Location: South Africa » Kwazulu Natal » Natal Midlands » Midlands Meander » Nottingham RoadThe FolieThe Folie on Gowrie Farm in the KZN MidlandsDescriptionTheFolie, which means “favourite abode” in modern French, is the inspired creationof Gowrie Farm developer Guy Smith, whose vision has seen the establishment ofGowrie Village, Gowrie Golf Course and Gowrie Farm Golf and Fly-Fishing Estateas the hub of an upmarket country lifestyle, central to the hub of theKwaZulu-Natal Midlands. In conjunction with leading architects and designers,Guy has made The Folie the dream home-from-home for almost anyone needing torelax, to mend, to savour the area’s unspoiled spaces and sometimes-misty-sometimes-sunnydays. Every luxury has been included, from under-floor heating and double-sidedfireplaces to televisions in every bedroom (with king-sized, extra-length beds,sumptuous in crisp white percale linen), to deep baths and huge-headed showersin every bathroom. Thefeel of The Folie is of space, of freedom to breathe, to expand and stretch, togrow. Light pours in through 360 degree glass walls, topped with raw woodeneaves and metal support structures that hint subtly of a barn and nod to thefertile farmlands that roll away for as far as the eye can see, withtrout-filled dams on all sides and the surrounding lush greens of the golfcourse. The balance between casual and plush echoes throughout the house, withraw wooden table tops a mirror of the wooden ceilings and the wooden doors thathide away the fridge and dishwasher, while crystal chandeliers glitter overheadand vibrantly-coloured fabrics and rich carpets stun the senses in the formallounge area. TheFolie is now available for self-catering guests wishing to experience itsexquisite spaces. For those not wanting to lift a finger, chef andman-about-the-house Foreman is a welcome bonus. Choose from hiscarefully-created menus to savour the best of Midlands’ fresh fare, with all groceryshopping done for you, or bring your own for Foreman to weave his magic. Hewill also see to the laundry, cleaning, and even braaing, if lighting a fireseems just too much. And all the while, the only sound will be the gentlewhistling of the breezes around the house.Rates - Seven / Eight guests - R4 800,00 per night
- Six guests - R4 000,00 per night
- Five guests or less - R3 600,00 per night
DirectionsFrom the N3, take the Nottingham Road / Mount West off ramp, which will bring you to a stop street. At the stop street, turn right onto the R103 and proceed for about 8 or 9 kms towards Nottingham Road. The first turn to the left will be into Gowrie Village. Continue past this and past a small group of shops on the left known as "The Junction".
Remaining on the R103, you will pass the Bierfassl on your right. Continue until the entrance to the golf course is visible on the left. Take this entrance turnoff which will bring you directly to the Gowrie Farm Clubhouse, which houses the booking office. Once you have booked in, directions to The Folie will be provided from the staff in the booking office.
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