Balgowan Accommodation / Granny Mouse Country House Howick Accommodation / Country House Hotel Accommodation in Balgowan

This picturesque, thatched country retreat is situated among 52 acres on the Midlands Meander on an outcrop overlooking natural bush and the rapids of the Lions River and is ideally situated to explore both the Meander and the surrounding areas.

Granny Mouse welcomes visitors from all over the world to come and dine in fine style and spend the night in one of our cottages with a river view. The newly refurbished, spacious suites are stylishly furnished in classic fittings, refreshing rustic colours and plush fabrics. No matter how many times you stay, we know that you will always come back to our picturesque country retreat for more.

Accommodation


Accommodation comprises 4 Garden Cottages, 5 Deluxe Cottages, a Honeymoon Suite, the Caversham Suite and 5 Executive Suites. The Executive Suites have a workspace available and telephone jacks to connect to the Internet.

Most rooms have fireplaces and private balconies overlooking the Lions River. All have en-suite bathrooms with heaters and are individually decorated in plush, rustic fabrics with feather duvets. All rooms have TV’s, telephones and tea and coffee making facilities. All rooms have either a fully stocked room bar or a bar fridge.

Breakfast


Sit on our terrace and enjoy a tasty country breakfast or sourdough french toast, you may also select a delicious homemade muffin or croissant from our continental buffet.

Dining


The award winning restaurant with world-class cosmopolitan South African menu, a cozy bar with roaring log fires and a well-stocked wine cellar offer a superb food and wine experience. At Granny Mouse we place great emphasis on our quality of service and "Going the extra mile!". With a world-class cosmopolitan South African menu comes a hidden treasure, our superb underground wine cellar is truly unique, with a comprehensive cross section of over 4,000 bottles of South African and International Wines, complete with a eight seater dining table for a menu degustation. The Food and wine experience is second to none.

We have our own bar, with first world pub charm, vaulted ceiling and a roaring log fire, overlooking views of the surrounding hillside and the rivers edge.

Weddings


Imagine your ceremony against the setting of the Caversham valley, in our newly completed chapel, under thatch, followed by drinks in the beautiful hotel gardens around our swimming pool. Our highly trained staff understand that it's your day and will design a wedding package to suit your unique requirements. Granny Mouse has a number of superbly appointed rooms for those guests wanting to stay overnight or for the weekend.

Our Wedding Portfolio includes personal welcome for you and your guests with fruit punch; Use of our in-house wedding coordinator; Complimentary Honeymoon suite for bridal couple on their wedding night; Full table set up and linen for 120 people and Secure parking.

Conferences


Complete with two conference venues, Granny Mouse is the perfect get away for a think tank. At Granny Mouse, we strive to provide a level of excellence that you and your company will never forget. Should you require something specific for your group, such as team building or activities for corporate events, then packages can be tailor made to suite your needs.

Spa


With a newly opened Spa and Wellness Center, this retreat must now have one of the most complete and indulgent all-round packages in Kwazulu Natal. The new spa offers a full range of massage and skin treatments, as well as a state of the art steam room, Jacuzzi and hydrotherapies. Go on, indulge yourself. We are stockists of Algologie, Dermalogica, Lilian and Terry International and O.P.I.

Award Winning Venue


This Country Retreat, voted the best in South Africa by AA Accommodation awards - 2005, is renowned for it’s friendly and professional staff, and attention to detail. Escape to the Midlands of Natal, and experience the country at its best.

Activities


Granny Mouse is centrally situated on the Midlands Meander Route, therefore there is a wide variety of activities for our guests enjoyment: Fly Fishing, Horse Riding, Golfing, Canopy Tours, Quad Biking, Retail Therapy and Health Hydro.

ACCREDITATIONS

AA Quality Assured Accommodation Superior BirdLife South Africa: Birder Friendly Establishment Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) Tourism KwaZulu Natal (TKZN)

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