About this property

Historic Charm: Fable Country Stay in Curryʼs Post offers a recently renovated country house housed in a historic building. The property features a beautiful garden and terrace, perfect for relaxation. Modern Amenities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, a restaurant, bar, and coffee shop. The family-friendly restaurant serves lunch and dinner with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Additional facilities include barbecue areas and free on-site private parking. Local Attractions: Located 5 mi from Bosch Hoek Golf Club and 12 mi from Howick Museum and Howick Falls, the property is also close to Midmar Dam and Karkloof Nature Reserve. Pietermaritzburg Airport is 29 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Thabiso
South Africa South Africa
The farmstead meander environment was a nice escape from the hustle and bustle of johannesburg. Perfect house for a girls trip. Fable restaurant was short walk for an absolutely delicious breakfast, I am still thinking about the breakfast tacos...
Karene
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The most charming stay! Such lovely accommodating staff, rooms were lovely and the food was exceptional!
Ann-sophi
South Africa South Africa
What a special place. Ticked all the boxes. Spacious lounge and kitchen. Great showers. Linda and Busi - many thanks. We had the best time. Always love the onsite restaurant and retail space. World class.
Keitumetse
South Africa South Africa
I loved how quiet, and safe it is. It was very aesthetically appealing, rustic yet cute. The colour scheme was beautiful. Clean bedding and clean bathrooms are always a hit!! The gardens are dreamy, we enjoyed our walk. Linda is amazing, great...
Sarah
South Africa South Africa
We stayed in The House which sleeps 7. Well appointed, we enjoyed a very comfortable stay. We scoffed the famous Fable pizzas in the Sun Room and coffee on the terrace in front of the yuzu tree. Gorgeous cut flowers (even in Winter), a welcome...
Lauren
South Africa South Africa
Tranquil location, beautifully comfortable bed/linen, spacious, equipped kitchen. Cosy.
Annette
South Africa South Africa
Awesome location! Linda greeted us and made us feel right at home! Conveniently located at Midlands Fable so we ate almost every meal there.
Marthie
South Africa South Africa
We loved the cottage. The attention to decor is great. Unfortunately the weather was terrible and messed up our plans. Not Fable's fault. Thank you for the welcoming box with eggs, butter and bread.
B
South Africa South Africa
Cleanliness, comfort and service was exceptional! We loved our beautiful little cottage for the weekend. The decor and landscaping outside is beyond stunning. We decided to have a brekkie at the fable restaurant and that was, hands down, the best...
Richard
South Africa South Africa
Great place, nice setup. Friendly staff. Room was very comfortable

Hosted by Beth Kelly

9.1
Host Review Score
Beth Kelly
Fable Country Stay was once the trading post between Durban and Joburg, and in many of the old photographs you can see donkey carts and horse carts outside the main area. When our family stumbled upon this gem in 2012 it had not been lived in for many years. We decided to dig a bit deeper and find out more about the house and it's history. The Curry family, where Curry's Post gets its name, lived here for many generations. It went from an old hotel, and post office to a family home where many generations of Curry's grew up. We managed to restore the house keeping most of its unique history including the old fire place in the kitchen. We imagine this is where they spent a lot of time as in the winter it can get very cold in the midlands. The pot that is hanging over the fire place was found exactly as it is. We decided to turn the main house, the old post office and postmasters cottage into self catering accommodation as it really is a warm and inviting "home away from home". With plenty of restaurants in the area and lots to explore, The Fable Farm house and Cottages are the perfect spot to move into for a weekend or more to relax and enjoy the midlands, in a comfy, homey space.
Hi, I’m Beth, the heart behind Fable Country Stay. I live just up the road in Curry’s Post with my farmer husband and our three wild and wonderful little ones. I’m passionate about warm hospitality and creating spaces where people can truly unwind. A foodie at heart, I love exploring local restaurants and coffee spots, and I’m always experimenting with new recipes back home. I look forward to welcoming you to our little slice of countryside charm.
The Midlands Meander has an array of activities to choose from; however, if you'd like to stick around on Fable Grounds. You are most welcome to walk on the farm, but please make sure to close the farm gates behind you. Fishing at the dam can be arranged upon request. Please note you need the farm's permission before fishing, and it is strictly catch and release. Please refrain from picking flowers or fruit from the garden.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Midlands Fable
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Modern
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Fable Country Stay

Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

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No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

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