Situated in the village of Swinburne, just 1 km of the N3 highway. This is the ideal spot to overnight or spend a few days discovering the back roads of the Drakensberg Highlands.
Wyford Farm is situated in a pretty mountainous area off Van Reenen Pass (N3) and has a rich recorded history being built in the 1870's as a Trading Store on the route between Johannesburg and Durban
MacFarlanes' picturesque setting on the bank of a large lake offers self catering accommodation for up to 14 guests. Warm hospitality and a beautiful countryside await our guests and their pets.
Shady Pines is a beautiful home situated in spacious gardens with full views of Platberg. Seven spacious bedrooms are available plus two self-catering units - all equipped with modern amenities. Home cooked meals and unbound hospitality...
G's Accommodation & Adventures bring guests together with Gina's Lodge, which is situated in the quaint village of Geluksburg, Kwazulu-Natal, at the foot of the Middledale Pass. For the adrenaline junkie and for peace and tranquility...
The living and dining area leading out onto the sundeck offers breathtaking views on the whole valley. The kitchen is fully equipped with cutlery and crockery with a scullery, gas stove and gas fridge. The bath room is equipped with a gas geyser. ...
Dumbe- where the Voortrekkers entered Natal on their trek to the Drakensberg - an escarpment of history. This stone and thatch 2-sleeper lodge offers accommodation with breathtaking views of times gone by. (One double bed.) Eskom Power is provided...
Accommodation is in two comfortable rooms in the cabin which is environmentally friendly. Power and hot water are derived from a solar generating system and cooking is on clean gas stoves. There are lovely outside lapa's for braai's, one at the ...
Waaidam Guest Farm is situated in the centre between JHB, DBN and BFN, approximately 9km from the N3, close enough to the main road, yet far enough to get away from the noise of the traffic.
Little Switzerland really is something special, from the beautifully manicured grounds, to the main building with authentic thatched roofing and local wood framings and furnishings, each with stories of their own.
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Perched on the edge of the Drakensberg escarpment, the hamlet of Swinburne is the last (or first), town in the Free State before you enter (or leave) KwaZulu-Natal. Conveniently situated just off the N3, the national road linking Durban and Gauteng, Swinburne lies 20 kilometres east of Harrismith towards the seaside town of Durban 2.5 hours away.
This is magnificent mountain country offering the usual mountain pursuits of rambles, hikes and rock climbing or scenic drives to view bushman paintings in secluded caves. All this is set against the magnificent backdrop that is Van Rensburg's Kop.
Swinburne's proximity to Harrismith allows visitors to take advantage of all the amenities and activities available here, including access to the 18 hole golf course which is the third oldest course in the country.
The Sterkfontein Dam, a short drive from Swinburne, offers a variety of water sports and excellent fishing opportunities, while The Spioenkop Dam and Nature Reserve offer nature lovers the chance to view Rhino, Giraffe and numerous species of Buck in their natural surroundings.
With the historic town of Ladysmith situated less than an hours drive away, Swinburne travellers can relive history by visiting the battle sites which abound on The Natal Battlefields Route.