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Hawklee Country House

Dargle Road, 3280 Fort Nottingham, South Africa – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.5/10! <small>(score from <b>163</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.3
Scored 9.3
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
163 reviews

The whole experience was fantastic. Even thought it is a bit of an effort getting to Hawklee due to the fact that it is not closely situated to the main road, the effort was worth the while. Prior to arriving, the communication from the hosts was exceptional. Arriving there, the reception by Sean and Tanya was fantastic, friendly and efficient. The room is comfortable and the view and surroundings is beautiful. We will definately stay there again!

Piet South Africa
a living room with two chairs and a table and a balcony at Hawklee Country House in Fort Nottingham
a bedroom with two pillows on a bed with windows at Hawklee Country House in Fort Nottingham
a large bath tub in a room with windows at Hawklee Country House in Fort Nottingham
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Hawklee Country House

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Set on the banks of the Lions’ River and the Midlands Meander, Hawklee Country House offers thatched country cottages, a garden, restaurant and sun terrace. The free standing cottages are decorated in country-style, each offering a spa bath and mini-bar. Most of the units have river views. Hawklee Country House features a small bar and restaurant, serving country cuisine. Picnic baskets can be ordered at an additional fee. Guest can enjoy activities such as hiking along the Lions’ River, fly-fishing or mountain biking. The Fort Nottingham museum is about 1.9 mi and the Karkloof Nature Reserve is about 22 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

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

Availability

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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
10
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  • Piet
    South Africa South Africa
    “The whole experience was fantastic. Even thought it is a bit of an effort getting to Hawklee due to the fact that it is not closely situated to the main road, the effort was worth the while. Prior to arriving, the communication from the hosts was...”
  • Rodney
    South Africa South Africa
    “. We shall definitely be back to soak up Hawklee hospitality. The location is excellant to do the midlands meander. It was an amazing location with the river running past our room. The food, cooked by Tanya was just the best, different and...”
  • Nishi
    South Africa South Africa
    “Owners are very friendly and helpful. You get a personal touch to your stay which is awesome”

Managed by Sean & Tanya Martin

Company review score: 9.8Based on 161 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

After running a small B&B in Durban we were blessed with the opportunity to own and run this beautiful guesthouse in the Kwazulu-Natal Midlands. Hawklee Country House has for the past 30 years established an loyal patronage of wonderful guests are like family and who keep returning to this "home-away-from-home" (apologies for the cliche but it is so true). We love meeting and interacting with the guests from all walks of life hope to leave people feeling a little better about themselves and God Creation when they leave here. We really try not to be a "HOTEL" and work had at the personal touches you wont find anywhere else.

Property info

Hawklee Country Guest House situated in the KZN Midlands, 13 km out of Nottingham Road on the banks of the Lions River is known as one of the leading Country guest houses in the area. Winners of the prestigious Tourism Lilizella Award 3 years in a row, offers the travel weary a safe haven of rest, peace and tranquility, while they indulge in the splendor of the Midlands in KZN. We offer 6 Thatched stand alone B&B or self-catering cottages, 5 boasting river views along the banks of the Lion's river with private spa baths and showers and one in the garden, The Rose Cottage ( facilitating the older person or semi-disabled, grab bars, roll in shower, no bath) . Cottages have microwaves, toasters, crockery, cutlery with a communal braai area. To ward off the chill we have electrical blankets, goose down duvets, heaters and small bar fridge in the rooms. Ideal for a romantic get-a-way. Hawklee is well known for its excellent food and personal service from the owners. Guests can enjoy a scrumptious breakfast in the privacy of your room of dining room. Sanitization protocols are in place. River walks, bird watching delight, nesting eagles and free roaming game are the delights

Neighborhood info

Activities in the area include the well-known Midlands Meander, offering the best of local arts, crafts and decor. The area is also well-known for its world class fly fishing for both still water rainbow and stream born wild brown trout and the indigenous yellow fish. There are also no less than 3 nationally accredited 18-hole golf courses around Hawklee and the Anglo-Zulu war battlefields and a stone’s throw away with the magnificent Drakensburg on our door stop and the Sani pass. Take a hike of 5 km at Giants Castle a mere 45 minutes away and see Bushman's paintings Scenic walks can be done nearby and a short river walk on the property while you admire the beautiful bird life we are privileged to see. Further activities in the area including the first KZN winery and wine tasting, clay pigeon shooting and horse riding. Craft beer tasting, Tree topping, Zorbing, weaving and many more exciting things to do

Languages Spoken

Afrikaans,English,Xhosa,Zulu

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free

Amenities of Hawklee Country House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Private Bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Darts
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Electric blankets
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Lowered sink
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Spa
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Spa facilities
  • Light therapy
  • Body treatments
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty services
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Languages Spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English
  • Xhosa
  • Zulu

House rules

Hawklee Country House takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 400 per child, per night
Crib upon request
ZAR 100 per child, per night
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 400 per child, 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.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash Hawklee Country House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Hawklee Country House 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.

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

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

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

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

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

FAQs about Hawklee Country House

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Hawklee Country House on this page.

  • Hawklee Country House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Darts
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Facial treatments
    • Beauty services
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Light therapy
    • Body treatments
    • Spa facilities

  • Hawklee Country House is 2 miles from the center of Fort Nottingham. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Hawklee Country House include:

    • Double
    • Bungalow

  • The prices at Hawklee Country House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Hawklee Country House is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • Hawklee Country House has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant