DescriptionWelcome to Old Beacon Hill, once an old railway station at the heart of Kwa-Zulu Natal, now converted to beautiful self-catering cottages. Set in stunning surrounds and wonderfully located, we are the ideal platform to discover what the Drakensberg, the Midlands Meander and the historic Battlefields have to offer.
Attractions
Attractions and ActivitiesOld Beacon Hill is positioned in the Lowlands and set in the tranquil, picturesque KwaZulu-Natal countryside. Unbelievably this haven is less than a 2 minute drive to the N3 where there is easy access to all that is Drakensberg - only a 25 minute drive will take you to the heart of the Champagne Valley and its mountainous environment. If its arts, crafts, food and wine you’re after, then a 20 minutes drive will take you to Nottingham Road and all the Midlands Meander has to offer.Locally, there are beautiful drives and walks where you can see Bushman’s River in all its glory and the first of many historical Battlefield sites - Willow Grange is about 5km away with a scenic drive that takes you up into the hills. You may want to visit a game reserve - the popular Weenan is only 25 minutes away where you can see black and white rhino, giraffe, zebra and a whole host of other marvellous creatures. Although self catering we do supply the essentials i.e. tea, coffee, milk, bread etc and all other requirements can be attained in Estcourt Town which is less than 10 minutes away by car. Here you can find the popular supermarkets and Eskort meat factory where you can buy quality meats at very reasonable prices then bring them back to Braai at Old Beacon Hill in your own magnificent setting. Estcourt also has a very nice golf course reachable in 10 minutes and of course the informative Fort Durnford Museum is just around the corner.
DirectionsLeave N3 at Estcourt South and follow the sign to the Lowlands. Keeping Midway Motors on your right,head down a dirt track for about 1km and turn right at the sign for Old Beacon Hill |
