DescriptionWelcome to Thatchings; a jewel in the necklace that is the Midlands Meander! Thatchings is a Country Style Guest House located 10kms from Nottingham Road in the KwaZulu- Natal Midlands, and just a short 2 kms from the N3 ( the major route between Johannesburg and Durban) It is part of the Midlands Meander; one of South Africa’s premier arts and crafts routes. Thatchings lies in a beautiful setting of ancient pine trees, rolling lawns, azalea shrubs and hydrangeas which overlook a picturesque trout dam. The guest house has title to five hectares of land and is completely surrounded by 300 ha of private game estate. With no fences to inhibit them, impala, zebras, wildebeest and duikers frequently wander onto the property, which makes for an uplifting experience for guests. Thatchings is located 10kms from Nottingham Road in the glorious KwaZulu-Natal Midlands situated 2kms from the N3 (the major route between Johannesburg and Durban. Part of the delightful Midlands Meander: South Africa's premier arts and crafts route.
Accommodation Room 1 Thatchings offers a variety of en-suite accommodation, all under traditional African thatch, such as a Bridal/ Executive suite, junior suite or standard luxury rooms. The rooms are tastefully furnished in country style and provided with goose down duvets and heaters to ward off the winters chill. Magazines, TV and tea/ coffee making facilities to make guests feel comfortable and at home are standard in all the suites as well as electric blankets for those wintry mornings. Room 2 Large family room with a double bed and 2 single beds. There is a full en-suite bathroom with bath, shower and loo. Room 3 Upstairs twin bedroom with 2 single beds. There is an open plan en-suite bathroom with separate loo. Room 4 Upstairs twin bedroom with 2 single beds. There is an open plan en-suite bathroom with separate loo. Room 5 Junior Suite. Large luxury suite situated privately in the garden. There is a double bed and luxury full en-suite bathroom. Room 6 This is a 2 bedroom unit with a full luxury en- suite bathroom. The first room has a double bed and other 2 singles.Room 6 a This is a 2 bedroom unit with a full luxury en- suite bathroom. The first room has a double bed and other 2 singles. Room 8 This twin room is situated in the main house and has 2 single beds. There is a luxury en- suite shower, basin and loo. Honeymoon Suite This is a very large luxury suite with a four poster double bed and private lounge area. The large luxury en suite bathroom has a spa bath, his and hers basins, shower and loo.
AttractionsThatchings is a quiet gentle place to ease mind, body and soul. ACTIVITIES CLOSE BY: Spoil yourself and visit one of the award winning Health Spas and Wellness Centres in the area. Horse Riding, Clay Pigeon Shooting, Archery, Abseiling and the popular Karkloof Canopy Tours can be enjoyed within close proximity.
FacilitiesThatchings is ideally situated to provide accommodation for wedding parties where the ceremony is being held at the popular Providence Country Wedding Venue just two kilometers away. Scrumptious dinners are available by prior arrangement from our a la carte menu. Enjoy your favourite sun downer on the veranda or in front of the log fire in the lounge. We are fully licensed and have a great pub and games room. Game walks and birding Facilities on the property:
Conferencing: We offer a small conference room, board meeting venue that can seat at least 20 people.
DirectionsFrom Johannesburg: Take the N3 towards Durban. When you pass through the Mooi toll plaza take the Nottingham Road offramp. At T-junction turn left onto the Curry's Post Road and travel 2kms on gravel road. Thatchings is on the right. From Durban: Take the N3 inland. Take the Nottingham Road offramp. At T-junction turn left and go over the Freewayonto the Curry's Post Road and drive 2kms on the gravel road and Thatchings is on the right. |
