Thatchings Bed and Breakfast

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 8.9
Rated excellent

Staff

9.7

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Thatchings Bed and Breakfast in Nottingham Road offers a 4-star guest house experience with a beautiful garden and free WiFi. Private check-in and check-out services ensure a seamless arrival and departure. Comfortable Amenities: Guests enjoy family rooms, an outdoor play area, and a children's playground. The property features a child-friendly buffet, outdoor seating, picnic area, and barbecue facilities. Free on-site private parking is available. Delicious Breakfast: A variety of breakfast options are available, including continental, American, full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and halal. Breakfast includes champagne, local specialties, warm d, fresh pastries, and more. Local Attractions: Located 36 mi from Pietermaritzburg Airport, Thatchings Bed and Breakfast is near Bosch Hoek Golf Club (7.5 mi), Fort Nottingham Museum (15 mi), and Midmar Dam (20 mi). Hiking and cycling activities are popular nearby.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, American, Breakfast to go

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
Bedroom 1
1 full bed
Bedroom 2
4 twin beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Carissa
South Africa South Africa
“Traveled for work and stayed for a week, the hosts were very accommodating and the staff very helpful. Even washed my clothes when needed! Great breakfast, would stay again!”
Jade
South Africa South Africa
“Incredibly friendly staff that made you feel welcome and went above and beyond to share detail to assist with the stay. We attended a wedding at Providence and the location was great.”
Catherine
South Africa South Africa
“Our stay at Thatchings was simply idyllic - from the beautiful scenery, wildlife, kids play area (which our 2 year old girl thoroughly enjoyed), picturesque gardens, to the fresh country air, starry nights and the most friendly, adorable cats....”
Laurel
South Africa South Africa
“The location was beautiful. It met our needs for a half way stop to the KZN coast from Gauteng. Breakfast was just right”
Tracey
South Africa South Africa
“Staff amazing. Excellent breakfast, Location very good. Gardens are going to look amazing once complete. Would definitely return.”
Duggan-jones
Estonia Estonia
“The animals and breakfast were fantastic. Host was really lovely and staff was amazing!”
Linda
South Africa South Africa
“Lovely relaxing stay for a wedding close by. Beautiful gardens and scenery. Comfortable clean rooms”
Keith
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A review from my parents, who stayed at Thatchings recently: "Just got back from a wonderful 2 night stay at Thatching's B & B. A warm welcome from Winelda who incidentally makes the best English Breakfast. From the dining-room there is a...”
Garth
South Africa South Africa
“Stunning location, beautiful gardens. Great for kids. Great hosts, friendly and hospitable”
Nontu
South Africa South Africa
“Beautiful property in a beautiful location. Lovely breakfast. Very warm and kind hosts who went the extra mile.”

Host Info

Company review score: 9.7Based on 181 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

A quiet place to explore the wonderful Midlands Meander - South Africa's premier Arts and Crafts route. Situated with in a game estate where one can see Zebra, Red Hartebeest, Eland, Black Wildebeest, Blesbuck and Impalas., With beautiful golf courses, lovely restaurants, pubs and day spa's with in close proximity you will be spoiled for choice. A mere 2kms from the Freeway and an ideal stop over between Durban/Natal South Coast and Johannesburg. We are in close proximity to a number of wedding venues making it ideal for guests requiring accommodation. Large family rooms ideal for that family get away. So much for little ones to see and do on the Meander. Personalized hospitality

Neighborhood info

Numerous Day Spa's, Golf Courses, Pubs and Restaurants can be found in close proximity to Thatchings. Some of the exciting things to do are: Chocolate Dipping, Candle Dipping, Ceramic Painting, Mini Train Rides, Paint Ball, Zip Line, Animal Farms, Gokarting, Bubble Soccer, Zorbing, Putt Putt, Workshops and Courses and so much more. Spend days exploring the Midlands Meander and get to see lovely Antiques & Collectibles, Beads & Jewelry, Carpets & Rugs, Sculpting, Stained Glass products, Shoes & Leather Goods, Wind Chimes, Ceramics, Clothing and locally made gifts plus so much more. Wine, Craft Beer and Craft Gin all locally produced are available to taste and enjoy at a number of outlets.

Languages Spoken

Afrikaans,English

Area info

House rules

Thatchings Bed and Breakfast takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 550 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubDebit cardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 9:00 PM and 9:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Thatchings Bed and Breakfast of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 09:00:00.

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

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

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