf course is located 5min from us, Michaelhouse 10min, Nottingham Road 20min. There are plenty of good restaurant within closer range, like La Lampara (7min), Fables (12min), Salt Slab (20min), Blueberry Rest. (20min) etc.. Within 5min you are on the N3 and on fast track to Howich or Mooi River (20min drive).
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,German,English

Area info

Amenities of Burnside Lodge

Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Damage policy
If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to ZAR 1,000 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib always available
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 6:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 06:00:00.

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to ZAR 1,000 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

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