Hawklee Country House

After running a small B&B in Durban we were blessed with the opportunity to own and run this beautiful guesthouse in the Kwazulu-Natal Midlands. Hawklee Country House has for the past 30 years established an loyal patronage of wonderful guests are like family and who keep returning to this "home-away-from-home" (apologies for the cliche but it is so true). We love meeting and interacting with the guests from all walks of life hope to leave people feeling a little better about themselves and God Creation when they leave here. We really try not to be a "HOTEL" and work had at the personal touches you wont find anywhere else.

Hawklee Country Guest House situated in the KZN Midlands, 13 km out of Nottingham Road on the banks of the Lions River is known as one of the leading Country guest houses in the area. Winners of the prestigious Tourism Lilizella Award 3 years in a row, offers the travel weary a safe haven of rest, peace and tranquility, while they indulge in the splendor of the Midlands in KZN. We offer 6 Thatched stand alone B&B or self-catering cottages, 5 boasting river views along the banks of the Lion's river with private spa baths and showers and one in the garden, The Rose Cottage ( facilitating the older person or semi-disabled, grab bars, roll in shower, no bath) . Cottages have microwaves, toasters, crockery, cutlery with a communal braai area. To ward off the chill we have electrical blankets, goose down duvets, heaters and small bar fridge in the rooms. Ideal for a romantic get-a-way. Hawklee is well known for its excellent food and personal service from the owners. Guests can enjoy a scrumptious breakfast in the privacy of your room of dining room. Sanitization protocols are in place. River walks, bird watching delight, nesting eagles and free roaming game are the delights

Activities in the area include the well-known Midlands Meander, offering the best of local arts, crafts and decor. The area is also well-known for its world class fly fishing for both still water rainbow and stream born wild brown trout and the indigenous yellow fish. There are also no less than 3 nationally accredited 18-hole golf courses around Hawklee and the Anglo-Zulu war battlefields and a stone’s throw away with the magnificent Drakensburg on our door stop and the Sani pass. Take a hike of 5 km at Giants Castle a mere 45 minutes away and see Bushman's paintings Scenic walks can be done nearby and a short river walk on the property while you admire the beautiful bird life we are privileged to see. Further activities in the area including the first KZN winery and wine tasting, clay pigeon shooting and horse riding. Craft beer tasting, Tree topping, Zorbing, weaving and many more exciting things to do