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Whispering Waters

4.0 star property
Lakefront apartments with kitchens and balconies

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Fountain
Family House
Outdoor pool
Cabin, 3 Bedrooms, Balcony

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Barbecue grill
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

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Fort Nottingham / Dargle Road, Nottingham Road, KwaZulu-Natal, 3280
  • Place, Gowrie Farm Golf Course
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Sherwood Centre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Fordoun Spa
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pietermaritzburg (PZB)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Room options

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Chalet, 2 Bedrooms

Chalet, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Separate dining area
Heating
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Chalet, 3 Bedrooms | Living room

Chalet, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
3 bedrooms
Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Separate dining area
Heating
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 90 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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Villa, 4 Bedrooms

Villa, 4 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
4 bedrooms
Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Separate dining area
Heating
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 200 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds and 4 Twin Beds

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Studio, 1 Queen Bed

Studio, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
3 bedrooms
Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Heating
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Chalet, 1 Bedroom | View from room

Chalet, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Separate dining area
Heating
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Cabin, 3 Bedrooms, Balcony

Cabin, 3 Bedrooms, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
3 bedrooms
Balcony
Separate sitting area
Separate dining area
Heating
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 90 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Studio, 1 Queen Bed | Living area

Superior Studio, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
3 bedrooms
Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Heating
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family House

Family House

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
3 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Heating
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 22 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds

About the area

Nottingham Road

A family-friendly stay in Nottingham Road awaits you at Whispering Waters. You'll be 2 km (1.2 mi) from Gowrie Farm Golf Course and 2.5 km (1.5 mi) from Bill Barnes Crane and Oribi Nature Reserve. .You can enjoy a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and each apartment features a balcony or patio, a sitting area and a DVD player. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge and a stovetop. Nice touches to enhance your stay include premium bedding, a rainfall showerhead and free toiletries. An espresso maker, a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board are also available. .Enjoy the outdoor swimming pool along with access to mini golf and bike hire. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Gowrie Farm Golf Course - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • The Junction - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Sherwood Centre - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Fordoun Spa - 7 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Nelson Mandela Capture Site Monument - 29 min drive - 36.4 km

Getting around

  • Pietermaritzburg (PZB) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bierfassl - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Seattle Coffee Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ultra Stop - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Elula Coffee - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Blueberry Café - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Whispering Waters

Lakefront apartments with kitchens and balconies
As a guest of Whispering Waters, you'll find an outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills. WiFi is free in public spaces. The family-friendly Whispering Waters also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a picnic area. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Nottingham Road apartment is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Whispering Waters offers 12 accommodations with DVD players and espresso makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas and includes desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodation at this 4-star apartment has kitchens with full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops and kitchenware and utensils.

Bathrooms include baths or showers with a rainfall showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Fordoun Hotel & Spa
  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
4.8 out of 5, Exceptional, 130 reviews
The price is AU$307
includes taxes & fees
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Fordoun Hotel & Spa

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Playground

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony/patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets or service animals

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Mini golf
  • Mountain biking
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 12 units
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Whispering Waters

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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 and cash
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

Whispering Waters Apartment Nottingham Road
Whispering Waters Nottingham Road
Whispering Waters Apartment
Whispering Waters Nottingham Road
Whispering Waters Apartment Nottingham Road

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Whispering Waters?

Whispering Waters offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Whispering Waters?

Yep, Whispering Waters has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Whispering Waters?

The closest beach to Whispering Waters is Craigie Burn Dam (34.3 km).

Does Whispering Waters have a pool?

Whispering Waters has an outdoor pool.

What luxury perks are available at Whispering Waters?

This property features an outdoor pool, as well as premium bedding and an espresso maker.

Is Whispering Waters family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as babysitting services, a playground and on-site mini golf, it's no surprise that Whispering Waters is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Whispering Waters?

No, Whispering Waters does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Whispering Waters?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Whispering Waters?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Reviews

Whispering Waters Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Miss KL

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Magic in the Midlands

Far exceeded our expectations. Magic little spot in the midlands. Perfect for families
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Elsebie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

