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Granny Mouse Country House & Spa
KwaZulu Natal - Durban · South Africa
R103 Old Main Road, Balgowan, Kwa Zulu NatalATAL, PO BOX 22View location
9.0/10Excellent102 Reviews
Cleanliness9.2/10 9.2
Service9.0/10 9.0
Comfort9.2/10 9.2
Condition8.8/10 8.8
Location8.0/10 8.0
Neighborhood9.0/10 9.0
Amenities9.2/10 9.2
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About Granny Mouse Country House & Spa
Nestled in the heart of the KwaZulu Natal Midlands, lies Granny Mouse Country House & Spa, the perfect combination of relaxation and luxury.
With a heritage spanning 30 years, award-winning cuisine and wine, coupled with a host of elegant accommodation options, Granny Mouse Country house has customised their ethos of being a, “home away from home!”
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Located in Lidgetton West, Granny Mouse Country House & Spa is in the historical district, within a 15-minute drive of Nelson Mandela Capture Site Monument and Abingdon Wine Estate.
This family-friendly country house is 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from Gowrie Farm Golf Course and 10.6 mi (17 km) from Sherwood Centre. Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 32 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and plasma televisions. Your Tempur-Pedic bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets.
Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, dry cleaning/laundry services, and luggage storage. Event facilities at this country house consist of a conference center and meeting rooms.
Free self parking is available onsite.
Popular amenities
Swimming Pool
Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Spa
Entertainment
Smoking areas
Childcare
Business facilities
Banquet facilities
Accessible facilities
Check-in and check-out
Check-in from
2:00 PM
Check-in until
10:00 PM
Check-out until
10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age
18
Hotel policies
No elevators
Professional property host/manager
Pets not allowed
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Cleaning and safety
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO
Important information
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You need to know
- The seasonal pool will be open from October to April.
- Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the country house prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- Children 3 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
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Special Instructions
The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
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Instructions
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
- This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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Minimal age
18
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Spoken Language
Afrikaans
English
Zulu
Nearby attractions
Abingdon Wine Estate
11.9 km / 7.4 mi
Nelson Mandela Capture Site Monument
12 km / 7.4 mi
Gowrie Farm Golf Course
15.8 km / 9.8 mi
Sherwood Centre
17 km / 10.6 mi
The Junction
17.2 km / 10.7 mi
Midmar Dam
19 km / 11.8 mi
Howick Museum
19.6 km / 12.2 mi
Karkloof Farmer's Market
19.7 km / 12.3 mi
Howick Public Falls
19.9 km / 12.3 mi
Howick Golf Club
20.2 km / 12.5 mi
Bill Barnes Crane and Oribi Nature Reserve
20.2 km / 12.5 mi
Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve
20.5 km / 12.8 mi
Fordoun Spa
22.2 km / 13.8 mi
Rosetta park
24.4 km / 15.2 mi
Fort Nottingham Nature Reserve
28.7 km / 17.8 mi
Hotel facilities & services
Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.
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- Diners Club
- MasterCard
- Visa
- Beach
- Golf course
- Wheelchair-accessible
- Car park
- Key Collection
- 24-hour reception
- Check-in hour
- Check-out hour
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- Wi-fi
- Local and international callsExtra charge
- Airport ShuttleExtra charge
- Room service
- Laundry serviceExtra charge
- Bicycle hire service
- Babysitting service
- Multilingual staff
- Fireplace
- Hotel safe
- Garden
- Terrace
- Sun terrace
- Newspapers
- Luggage room
- Toaster
- Dining area
- Clothes dryer
- Electric kettle
- Café
- Bar
- Restaurant: 2
- Poolside snack bar
- Banquet hall
- Air conditioning in Restaurant
- Breakfast room
- Conference room
- Meeting room
- Projector
- Printer
- Photocopier
- Business centre
- Audio-visual equipment rental
- Fax
- Outdoor freshwater pool: 2
- Sun loungers
- Parasols
- MassageExtra charge
- Spa treatments
- Spa centreExtra charge
- Breakfast
- Breakfast served to the table
- Breakfast a la carte
- À la carte lunch
- À la carte dinner
- Breakfast and dinner
- Picnic
- Identification card at arrival
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- Aqua fit
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Room DELUXE RIVER VIEWRoom • DELUXE RIVER VIEWROO.DX-RV
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- Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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- DELUXE RIVER VIEW
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SUITE DELUXE RIVER VIEWSUITE • DELUXE RIVER VIEWSUI.DX-RV
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DOUBLE KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • KING SIZE BEDDBL.KG
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DOUBLE DELUXE RIVER VIEWDOUBLE • DELUXE RIVER VIEWDBL.DX-RV
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Room GARDEN VIEWRoom • GARDEN VIEWROO.GV
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Guest reviews
What other guests saying about Granny Mouse Country House & Spa
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JHW
Rooms are clean, spacious, and very comfortable. The staff truly go above and beyond, paying attention to even the smallest details, which makes the stay feel extra special. And the breakfast? Absolutely incredible — a wide selection of fresh juices, fruit, freshly baked croissants, and cheeses that are simply to die for. Highly recommended!
