Gowan Valley Guest Farm
Gowan Valley guest farm offers the ultimate in old-fashioned hospitality in the Natal Midlands near Michaelhouse and other Natal private schools.
1.8kms from Orchards Wedding Venue.
Meander down into the valley of peace and quiet, where you can relax and unwind in our picturesque setting. The guest farm is a place where you can enjoy the pleasure of being really well cared for in a quiet haven of leisure and comfort… at reasonable rates.
Rates 2019
Minimum 2-night stay is required for bookings over weekends.
Adults – R795 per person per night sharing
Singles – R945 per person per night
Children under 12yrs – R445 per child per night sharing
Minimum 2 night stay is required for bookings over weekends.
Accommodation
Thatch House
The renovated thatched guest house boasts 6 beautifully furnished guest rooms, each with a character of their own. These comfortable guest rooms are made even cosier with their heaters, percale linen (flannel in winter) and tea and coffee making facilities.
Each room has it’s own bathroom en suite.
Room 1 – King Bed
Room 2 – King Bed
Room 3 – Double Sleigh Bed
Room 4 – King & Double bed, this room suits a family
Room 5 – King or 2 x single beds
Room 6 – King Bed
The Thatch House has a lounge with comfy couches, a fireplace, DSTV, an honesty bar and complimentary sherry.
Rooms 2, 5 and 6 and the lounge all lead to an outside courtyard area, kept cool by the Japanese Cherry Tree for all to enjoy & marvel over when in flower (October).
River & Garden Rooms
The River House boasts two renovated, lovely bedrooms with shower AND bath en suite.
Room 7 – King XL Bed (A favourite as closet to the river)
Room 8 – King XL Bed
Garden Rooms – 5 fresh, spacious and tranquil garden rooms are available, all with lovely large walk-in showers.
Garden 1 – King XL (can split into 2 x singles)
Garden 2 – King XL (can split into 2 x singles)
Garden 3 – King XL (can split into 2 x singles)
Garden 4 – King (can split into 2 x singles) & 1 x single bed
Garden 5 – King XL
All rooms include
Free WiFi
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Free Parking
Free private secured parking is possible on site.
Bedroom Comforts
Tea/Coffee Maker
Free toiletries
Gowan Valley Breakfast
The breakfast dining area is part of the River House,
where you can watch the gushing Mpofana River.
This stunning breakfast view is accompanied by a delicious full farmhouse breakfast,
with cereals, yoghurt, fresh fruit juice and seasonal fruit on offer.
Activities
Golfing (enjoy Gowrie and Boschoek, two of South Africa’s greatest golf courses right on our doorstep)
Mountain biking
Karkloof Canopy Tours
Horse riding
Hot air ballooning
Midlands Meandering
The Junction
Piggly Wiggly
Nelson Mandela Capture Site
Midmar Dam (home of the famous Midmar Mile!) is close by and is perfect for boating, fishing, sailing or just soaking up the sun!
