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Penny Farthing Country House

Kalwerfontein Farm Helpmekaar Area, Dundee, KwaZulu-Natal  
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Description

An up market Country House 3 Star Grading situated on a tranquil Beef and Game farm in close proximity of the famous Kwa-Zulu Natal Battlefields. Rorkesdrift,Isandlwana, Talana, Bloodriver etc. Friendly and knowledgeable hosts! Good home cooked meals. Antique furniture, large park-like garden, swimming pool, 200 bird species, 14 Game species, walks and Hikes Finalist in 2005 A.A. Accommodation Awards


Check-In  10:00 AM   Check-Out 10:00 AM

Price & Availability

ON REQUEST
Thursday 11th September
  • Per Person Sharing:
  • R450
  • Per Person:
  • R600
  • Per Unit:
  • R1350
  • Minimum Stay:
  • 2 Nights
 
Check-in
10 February 2012
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FortX 1
Includes: Breakfast & Dinner
IN authentic Fort, Double and 1 single Bed, Outside main House, Coffee and Tea making Facility etc.
 
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Double rooms. Double or Twin beds French Doors leading into garden
 
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StablesX 2
Includes: Breakfast & Dinner
In Stables complex outside of Main House share a full bathroom plus extra toilet.
 
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* Please note that these rates are a guide and are subject to change. Please confirm availability by requesting a quote.

Fort x 1

Includes: D B & B

IN authentic Fort, Double and 1 single Bed, Outside main House, Coffee and Tea making Facility etc.

Features available

Main House - Doubles x 4

Includes: D B & B

Double rooms. Double or Twin beds French Doors leading into garden

Features available

Stables x 2

Includes: D B & B

In Stables complex outside of Main House share a full bathroom plus extra toilet.

Features available

Facilities

Facilities and Services

  • Fax
  • Internet Access
  • Wheelchair Enabled
  • Parking Available
  • Laundry Service
  • Braai / Barbecue
  • Bar on the Premises
  • Swimming Pool
  • VCR
  • Library
  • Fireplace on the Premises
  • Communal Television
  • Communal Satellite TV
 

Dining

  • Breakfast Served
  • Lunch Served
  • Dinner Served
 

Facilities in Rooms/Units

  • No Smoking in Rooms
  • Fan in Rooms
  • Tea and Coffee in Rooms
  • Radios in Rooms
  • Heater in Rooms
 

Environment

  • Mountain
  • Countryside
 

Activities Nearby

  • Bird Watching
  • Fishing
  • Walking
 

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Dutch
  • Zulu (isiZulu)
  • Afrikaans
 

Memberships and Legal

  • BABASA Guest Accommodation
  • GHA (SA) Accredited
 

Grading

  • AA Recommended
  • 3 Stars - Tourism Grading Council of South Africa
 

Penny Farthing Country House Map

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Customer Reviews

Reviews 4 of 4
A warm, welcoming place
Kate Robarts, United Kingdom
13 December 2011
A taste of real hospitality. We loved eating round the big table and Ann did us proud with her cooking. The rooms were very comfortable, the food was excellent and it was lovely to talk to other visitors.
Zulu battlefields
Alan Charlton, United Kingdom
21 March 2009
Excellent accommodation our host joined us for breakfast and dinner allowing interesting talk about Natal, South Africa and the battlefields
Wonderful stay
karen fulcher, United Kingdom
04 October 2007
We had a wonderful stay at the Penny Farthing guest house, rooms are lovely and the food excellent. It is a very friendly and welcoming place. Foy the owner does the battlefields tour which we did and strongly recommend this to anyone who stays there as without his great knowledge we would have not had a clue. Ann the housekeeper who does all the cooking is lovely and really friendly and makes everyone feel so welcome straight away. Everyone sits around a large dining table for breakf ... more
Interesting accommodation with a great atmosphere
Frances Farndon, United Kingdom
20 August 2005
When you reach Penny Farthing you immediately notice the beautifully kept garden, bursting with flowers, which was an excellent introduction. We didn't stay in the main house, but in a converted fort dating from the time of the Zulu wars. It was comfortably furnished, contained all required amenities (shower, toilet, etc.) and had great character. The home cooked food was delicious and the meals around the long table in the grand dining room were highly anticipated and looked-for ... more

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from 4 Guest Reviews

A warm, welcoming place…”  Read More

Kate Robarts, United Kingdom - 13 December 2011

Zulu battlefields…”  Read More

Alan Charlton, United Kingdom - 21 March 2009

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