Thistledown Country House | |  |  |  | | | | | | | | | | Click on a photo to enlarge it. |
Description:
Thistledown Country House is set on 20 acres nestling amongst farmlands just below the Karkloof Hills in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands in the tranquil Karkloof Valley. These hills are covered with the second largest tract of indigenous forest in South Africa.
You are offered elegant country living in the restored farmhouse. The five double, en suite bedrooms are tastefully decorated in cream and white.
Meals at Thistledown are memorable. Although cosmopolitan in nature, there is a strong Japanese influence, with many of the sauces being specially imported from Japan. Booking for lunches and dinners is essential.
Although we can only accommodate ten people in our bedrooms, we are able to arrange for larger groups to be accommodated at other establishments in the area. Should this be necessary, we can let you have details about the facilities of these. It should also be noted that the road to Thistledown can not accommodate very large buses.
For those who wish to visit Thistledown Country House for lunch or dinner only, there is a fixed menu (three or four courses) and the dining room can accommodate 20 people
We are able to cater for small weddings with 50-70 guests. Smaller conferences with about 20 participants can also be accommodated.
The L-shaped verandah is the perfect place to relax and observe some of the 129 bird species which have been recorded in the area. The butterflies are also prolific and you may even be lucky enough to spot the region's very own butterfly - the endangered Karkloof Blue.
For the physically adventurous, there is plenty to do if not right on the property, then in the area. Hiking, biking, fly-fishing, polo and golfing facilities, to mention but a few of the activities, are all within a few minutes' drive of Thistledown.
The increasingly popular Midlands Meander arts and crafts route, where you can call in at the owners' studios, is well worth exploring. The nearby city of Pietermaritzburg is also worth visiting for its fine examples of Victorian architecture.
Price Info:
| Howick, Natal| In-Room Facilities: | | None, or no information available |
| On-Site Facilities: | | None, or no information available |
| Close-By Facilities: | | None, or no information available |
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