Best Getaways 
Westfield Farm
*Westfield Farm is situated on a farm with rolling hills in the Boschhoek Valley near Balgowan in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands. *We offer cottages and suites for self-catering holidays, weekends or overnight stays. This is an ideal stop-over for the stressed businessman commuting between Johannesburg and Durban, but it's also great for families as there are wide open spaces for children to run around and explore safely in our fresh, clean mountain air *North of Howick, in the central part of the Midlands Meander that lies between Nottingham Road and Lidgetton, lies Balgowan, one of the most beautiful parts of the country with weather that invariably rolls all four seasons into one, but which gives your visit an element of mystery that makes this part of the world so attractive
Area Info
North of Howick, in the central part of the Midlands Meander that lies between Nottingham Road and Lidgetton, lies Balgowan, one of the most beautiful parts of the country with weather that invariably rolls all four seasons into one, but which gives your visit an element of mystery that makes this part of the world so attractive
This is the land of green, of soft wavy hills dominated by pastures and pine forests through which crystal-clear streams meander interspersed by waterfalls. Balgowan began its existence as an old trading store and train station, where local timber was received for the surrounding farms in the Natal Midlands. Today it is a geographical area, rather than a town, that starts somewhere between Nottingham Road and Lidgetton and ends before you hit Caversham
Some landmarks are synonymous with the area like Michaelhouse School, the reputable boarding school for boys, which includes wonderful English gothic style architecture and a chapel that is open to the public
The Glass Studio is another where the creators of glass and wrought-iron works of art produce 80% of the sand-blasted items and iron-work themselves, some to their customer’s specifications, and include anything from salt and pepper cellars to lampwork, decorated mirrors and clocks
The iHashi Forest horse trails lie in Balgowan along Caversham Road, and the Balgowan Conservancy is working together with the Balgowan Conservancy Project to establish a mist belt forest tree trail for those with two feet. The Bosch Hoek Golf course, rated as one of the top nine-hole golf courses in the country, lies near Balgowan
Units and Rooms
The Old Stable
Guests: 4
The Old Stable has two double bedrooms and one bathroom, as well as a kitchen and lounge. The fully-fitted kitchen has a stove, fridge, crockery and cutlery and a private braai facility.
The Hibiscus Room
Guests: 2
The Hibiscus Room has one double bedroom with en-suite bathroom. It is equipped with a bar fridge, Tea and Coffee station. Guests using this room type have access to a communal kitchen, dining room and TV lounge with fireplace and braai facilities.
The Pecan Nut Room
Guests: 2
The Pecan Nut Room has one double bedroom with en-suite bathroom. The room is equipped with a bar fridge and tea and coffee station. Guests using this room type have access to a communal kitchen, dining room and TV lounge with fireplace and braai.
The Yellowwood Room
Guests: 2
The Yellowwood Room has one double bedroom with en-suite bathroom. This unit is equipped with a bar fridge and tea and coffee station. Guests using the room type have access to a communal kitchen, dining room and TV lounge with fireplace.
The Bauhinia Room
Guests: 2
The Bauhinia Room has one double bedroom with en-suite bathroom. The unit is equipped with a bar fridge and tea and coffee station.Guests using this room type have access to a communal kitchen, dining room and TV lounge with fireplace and braai facilities