The Best For Quality Family Time And Relaxation

Started off as a stress as our booking was not what we booked ,Luckily few days before we got confirmation our booking was sorted and we getting what we booked . Please make sure you phone resort in advance so as not to have issues with your booking and all is in place for your specific booking . When we got to resort it was rather late we were given keys from the guard on duty to out chalet . Amazing ,neat ,clean absolutely comfortable accommodation with our own private rock pool . All we needed and more . Samke the receptionist was so welcoming to us and our needs . She was ever ready to help us . Also Gugu we only saw her the day we left . And our service maid who cleaned for us while we were there . Rita she was so friendly and sorted out the cleaning service exceptionally for our chalet . All the staff we met we very friendly and helpful . Such a beautiful location for family time and relaxation . Theres a jungle gym ,put put ,mountain bikes to hire to keep the while family entertained . They have 2 beautiful dams and canoes you can use . Experience very beautiful and we had a wonderful time . Loved every second of the holiday . Had the best chalet To have your own private rock pool was such a bonus with kids .
Our Chalet
The Dams
Very own rock pool
Road to whispering waters
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Chanel, Fourways, South Africa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful surroundings. Excellent finishes. Missed restaurant facilities should you not want to cook.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carine

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

A hidden gem

Best spot weve ever stayed at. The little touches and attention to detail were outstanding. We didnt need for anything. The entire property was immaculately maintained. We were looking for peace and quiet and a place to recharge our batteries. Whispering Waters exceeded all our expectations. We will definately be back.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Gorgeous accomidations

Arrived too late to experience all they had to offer. But accommodations were gorgeous.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Malcolm and Josephine

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

Whispering Waters

10/10 Excellent

Adam

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Chilled zone. We came here to relax, and we did!

10/10 Excellent

Sianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a lovely stay at Whispering Waters. Our room was a lovely big room, really comfy bed, super clean and cozy.

10/10 Excellent

Neshav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Yachal

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

Amazing accommodation - beautiful, luxurious!

Amazing place! Beautiful! The cottage is clean, comfortable and so many extras such as a Nespresso machine, child friendly, set dining table, and free use of the row boats on the dam! Will be back very soon!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

MOHAMED

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

Relaxing stay

We had a lovely weekend stay. The place was scenic and relaxing and the accommodation comfortable. Thanks Debbie for the making it extra special.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Garu

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Reception not up to standard.

My biggest problem was that I had organized to get our room by 14h00. We arrived at about 12H45 and sat in our car until 14h00 when I had to phone Debbie as the reception office was closed the whole time. She told us that her receptionist went on a quick lunch (75 minutes) and she would send her down to help us. She got there about 14h12. We had to change in our car as we were on our way to a wedding, that was why I asked to book in early. As soon as I signed in we left for the wedding and got there late. When we got back to our room after the wedding we were happy with the room. The next morning we had to leave by 08h00 and of course the reception was closed so we just left the key on the door handle as they do not have a box to put the key in. Their board states that their opening time is from 09h00 until 16h30 on Saturday and Sunday. There is nothing about closed for lunch.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Yasmin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Ritesh, Durban

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

Amazing!

What a gem of a place. Thank you Debbie for going all out and making our 5 year anniversary truly amazing. I cannot fault this place. Exactly what you see in the pictures
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Quiet getaway

Excellent and comfortable. A recommended getaway from city life

6/10 Okay

DL

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Beautiful location but overall not 4* experience

Beautiful place but stop at shops before checking in as there's nothing for sale at the resort. Check in wasn't 4 star. We were given wrong key to a unmade room and set off the alarm. Then our room smelled like fireplace smoke and no fan or aircon to get rid of it. So didn't sleep well but a beautiful farm and room. Pay the extra to get the dam view units.

10/10 Excellent

Loriene

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

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
the self catering cottage was 5 star luxury. even better than the photos on the website! It is beautifully decorated and all appliances/furnishings are of the highest standard. Just the cows on the 1st night were a bit close and noisy for our liking but the following night we didn't even hear them. Debbie the manager went out of her way to assist us with any requests we had and info we needed. We loved staying at whispering waters and will definitely be back soon. we highly recommend a visit, just book in advance as it often is full! the kids will love the outdoors, fresh air and loads of activities to do from fishing, canoeing, swimming, mini golf, giant chess set, large gardens and jumgle gyms.

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

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

8/10 Good

Lauren, south Africa

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

Beautiful surroundings.

Altogether a wonderful stay. Clean, large rooms and plenty to do on the estate and the surrounding areas. Highly recommended

10/10 Excellent

PETRUS, AMANZIMTOTI KZN

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

A HOME AWAY FROM HOME

We had an awesome time @ your place.. Friendly staff and beutiful rooms... We will be back soon...

8/10 Good

Vanessa, Pretoria

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

Great long weekend

We had an amazing long weekend at Whispering Waters. The resort is very well run, quiet and beautiful. The units are very comfortable and have great added features such as underfloor heating etc.

10/10 Excellent

Liesl, Pretoria

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

Lovely stay

Beautiful setting and very luxurious furniture and appliences. Friendly staff. I was not aware that our unit did not have a view over the water, but the stay was lovely nonetheless. There was no one at reception at check-in and check-out though, but once we got hold of management, the service was great!