Apart from the rondavels, each guest house on the 500-hectare Saamrus Guest Farm has its own fenced garden, fire pit and braai. It’s also pet-friendly.
When people speak of KZN’s impressive collection of holiday destinations, the small coastal town of Pennington rarely comes up. But this guest house is a standout in the region, recently placing fourth on Pippa de Bruyn’s list of the South Coast’s best beach houses. De Bruyn described it as the “best guest house and great for golfers”. The impressive Umdoni Park Golf Club and the beach are both within walking distance. The house has nine double bedrooms and caters for up to 18 guests on a B&B basis, so if you have a large family this might be just the place you’ve been looking for.
About 45 minutes north of Durban, this village is a favourite holiday destination for many South Africans. This oceanside cottage is great. The family can enjoy swimming, surfing and snorkelling. The kitchen is stocked with the essentials: coffee beans, local curry powders, rusks. At its price point, Tiffany’s is a great bargain.
A 300km stretch of the south-eastern coast of South Africa, the Garden Route is among the most beautiful places in the world. Sedgefield, set on the route, has breathtaking coastal scenery.
Buffalo Valley Bush Lodges are three self-catering lodges each with a deck overlooking a scenic section of the 2500ha Goukamma Nature Reserve that envelops it. The reserve, a World Heritage Site, has a diverse array of habitats and an abundance of birds and fish. This is one for families who love experiencing nature.