Thatcher's Country Guest House

Enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the country in this thatched homestead set on a working farm.

Situated between Ladysmith and Newcastle on the Collings Pass Road. This Guest House is strategically located in the Battlefields.

Stylish bedrooms have underfloor heating and tea trays. Hearty breakfasts are served on the verandah overlooking a dam.Tour the Battlefields of Isandlwana, Rorkes Drift, Elandslaagte and other attractions. Horse ridining nearby. Secure Parking. No Smoking.

2 x double rooms and 1 x family room with a double bedded room interleading by a bathroom into a twin bedded room.

Enjoy a hearty Farm breakfast on the verandah overlooking one of the dams, and watch the Egyptian Gees, Guinea Fowl and other bird life frolicking in the waters, only footsteps away. Good home cooking is served in a relaxed family atmosphere.

Relax around a roaring log fire on winter evenings after a days fishing, hiking, or simply lazing about, or enjoy satellite TV in the TV lounge.

Leisure activities:

* Hiking Trails: Enjoy the tranquil serenity and beauty of the area

* Luxury B&B Hiking Trails: Overnight accommodation at Balbrogie Country House & Thatcher's. Guided scenic hike with scrumptious 3 course luncheon laid out en-route.

* Horse Riding Trails: Explore the area on horseback or go for picnic rides in the country, or do the Luxury Hiking Trail on horseback.

* Fishing: Trout and bass fishing is available in private dams.

* Motorbike Riding and 4x4 trails: Within close proximity and by prior arrangement.

* Clay Pigeon Shooting and instruction: Test your shooting skills or learn how to shoot. By prior arrangement.

* Bird Watching: Abundant bird life for the nature lover and birdwatcher.

Visit the Maria Ratchitz Mission, The Seige Museum, Fort Mistake and other battlefield sites.

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