Tara
Sadly Disappointed.
A little dissatisfied. There are fire places in the rooms as well as all public spaces but because it wasn’t yet the 1st of May (even though we were there over the Easter long weekend), we were not allowed to light them. (It was cold). No music / fires / atmosphere in the public spaces makes it cold & uneventful to go there. No walking trails on the property, so if you want to walk you need to drive to another. Your breakfast is complimentary but you must pay to have a cappacino (only filter coffee included- which as a coffee lover - honestly wasn’t very nice coffee at all). The steam room at the spa wasn’t working when we went for our treatments.
The staff however are really lovely and doing their best to make it welcoming.
If you’re happy to sit in your room all weekend then it is perfect, but for a more active couple, unfortunately it’s not the right fit.
The staff however are really lovely and doing their best to make it welcoming.
If you’re happy to sit in your room all weekend then it is perfect, but for a more active couple, unfortunately it’s not the right fit.
Nyall
We only stayed one day but the Property impressed us. It is a unique Hotel as it is an English cottage style. Staff are friendly and helpful.
Craig
The old charm was wonderful, really enjoyed the room as it was spacious. The restaurant wasn’t great, staff weren’t very friendly and food was average. Otherwise we loved it
Ashlyn
EVERYTHING WAS GOOD.
EVERYTHING WAS FINE, DRIVEWAY CAN BE DONE BETTER AND WIDER RANGE OF FOOD.
Verified traveler
Overall ok
Friendly service, room is comfortable. Bathroom needs renovation.
Verified traveler
Overall ok
Friendly service, room is comfortable, bathroom needs renovation.
Stephen
Lovely location and friendly staff.
Lars
Great service and amazing dinner!
Godfrey
The Hotel from the reception to the restaurant including the rooms was so clean and tidy.
Ayanda
Great stay
Great reception from front desk personnel, place is awesome for relaxing. Nature all round
Verified traveler
Excellent getaway location
Outstanding location, comfortable, spacious, clean and well appointed rooms. Serene setting with easy access to local attractions.
Maryann
Not Great .........................
I was so looking forward to this stay . The place needs a good scrub in the walkways and the bathroom especially the grouting and the shower . There were stains on the seats in the dining area. It was particularly chilly and when I asked if they could light a fire - I was told they are not using them. I would not recommend this spot at all.
Verified traveler
Great retreat
Amazing weekend retreat. Spacious, clean and quiet room. Breakfast and dinner service at the Bistro has room for improvement but the food is good and of high quality. Waitresses require more training. Resort is well situated, near points of interest.
Jim
Granny Mouse Midlands gem
First time at Granny and already planning next trip, everyone and everything was awesome. Thank you
Mandy
Romantic getaway
Excellent, most memorable one
Ajay Kumar
perfect getaway
Everything was amazing, the staff, accomodation, breakfast, location.
Jurgens
Rustic property in good location. Quiet and tranquil. Good pool and good breakfast. Clean room and bathroom. The access road was in a bad state of repair with potholes and deep ruts and needed careful negotiation. Very friendly and efficient security staff at the gate.
Cynthia
Pleasant mid week break.
Great stay. Both of us got sick on the Thursday. Called reception for Valois. Message received was hotel not allowed to stock tablet. A bit more interest or offer of help would have been better.
