Rich with Industrial Diversity, Newcastle attracts mostly Corporate Clientele. Ideally situated between Gauteng, Durban, the Kruger National Park and the Drakensberg. As the Original Farmhouse of Sir Rider Haggard, Author of “King Solomon’s Mines”, our Establishment is nestled at the foothill of the Hilldrop Rocky Range.
Built in 1875 and the focal point of our Bed & Breakfast, many a Corporate and Holiday Visitor has shared the history hereof since 29 July 1995.
Our 3 Hectare Indigenous Forest hosts an array of birdlife which surrounds the Honesty Bar and Swimming Pool.
The Braai Lapa is available for private use and a favourite meeting place.
- 4KM FROM CITY CENTRE
- HISTORICAL MONUMENTS
- 1KM FROM BLACKROCK CASINO
- 2KM FROM NEWCASTLE MALL
- 30 MINUTES TO BATTLEFIELDS
- 5KM FROM NEWCASTLE AIRPORT
- 8KM FROM NEWCASTLE GOLF CLUB
- 80KM FROM THE BIG 5 / NAMBITI GAME PARK
- 25KM TO NTSHINGWAYO DAM / PARKS BOARD
As the original Coach House and Stables to our Lodging Establishment, Haggards on Hilldrop, we found it suitable to name our farm cottages as such. History allowed us to use the environment, local materials and passion to create and achieve simple grace and not an overly bold and too colourful ambiance.
General curiosity led to the renovation of this beautiful property.
Our Rustic but Modern Farm Cottages offers luxury in tranquil surroundings to any weary traveller.
Since we wanted to maintain the feeling that you are on a farm in the country, but with an extra touch of class, we opted to reclaim many of the original materials and highlight it in the building structure and garden surroundings.