Best Boutique Hotels in Midlands Meander

Located in Mooiriver, Hartford House provides 5-star hotel accommodation with valley views of the Drakensberg. Nestled on a historic stud farm in the countryside, the estate has a chapel and conference venue. The suites at Hartford House are individually decorated and come with a private bathroom, flat-screen TV, and tea-and-coffee making facilities. Free WiFi is available in public areas. Guests are treated to a dining experience which consists of a six-course tasting menu. An optional wine paring is also available. A full English breakfast is served daily on the verandah, which boasts garden views of the estate. The wellness centre provides spa treatments and guests can also enjoy the outdoor pool or make use of the tennis court. Other activities on the estate include stud tours, horse riding, trout fishing and lawn games such as swing ball and croquet. Babysitting service is provided at a surcharge and the concierge desk can arrange tours to the nearby San rock art caves or the Mandela Capture Site. King Shaka International Airport is located 180 km from the property.

Bosch Hoek Golf & Lodge is located in Balgowan, 100 metres from Boschhoek Club House. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Every room at this hotel is air conditioned and features a TV with satellite channels. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. Bosch Hoek Dam is 500 metres from Bosch Hoek Golf & Lodge, while Michaelhouse School is 7 km from the property.

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Located around a privately owned lake with views of the Drakensberg mountain range, Sani Valley Nature Lodges offers secluded chalet accommodation in a tranquil setting with game viewing opportunities. Offering privacy, all chalets are individually decorated and offer views of the lake and the mountains. Each chalet has a fully equipped kitchen, and a seating area with fireplace. Large glass sliding doors lead onto a wooden deck or patio. Some of the units have spa bath. The property has a Clubhouse where meals can be arranged with prior notice at a surcharge. Sani Valley Nature Lodges offers water sport facilities, a gift shop and a children's playground. Massages and beauty treatments can be arranged. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including cycling, hiking and canoeing.

Inkungu Lodge, built of Lesotho Sandstone and thatch, surrounded by indigenous gardens and fronted by a sparkling rimflow pool, reflects and celebrates the fabulous views of the Central Drakensberg mountain ranges and colourful rolling hills of the Champagne Valley. Antique historic furniture, remarkable artworks and thoughtful, attractive decor give a nostalgic charm to this tranquil and well appointed boutique hotel. Enjoy watching the vibrant sunsets from the poolside patio and bar. Each room has it's own en-suite bathroom with bath and shower, enjoys air-conditioning, tea/coffee facilities, personal safe and hair-dryer and has TV and DSTV. Wifi, a good library, and selection of board games can be discovered in the many cosy lounges and hideaways in this pretty and comfortable country retreat. Every room has it's own poolside patio or view-drenched balcony. Sumptuous breakfasts and excellent dinners are served in the dining room which opens onto the scenic poolside terrace. Well situated in this touristically rich part of KZN, activities close by range from golf, fly fishing, bird watching, hiking, mountain climbing, horse riding and zip-lining to watching birds of prey, discovering more about bees and enjoying the beautiful voices of the famed Drakensberg Boys Choir School.

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Featuring more than 40 beaded columns and richly decorated corridors, this unique, adults-only lodge in Kloof is a private exhibition of traditional Zulu art. Its suites overlook the Krantzkloof Nature Reserve. The suites of AmmaZulu African Palace are individually furnished with beaded panels, antique chandeliers and wall-hanging rugs. Flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi give a modern twist to the suites. Guests can refresh in the outdoor pool, and relax in the sauna or in the steam room. Wildlife can be admired from the several terraces overlooking the reserve. King Shaka International Airport is about 53 km away, and African Palace AmmaZulu provides a shuttle service. Durban town centre is a 20-minute drive away.

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