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Granny Mouse Country House

Granny Mouse Country House Guest House accommodation in Balgowan Kwazulu Natal

Description

South Africa at it's best, Granny Mouse Country House, Hotel, Restaurant, Wellness Centre and Spa, is situated in the heart of the KwaZulu Natal Midlands. This Midlands Gem is positioned at the gateway to the Drakensberg foothills, offering upmarket accommodation on a Bed and Breakfast basis.

With Golf Courses, the Battlefields, fly-fishing and birding on the doorstep, this Country Retreat is the perfect country venue for weddings, conferences or a honeymoon getaway. Immerse yourself in the pleasure of a Hot Stone massage or one the many therapies offered at our newly opened Spa Facility.

The Hotel serves breakfasts and light lunches daily, with it's gourmet lunches and dinners renowned in the Caversham Valley. Views of the Lions River are taken in while enjoying one of the superb wines from the hotel's underground Wine Cellar.

At Granny Mouse we place great emphasis on our quality of service and "Going the extra mile!" this philosophy rings true at our award winning restaurant. With a world-class cosmopolitan South African menu comes a wide range of sensational dishes. The restaurant also offers a light lunch menu, enticing those on a day trip through the midlands or living nearby, to stop and enjoy the ambience of this famous KwaZulu Natal establishment. Our superb underground wine cellar is truly unique, with a comprehensive cross section of over 4 000 bottles of South African & International Wines, complete with a eight seater dining table for a menu degustation.
The Food and wine experience is second to none.

We have our own bar, with first world pub charm, vaulted ceiling and a roaring log fire, overlooking views of the surrounding hillside and the rivers edge.

South Africa at its best, Granny Mouse Country House, Hotel, Spa and Restaurant, is situated in the heart of the Kwa Zulu Natal Midlands.

Offering upmarket accommodation, panoramic views and award winning cuisine. The stylish Spa facility is not to be missed.

Golf courses, The Battlefields, great birding and fly-fishing on the 52 acre property, makes Granny Mouse the perfect venue for executive conferences, team building, workshops and seminars.

Granny Mouse and Leanne Roberts celebrate tasting food and wine menus

Join us for a specially prepared tasting menu to celebrate a special occasion or simply enjoy a memorable Taste experience.  Our tasting menu’s comprise of five beautifully selected courses to which each course will have a perfectly paired glass of wine.  Our tasting menu’s are charged at R250.00 per person.  Wines are charged separately and discussed with the guest on confirmation of their reservation 24hrs in advance.Don’t miss out on this incredible experience.

Granny Mouse Restaurant – Venue for Breakfasts, Lunches and Dinners

Sit on our terrace and enjoy a tasty country breakfast or a delicious freshly baked pastry from the continental Buffet. What a better way to begin the day!

Granny Mouse has again won the Diners Club Winelist awards top award “Award of excellence” in the recent awards ceremony. We pride ourselves on our tasting menus which marry the wonderful world of wines with our award winning restaurant food that is a real feature and exciting style of change in menu and wine pairing. It is essential to book and we encourage you to do so as it is also extremely popular. Please contact reservations or Duncan Bruce direct to reserve your special tasting menu.

Deluxe Cottages

All of the Deluxe Cottages have a private balcony overlooking the beautiful view of the surrounding hills and Lions River as well as a fireplace. They have Victorian style en suite bathrooms with heaters.

 

Rooms :

  • Victorian style en suite bathrooms
  • TV’s
  • Telephones
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
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    Garden Cottages

    Most have fireplaces and private verandah. All overlook the garden and swimming pool. Each cottage has
    Victorian style en-suite bathrooms with heaters.

    Rooms :

    • Rooms
    • Victorian style en suite bathrooms
    • TV’s
    • Telephones
    • Tea and coffee making facilities
    • Heaters in the bathrooms

Executive Suites

The executive suites are situated in two private wings,one overlooking the Lion's River,and the
other with peacefull views of the gardens and pool.Each room is individually decorated with
feather duvets and plush fabrics.The suites facing the gardens and pool have air-conditioning &
heating,while the river view suites have fireplaces. All feature private balconies.