Kelly
Blissful
Our favourite hotel in the midlands just got even better with a recent refurb.
Food is fantastic, room super comfortable and the staff go out of their way to make sure you are very well looked after. Can’t recommend this place highly enough.
Food is fantastic, room super comfortable and the staff go out of their way to make sure you are very well looked after. Can’t recommend this place highly enough.
BRETT
Excellent Staff and Great Accomodation
Room was comfortable and as per the pictures presented the food in the ala Cart dining room was amazing and no faults to Express.
Was only there overnight stay
Was only there overnight stay
Tamatha
We had an absolutely wonderful weekend stay. Loved the decor and cozy atmosphere. The staff were very friendly and efficient and food was delicious!
Chris
Lovely setting, very charming place. Enjoyed the river views. They must resolve the issue with their wild monkeys coming into the rooms though.
Steven
Service Focus
Staff service and friendliness in restaurant could do with some assistance
Verified traveler
The rooms were large and very clean. Staff were very friendly and the wine tasting was superb. Five small glasses of wine with a small cheese board, all wines were linked to Granny Mouse and Leslie was very interesting and informative.
Slightly disappointed that the both pools were in the shade during the times of day we were there, as were the balconies (this was late afternoon and I the morning). Overall great for a stop over!
Slightly disappointed that the both pools were in the shade during the times of day we were there, as were the balconies (this was late afternoon and I the morning). Overall great for a stop over!
Allan
We will return
The degustation menu in Eaves Restaurant was outstanding and the wines each course was paired with were excellent.
Staff all very helpful and polite
Our room was lovely with a nice view - beautiful maintained gardens
We recommend this hotel
Staff all very helpful and polite
Our room was lovely with a nice view - beautiful maintained gardens
We recommend this hotel
linda
Christmas in the Natal Midlands
Granny Mouses is a country style house which is great for a short break. We were there over the Christmas period for two nights. Very comfortable room and good food. We have been here before for Christmas and this time it lacked a festive atmosphere. They are however undergoing some renovations.
moganthi
Fairytale feeling when staying at Granny Mouse
It was simply amazing 😀. An escape from hustle & bustle of city life. Ideal getaway to relax & rejuvenate in the peace & quiet of the country side. Staff were hospitable & very accommodating to all our needs.
Verified traveler
absolutely divine getaway at G mouse. beautiful surroundings and comfortable lodgings. loved the fireplace :)
Ailsa
We had a wonderful stay. The staff are beyond helpful and friendly. Andre ,the manager on our arrival moved us to a downstairs room when he saw that we were an elderly couple.
The breakfast was beautifully presented and and had an amazing variety.
The Spa treatments were very professionally done and most enjoyable.
We will go back again without hesitation.
The breakfast was beautifully presented and and had an amazing variety.
The Spa treatments were very professionally done and most enjoyable.
We will go back again without hesitation.
Justin
Granny mouse
The rooms were fantastic as well and views.. The dinning area is abit rustic and could of been a little more comfortable. The fine dining restaurants food wasn't the greatest... But over all a nice weekend away
Ansie
Excellent!!
LARA A
Disappointing
The venue was good but the food was really not up to standard at all, and for this reason I will not go back or recommend this place to people. We ate in the Bistro restaurant and the meals were really very disappointing. So glad we didn't waste money on the \"fine dining\"
NOMBUSO
Mother and daughter moments
It was an amazing and very relaxing experience. I totally felt at home.
Pranesh
Okay Stay
Okay stay. Booked the upper delux suite, however when we arrived, we were given the downstairs unit. I was not happy as I stayed here before and specifically booked the upper unit. Was told that they were fully booked and there was no chance of changing the unit. Was promised some sort of compensation, however none was spoken of since nor given.... this was by the lady showing us the room whom we never saw again during the entire stay.
The food quality seems to have gone down since my last stay here. Ordered the duck in the Eves Fine dining restaurant, however did not enjoy the way it was prepared. It was rubbery and without flavour. Breakfast was better during my previous visit. The quality of desserts and variety seems to have deteriorated.
No improvement in the place since my last stay 5 years ago. My stay was good, but I was hoping for a better experience.
