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Harrow Hill Guest Farm

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PLEASE NOTE: Midmar is fully booked for the Midmar Mile weekend of 12 - 14 February 2010.

Harrow Hill is an elegantly furnished, English country home; a guesthouse providing bed and breakfast facilities, in a quiet, luxurious and peaceful haven.

Harrow Hill is a fully operational farm, and the guesthouse is surrounded by green pastures where cows graze quietly under shady trees.

The guesthouse has large bedrooms with full bathrooms, two guest sitting rooms, interesting books and antiques. Visitors are treated as friends.

It is an ideal getaway or stop-over from Gauteng to the coast and is near the N3. Pietermaritzburg is 20 minutes away and the Drakensburg and Durban are within easy reach.

Accommodation
The guest house comprises 4 double bedrooms with either a queen bed or twin singles. Each room has a full bathroom and separate large shower.

There are hair dryers, fans and heaters provided in the rooms. A laundry service is available.

English or Continental breakfasts are served each morning at times to suit guests. There are several superb restaurants nearby.

Things to do
At Harrow Hill Guest Farm:
Sit back and relax in our beautiful gardens, do some bird watching, have a game of tennis, or swim in our crystal clear swimming pool.

Surrounding Areas:
Harrow Hill Guest Farm is in close proximity to a host of exciting activities to suit the tastes of the whole family.

Midmar Dam and Nature Reserve, Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve and Karkloof Falls all provide wonderful days out in the open, with boating, skiing, fishing, game viewing, and picturesque spots for braais and picnics.

The Midlands Meander is the heart of the arts and crafts community of the Midlands and along its trail you will come across artists, potters, restaurants, studios and galleries to mention just a few.

Explore the Karkloof indigenous forest from a different angle with Karkloof Canopy Tours whose fabulous canopy tours provide a look at the forest from above.

There are several Golf courses in the area, including Sakabula Golf Club, Howick Golf Course, Victoria Country Club and Boschoek Golf Club.

Hiking trails and horse riding can be arranged and of course what better way to see the scenic views than on bike.


How to get there:


From Johannesburg (N3)
Take 107 off ramp to Howick North.
Turn Left at 4th traffic light into Karkloof Rd.
The farm is 4km on a tar road from corner in Howick on the right hand side.

From Durban (N3):
Take 617 off ramp to Howick.
When in Howick turn right at 3rd traffic light into Karkloof Rd.
The farm is 4 km on a tar road from Howick on the right hand side.


Harrow Hill Guest Farm Guest Reviews
Average Guest Rating: ( 4.3 out of 5 ) 3 reviews found

Harrow Hill Guest Farm Reviewed by Venter on 25 April 2010
We found Harrow Hill a lovely, warm & welcoming place. A great place to start winding down on your way to your final destination. We will certainly return.
Rating: 4 Star Rating

Harrow Hill Guest Farm Reviewed by Tanya Bothma on 14 April 2009
Very peaceful, lovely rooms. Carolyn is a wonderful host.
Rating: 4 Star Rating

Harrow Hill Guest Farm Reviewed by Russel Wolpe on 10 February 2009
Very impressed with everything. made to feel totally at home. No question, deserves a 100% rating. Caroline is a perfect host and a lovely lady.
Rating: 5 Star Rating


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Nearby Activities & Attractions:
Activities and Attractions near Harrow Hill Guest Farm - (within 25 km)


Adventure Tour Operators (2)
Animal Sanctuaries (1)
Art galleries (1)
Bird watching (1)
Botanical gardens (1)
Canoeing & Kayaking (1)
Canopy tours (1)
Casino's (1)
Churches and mosques (1)
Day Tour Operators (1)
Fly Fishing (1)
Golf Courses (4)
Guided Hiking Trails (1)
Heritage Tour Operators (1)
Lakes & dams (2)
Meanders (1)
Monuments and Memorials (1)
Mountain biking (1)
Museums (4)
Nature reserves (2)
Rock climbing & mountaineering (1)
Spas (3)
Sport Tours Operators (1)