The Legendary Nottingham Road Hotel is located in the heart of Nottingham Road village, close to golfing estates great trout fishing dams and the unique shops of the KwaZulu Natal "Midlands Meander". For generations the Nottingham Road Hotel has been the meeting place of travelers, friends, loved ones and new beginnings. The historic pub holds many a tale of battles lost and won, loves lost and found, and friendships made and renewed in its time scarred wooden panels. Notties Hotel celebrated its centenary anniversary a few years ago as one of the Midlands’ most popular hotels.
The popular Notties Hotel celebrated its centenary anniversary a few years ago, securing its place solidly in the history books as one of the Midlands’ most popular hotels. Legend has it that there has been an inn situated here since 1854. While the actual building we know today is not as old, there could certainly have been on this site a “Notties” inn or a tavern for the soldiers stationed at Fort Nottingham, who were supposed to protect the area from Bushmen who were stealing local livestock. Situated at the crossroads where the road to the interior met the road to Fort Nottingham, it would have served the horse-drawn coaches that travelled the area before the railway line was constructed.
Accommodation
The unique charm and attraction of the Nottingham Road Hotel, established in 1854, has answered the needs of many travelers seeking a hotel steeped in history, beauty and reputation. “Notties Hotel” as it is affectionately known to locals is renowned for its festive atmosphere, fine fare and hospitality.
All rooms have DSTV, Complimentary tea and coffee making facilities in the rooms and heaters. Your rooms will be made up daily once you have vacated the room for your daily activity. Fresh towels are supplied daily. Turn down service will be done every afternoon. Please ask for any extra: blankets, pillows or towels.
Facilities
• Babysitters
• Car washing
• Cots and High chair
• Florist
• Secure Parking facility
• Hairdryers
• Safety deposit box
• Same day Laundry service
Pub & Restaurant
We offer A la Carte dining and for a more relaxed atmosphere you can unwind in the legendary pub and enjoy a sumptuous traditional pub meal.
Notties Pub is affectionately known to locals and many past travelers and is renowned for its festive atmosphere, fine fare and warm hospitality and has really stood the test of time with the original wooden pub. Everyone knows the Notties Pub! Even people who have not yet been clever enough to venture up or down hill to Nottingham Road have heard, via some grapevine, of the legendary Notties Pub.
Local sons and daughters, like their parents and grandparents before them, spend many a pleasant night in Notties pub, entering into the same old high spirits! Friday nights at Notties are legendary - there’s hardly weekend that goes past without some kind of fun going on there! Saturday Rugby fever sees the pub packed - with free breakfast rolls and the odd draught beer on the house to be enjoyed as people help their heroes win the game.
Conferences
The conference venue at the Nottigham Road Hotel can accommodate 60 delegates in Cinema style seating and 30 delegates in U-shape. 2 breakaway rooms are available and all standard equipment is available on request (flip charts, note books, marker pens, screens etc.). Our conference packages are tailor-made according to your requirements. Please contact us for a detailed quote.
Activities
The following activities are on offer from Nottingham Road Hotel. Please contact us for further information, or to book your daily activity: Fly Fishing, Golf, Battle Field Tours, 4X4 Trails & Routes, Sani Pass Tours, Mountain Bike Trails, Forest Walks, Birding Groups, Wine Tasting, Team Building, Day Hydro's & Spas, Horse Rides, Craft Tours, Karkloof Canopy Tours and Giants Castle Trips. Please note that all activities can be tailor made to suit your needs.
Unique group activities
Golfing, Trout Fishing, Hot Air Ballooning, Horse riding, Game drives, Hiking, Cycling and Spa Treatments to name but a few are all available by arrangement and last but not least the famous Midlands Meander with a varied array of arts and crafts in a beautiful and unique country setting.
Contact Details
Phone: +27 33 266 6151
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Web: www.nottieshotel.co.za
R103, Nottingham Road, 3280
Drakensberg Mountain Retreat is a stunning destination in the northern Drakensberg only 20km beyond Sterkfontein Dam. Situated high on a ridge overlooking the Drakensberg and the Maluti Mountains many have said that the views are unsurpassed. It offers much more than comfortable, affordable country style accommodation. Its spectacular views, vast spaces, wild winds and superb walks make it the perfect place to experience the beauty and magnificence of the Drakensberg. Its deep silences, unfamiliar at first, will soon work its magic resuscitating body and mind.
Drakensberg Mountain Retreat is a stunning destination in the northern Drakensberg only 20km beyond Sterkfontein Dam. Situated high on a ridge overlooking the Drakensberg and the Maluti Mountains many have said that the views are unsurpassed.
It offers much more than comfortable, affordable country style accommodation. Its spectacular views, vast spaces, wild winds and superb walks make it the perfect place to experience the beauty and magnificence of the Drakensberg. Its deep silences, unfamiliar at first, will soon work its magic resuscitating body and mind. This is a place to relax, unwind, take stock - a place to rejuvenate - a place to regain peace.
This is a cosy haven for those who like old fashioned holidays, with peace and quiet, excellent home-style cooking, reading near the fireplace, playing board games and pleasant company; also a wonderful base to experience the mighty Drakensberg. An ideal retreat for individuals, families or groups either self catered or fully catered.
Accommodation
The Drakensberg Mountain retreat has two facilities, Vergezient Lodge and the Zonderntywfel Barnhouse.
The Lodge, which has 10 rooms, is usually booked by individuals and families and offers a dinner, bed and breakfast rate. The rates here vary per room and can be found on the rates page. We offer a fully stocked bar.
Vergezient Lodge with its numerous lounges and fireplaces is comfortably furnished and blends rustic charm with old fashioned elegance. The Lodge has tastefully decorated en-suite bedrooms and a number of bedrooms have their own lounges; some with fireplaces.
The Barnhouse offers exclusive use accommodation for group bookings. It has five en-suite bedrooms, sleeping 12 people and five dormitory-type rooms that can accommodate up to 14 people. This allows a group of up to 26 people to be accommodated here. The dormitory rooms use two separate ablutions with showers, toilets and basins. If the group is larger than 26, then both the Barnhouse and the Lodge may be used.
Breakfast & Dining
Breakfast is served from 7h30 to 09h00. Enjoy fresh fruit, yogurt and cereal and then order your full English breakfast from the helpful staff. Dinner is served at 19h00 is a 3 course, set meal served by candle light. We do cater for any dietary requirements. We have received endless compliments on our home style cooking served by the fire place in the dining room.
Facilities
Business Facilities
Gardens
Guest Lounge with TV
Housekeeping
Pets allowed
Swimming Pool
Safe Deposit Box
Bar
Complimentary Tea and Coffee
Restaurant
Free Wifi
Rates
From R1,240 per room, per night based on 2 persons
Contact Details
Phone: 082 927 2676
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Website: www.drakensbergmountainretreat.co.za
Postal Address: P.O. Box 853, Harrismith, 9880