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Beacon Vlei Guest Farm

3.5 star property
Cottage in Balgowan with free parking

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Superior Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside | Terrace/patio
Standard Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside | View from room
Superior Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside | Living room
Property grounds

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Barbecue grill
The current price is AU$97
includes taxes & fees
6 May - 7 May

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Beacon Vlei Luxury Guest Farm, B3 D144, Balgowan, KwaZulu-Natal, 3275
  • Michaelhouse Nature Reserve
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Gowrie Farm Golf Course
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Fordoun Spa
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Pietermaritzburg (PZB)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
LCD TV
  • 150 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Standard Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside | View from room

Standard Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
LCD TV
  • 150 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Superior Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
LCD TV
  • 200 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

The Farm House

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 110 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Superior Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside

Superior Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside

Superior Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View, Lakeside

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
LCD TV
  • 200 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Single Bed

About the area

Balgowan

At Beacon Vlei Guest Farm, you'll be 3.1 km (2 mi) from Michaelhouse Nature Reserve and 10.3 km (6.4 mi) from Gowrie Farm Golf Course. .You can enjoy free WiFi, flat-screen TVs and coffee/tea makers, featured in all 12 accommodations. In-room dining is easy with kitchens that come equipped with fridges, microwaves and stovetops. You'll find nice touches like free toiletries and premium bedding to enhance your stay. Additionally, safes, hairdryers and irons/ironing boards are available.
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What's nearby

  • Michaelhouse Nature Reserve - 8 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Gowrie Farm Golf Course - 12 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Fordoun Spa - 18 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Abingdon Wine Estate - 23 min drive - 18.8 km
  • Midmar Dam - 33 min drive - 25.4 km

Getting around

  • Pietermaritzburg (PZB) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blueberry Cafe - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Terbodore Coffee - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Bierfassl Restaurant and Pub - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Fable - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Caversham Mill Restaurant - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beacon Vlei Guest Farm

Cottage in Balgowan with free parking
Beacon Vlei Guest Farm offers its guests a terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly Beacon Vlei Guest Farm also features a picnic area, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Balgowan cottage is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Beacon Vlei Guest Farm offers 12 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodation at this 3.5-star cottage has kitchens with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Balgowan cottage provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children stay free (see details)

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Daily continental breakfast available for a fee: ZAR 100 per person

Bedrooms

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed: ZAR 150 per stay

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • One pet total
  • Fee: ZAR 100 per pet per night

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Safe at front desk

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 12 units
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Pets

  • Pets: ZAR 100 per pet, per night
  • Maximum 1 pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 150.0 per stay.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for ZAR 100.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately ZAR 100 per person
  • Pet fee: ZAR 100 per pet, per night
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: ZAR 100.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 150.0 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

We should mention

  • Children aged 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Beacon Vlei Guest Farm Hotel Balgowan
Beacon Vlei Guest Farm Hotel
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Beacon Vlei Guest Farm South Africa/Balgowan
Beacon Vlei Guest Farm House Balgowan
Beacon Vlei Guest Farm House
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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Beacon Vlei Guest Farm?

Yep, Beacon Vlei Guest Farm has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Beacon Vlei Guest Farm?

As of 1 May 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beacon Vlei Guest Farm on 6 May 2025 start from AU$97.18, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Beacon Vlei Guest Farm?

The closest beach to Beacon Vlei Guest Farm is Craigie Burn Dam (33.1 km).

Is Beacon Vlei Guest Farm family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as babysitting services, laundry facilities and a BBQ, it's no surprise that Beacon Vlei Guest Farm is a hit with families.

Does Beacon Vlei Guest Farm serve breakfast?

Yeah, continental breakfast is available daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Beacon Vlei Guest Farm?

No, Beacon Vlei Guest Farm does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Beacon Vlei Guest Farm?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Beacon Vlei Guest Farm Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Cor

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness

Didn’t live up to expectations

Could see that this used to be great (when photos were taken) While it was was mostly clean, there was a lot that didn’t live up to the promise or what we paid for. Lots of stains too. The bed linen is specifically tired and needing replacement - in no ways can it be called premium. There was no Wi-Fi and no bathtub - also both mentioned in the property description for the superior cottage (Crane Cottage). Convenient for the hockey festival at Michaelhouse and beautiful views but can’t say too much more of a positive nature
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super!!

Its quaint and relaxed. It felt like home away from home.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Trish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great find on Hotels.com!

Enjoyable stay. It is not a hotel so don't have expectations of that. Great tranquil area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Clifford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommended and good value.

Stunningly beautiful grounds with private lake. Very accommodating and friendly hosts (Alex and staff). We were also served a delicious breakfast. Location ideal for Michaelhouse school and the Midlands Meander route. Highly recommended for a peaceful and refreshing getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Beacon Vlei Guest Farm, Balgowan Natal Midlands

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect place for a winter break

Beacon Vlei is the perfect place to recover after a busy work schedule. Quiet and peaceful. Accommodation comfortable with electric blankets and heaters in each room as well as a fireplace in the living room. Close enough to access the main tourist attractions and try the local shops and businesses. A good trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful happy place!

Home away from home! Beautiful surroundings with the dam right on your doorstep, peaceful and serene and a perfect getaway. Owner Alex is very welcoming and ensures you are happy and comfortable. Will always return to this wonderful place!

10/10 Excellent

Hepsy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Ronaldo, Harties

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely Stay

Alex your venue is awesome!!!!!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful view of the dam, and the rustic but well-kept property adds to the charm of a relaxing weekend getaway. Huge thanks to Alex for being flexible in accommodating us for the lovely breakfast!