The food quality seems to have gone down since my last stay here. Ordered the duck in the Eves Fine dining restaurant, however did not enjoy the way it was prepared. It was rubbery and without flavour. Breakfast was better during my previous visit. The quality of desserts and variety seems to have deteriorated.
No improvement in the place since my last stay 5 years ago. My stay was good, but I was hoping for a better experience.
Fiona
Beautiful hotel on the Midlands Meander
Very friendly hotel with attractive thatched cottages. Staff were all very helpful. Extensive wine cellar with some very high class wines as well as the option of a 5 course tasting menu which looked delicious although we did not try it. A very quiet hotel designed for rest and relaxation rather than lots of activities. Would highly recommend
Nicole
Midlands getaway
Granny Mouse was exceptional. The service was great, the room was beautiful, and I highly recommend the spa services.
kelly
Great Granny!!!
My husband and I stayed for one night on our way to Drakensberg. The reception was welcoming, glass of Miss Molly always works well. Our room wasn't ready so we moved to the pool area for drinks. The weather was fantastic considering it was winter and so the relaxing began. Our delux river view room was great. No water meant no river view. We booked a wine tasting followed by dinner which was disappointing. After dinner we returned to our room which had heated blankets switched on, candle lit bathroom with a flower decorated bed. This was all beautiful. After a good sleep the following days breakfast was great.
Ntokozo
Beautiful getaway on your roadtrip
Lovely quaint hotel in beautiful surroundings. Many places to relax, lots of fireplaces make it nice and toasty.
Verified traveler
Very bad service, room was damp with a mouldy smell. Food was very disappointing with lots of items unavailable. Staff lacked adequate training. Great location.
Greg
A great weekend getaway
A great relaxing and indulgent weekend for 2
Pamela
Excellent
What a wonderful relaxing retreat. The accommodation was excellent, spotlessly clean and luxurious. The location of the hotel was easy to find and the surrounding area is stunning.the staff were extremely attentive and helpful.
Trevor
Loved it
We highly recommend GM . We enjoyed every second of our stay. The staff were fantastic , the food exceptional and comfort out of this world. We found the Spa staff and services great!
Anthea
Home away from home !
magnificent!
Bret
Amazing weekend
Amazing weekend away with my new fiancé. Thanks to everyone from Granny Mouse for making the weekend a memorable one
Kelly
Perfect Romantic break
What a treat! We went for a romantic weekend away and could not have asked for more. Beautiful room and scenery, friendly helpful staff. But the best thing for us was the food, cannot rave about it enough. Thank you Granny Mouse, we will be back!
Carol
Bring warm clothes
Our room was lovely, well equipped and beautiful large windows to enjoy the view.
Breakfasts very good, the evening meal in the Bistro was pleasant but the room was very cold. The staff had woollen tights, and heavy sleeveless jackets but the customers had to sit in the cold. After complaining a small fire was lit but it smoked so a window had to be opened!
The meal in the restaurant, which is very well appointed and warm, was good. The staff were all very friendly and well trained.
Breakfasts very good, the evening meal in the Bistro was pleasant but the room was very cold. The staff had woollen tights, and heavy sleeveless jackets but the customers had to sit in the cold. After complaining a small fire was lit but it smoked so a window had to be opened!
The meal in the restaurant, which is very well appointed and warm, was good. The staff were all very friendly and well trained.
Melanie
Amazing Midlands Hotel
Awesome stay, will definately be back
Annette
Granny Mouses House comfy ,warm Autumn getaway.
Warm welcome on arrival and staff willing to arrange an early check in for us as we were attending a wedding in the district. Rooms tastefully decorated, warm and comfortable. Our wedding celebration meant that we arrived home in the dark on a cold autumn night to most inviting accomodation.Meals (lunch on Sat and Breakfast on Sun) were tasty and beautifully presented. Some extended training of waitrons in the Bistro would make ordering of meals and table service more efficient.
Peter J
Luxury Bliss in the Drakensburg
Awesome accommodation and staff. 5 star quality all around. The Eaves is Alittle overrated on the menu as when the food came to the table it was cold and disappointing to say the least. We will definitely return
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Granny Mouse Country House & Spa
R103 Old Main Road, Balgowan, Kwa Zulu NatalATAL, PO BOX 22, Kwazulu Natal - Durban, South Africa
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