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Oak Gardens Bed and Breakfast
Oak Gardens Bed and Breakfast offers comfortable guest rooms located on the outskirts of Newcastle. The guest house is ideally situated 1.2 km from Blackrock Casino, 4 km from the town centre, 8 km from Newcastle Golf Club, and a scenic drive from other attractions in the area. Accommodation comprises 4 individually decorated rooms, which can accommodate 2 to 4 persons. Each room features a private bathroom. Each room contains air-conditioning, a bar fridge, a TV for media entertainment, free Wi-Fi, a desk, tea/coffee facilities, and other amenities for convenience. A hearty dinner can be arranged at an extra cost per person. The property boasts an outdoor swimming pool, gardens, a BBQ/braai area, a shared lounge, and free secure parking. Oak Gardens Bed and Breakfast is situated near restaurants, shops, and art galleries. The property is 30 km from Chelmsford Nature Reserve and Chelmsford Dam.
Area Info
Newcastle today is the largest town in northern KwaZulu Natal and shares its name with a further 27 sister Newcastles worldwide. It is awash with history and some fairly original ways to spend one’s time.
Newcastle was originally known as Post Halt Two - a stop on the journey from Port Natal-Durban and the then Transvaal. Whilst today’s major road, the N3, between the two provinces no longer runs through Newcastle, the town is worth a visit for the battle sites just outside of town, which include Laing’s Nek, Majuba (which also offers braai and picnic facilities) and Schuinshoogte.
There are many monuments and memorials in Newcastle, including Hilldrop House, once the dwelling place of author Rider Haggard whose books included King Solomon’s Mines, She and Jess - said to be based on his time at Hilldrop House; and O’Neil’s Cottage, used as a makeshift hospital during the war, including some grave sites.
Chelmsford Nature Reserve, with a wonderful variety of fishing, wild game and birding opportunities, as well as water sports on the dam, is just outside Newcastle. The Carnegie Art Gallery in town displays some wonderful examples of African Art, and you can arrange a tour through your choice of chemical rubber plant, pottery or textile factory with the Newcastle Publicity Association.
There is a Hindu Temple on Kirkland Street in Newcastle, with a beautifully shaped dome, and Snowy’s on the Newcastle / Volksrust Road sells wonderful home bakes and is renowned for its biltong.
Units and Rooms
Deluxe Family Room 4-sleeper
Guests: 4
This family-friendly room is furnished with 2 queen-size beds and features a private bathroom with a shower and bath. This room contains air-con, a bar fridge, a TV, free Wi-Fi, a desk, tea/coffee facilities, and other amenities for convenience.
Comfort Queen Room 2-sleeper
Guests: 2
This room offers a queen-size bed and features a private bathroom with a shower. This room contains air-conditioning, a bar fridge, a TV for media entertainment, free Wi-Fi, a desk, tea/coffee facilities, and other amenities for convenience.
Classic Queen Room 2-sleeper
Guests: 2
This room is equipped with a queen-size bed and features a private bathroom with a shower. This room contains air-conditioning, a bar fridge, a TV for media entertainment, free Wi-Fi, a desk, tea/coffee facilities, and other amenities for convenience.
Deluxe Queen Room 2-sleeper
Guests: 2
This room is furnished with a queen-size bed and features a private bathroom with a shower. This room contains air-conditioning, a bar fridge, a TV for media entertainment, free Wi-Fi, a desk, tea/coffee facilities, and other amenities for convenience.
