Set in Balgowan, 8.2 km from Bosch Hoek Golf Club, Gowan Valley Guest Farm offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and barbecue facilities. The property features river and garden views, and is 22 km from Midmar Dam. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. The units in the bed and breakfast are fitted with a kettle. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, units at the bed and breakfast also have free WiFi. At the bed and breakfast, the units have bed linen and towels. Guests at the bed and breakfast will be able to enjoy activities in and around Balgowan, like fishing and hiking. The bed and breakfast has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. Fort Nottingham Museum is 25 km from Gowan Valley Guest Farm, while Howick Museum is 25 km away. The nearest airport is Pietermaritzburg Airport, 51 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
1 single bed
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1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.8
High score for Balgowan
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Chris
    Eswatini Eswatini
    Most relaxed and comfortable place we have stayed in yet.. would highly recommend it.
  • Gugulethu
    South Africa South Africa
    The place is beautiful, very friendly staff and the breakfast was delicious.
  • Carolyne
    Kenya Kenya
    The property is great and the service was exceptional!
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Gowan Valley Guest Farm
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Hiking
  • Children's playground
  • Fishing
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment and family services
    • Kids' outdoor play equipment
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    General
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    Languages spoken
    • Afrikaans
    • English
    • Zulu

    House rules

    Gowan Valley Guest Farm takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 14:00 to 18:00

    Check-out

    From 08:00 to 10:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Cot upon request
    Free

    The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cots are subject to availability.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Gowan Valley Guest Farm accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Quiet hours

    Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 08:00.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 08:00:00.

    FAQs about Gowan Valley Guest Farm

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Gowan Valley Guest Farm offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking
      • Children's playground
      • Fishing
      • Swimming Pool

    • Room options at Gowan Valley Guest Farm include:

      • Double
      • Family

    • Gowan Valley Guest Farm is 750 yards from the centre of Balgowan. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, Gowan Valley Guest Farm is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Check-in at Gowan Valley Guest Farm is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • The prices at Gowan Valley Guest Farm may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.