Howick, The Midlands, Kwazulu Natal

Some time in the 1850's a small sandstone house was built on the farm Stocklands and this is the sitting room, main bedroom and office of the house today.

With yellowwood ceilings and doors and walls over 50 cm thick it was built to stand the test of time. Some years later a larger granite building was added at right angles to the original house - still with the same thick walls and yellowwood beams. Accommodation at Stocklands is in either in en-suite bedrooms each with their own entrances or in three self-catering cottages.

All rooms have tea and coffee trays, fresh flowers, complimentary fruit and chocolates. Each room is individually and beautifully decorated with meticulous attention to detail and comfort.

The Stables is a handsome three-bedroom fully fitted cottage with private garden, its own braai area, complete kitchen, comfortable lounge and dining room. Guests may cater for themselves, or enjoy a meal at any of the delightful restaurants in Howick and surrounds. The cottage is serviced on a daily basis, except for Sundays and public holidays.

Plumtree Cottage is a luxury one-bedroom unit with a kitchenette, lounge and en suite bathroom. It is fully equipped, opens on to the verandah and has its own braai area. Plumtree is serviced on a daily basis, except for Sundays and public holidays.

Dairy Cottage is a charming one-bedroom unit with a small kitchen and shower. It is fully equipped and also has its own braai area. Dairy cottage is serviced daily, except for Sundays and public holidays.

Our delicious breakfasts are made with care on our AGA stove and served in the dining room of the main house. We grow our own fruit and vegetables, fertilized by compost made from kitchen waste and the resident donkeys’ manure. The genteel ladies clucking and fluffing in the garden lay fresh farm eggs every day. We are passionate about using only the freshest of ingredients and buy from local farmers. At Stocklands we are passionate about providing our guests with the best of local produce. We guarantee that at least 60% of the ingredients that we use are grown, caught, picked or plucked here at Stocklands. If we do not have it, we will buy, barter and bring from our neighbours and local community. In our efforts to combat global warming and help save the planet, we recycle all plastics, glass, metal and paper. The kitchen waste goes to the compost heap, stewing there happily with the ever-obliging donkeys’ manure.

Our patient gardeners tend the homegrown fruit and vegetables we serve at breakfast. All the eggs that we serve are from our genteel lady hens ranging free on the farm. Stocklands Farm offers easy access to the Midlands Meander with its many crafters, potters, artists, woodcarvers, antique shops and restaurants.

Within easy reach of Howick Falls, Amberfield and Amber Glen. We have access to fly-fishing on both the Umgeni River and local dams. We share a common boundary with Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve where guests may walk, bird watch and view game. Horse riding, cycling, touring the treetops in Karkloof forest, clay pigeon shooting and picnics can all be arranged.

Within easy reach of Hilton College, St Anne's, Michaelhouse, Cowan House, Clifton and Cedara Agricultural College. Two minutes from the centre of Howick - visit the Howick Falls, local craft and curio shops and the Museum.

Several excellent golf courses within easy reach. Across the road from Amberfield and Amber Glen.

En-suite Bedrooms The Bullpen R280 - R300 per person per night B&B
The Stables - R240 per person per night self catering. Maximum 6 people and minimum R720 per night.
Plumtree and Dairy Cottage -  R240 per person per night self catering. Maximum 2 people per night.