Rooms :

  • Rooms are very spacious and plush,set in two wings by themselves.Each room is
    individually decorated with feather duvets,Morrocan pillows for the fireplaces,and beautifully
    appointed bathrooms.
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Bathroom heater
  • Fully stocked room bar
    • Kingsize bed with Coronette
    • Plushly decorated with a Chez Lounge and Ottoman in front of the fireplace
    • This room has a lovely river view, and comes with a television, a sound system and a stocked room bar
    • Tea and coffee making facility and a heated bathroom
  • Caversham Suite

    The Caversham Suite has a lovely kingsize bed with a coronette and is plushly decorated with a Chez lounge and Ottoman in front of the fireplace. This room has a lovely river view and comes with a television and stocked room bar.

Honeymoon Suite

The Honeymoon Suite is a very spacious and romantically decorated suite which comes complete with a four poster antique bed and canopy with a feather duvet and own sound system, has a stunning river view, which can be appreciated from the deck with a glass of wine from the room bar.

  • A very spacious and plushly decorated suite with a four poster antique bed and canopy
  • The romantically decorated suite complete with goose feather duvet and its own sound system, and a large spa-bath, has stunning views of the river, which can be appreciated from the private balcony with a glass of champagne from the well stocked room bar.
  • Feather duvet
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Tea and coffee making facility
  • Heated bathroom

 Our Restaurant

At Granny Mouse we place great emphasis on our quality of service and "Going the extra mile!" this philosophy rings true at our award winning restaurant. With a world-class cosmopolitan South African menu comes a wide range of sensational dishes. The restaurant also offers a light lunch menu, enticing those on a day trip through the midlands or living nearby, to stop and enjoy the ambience of this famous KwaZulu Natal establishment. Our superb underground wine cellar is truly unique, with a comprehensive cross section of over 4 000 bottles of South African & International Wines, complete with a eight seater dining table for a menu degustation.
The Food and wine experience is second to none.

We have our own bar, with first world pub charm, vaulted ceiling and a roaring log fire, overlooking views of the surrounding hillside and the rivers edge.

Granny Mouse Restaurant – Venue for Breakfasts, Lunches and Dinners

Sit on our terrace and enjoy a tasty country breakfast or a delicious freshly baked pastry from the continental Buffet. What a better way to begin the day!

Granny Mouse has again won the Diners Club Winelist awards top award “Award of excellence” in the recent awards ceremony. We pride ourselves on our tasting menus which marry the wonderful world of wines with our award winning restaurant food that is a real feature and exciting style of change in menu and wine pairing. It is essential to book and we encourage you to do so as it is also extremely popular. Please contact reservations or Nico Scheepers direct to reserve your special tasting menu.


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Contact Details

Name of hostsGranny Mouse Country House
Tel:+27 (0)33 234 4071
fax+27 (0)33 234 4429
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Attractions

Granny Mouse Country House, is positioned on the Lions River and surrounded by indigenous bush, resulting in an abundance of wildlife, in particular an extensive birding list with over 200 species.

One can spend the afternoon taking a leisurely strole down our River Walk towards the waterfall, or laze under the willows on the Common.

On site recreation now includes the professional services of highly qualified therapists at the newly completed Spa and Wellness Center. So,to de-stress and unwind,why not spend the morning Trout Fishing on our stretch of pristine water,and indulge yourself at the Spa in the afternoon.

TEAM BUILDING:
Granny Mouse has full team building facilities; here we have an experienced and professionally trained team building crew that can offer a variety of activities to suit your corporate needs, from icebreakers to treasure hunts and Amazing Race challenges.  Please ask for us to forward you the various packages and options should you want to do teambuilding. Pricing of such activities vary greatly, so please contact our Conference Coordinator to provide you personalized quotes according to your corporate needs.

