Millgate Midlands Retreat

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Scored 6.9
Rated pleasant

Staff

8.0

About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Millgate Midlands Retreat in Balgowan offers a sun terrace, garden, restaurant, bar, and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Dining and Leisure: The family-friendly restaurant serves German cuisine for lunch and dinner. Guests can also enjoy an outdoor fireplace, outdoor seating area, picnic area, mini golf, and barbecue facilities. Convenient Location: Located 47 km from Pietermaritzburg Airport, the apartment is near Bosch Hoek Golf Club (10) (10) (10 km), Midmar Dam (18 km), and Howick Museum (21 km).

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish

Free parking available on-site

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom
2 single beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
2 single beds
Bedroom
2 single beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 double bed
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Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Millgate Cottage

Company review score: 8Based on 41 reviews from 1 property
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Company information

Chris Moon is the owner's son and is managing Millgate along with his partner, Ilonka (who also runs the onsite Bistro and Bakery - Shazorro). Chris is an accomplished freelance cartoonist and illustrator.

Property information

Within five acres, Millgate's three guest cottages and three guest suites welcome the weary city-dweller to stress-free country-style living. Wander through our lovely gardens or climb up into our forest to the sound of birdsong. Attractions include a nine-hole putt-putt course, a bistro specialising in German fusion cuisine and onsite baking of Danish pastries, pies, breads and specialised German delicacies There is also an onsite gift/craft shop and art gallery. Millgate Cottage accepts one night booking except during, or adjacent to, public holidays and the Christmas period.

Neighbourhood information

The KwaZulu Natal Midlands are nestled in the foothills of the Drakensberg Mountains. Rolling green hills and valleys feature vegetation ranging from indigenous mist-belt forest to grasslands and managed forestry and farmlands intersected with tumbling streams and waterfalls. The climate is temperate, warm to hot in the summer rainy season, can be chilly in winter with the occasional snow but mainly mild and dry.

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,German,English

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Shazorro German Bistro and Bakery
    • Cuisine
      German
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly

House rules

Millgate Midlands Retreat takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 13:00 to 17:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
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Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 20:00 and 08:00.
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Millgate Midlands Retreat in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Quiet hours are between 20:00:00 and 08:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travellers, during dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be cancelled on arrival.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.