Planning the ideal honeymoon can be exceptionally daunting, not to mention expensive, but if you’re looking local, and want to continue the romance long past your wedding day, Granny Mouse Country House & Spa is a definite contender! Renowned for being one of the most romantic getaway destinations in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, this idyllic retreat offers the perfect setting for…
We’ve got the Top 10 places to visit in our lekker province, KZN! Have we missed any epic places out? Let us know in the comments down below or drop us an email at hello@durbanite.co.za 1: The Oyster box, Umhlanga 2: Old Town Italy, Umhlanga 3: Brahman Hills, Midlands 4: The Baron, Umhlanga Arch 5: Grimaldis, Umhlanga Pearls 6:…
We all have those festive horror stories – the singed turkey, the flopped pudding or the arrival of far more guests than you had planned – including that long lost great aunt twice removed who you’ve been avoiding for most of the year! Because Christmas in South Africa usually means cooking up a storm in a hot kitchen at the…
How many of you have visited Piggly Wiggly and saw how beautiful St. Ives looked across the road and wished you were staying there? St Ives Lodge and Venue is situated in the heart of the Lions River Valley in the Midlands. A 140-hectare family run establishment, offering something for everyone. The lodge sleeps 48 guests with wild animals roaming…
Our Durbanite contributors, Shelley and her mother, Carmen were invited to experience Brahman Hills, their spa as well as the Midlands Kitchen. Read more on what they had to say about it. “I had been to Brahman Hills back in March with two of my friends, and I absolutely loved it! So you can imagine my delight when I would…
Three girls from Durbanite were tasked with finding the perfect girlfriend’s getaway. Read up on what they had to say about their experience at Brahman Hills. ” THE MIDLANDS KITCHEN Mouths salivating at the thought of brunch, after each of us skipped breakfast to be awake and ready for our road trip and Midlands weekend away. Fact. If anyone plans…
Tucked away just above the Mooi River, and a stone’s throw away from the R103 is where you’ll find the beautifully, and individually decorated cottages of Glen Ormond. Upon arriving, we were met by Jennifer, owner and friendly host of Glen Ormond. Definitely the warm and friendly face we looked forward to seeing in the morning with our platters of…
We recently sent our contributor, Carmen to review Granny Mouse House & Spa. Here’s what she had to say about her experience: “My husband and I had an amazing two-day stay at Granny Mouse Country House & Spa, which is only an hour’s drive from Durban. As we entered the majestic gates and drove down to the lodge, we already…
We are excited to announce the return of Pecanwood Oktoberfest – South Africa’s most versatile Sport and Lifestyle festival. This year sees all the fun and entertainment you’ve come to expect, with the addition of new and exciting attractions. Escape to the KZN Midlands for Pecanwood Oktoberfest between 29 – 30 October for the perfect ‘get out of the city’…
This past (very chilly) weekend, we headed up to the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, to spend a night at the gorgeous Granny Mouse Country House & Spa. After checking out the weather forecast for the weekend, I knew that there’d be a chance of snow in the Drakensberg, so the temperatures were going to plummet. Luckily, I knew that Granny Mouse have wood-burning…