Internal Activities
These activities are available on the Granny Mouse grounds.

  • Wine tasting in our underground award-winning cellar.
  • Fly Fishing
  • Croquet on the common
  • Beer Tasting from Nottingham Road Brewery
  • River Walk and great bird watching
  • Theme Evenings

External Activities

  • Canopy Tours of the Karkloof -an amazing, unequalled experience gliding along steel cables up to 175m long, above the rivers and waterfalls amongst the monkeys, birds, trees and plants of the Magnificent Karkloof Forest.
  • Quad Biking - Experience the thrill of quad biking in and around Sani Pass
  • Abseiling
  • Rock climbing
  • Clay Pigeon Shooting
  • Historical Tours of the Battlefields
  • Hot air balloon rides (seasonal)
  • Horse Riding with professional guide
  • Enjoy a game of Golf at a Private Golf Course
  • Exploring & Shopping on the Midlands Meander

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Facilities

Conference

 

CONFERENCING PACKAGE 2009

To whom it may Concern,
Granny Mouse Country House is widely regarded as one of South Africa’s premier country venues.  In recent years the awards have been richly deserved, and testament to the efforts and professionalism of this fantastic team.  We thank you for affording us the opportunity to make your conference one that you and your company will never forget.
 
From the sheer natural beauty of our property, comfortable conference facilities, to the award winning accommodation and cuisine, stylish spa facility, and the highly trained attentive team, Granny Mouse has what it takes to provide a level of excellence that will be sure to impress both you and your delegates.  Thank you for enquiring about Granny Mouse’s Conference Facilities.  Please take your time to read the various options available to you, in order for you to select the best option for your Company Conference.  Should you require something specific for your group, packages can be tailor made to suite your needs, please let us know so that we can endeavor to accommodate your every need. What better place for your companies next “Think Tank”.

VENUE:
CAVERSHAM ROOM
SEATING CAPACITY:
Cinema configuration - 150 delegates
Schoolroom configuration - 70 delegates
U – Shape configuration - 50 delegates

EXECUTIVE BOARDROOM
SEATING CAPACITY:
Schoolroom configuration - 24 delegates
U – Shape configuration - 14 delegates

Both venues are fully air-conditioned.

EQUIPMENT INCLUDED:

  • Television, DVD player
  • Flipchart
  • Whiteboard and markers
  • Table Top Overhead Projector
  • Screen
  • Note Paper and Pens
  • Data projector is available for hire at R580.00 per day
  • Any special equipment is available for hire.

Granny Mouse Package Includes

  • Two tea and coffee breaks, morning and afternoon, with pastries.
  • Breakfast: 4 course set menu
  • Lunch: Two course set menu is served at your chosen time. 
  • Dinner: A Three course set menu is served in the Restaurant
  • All delegates are provided with a pen/pencil and Granny Mouse Folder and notepaper
  • The tables are prepared with Chilled Water and bowls of assorted candy and mints

Executive Package Include:

  • Two tea and coffee breaks, morning and afternoon, with sweet and Savoury Snacks.
  • Breakfast: 4 course set menu
  • Lunch: Two course set menu is served at your chosen time. 
  • Dinner: A Three course gourmet set menu is served in the Restaurant
  • Room Drop for each delegate on arrival i.e.: Bottle of wine, dried fruits, biltong packs, chocolates and fruit platter
  • Spa Voucher to the value of R100.00, for a treatment or product.
  • All delegates are provided with a pen/pencil and Granny Mouse notepaper
  • The tables are prepared with Chilled Water and bowls of assorted candy and mints

Day Conference Package Includes:

  • Two tea and coffee breaks, morning and afternoon, with pastries.
  • Lunch: Two course set menu is served at your chosen time. 
  • All delegates are provided with a pen/pencil and Granny Mouse notepaper
  • The tables are prepared with Chilled Water and bowls of assorted candy and mints
               
Meeting Rooms







Room Name   Capacity       Dimensions Area
  U-Shape School Room Theatre Banquet Length Width Height m2
Caversham 80 80 100 130 20 9 8 180
Executive Boardroom 25 25 35 40 10 6 2.5 60
                 
                 

Rates: Conference and Accommodation rates on application.

