Gowan Valley Guest Farm enjoys a location in Balgowan, 5.1 miles from Bosch Hoek Golf Club and 13 miles from Midmar Dam. The property is around 15 miles from Fort Nottingham Museum, 16 miles from Howick Museum, and 16 miles from Howick Falls. There's a children's playground and guests can access free Wifi and free private parking. At the bed and breakfast, each unit is fitted with a outdoor furniture. There's a fully equipped private bathroom with shower and free toiletries. At the bed and breakfast, the units have bed linen and towels. Guests can swim in the outdoor swimming pool, go fishing or hiking, relax in the garden, and use the barbecue facilities. Karkloof Nature Reserve is 18 miles from the bed and breakfast, while Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve is 19 miles away. The nearest airport is Pietermaritzburg Airport, 32 miles from Gowan Valley Guest Farm.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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1 king bed
1 full bed
1 twin bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.8
High score for Balgowan
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Jana
    South Africa South Africa
    Spacious and well appointed rooms, lovely farm atmosphere, beautiful views. Close to Michaelhouse.
  • Chris
    Eswatini Eswatini
    Most relaxed and comfortable place we have stayed in yet.. would highly recommend it.
  • Gugulethu
    South Africa South Africa
    The place is beautiful, very friendly staff and the breakfast was delicious.

Area info

Amenities of Gowan Valley Guest Farm
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Hiking
  • Playground
  • Fishing
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Outdoor play equipment for kids
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    General
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    Languages Spoken
    • Afrikaans
    • English
    • Zulu

    House rules

    Gowan Valley Guest Farm takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM

    Check-out

    From 8:00 AM to 10:00 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
    Crib upon request
    Free

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

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cribs are subject to availability.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Gowan Valley Guest Farm 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 9:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

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

    Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 08:00:00.

    FAQs about Gowan Valley Guest Farm

    • Check-in at Gowan Valley Guest Farm is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Room options at Gowan Valley Guest Farm include:

      • Double
      • Family

    • Gowan Valley Guest Farm offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking
      • Playground
      • Fishing
      • Swimming pool

    • Gowan Valley Guest Farm is 2,300 feet from the center of Balgowan. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Gowan Valley Guest Farm may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Yes, Gowan Valley Guest Farm is popular with guests booking family stays.