Accommodation Features: Sounds in Silence - Misty Forest Garden in Balgowan offers a lodge with a beautiful garden. Guests enjoy mountain views, a spa bath, and a cosy fireplace.
Amenities and Facilities: The property includes a lounge, outdoor fireplace, shared kitchen, outdoor seating area, family rooms, and barbecue facilities. Free on-site private parking is available.
Location and Attractions: Located 52 km from Pietermaritzburg Airport, the lodge is near Bosch Hoek Golf Club (4.5 km), Midmar Dam and Karkloof Nature Reserve (26 km each), and Howick Museum (26 km). Highly rated for its friendly host.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.
“CJ & Gabriel were absolutely amazing hosts. Sounds in Silence is such a peaceful place to unwind. The views are amazing and the layout and space of the rooms is great. They have truly thought of all the details. I really cannot wait to come back...”
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Thabo
South Africa
“It was an amazing experience. The view is incredible.
The hosts were very friendly.”
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Anya
South Africa
“Beautiful views, accommodation spacious, bathrooms clean, communal area had all the necessary kitchen equipment needed.”
Nomkhosi
South Africa
“Everything, the Host, accommodation and the neighbourhood”
Warrick
South Africa
“Very nice accomodation! Clean comfortable and beautiful area”
Lister
South Africa
“Lovely place and view
Warm welcome when arriving
Loved every minute at the cottage, definitely will be back again”
Jan
South Africa
“This is a place where you arrive as a guest and leave as a friend. The hosts CP and Gawie were most welcoming, and we were also given a quick tour on the premises showing its ties to South African history. The views are especially spectacular, and...”
Sibapiwe
South Africa
“Location, responsive host, accommodates requests to convenience us the guests and lovely chats too with the host. He was also very good at assisting us to find the place as we were getting lost.”
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Gillies
South Africa
“Very quiet and serene. The host CJ is very thoughtful and helpful. Beautifully appointed bedrooms.”
Imke
South Africa
“The view absolutely blew me away, the serenity and quietness was perfect. The hosts were exceptionally friendly and so knowledgeable. The place has everything you need and is super comfy.”
Property surroundings
House rules
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Check-in
From 14:00 to 19:00
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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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.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
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