Location: South Africa » Kwazulu Natal » Natal Midlands » Midlands meander » Howick Falls » BalgowanCaversham Mill Manor HouseCaversham Mill Manor House, accommodation in Lidgetton Kwazulu NatalDescriptionGuests have access to the common areas in the Manor: a casual TV lounge with log fireplace in close proximity to the open plan kitchen (only used when the whole house is booked by one group) and dining area; a formal lounge, also with an antique log fireplace and a library. All suites have telephones as cell phone reception can be intermittent. Outdoor deck and veranda areas are ideal relaxing and a braai with plenty of wood is supplied.
Suite 4 is a family suite with 2 bedrooms (each bedroom has two single beds). The bathroom is between the two bedrooms. Suite 5 is a double room with an en suite bathroom – bath and shower (the bedroom has a king bed that can also be converted to two single beds, and a sleeper couch). Suite 6 is a double room with an en suite bathroom – bath and shower (the bedroom has a queen bed in it and a sleeper couch). The Manor opens onto rolling grassed lawns. A decked pathway leads through a wetland area down to the Lions River which runs in a semicircle around the property. A stroll along the well maintained paths will bring guests to the confluence of the Lions and Impafana Rivers, where it is pleasant to swim or picnic.
And within a few metres from the Manor is the Caversham Mill Restaurant and the ruins of the old Mill which is in the process of being restored. Manor guests can enjoy excellent food (breakfast and lunch seven days a week; and dinner from Wednesday to Saturday) on an à la carte basis.   
Contact Details: Reservations Tel: 086 127 6237 Int. Tel: +27 51 924 0585 | AttractionsCaversham Mill is situated in the heart of the Midlands Meander, a 50km arts and craft route offering a large variety of beautiful hand made goods. Shop for gorgeous turned wooden bowls and boards, exquisite beadwork, jewellery and embroidered ware, ceramic pots of every shape and size, glassware and stained glass goods, lavender oils and soaps, leatherware - the list is endless Caversham Mill is a paradise for birdwatchers, from Orioles to Gymnogenes, and is renowned for fly fishing, particularly Yellow Fish and Bass from October to March. Other sports in the area include hiking, horse riding, swimming (the Midmar Mile is an annual event), tubing, golf, polo, biking, hot air ballooning and much more.   
DirectionsFrom Durban:
From the N3, take the Howick/Tweedie offramp. Turn left at the top of the offramp. Continue to T junction. Turn right to Nottingham Rd. After ± 7 km take the Caversham turnoff to the right onto a dirt road. Travel ± 5 km. Caversham Mill Estate is on the right.
Approximate travelling time from Durban to Caversham Mill Estate: 1,5 hours.
From Johannesburg:
From the N3, take the Balgowan/Curry’s Post offramp. Turn right at the top of the offramp and travel 3,8 km. Veer left at the fork in the road. Continue for 2,8 km. Veer left again. Continue for 1,8 km. Caversham Mill Estate is on the left.
Approximate travelling time from Johannesburg to Caversham Mill Estate: 4,5 hours  
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