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Thatchings Guest House

Thatchings Guest House Guest House accommodation in Nottingham Road KwaZulu Natal

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Tel: 086 127 6237
Int. Tel: +27 51 924 0585

Description

Welcome to Thatchings; a jewel in the necklace that is the Midlands Meander! Thatchings is a Country Style Guest House located 10kms from Nottingham Road in the KwaZulu- Natal Midlands, and just a short 2 kms from the N3 ( the major route between Johannesburg and Durban) It is part of the Midlands Meander; one of South Africa’s premier arts and crafts routes.

Thatchings lies in a beautiful setting of ancient pine trees, rolling lawns, azalea shrubs and hydrangeas which overlook a picturesque trout dam. The guest house has title to five hectares of land and is completely surrounded by 300 ha of private game estate. With no fences to inhibit them, impala, zebras, wildebeest and duikers frequently wander onto the property, which makes for an uplifting experience for guests.

Thatchings is located 10kms from Nottingham Road in the glorious KwaZulu-Natal Midlands situated 2kms from the N3 (the major route between Johannesburg and Durban. Part of the delightful Midlands Meander: South Africa's premier arts and crafts route.

Thatchings lies in a beautiful setting of ancient pine trees, rolling lawns, azalea shrubs and hydrangeas (stunning when in flower), all overlooking a picturesque trout dam. The Guest House is completely surrounded by a private game and trout estate and frequently game come onto the property.

Thatchings offers a variety of en-suite accommodation, all under traditional African thatch, such as a Bridal/Executive suite, Junior suite or Standard luxury rooms.

The rooms are tastefully furnished in country style and provided with goose-down duvets and heaters to ward off winter's chill, magazines, TV and tea/coffee-making facilities to make your stay comfortable.

A full English breakfast is included in the tariff and this can be enjoyed either on the patio overlooking the trout dam or in our dining room.

Please Note: where possible, the configuration of beds can be changed to suit your requirements.

Awards:

  • Midlands Meander Association
  • Nottingham Road Tourism

Accommodation

Room 1

Thatchings offers a variety of en-suite accommodation, all under traditional African thatch, such as a Bridal/ Executive suite, junior suite or standard luxury rooms.

The rooms are tastefully furnished in country style and provided with goose down duvets and heaters to ward off the winters chill. Magazines, TV and tea/ coffee making facilities to make guests feel comfortable and at home are standard in all the suites as well as electric blankets for those wintry mornings.

Room 2

Large family room with a double bed and 2 single beds. There is a full en-suite bathroom with bath, shower and loo.

Room 3

Upstairs twin bedroom with 2 single beds. There is an open plan en-suite bathroom with separate loo.
 
Room 4

Upstairs twin bedroom with 2 single beds. There is an open plan en-suite bathroom with separate loo.

Room 5

Junior Suite. Large luxury suite situated privately in the garden. There is a double bed and luxury full en-suite bathroom.

Room 6

This is a 2 bedroom unit with a full luxury en- suite bathroom. The first room has a double bed and other 2 singles.

Room 6 a

This is a 2 bedroom unit with a full luxury en- suite bathroom. The first room has a double bed and other 2 singles.

Room 8

This twin room is situated in the main house and has 2 single beds. There is a luxury en- suite shower, basin and loo.

Honeymoon Suite

This is a very large luxury suite with a four poster double bed and private lounge area. The large luxury en suite bathroom has a spa bath, his and hers basins, shower and loo.

Rates

Rates: Valid from 1st December 2009 to 30th June 2010.

Our rates are per person per night sharing and include a full English breakfast.

Children under 12 sharing a room with their parents is R220-00 per night.

There is a single supplement of R150-00 per night for single occupancy.

Minimum of 2 nights over long weekends.

1 night stay over weekends add R50-00 per adult.

Swiss-style chalet

Room 1 – family room

Room 2 – family room

Room 3 – twin beds

Room 4 – twin beds

 double bed and two single beds

double bed and two single beds

(room is situated upstairs)

(room is situated upstairs)

 

R450-00 pppns

R450-00 pppns

R450-00 pppns

R450-00 pppns

Main house

Room 5 Junior Suite double bed

Room 8 twin beds

 

(separate entrance)

(main door entrance)

 

R550-00 pppns

R450-00 pppns

Bridal/Executive suite

four-poster double bed and lounge area

Bathroom has a Jacuzzi bath, shower, his and hers basin and loo.

(main door entrance)

R695-00 pppns

Cottage

Room 6

Room 6A

Shared bathroom facilities between the two rooms.

family accommodation (separate entrance)

double bed

two single beds

 

 

R450-00 pppns

R450-00 pppns

 

Cottage

Room 7

Room 7

Shared bathroom

Shared lounge

family accommodation (separate entrance)

one room, double bed

one room, single bed

 

set bunk beds in the lounge

 

R450-00 pppns

R450-00 pppns

 

 

Note: where possible, the configuration of beds can be changed to suit your requirements.

 


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Directions

From Johannesburg: Take the N3 towards Durban. When you pass through the Mooi toll plaza take the Nottingham Road offramp. At T-junction turn left onto the Curry's Post Road and travel 2kms on gravel road. Thatchings is on the right. From Durban: Take the N3 inland. Take the Nottingham Road offramp. At T-junction turn left and go over the Freewayonto the Curry's Post Road and drive 2kms on the gravel road and Thatchings is on the right.