Stocklands Farm in Howick, KwaZulu Natal

Welcome to Stocklands Farm on SA-Venues.com, offering 4 star graded accommodation in Howick, Natal Midlands.

Set in 10 acres of garden and pastures, this 150 year-old stone house with original yellowwood ceilings and doors offers luxurious accommodation in Howick in either private en-suite bedrooms or in self-catering cottages.

Located on the Midlands Meander, Stocklands shares a common boundary with the Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve where there are opportunities for walks, bird watching and game viewing. Golf, fly-fishing, cycling, canopy tours and horse riding can be arranged. Midmar Dam is a 10-minute drive away and offers sailing, water-skiing and boardsailing, pleasure cruises and game viewing.

Accommodation

All rooms have their own entrances and secure parking. Electric gates and an intercom system control access to and from the farm. Accommodation is either in en-suite bedrooms each with their own entrances or in two self-catering cottages. All rooms have tea and coffee trays, fresh flowers and complimentary fruit and chocolates. Each room is individually and beautifully decorated with meticulous attention to detail and comfort.

Main House
Luxury Suites with en-suite bathroom and own entrance.

The Bullpen and Courtyard Suite
Bedrooms with en-suite bathroom and own entrance.

The Stables
is a three-bedroomed fully fitted cottage with its own garden and braai area. Guests may choose to have breakfast cooked and served in the dining room or garden or to cater for themselves. The cottage has a fully fitted kitchen. Serviced on a daily basis except Sundays and public holidays.

Plumtree Cottage
is a one-bedroomed family cottage with its own garden and braai (BBQ) area. Guests may choose to have breakfast cooked and served in the dining room or garden or to cater for themselves. The cottage has a fully equipped Galley kitchen with fridge and microwave.

Dairy Cottage
is a one-bedroomed family cottage with its own garden and braai (BBQ) area. Guests may choose to have breakfast cooked and served in the dining room or garden or to cater for themselves. The cottage has a fully equipped Galley kitchen with fridge and microwave.

Breakfast

Our delicious breakfasts are made with care on our AGA stove and served in the dining room of the main house. We grow our own fruit and vegetables, fertilized by compost made from kitchen waste and the resident donkeys’ manure. The genteel ladies clucking and fluffing in the garden lay fresh farm eggs every day. We are passionate about using only the freshest of ingredients and buy from local farmers.

Activities

We share a common boundary with Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve where guests may walk, bird watch and view game. Not only is there good fishing in the Umgeni River, but also in local dams. Horse riding, cycling, tours, ballooning and canopy tours can be arranged Spend the day in our beautiful garden, have a swim in the pool, take a walk in the grounds, bird watch or just sleep in the sun! We are two minutes from the centre of Howick - visit the Howick Falls, local craft and curio shops and the Museum. There are several excellent golf courses within easy reach. Across the road from Amberfield, Valley and Amber Glen.

Location & Nearby Attractions

Two minutes from the Howick Falls. Ten minutes from Midmar Dam with sailing, canoeing, board-sailing, water-skiing and power boating. Boat hire can be arranged. On the Midlands Meander which offers pottery, glass, sculpture, paintings, locally made cheeses, antique dealers, herb-farms and nurseries, hand-embroidered linen and much more plus wonderful pubs and restaurants.

Tours to the Battlefields, Bushman paintings and the Roof of Africa can be arranged. Within easy reach of Hilton College, St Anne's, Michaelhouse, Cowan House, Clifton and Cedara Agricultural College.

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