Lemonwood

An ideal retreat for relaxation

Lemonwood, a farm situated in the heart of the Dargle valley and conservancy area, offers an unforgettable experience along the Midlands Meander. We are only 10 mins from the N3.

Your stay at Lemonwood promises to be something different. If you are longing to experience wildlife and tranquility at its best, Lemonwood is the place to stay. With it's 90 hectares of indigenous mist-belt forest with 30 hectares of untouched veld above the bush, Lemonwood offers wonderfully scenic self guided walks in the forest ranging from an easy 20 minutes stroll to an all day hike up to the top where you are rewarded with spectacular 360 degree views of the valleys and the Drakensburg mountains.

Over 200 hundred species of birds have been recorded on the farm including the Cape Parrot, Narina Trogon and Martial eagle. The shy Samango monkey can be heard and often seen in the canopy around the cottages. You may go to sleep (or not) to the alarming and hysterical shriek of the Tree Dassie. Reedbuck and bushbuck are often seen. We have also seen a 45 strong herd of Blesbok and a group of the rare Oribi. The serval cat has been seen, but rarely.

Lemonwood runs an owl rehabilitation project, which allows guests to learn more about the care of these birds and are encouraged to participate in the feeding of the birds.

Lemonwood sports a dam and wetland area which supports many varieties of birds including crowned cranes and spur winged geese. Enjoy a relaxing stroll and find the petrified tree or picnic under the largest Yellowwood in Natal (so it is claimed).

Being situated at the centre of the popular Midlands Meander Arts and Crafts route gives Lemonwood guests an opportunity to explore the area where you will find cheese makers, craft studios, art galleries, handcrafted furniture, a brewery and home decor outlets.

With three cottages situated on the edge of the forest and bush.

All cottage bedrooms are en-suite (a one-bedroomed cottage and a two-bedroomed cottage) and there are open fires and under-floor heating for the colder months. There is a D.S.T.V. in each cottage with a video recorder and a small video library for those rainy days.

Explore the culinary wonders in Adam's two day cooking lessons or relax by the swimming pool and watch the geese muck about in the pond. Sip a sundowner on your cottage verandah overlooking fantastic views of the surrounding hills and listen to the sounds of Africa and the bush.

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