Wellness Centre

We also have a modern, professionally staffed Wellness Centre providing full beauty therapy and treatments as well as gym facilities.

Please enquire about our rates and packages.

With a newly opened Spa and Wellness Center, this retreat must now have one of the most complete and indulgent all-round packages in Kwazulu Natal. The new spa offers a full range of massage and skin treatments, as well as a state of the art steam room, Jacuzzi and hydrotherapies. Go on, indulge yourself.

To avoid disappointment please book your spa treatment in advance of arrival and kindly confirm on arrival that all details concerning your treatment are correct including timing and treatment type.

Stockists of:
  • Algologie
  • Dermalogica
  • Lilian Terry International
  • O.P.I

INTERNET ACCESS:
At Granny Mouse Country House and Spa we have wireless internet access throughout the entire hotel and accommodation. At anytime of the day internet can be accessed. This works off a voucher system and can be arranged separately or included into your conference rate. Please speak to the conference coordinator for which option will suit you best and for more information.

ELECTRICAL: 
Granny Mouse Country House and Spa has a fully automated electrical generator backup. Conference organizers must consider this when choosing a venue due to the ever-increasing possibility of electrical failures.

Weddings

Warm Hospitality and Professionalism

Granny Mouse is set in the breath taking Natal Midlands countryside, and is the idyllic venue for weddings, conferences and a holiday getaway. Situated on the Lion’s River and in the heart of the MIDLANDS MEANDER, this gem, now run by Tony and Wendy Williamson, is a 1hr15 min drive from Durban, and 4hr 15min from Johannesburg.

Accommodation

  • Most rooms have King size beds, some with twin beds available.
  • 13 Standard double rooms
  • 7 Executive Suites
  • Total of 46 people (Depending on the Bedroom Configuration)

Room Detail

  • Tea and Coffee making facilities
  • Most rooms have balconies with a stunning view of the river.
  • Telephones in all rooms
  • TV in all rooms
  • Most rooms have a Fully stocked bar
  • Most rooms have fireplaces
  • Wake up call facility

Facilities and Services

  • Our recently built WELLNESS CENTRE now boasts the following facilities: Steam Room, Jacuzzi, Gym, an extensive range of Treatments, Hydro and Beauty Therapy.
  • Limited Currency exchange facilities
  • Major credit cards accepted
  • Ample free parking
  • Fax, Photocopying and E-mail Services
  • Conference / Wedding Room
  • Restaurant, Bar and Award winning Wine Cellar
  • Swimming pool
  • River Walk
  • Newspaper available on request

Venues

  • The Caversham Room seats 130 people including a dance floor.
  • Our Executive Boardroom seats 30 people and is ideal for corporate and private gatherings
  • The Restaurant seats 40 indoors and 30 people on the terrace
  • A 120 seater Chapel set amoungst the pine forest, can be used for religious gatherings, weddings or a breakaway room.
  • There is a small bar and two lounges that are available for guests to use.
           
                 

 


Directions

From Gauteng : (4 hours 30 minutes) Exit No. 132 from the N3 Southbound. Turn right over the highway and proceed straight on for 8 km until the R 103 is reached in Nottingham Road Village. Proceed in the direction of and through Balgowan on the R 103 for a further 17 km and the Hotel is on the left hand side. From Durban : (1 hour 15minutes) Exit No. 107 from the N3 Northbound. Turn left at the stop street; follow the road to the T-junction turn to your right on the R 103 in the direction of, and through Lions River. Follow that road for approximately 12 km and the Hotel is on the right hand side.